On July 5, 1946, the first-ever bikini, where the navel was exposed, was revealed to the world. Louis Réard designed the ...

On July 5, 1946, French engineer and fashion designer Louis Réard presented a swimsuit that became a real revolution in the world of fashion. It was on this ...

Today no one would be surprised by women in bikinis. 80 years ago, things looked very different. At the beginning, models refused to slip into the skimpy two-piece.

July 5 (UPI) --International Bikini Day, celebrated annually on July 5, marks the anniversary of the day French designer Louis Reard debuted his two-piece bathing suit in 1946. The holiday celebrates ...

Although the bikini dates back to the 4th century, it was given it's name on this day in 1946 by French designer Louis Réardon. The marketing scheme for his 'new' product: if both pieces could be ...

The bikini turned 71 years old on July 5, 2017. The iconic two-piece midriff and leg-baring swimwear was introduced to the public on July 5, 1946. French automotive designer Louis Reard is credited ...