Originally designed by the owners of Sunspel in the 1950s to be worn in the heat of the French Riviera, the mesh fabric was custom developed to provide the maximum amount of cooling to the wearer.

Despite a short run of time in the spotlight, James Dean is still one of the most recognizable actors of the past century. This photograph was taken during a break in filming for the film Giant in October 1955 in Marfa, Texas.