String Bikini 350-500Rudi Gernreich, a clothing designer from Vienna, is credited with inventing the string bikini in 1974. It became fashionable in Brazil, but grew in popularity in the United States in the early 1990s. Bridgett Bardot, a French actress of the 1960s, sported this charming type of bikini with abandon, while songs like "Itty Bitty String Bikini" credited the swimsuits with success. This is a more revealing version of the standard bikini. There are now popular spin-offs like the V and C-string and the T-Backs. Although they are mainly worn by women, some men also enjoy the freedom they offer. Thong bikinis, or string bikinis, as they are sometimes called, are a great summer look for adventurous women providing a fun and sexy suite for sunbathing and beach parties. or those romantic getaways. They come in many fun styles and colors that accentuate those dangerous curves. Brighter colors like yellow and orange look especially fabulous with a tan, while a classic, solid black is always a go-to. The fearless string bikini ...