Jamie Delahunty History of Iconic Australian Clothing

  • Speedo International Limited founded

  • racer-back costume inroduced

  • First Speedo swimming costume worn in Olympics

  • Manufacturing of Blue Mountains Ugg Boots began

  • Speedo started supporting the Surf Life Saving Association and continues to this day

  • Alexander MacRae died at the age of 50

  • Ugg-Boots became popular among surfers to keep their feet warm after going in the water

  • Hide & Feet in England began manufacturing Ugg-Boots for their local market

  • Speedo taken over by Pentland Group

  • Animal Liberation Movement called for the boycott of Sheepskin boots

  • Ugg boots emerged as a fashion trend in the US

  • Speedos 75th anniversary