1)The equivalent to a bikini bottom worn independently as a one-piece bathing suit resulting in a topless ensemble. Gained popularity with the women's rights movement of the '60s.
2)A one-piece swimsuit inspired by the style of the bikini. Using chains, strings, and strategic strips of fabric to join the lower and upper portions of the suit.*
Originally designed in 1964 by Austrian born American designer Rudi Gernreich, the monokini debuted with such a commotion it doomed itself into obscurity. Today known predominantly by '60s fashion hounds and swimwear enthusiasts, with jumpers and rompers on rise it's bound to make a come back. Especially in a time when women are moving into powerful positions(well almost i.e. Mrs. Clinton), support for women's rights is never more needed. You might say that it's just a bathing suit and an objectifying one at that, but we disagree. As equal to her male counterpart, it's a female's right to choose if she would like to go topless or not. With Pride weekend in full swing we hope to see more women expressing this right. And thanks to Mr. Gernreich you can put this into practice in full style.
*thank you wiki!
photo 2 : delia's, photo 3 & 4 : victoria's secret photo 1 & 6 : Rudi Gernreich's Original Monokini
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