History of the Bikini

It may seem obvious, but cheeky bottoms and barely-there tops weren't always the status-quo. Here, we chart the 70-year evolution of the bikini, from navel-covering two pieces to the g-string and everything in between.

History of the bikini: Most iconic swimsuit moments – New York Daily News

The Scandalous History Of The Bikini - The Good Trade

The History of the Bikini - Karen Neilsen Collection

The Fascinating History of the Bikini - The Fact Shop

The History of the Bikini

The History of the Bikini - Shandi Pace

The Bikini, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The History of the Bikini - Photo Essays - TIME

Itsy Bitsy History of the Bikini – Kovels

A Brief History of the Bikini

The Bikini, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bikini invention

The Bikini, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art