The bikini, reportedly devised this week in 1946 by a far-sighted Frenchman, is as popular as ever, no doubt in small part thanks to pictures like this one tweeted by Miranda Kerr. We take a look back at the history of the humble bikini.
Jul 6, 2012
The bikini: a history from Bardot to the Brazilian
This week the bikini turned 66, and to celebrate we take a look back at some of the swimsuit's most memorable moments.
The bikini was/is the biggest con ever. We are not interested in what it shows, but what it hides. After all you do not look at the mantlepiece when you are stoking the fire.
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send me Sofia Barclay and Vanisha Mittal from the rich kids list ...
ReplyI wore an...... Itssie, Bitssie, Teenie-weenie Yellow-polka-a-dot, Bikini....Those were the days!!!!!
Replythe tease is wonderful though
ReplyThe bikini was/is the biggest con ever. We are not interested in what it shows, but what it hides. After all you do not look at the mantlepiece when you are stoking the fire.
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