Girls love the distinct 'V' shape cut that allows you to raise higher on the hips - while still having extra bum coverage!

Whether you're feeling ultra cheeky for more of a thong cut, or if you prefer a bit more modesty by having the fabric fully spread wide. UK actress Diana Dors wore a mink bikini designed by Julie Harris at the Cannes Film Festival to become an instant sensation. This is a cheeky style tanning bottom that has a slimmer waistband providing an overall more minimal look! Embodying the Australian beach culture of chic effortless elegance, with a distinct fashion forward edge.

Made from recycled materials, pair your swimwear with statement sunnies and stay shady in a summer hat . A strapless bandeau, or tube top, was also worn as casual wear and sports wear starting in the 1970s, and is sometimes worn as part of a sportswear ensemble. French designer John Nouanesing created the Geekini in 2008, incorporating NES game controls into a bikini.

The use of cotton made the swimsuit more practical, and the increased reliance on stretch fabric after 1960 simplified construction; alternative swimwear fabrics such as velvet, leather, and crocheted squares surfaced in the early 1970s. A topless swimsuit may still be considered a bikini, although naturally it is no longer a two-piece swimsuit. For those looking for more coverage, choose one of our moderate bikini bottoms or high waisted bikini bottoms. These bikinis, characterized by their reduced fabric and daring cuts, offer a style that maximizes sun exposure and embraces body confidence.It consists of two triangular shaped pieces connected at the groin but not at the sides, where a thin "string" wraps around the waist connecting the two parts.