Competition Bikini
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- A Competition Bikini[1] is specifically designed for the stage, unlike the typical swimsuit, it is not intended to be used for swimming. Competition bikinis share more similarities to stage costumes than the typical swimsuit, this departure occurred on November 2010 when IFBB[2] introduce the bikini division[3] to the Bodybuilding[4] and fitness competition world.
Types of Competition Bikinis[edit]
| Type | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Bikini | Also known as Bodybuilding[4] depending on the organization, this is considered to be the top of all the competitive classes. The physique[5] bikinis are heavily embellished with large crystal. The hip features a continuous fabric strap with crisscross back strap connecting to the top to help emphasize the legs. In Recent years organizations like NPC[6] has replaced the bodybuilding division with the physique division. | |
| Figure Bikini | Slightly less muscle definition than the bodybuilding[4] category, figure[7] division focuses more on form and symmetrical muscle development. The bikinis are of similar construction as physique with more flamboyant embellishment. | |
| Fitness Bikini | Emphasis on a more feminine muscle development, the fitness bikini[8] division has become the most popular of all fitness competitions. The bikinis in this division usually include crystal or decorative connecting straps for the hips, shoulders or back. There are no connecting straps from the bottom to the top, this allows for bottoms to be more flattering to the gluteus. | |
| Pageant Bikini | The design of pageant[9] bikinis are focused on expressing elegance and femininity with individual flare. |
History[edit]
The first adaptation of competition bikinis appeared at local Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search contests in 1998, which was quickly followed by the local and regional Hooters pageants in 2001. The fitness competition world included the bikini division in 2010, and has since grown to become the largest and most popular division.
Distinctions[edit]
There are 3 major distinctions that separates competition bikinis from their counter part:
- Design: Since the purpose of the bikinis are to show off and compliment the muscle, the amount of coverage on a competition bikini is much less than the typical swimsuit. This is especially true when it comes to the design of the bikini bottoms. In effort to enhance the gluteus, early designers have invented what is referred to as a scrunch butt bottom.
- Material: The lycra[10] fabrics used are the same as stage costume material, bright colors resulting from over saturation of fabric dye. Some are manufactured with sequins[11] and others have hologram appliqué. While regular swimwear material use water and chemical resistant dyes, stage materials do not. It is for this reason that competition bikinis are not recommended to be used for swimming, the combination of water and chemicals can cause the over saturated fabrics to bleed off dye.
- Accessory: Metallic connectors and crystals[12] are integral part of the competition bikini design, the desire to sparkle and stand out on stage has become the focal point of the designer. Materials used to embellish competition bikinis are rarely found on regular swimsuits, the primary reason is the amount of labor and high cost.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bikini". Merriam-Webster. February 13, 2014.
- ↑ IFBB Competition Rules Archived 2015-02-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Kotel, Amanda (October 1, 2012). "What's the Deal with Bikini Contests?". Muscle & Body. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Anne Bolin, Jane Granskog, Athletic Intruders: Ethnographic Research on Women, Culture, and Exercise, page 114, SUNY Press, 2003, ISBN 978-0-7914-5583-8 Search this book on
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- ↑ Grogan, Sarah, et al. "Femininity and Muscularity: Accounts of Seven Women Body Builders." Journal of Gender Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, Mar. 2004, p. 49. EBSCOhost, library.se.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=13073262&site=eds-live .
- ↑ NPC Figure Competition Rules
- ↑ Stein, Jeanine (11 Jun 2006). "Figure contests focus on form Women prefer feminine appearance". Gazette. Los Angeles Times: 5D. ProQuest Document ID: 1057898431.
- ↑ "Competitor History of the Fitness Olympia". IFBB Professional League. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ↑ "History". Pageant Almanac. Pageant Almanac. Archived from the original on 12 December 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2008.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ U.S. Patent 3,023,192, "Segmented copolyetherester elastomers" filed May 29, 1958, issued Feb 27, 1962
- ↑ "Kot Diji phase gold sequins". Harappa.com. 2005. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ↑ "Rhinestones and Rhinestone Jewelry". Clothingdictionary.com. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
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