Donna Mee •Author Educator MUA | Most believe that the bikini was invented in the 60's but that's when it gained mainstream acceptance. Inspired by fabric rations aft... | Instagram
Howstuffworks - On this date in history: It may not have been polka dotted, but when the bikini debuted at a poolside fashion show on July 5, 1946, it was the itsy-bitsy-teenie-weeniest
I. Buss & Allan Uniform Company, Inc. - The bikini as we know it today came about in Paris thanks to designers like Jacques Heim and Louis Réard. Both had atomic inspirations,
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