URSULA ANDRESS – DR. No, 1962
Ursula Andress was already a veteran actor in 1954 when she landed her most iconic role in 1962 as Honey Ryder, in the James Bond film “Dr. The spy thriller “Dr. No” required her to wear a bikini during a daring sequence, an unprecedented move at a time when conservative clothing was the norm.
Andress’s bold decision sent shockwaves throughout the fashion and cinema worlds. She challenged the norms that dominated the 1950s. Her two-piece bathing suits, with their belted designs, not only ignited the film but also revolutionized swimwear fashion. This light-colored bikini is still a symbol for timeless beauty and audacity.
BO DEREK, 10, 1979
Bo Derek is the actress and model whose real name, Mary Cathleen Collins. She rose to fame in 1979 with “10”, a romcom where she played Jenny Hanley. Her iconic one-piece caramel swimsuit was the thing that made everyone go wild. Bo, a semi-retired actress and former glamor girl, often starred in films by her husband John Derek, such as “Tarzan, the Ape Man,” and “Ghosts Can’t Do It.”
Bo’s cornrows in the film were a huge hit, inspiring a hairstyle that was copied by countless fans. Bo is a fashion and cinema icon for her iconic swimsuit moment.
