For as long as fashion has existed, few items of clothing have carried as much weight — emotional, cultural, even historical — as swimwear. The bikini, the one-piece, the tankini, the high-waisted retro set, even the humble cover-up, all come with layers of meaning far beyond fabric and thread. Swimwear is not just about the …
The bikini, that deceptively small arrangement of fabric and string, has lived many lives in its eight decades of modern history. It’s been condemned as indecent, celebrated as empowering, fetishized by advertising, immortalized in music, and reinterpreted by every generation that’s slipped it on. Today, it’s as much a cultural icon as it is an …
There’s something magical about swimwear. Maybe it’s the way the sun hits your shoulders while the waves break in the distance, or how the right swimsuit can make you feel like the most confident version of yourself. But here’s the thing: you don’t need a drawer full of expensive designer bikinis to make a splash. …
