By Dawn Wood

 

With summer officially here, it’s only fitting that today we look into some of the greatest fashion icons of yesteryear. Beachwear has evolved dramatically over the decades, however with the revival of vintage wear becoming increasingly popular with both the older and younger generations, it’s evident that classic swimsuit and bikini styles are having a moment. Marilyn Monroe, Brijitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Loren are among the many iconic women who have shaped the fashion world  as it stands today, and so it’s only fair that we pay a special tribute to their elegance and sex appeal.

Take a look at how contemporary, designer beachwear pieces compare to the iconic vintage apparel that some of the most glamorous women in fashion history wore back in their day…

 

Sofia Loren

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audrey Hepburn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brijitte Bardot 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marilyn Monroe