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(1962) transformed the bikini from a scandalous fringe item into a symbol of glamour and modern femininity. These decades saw the introduction of new materials like nylon and Lycra, allowing for closer fits and a wider variety of silhouettes. Diversity and Modern Expression

in July 1946. He named it after the , where atomic bomb testing was making headlines, betting that his "atom-sized" swimsuit would cause an equally explosive cultural reaction. It was so small that he had to hire a nude dancer, Micheline Bernardini, to model it because professional fashion models refused to wear something so revealing. Evolution of the Gallery