After the first bikini was unveiled in the late 40s, the shock of seeing such a scantily-clad lady reverberated across the entire globe! But two-piece swimsuits soon became acceptable when they started appearing on movie stars and models everywhere in the early 1950s. Our bikino bottoms are made from a high-quality black swimsuit fabric, imported from Italy; with pale blue piping. The high waisted bottoms are skirted for an incredibly authentic look.