French Embassy in the U.S. - On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveiled his "bikini" swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. Its debut coincided
![2 women on the beach in the South of France, 1958. The bikini was created by French designer Louis Réard in 1946, and made popular by Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s - 9GAG 2 women on the beach in the South of France, 1958. The bikini was created by French designer Louis Réard in 1946, and made popular by Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s - 9GAG](https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a6KELyN_460s.jpg)
2 women on the beach in the South of France, 1958. The bikini was created by French designer Louis Réard in 1946, and made popular by Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s - 9GAG
![ABC News on X: "TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1946, the first bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. https://t.co/nF2HiskKP8 ABC News on X: "TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1946, the first bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. https://t.co/nF2HiskKP8](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-s60ebXsAAaYm4.jpg)
ABC News on X: "TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1946, the first bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. https://t.co/nF2HiskKP8
![How the Summer of Atomic Bomb Testing Turned the Bikini Into a Phenomenon | At the Smithsonian| Smithsonian Magazine How the Summer of Atomic Bomb Testing Turned the Bikini Into a Phenomenon | At the Smithsonian| Smithsonian Magazine](https://th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com/dawuoVBiABmnnzRz_5kpJdMaH5g=/fit-in/1072x0/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer/b3/d5/b3d5285b-98aa-4e0b-b21d-f8d517e3a586/u1816604web.jpg)
How the Summer of Atomic Bomb Testing Turned the Bikini Into a Phenomenon | At the Smithsonian| Smithsonian Magazine
![In 1936, 15 year old Ruth Langer wore a bikini. She was a Jewish swimmer from Austria who withdrew from the Berlin Olympics. Louis Réard would be credited with [officially] inventing the In 1936, 15 year old Ruth Langer wore a bikini. She was a Jewish swimmer from Austria who withdrew from the Berlin Olympics. Louis Réard would be credited with [officially] inventing the](https://preview.redd.it/in-1936-15-year-old-ruth-langer-wore-a-bikini-she-was-a-v0-3306wzqj0h191.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=337279ba09a4902768ddb6be3b63a9df6bb1aa8e)
In 1936, 15 year old Ruth Langer wore a bikini. She was a Jewish swimmer from Austria who withdrew from the Berlin Olympics. Louis Réard would be credited with [officially] inventing the
![French Embassy U.S. on X: "Today is #bikiniday! #DidYouKnow that the bikini was invented by Parisian engineer Louis Réard? It was first revealed #OnThisDay in 1946. https://t.co/loZSbqZKVy" / X French Embassy U.S. on X: "Today is #bikiniday! #DidYouKnow that the bikini was invented by Parisian engineer Louis Réard? It was first revealed #OnThisDay in 1946. https://t.co/loZSbqZKVy" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DD-y3yNUIAAPpZg.jpg:large)
French Embassy U.S. on X: "Today is #bikiniday! #DidYouKnow that the bikini was invented by Parisian engineer Louis Réard? It was first revealed #OnThisDay in 1946. https://t.co/loZSbqZKVy" / X
Invent Your Image - The bikini turns 73 today. Louis Reard, french automotive engineer, introduced it at a poolside fashion show while he was running his Mother's lingerie business in 1946 after
Maa Boo Swimwear - On July 5 1946 , French engineer Louis Reard responded by designing that famous garment , BIkini👙 His invention transformed the Swimwear world forever #history | Facebook
On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit - the bikini! #OnThisDay #NationalBikiniDay | Instagram
HISTORY - On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveiled a two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini modeled the new fashion,
![The Bikini's Inventor Guessed How Much It Would Horrify the Public | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine The Bikini's Inventor Guessed How Much It Would Horrify the Public | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine](https://th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com/ZYl7HSSIx2LG4ngLv3H9xZKATH8=/fit-in/1600x0/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer/85/cf/85cfb374-ac0f-424f-ae36-316c633b78e5/bikini-470-wr.jpg)
The Bikini's Inventor Guessed How Much It Would Horrify the Public | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
![Image of FRENCH BIKINI, 1956. - A Model Shows Off A Bikini Designed By Louis Reard In France. Photographed In 1956. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive Image of FRENCH BIKINI, 1956. - A Model Shows Off A Bikini Designed By Louis Reard In France. Photographed In 1956. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive](https://www.granger.com/wmpix/age/rue/0081252-FRENCH-BIKINI-1956-A-model-shows-off-a-bikini-designed-by-Louis-Reard-in-France-Photographed-in-1956.jpg)
Image of FRENCH BIKINI, 1956. - A Model Shows Off A Bikini Designed By Louis Reard In France. Photographed In 1956. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive
![Image of BIKINI REARD. - Model Of Bikini By Louis Reard Presented By Catherine Bleuse May 26, 1955. Full Credit: AGIP - Rue Des Archives / Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive Image of BIKINI REARD. - Model Of Bikini By Louis Reard Presented By Catherine Bleuse May 26, 1955. Full Credit: AGIP - Rue Des Archives / Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive](https://www.granger.com/wmpix/age/rue/0136550-BIKINI-REARD-Model-of-bikini-by-Louis-Reard-presented-by-Catherine-Bleuse-may-26-1955-Full-credit-AGIP---Rue-des-Archives--Granger-NYC----All-rights-reserved.jpg)
Image of BIKINI REARD. - Model Of Bikini By Louis Reard Presented By Catherine Bleuse May 26, 1955. Full Credit: AGIP - Rue Des Archives / Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive
![Louis Reard, inventor of the modern bikini, hired a nude model, Micheline Bernardini, to wear it for introducing it on July 5th 1946. : r/Damnthatsinteresting Louis Reard, inventor of the modern bikini, hired a nude model, Micheline Bernardini, to wear it for introducing it on July 5th 1946. : r/Damnthatsinteresting](https://i.redd.it/hfhwv5z8z7n61.jpg)