Posted on 08/31/2006 10:22:22 PM PDT by quantim
ISTANBUL -- An unusual type of swimwear is standing out on Turkish beaches this summer -- Islam-inspired swimsuits -- which buck the trend of the past 100 years for swimsuits to get smaller.
Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin has designed what he says is the world's first Islam-inspired swimsuit and sells head-to-ankle bathing gear to devout well-heeled Muslims, including the wives of Turkey's leading politicians.
"We are the preferred firm of the conservative politicians' wives," he said in an interview, referring to members of Turkey's ruling AK Party, which has its roots in political Islam and came to power in 2002.
His brightly-colored women's swimming costumes look like shiny track-suits with stretchy hoods, while the racier models are like cat suits with a separate overall to cover the curves.
These costumes are a throwback to the type of swimwear worn before Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman invented and wore the first one-piece swimsuit in 1906. She was arrested in the United States in 1907 for wearing the one-piece suit that showed her arms, legs and neck.
Sahin sold 40,000 swimsuits last year and expects to beat that with 50,000 this year.
"Now, when you say swimsuit, what do we understand? Bikinis or small trunks ... Perhaps in 10 or 15 years time when you say swimsuit, [mine] will also come to mind," he said.
What...fully equipped with an explosive laden cincher and ball bearing filled cups?
Lots more, here:
http://www.publiuspundit.com/index.php?s=swimwear&submit=Search%21
Isn't this a little disingenuous? The brightly colored striped part is like modest swimsuits that exist now, maybe a little longer, over a dark background meant to fade away. As though it isn't there, so the focus is on the striped mini dress. Kind of like eating bacon flavored tofu strips made to look like bacon and try to taste like bacon.
Those bare arms and legs won't get past the sin police in Iran and other places. Look away, scandal!
It means they're oppressed if it's forced on them; which it is.
In Turkey, which is where these swimsuits come form that we have been discussing, women are actually banned from entering government property (including attending university) if they are wearing hijab.
That’s true. Also avoid sun burn and poisening. After 10 minutes - put on your veil to avoid a red face.
Red shell is for lobsters not humans. Besides the health problem, don’t get passes from creeps who just want a short fling before going on the next girl. The beach is just a giant buffet for sex fiends.
Try going to the beach in Northern California. Even in the middle of the summer it's too cold to wear any kind of bathing suit, IMO, even these Muslim style suits. I can't remember the last time I put on a bathing suit. LOL!
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