History of the Bikini

It may seem obvious, but cheeky bottoms and barely-there tops weren't always the status-quo. Here, we chart the 70-year evolution of the bikini, from navel-covering two pieces to the g-string and everything in between.

Bikini Style Trends History: From String Bikinis to Ancient Swimwear

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5 things you might not know about the history of bikinis - Big Cup Little Cup

Susie Black, author of The Holly Swimsuit Mystery Series - History of the Bikini: Today, July 5th we celebrate National Bikini Day. To see how integral a part of fashion the bikini

The Bikini, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The History of the Bikini Through the Decades - Rachel Bustin

Origin of the Bikini

National Bikini Day: Who invented the bikini? French engineer Louis Réard designed the skimpy swimsuit - The Washington Post

The history of the bikini