Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles What piece of clothing was invented by French fashion designer Louis Reard in 1946? Zoot suit Mini-skirt Bikini Tank top Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Louis Réard, a French engineer, introduced the bikini at a swimming pool in Paris in July 1946. He named it after the Bikini Atoll, where atomic bomb testing was occurring. The mini-skirt was popularized later in the 1960s by Mary Quant.