Iconic Swimwear Moments Throughout The Ages

Take a look back at some of the most iconic swimwear moments in history – from silver screen swans to game-changing curves these swimwear looks are unforgettable.

1951

A true fashion icon, Marilyn Monroe created retro swimwear looks that still inspire us today. The polka dot bikini being a favourite of ours.

1959

Taken during the filming of “Suddenly, Last Summer” Elizabeth Taylor’s character Catherine Holly is forced to wear a white silk swimsuit which becomes transparent when in contact with water.

1966

Rachel Welch stars in “One Million Years B.C.” as a sexy tribeswoman who wears a ripped and ragged two-piece. The famous outfit combined with her killer curves became an iconic moment in cinematic history, arguably more famous than the film itself.

1976

Farrah Fawcett turns her red one-piece halter swimsuit into one of the most famous bathing suit photos of all time. Simply grab a curling iron to complete your full Farrah Fawcett look.

1979

The beach scene from the film “10” that still drops jaws to this day, Bo Derek’s infamous skin coloured bathing suit, seashell braided hair and sun-kissed skin was the epitome of the 70’s.

1987

The flashy 80’s was in full swing when Goldie Hawn starred in the movie “Overboard” as a querulous heiress vacating on a private yacht, where her swimwear style was closer to red-carpet looks.

1993

The woman who needs no introduction, she made the high-legged red one-piece a Californian classic-cool look. Setting the tone of the 90’s Pamela Anderson shows us that having curves and showing them off were back in fashion.

2001

The hit movie “Tomb Raider” showed us that strong bad ass women really do exist - in the form of Angelina Jolie with a sporty halter bikini being her weapon of choice.

2014

Wearing a white string bikini, Kate Upton showcases her voluptuous curves whilst casually running on the beach for romcom movie “The Other Woman”

2016

Making body diversity history, Ashley Graham became the first ever size 16 (UK size 18) model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated – a game changing moment in fashion history.