Do you prefer a one-piece or a string bikini? Swim trunks or a snug Speedo? Whatever you select, your choice isn't made in a vacuum under the florescent lights of a fitting room. History has informed ...

On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveiled a scandalous two-piece swimsuit in Paris, which met pushback in the beginning, but ultimately became one of the most popular forms of swimwear.

Just in time for bathing suit season, the HistoryMiami Museum is opening a new exhibit that examines the relationship between the evolution of swimwear and the growth of South Florida over the past ...