Bikinis Learning Center
The History of the Bikini
In the overall history of swimsuits, it seems almost strange that the
bikini, a piece of swimwear design that is so entrenched in our culture,
should be less than 60 years old.
String Bikini
The string bikini is one of the first and most classic renovations of
the traditional bikini
BIKINI TRIVIA : Interesting
Historical Facts
1. Louis Reard’s original bikini consisted of only 30 square inches
of fabric.
Bikini Fashion
Women are really fortunate to have a wide range of swimwear to choose
from.
Going bare below the belt
Getting a bikini wax is about as much fun as slamming your pinky in
a door.
What have been some of
the more unusual bikini designs?
The most unusual bikini designs, not surprisingly, did not catch on.
Upon its introduction,
did the U.S. public shun the bikini?
Interestingly, the wearing of bikinis was actually banned at the 1951
Miss World pageant
Who invented the bikini?
The bikini was invented and commercially launched by two French fashion
designers
Is the bikini really the
official U.S. Olympic volleyball uniform?
Yes.