The History of the Bikini: Clothing as Evidence of Female Oppression – Retrospect Journal

With a history dating as far back as 5600 BC, the story of the bikini is one of liberation and resistance, although not without conservative backlash. Isabelle Shaw examines the link between changing fashions and women's autonomy.

Skimpy Coverage: Sports Illustrated and the Shaping of the Female

The History Of Shapewear: How It's Changed Over The Years

The Vintage Woman – Identity Issue 2 by The Vintage Woman

A History of Women's Swimwear

The History of the Bikini: Clothing as Evidence of Female Oppression – Retrospect Journal

The Bikini, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Why the bikini became a fashion classic

A History of Women's Swimwear

The Riot Grrrl Collection: Darms, Lisa, Hanna, Kathleen, Fateman

Victoria 3: How Historical Strategy Games Shape Views on the Past

On this day: A 'brief' history of the bikini

Bathing Suit Fashion and the Project of Gender - Sociological Images

The Unexpected History of the Bikini, by Jennifer R. Povey

Fashion on the Ration: The Evolution of the Bikini