History In Pictures - A policeman issues a ticket to a woman for wearing a bikini, 1957 The word bikini was coined in 1946 by French engineer Louis Réard who invented it.

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A police officer issuing a woman a ticket for wearing a bikini on an Italian beach, 1957 - Rare Historical Photos

Iconic fashion: The bikini through the years

Iconic fashion: The bikini through the years

This Is What the First Bikini in History Looked Like

Iconic fashion: The bikini through the years

Culture Re-View: A short history on the invention of the bikini

Women being arrested for wearing one piece bathing suits, 1920s - Rare Historical Photos

National Bikini Day: Who invented the bikini? French engineer Louis Réard designed the skimpy swimsuit - The Washington Post

A policeman issues a ticket to a - History In Pictures

The Trouble with the Bikini - Glamour Daze

July 5, 1946: – History – On This Day