July 5th marks the 65th anniversary of the bikini’s debut in Paris at the Piscine Molitor, a public swimming pool. The original two-piece swimsuit, modeled by nude dancer Micheline Bernardini, had a G-string style bottom that measured just over 13 square inches. Oo là là!
FDL Late Night: Happy Birthday, Bikini! |
| By: Lisa Derrick Tuesday July 5, 2011 8:00 pm |


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