Bathing Suit History

Bombs, Bond Girls, and Beauty Queens: The Bikini Culture

March 12, 2013

Pinup Models, 1940s

Bathing Suit History

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by Tara Block 2

Pinup Models, 1940s

Pinup girls from the 1940s, like Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, and other models and celebrities of the time, popularized two-piece swimsuits with their sexy photographs.

6 / 21

by Tara Block 2

Pinup Models, 1940s

Pinup girls from the 1940s, like Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, and other models and celebrities of the time, popularized two-piece swimsuits with their sexy photographs.

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2 Comments

Grace Hitchcock 49 weeks

What I like most about the slideshow, is that all of the girls aren't super skinny! So refreshing so see some curves!

Assistant Community Manager 1 year

Wow, I knew that each suit had a different name. I think monokinis are so cute but not practical for real ocean swimming... or getting an even tan!