March 2012
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The Bikini Timeline-
Illustration by Mathilde + Christine at ma-chr.com
400 A.D. As evidenced by ancient paintings, Roman gymnasts make swimwear history in bandeaus and bikini bottoms
1700 Spa towns become popular so a more functional suit is invented out of necessity
1800 Modesty rules with giant bloomers and stockings at the beach. Women even sew weights into their hems so they never show unexpected...
“I wanted to create a collection that was edgy but still feminine, and Jason and...”
– Nicole Hanriot on Trade Collective x PacSun 