Micheline Bernardini
Micheline Bernardini is a French dancer and cabaret performer best known for being the first model to wear the bikini, a revolutionary two-piece swimsuit designed by Louis Réard, during its debut in 1946. At the time, the bikini was a provocative garment that challenged societal norms regarding women's fashion and body image. Bernardini wore the bikini with confidence, marking a significant cultural shift in swimwear and women's empowerment. Her bold move helped to popularize the bikini, which would go on to become a symbol of freedom and body positivity over the decades.
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Micheline Bernardini was a cabaret dancer and proud stripper who was hired by Réard to premiere the bikini.
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