Launch of the bikini in France
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Born in 1946, the first two-piece swimsuit showing the navel of women, the bikini, is the work of French Louis Réard. An object of scandal banned on beaches until 1960, it was popularized by movie stars. Explosive in its time, it becomes a classic beach accessory. While it revolutionizes the relationship between women and their bodies and men, its success does not diminish over time.