Portraits of unidentified fashion models in beautiful swimsuits from a 1950s LIFE photo shoot in Cuba. Gordon Parks took these photos in 1958, the year before American imports to Cuba ceased and, consequently, the year of a good portion of the Cadillacs and Thunderbirds that still cruise Havana streets. With its vibrant colors and flattering cuts, this beachwear is prime for a comeback—perhaps with the exception of the technicolor Pippi Longstocking wigs.

Women’s Beach Fashions of the 1950s