String Bikini 350-500Rudi Gernreich, a designer originally from Vienna, is credited with inventing string bikinis in 1974. They became all the rage in Brazil, but have gained wider popularity in United States in the early 1990s. Bridgett Bardot, a French actress of the 1960s, sported this glamorous type of bikini with ease, while songs like "Itty Bitty String Bikini" credited the success of the swimsuit. They are a more revealing version of the standard bikini. Now there are popular spin-offs like V and C-string and T-Back. Although they are predominantly worn by women, some men also enjoy the freedom they offer. Thong bikinis, as they are sometimes called, are a great summer look for those adventurous women that offer a fun and sexy suite for tanning, beach parties. or those romantic getaways. They come in many styles and playful colors that accentuate those dangerous curves. Brighter colors like yellow and orange look especially fabulous with tan, while a classic solid black is always a staple. The fearless string bikini ...