Jamie Delahunty History of Iconic Australian Clothing By Jamie Delahunty Mar 8, 1914 Speedo International Limited founded Mar 8, 1927 racer-back costume inroduced Mar 8, 1932 First Speedo swimming costume worn in Olympics Mar 8, 1933 Manufacturing of Blue Mountains Ugg Boots began Mar 8, 1936 Speedo started supporting the Surf Life Saving Association and continues to this day Mar 8, 1938 Alexander MacRae died at the age of 50 Mar 8, 1960 Ugg-Boots became popular among surfers to keep their feet warm after going in the water Mar 8, 1973 Hide & Feet in England began manufacturing Ugg-Boots for their local market Mar 8, 1990 Speedo taken over by Pentland Group Mar 8, 2000 Animal Liberation Movement called for the boycott of Sheepskin boots Mar 8, 2001 Ugg boots emerged as a fashion trend in the US Mar 8, 2003 Speedos 75th anniversary