Tankinis top swimwear trends and fit tips across brands
Tankinis are rising in popularity from coast to coast with tuneful reports of strong junior and women sales. Industry voices discuss fit features from nylon Lycra blends to chlorine resistant fabrics, with brands like Lands End and Water Girl stressing body balance, color strategies, and aggressive merchandising for athletic wear and fashion swimsuits.
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Nancy Chistolini
Hecht
Colleen Lippy
Soft
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Sports Authority
Frederick
Water Girl USA
Ventura
Calif
Karen Capone
DuPont Lycra
DuPont
Bobby Len
Miraclesuit
la Blanca
Sassafras
Nautica
Speedy
Polo
Body I
Kim Rose
Ms. Ross
Jantzen
Ms. Chistolini
How Sunlight Harms the Eye and Protection Tips
Ultraviolet light from the sun damages the eye surface and internal structures. Sun exposure increases risks of pterygium cataracts and macular degeneration. Wear sunglasses blocking 99 to 100 percent of UV and a wide brimmed hat to shield eyes from above. Source American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
Sunglasses rise as fashion and eye protection
Sunglasses began as a niche safety item but grew into a fashion staple. The piece traces origins from smoke tinted lenses in imperial China to Foster Grant mass marketing in 1929 and later Ray-Ban. It notes Hollywood campaigns, 1980s and 1990s film influence, and modern guidance on frame shapes and prices from retailers and an ophthalmologist.
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Charles Panati
Foster Grant
Sam Foster
Foster
Atlantic City
Bausch & Lomb
Army Air Corps
B&l
Douglas MacArthur
Peter Sellers
Raquel Welch
Woody Allen
Cindy Crawford
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Landis
William Faulkner
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Seana
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England
Museum of Ophthalmology
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Blue Brothers
Tom Cruise
Top Gun
Tommy Lee Jones
Will Smith
Matthew Coon
Coon
Ter Grant
Paula Donnelly
LensCrafters
Cincinnati
Ee Landis
Faulkner
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