When i lived in Pasadena, California, being a avid swimmer at the Rosebowl Aquatic Center I would come across many beautiful people with amazing bodies that would wear 1.5 inch side panel suits. It was such a common trend in that area of the country. Then again, it's Los Angeles
Each and everytime I would see a male swimmer walking on the pool platform and swimming in the water, it made my head turn to give the suit and his respective body a second (thorough) look.
I always brainstormed and try to figure out what brand suit the person was wearing. Often non labels of any kind could be seen
The center had it's own swim shop that offered a wide array of swim briefs.
Sure miss those days!!