Louis Réard

French fashion designer

  • Fame53.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Designers rank#134
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame53.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Designers rank#134
  • Wikipedia8.9K
Lived 1896–1984, aged 88France
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    24 languages
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  • Era
    1896–1984
    Aged 88
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

Louis Réard was a French automobile engineer and clothing designer who introduced the modern two-piece bikini in July 1946. He opened a bikini shop and ran it for the next 40 years.

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53.4
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Historical19.8
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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#134
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