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On the bikini’s birthday — the modern version
of the two-piece was introduced to the world on
July 5, 1946, in Paris —
LIFE celebrates a summer staple that has enjoyed
a dizzying array of permutations through the years.
pssst...ever notice how fashion and decorating pics that grab one's attention
always contain an animal (dog...cat...horse...sheep...cute piggie...)???j
just sayin'
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