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In recent years, the term has come into use for topless bathing by women: where the bikini has two parts, the monokini is the lower part. Where monokinis are in use, the word bikini may jokingly refer to a two-piece outfit consisting of a monokini and a sun hat. [27] The original monokini is still sold by Victoria's Secret as a half-kini. [28]
A woman wearing a black bikini at a beach in 2009. A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit primarily worn by women that features one piece on top that covers the breasts, and a second piece on the bottom: the front covering the pelvis but usually exposing the navel, and the back generally covering the intergluteal cleft and some or all of the buttocks.
Elisabetta Canalis in a pretzel swimsuit (2007). The sling swimsuit is a one-piece swimsuit which is supported by fabric at the neck. Sling swimsuits provide as little coverage (or as much exposure) as, or even less than, a bikini.
He was known for the early use of vinyl and plastic in clothing, and for his use of cutouts. He designed the first thong bathing suit, [2] unisex clothing, the first swimsuit without a built-in bra, [3] the minimalist, soft, transparent No Bra, and the topless monokini. He was a four-time recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics Award.
Monokini 2.0 Catwalk Show was held in Finland's oldest public swimming hall, Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall, on 30 August 2014. The fashion show was the first time the Monokini 2.0 swimwear collection was showcased in public. The catwalk models were the ones who appeared in the original photographs, women who have had mastectomy. The show featured ...
The event, also known as Black Bike Week or Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, has been held since 1980. “Bikers and non-bikers are welcome,” said Atlantic Beach town manager, Benjamin Quattlebaum. He ...
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
The most effective and secure bike racks are those that can secure both wheels and the frame of the bicycle, using a bicycle lock. Bike racks can be constructed from a number of materials, including stainless steel, steel, recycled plastic, and thermoplastic. Durability, weather resistance, appearance and functionality are important factors ...