Events tagged with "swimwear"

Historical Events tagged with "swimwear"

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Micheline Bernardini showcases first modern bikini

July 5th, 1946 78 years ago

Micheline Bernardini, a French model and dancer, showcased the first modern bikini designed by Louis Réard at a swimming pool in Paris. This daring swimwear, which consisted of just two pieces, caused a stir in post-war society. The design was inspired by the atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll, symbolizing a new era of freedom and liberation. Bernardini's bold debut was met with mixed reactions, highlighting the cultural shift within fashion and societal norms in the aftermath of World War II.