As discussed in my post today, it's not always about whoever shows the most skin, even on the beach. From Farrah Fawcett's famous red bathing suit [1] (and the poster that launched her career/the male sex drives of a generation) to Elizabeth Taylor kneeling in the waves in Suddenly Last Summer [2], or Romy Schneider lounging with Alain Delon [3] (between Liz and Romy I'm thinking I need a white maillot now—and I'll take Alain Delon, too, please, while we're at it), there's a bounty of one-piece swimsuit inspiration out there. Elle MacPherson's suit [4] looks rather uncomfortable, admittedly, but Marilyn [5]! Kate [6]! That Australian Vogue model with the kangaroo [7]! But don't listen to me: look at Bo Derek [8]. If girl's gonna run around with those beaded cornrows flapping, at least she's got her suit under control.
—A.C.
