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Ellen Shultz, ed. (1986). Recent acquisitions: A Selection, 1985–1986. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art. p.48. ISBN 978-0-87099-478-4. A string bikini (or a tie-side) gets its name from its design that consists of two triangular shaped pieces connected at the groin but not at the sides, where a thin "string" wraps around the waist tied together to connect the two parts. The structure of the side tie bottom leaves the hips bare and just tie the knots on the sides with spaghetti ties or with the sash ties. [176] The first formal presentation of string bikini was done by Glen Tororich, a public relations agent, and his wife Brandi Perret-DuJon, a fashion model, for the opening of Le Petite Centre, a shopping area in the French Quarter of the New Orleans, Louisiana in 1974. String bikinis are one of the most popular variations of bikini. [177] From the 1950s to mid-1970s, men's bodybuilding contest formats were often supplemented with women's beauty contests or bikini shows. The winners earned titles like Miss Body Beautiful, Miss Physical Fitness and Miss Americana, and also presented trophies to the winners of the men's contest. [214] In the 1980s, the Ms Olympia competition started in the US and in the UK the NABBA (National Amateur Body Building Association) renamed Miss Bikini International to Ms Universe. In 1986, the Ms Universe competition was divided into two sections– "physique" (for a more muscular physique) and "figure" (traditional feminine presentation in high heels). [215] In November 2010 the IFBBF (International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness) introduced a women's bikini contest for women who do not wish to build their muscles to figure competition levels. [216]

a b Bennett, Will (January 13, 2011). "Former Bond girl to sell Dr No bikini". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022 . Retrieved May 16, 2011. Alac, Patrik (2012). Bikini Story. New York: Parkstone International. p.72. ISBN 978-1-78042-951-9.Teen magazines of late 1940s and 1950s featured similar designs of midriff-baring suits and tops. However, midriff fashion was stated as only for beaches and informal events and considered indecent to be worn in public. [44] Hollywood endorsed the new glamor in films like 1949's Neptune's Daughter in which Esther Williams wore provocatively named costumes such as "Double Entendre" and "Honey Child". [45] Jenny McAsey (June 5, 2008). "Natalie Cook defends bikini". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008.

Donnally, Trish (May 18, 1999). " "Inis" Are In / Bikini's little sisters have their moment in the sun". SFGATE . Retrieved April 14, 2023. a b c d e f g Westcott, Kathryn (July 5, 2006). "The bikini: Not a brief affair". BBC. Archived from the original on July 21, 2008 . Retrieved April 14, 2023. Mitchell, Claudia A.; Reid-Walsh, Jacqueline (2008). Girl Culture an Encyclopedia. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p.82. ISBN 978-0-313-08444-7. Kugel, Allison (December 20, 2011). "Elle Macpherson: Unabashed Passion, Ageless Beauty & Creating the Next Fashion Star". PR.com . Retrieved March 12, 2012.The bikini remains preferred by most players [205] and corporate sponsors. [197] US women's team has cited several advantages of bikini uniforms, such as comfort while playing on sand during hot weather. [206] Competitors Natalie Cook [207] and Holly McPeak [205] support the bikini as a practical uniform for a sport played on sand during the heat of summer. Olympic gold medal winner Kerry Walsh said, "I love our uniforms." According to fellow gold medalist Misty May-Treanor and Walsh it does not restrict movement. [197] Variations of the term are used to describe stylistic variations for promotional purposes and industry classifications, including monokini, microkini, tankini, trikini, pubikini, bandeaukini and skirtini. A man's brief swimsuit may also be referred to as a bikini. [6] Similarly, a variety of men's and women's underwear types are described as bikini underwear.

Dewey, Susan (2008). Making Miss India Miss World. Syracuse University Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-8156-3176-7.a b Taylor, Angela (October 17, 1969). "Tan-Through Fabric Lets Sun Shine In". The New York Times. p.55 . Retrieved November 30, 2014. And perhaps we should stop being so judgmental. Peter Travis – who went on to design the interior of the Australian parliament building – expressed regret that his creation should have become a source of ridicule. “I’ve heard people saying things like, ‘Oh that fat old man looks terrible in Speedos,’ and I don’t like that,” he once told an Australian paper. “The point is, he looks just as bad in anything, but he shouldn’t be criticised because he wants to wear something to swim in. He’s not there for people to look at. Why shouldn’t a person who wants to swim wear that and not be criticised?” a b Mansour, David (2005). From Abba to Zoom: a pop culture encyclopedia of the late 20th century. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p.345. ISBN 978-0-7407-5118-9 . Retrieved August 28, 2012. a b Turner, Julia (July 29, 2013). "A Brief History of the Bikini". Slate . Retrieved August 27, 2013.