Bikini

Clothing

A bikini is a women's two-piece swimsuit with a top covering the breasts and a bottom covering the pelvis, with coverage varying by design. French clothing designer Louis Réard introduced the modern bikini in July 1946 and named it after Bikini Atoll. Initially controversial and banned in some public settings, it gained wider acceptance through film and beach culture. Variations include the monokini, tankini, thong, and g-string.

Type: Women's two-piece swimsuit
Introduced: July 1946, by Louis Réard
Early reception: Considered controversial and banned in some places

Sources and credits

Article: Bikini (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q14090
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