History of Bikinis

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception


From ancient bathers to pin ups to butt-baring bikinis, we have come a long way when it comes to swim gear. Take a walk through fashion history ...



Ancient Rome on mosaics thousands of years old on which athletic ladies are depicted in the very first bikinis, although historians insist there is little evidence these looks were worn for swimming - that was done in the nude.

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