Garment & Textile · Swim
Swim — Bikini
Two-piece women's swimsuit.
Origin
France (1946)
Era
Modern
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Industrialist View
Louis Réard 1946. Nylon-spandex.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Triangle bikini, bandeau, high-cut; bottoms: string, tie-side, hipster.
Construction & Use
Named after Bikini Atoll.