1974. Geraldo Rivera on his Good Night America program hosts Giorgio di Sant’Angelo about his latest creation, the string bikini. Also on set we have some of the international models representing this swimwear. At fashion shows not long before some had defined the outfits as vulgar, but they are now hot items at beaches the world over. We learn about the inspirations for this outfit, how the models feel about wearing them, and how they’re selling at record rates.
Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo passed away in 1989, although the string bikini and outfits inspired by it continue to be extremely popular.