According to author William Safire, "The most recent evolution of the -kini family is the tankini, a cropped tank top … See more

Tankini and the concept of mix-and-match swimwear were the two major innovations in that genre in the late 1990s. Designer Anne Cole, the US swimwear mogul, was the originator of this style. She was the woman behind the … See more

Tankinis are suggested as an option for women who have gone through mastectomy, i.e. removal of one or both breasts by surgery, women who have modest bust sizes, and long torsos. For women who do not have '… See more

Gucci's crystal-studded tankini, on the May 1998 covers of both Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan was as expensive as US$2,425, while bargain tankinis were available at less than US$10. Variations of the tankini, … See more