Bikinis Made From Fish: Would You Wear It?
by Jonathon Morgan (Subscribe to Jonathon Morgan's posts), Posted Sep 23rd 2007 at 9:18AMThis is a post
Filed under: Fashion, Best of the Season
Obviously people have been making clothing from animals since the dawn of time, so -- unless you're a member of PETA -- the idea of wearing the reworked hide of some creature shouldn't be a big deal. But somehow the thought of wearing fish seems just a little ... slimy.According to one woman, however -- who recently modeled one of the new leather bikinis made entirely from talapia fish -- they're surprisingly comfortable, "especially inside." And, while she thought the bikini was "a bit strange because it's new and it's not elasticized," the fact that the leather was waterproof was very appealing (which makes sense, seeing as it's a swimsuit).
In addition to being easy to wear, the entrepreneurs behind the new fish leather bikinis say they're exceptionally durable, which, especially if you're the sort of person who holds on to the same suit for years at a time, is a real bonus.
But let's talk about what's really important -- namely, how does it look? The major downside is that the suit won't cling to your body, so the shape (at least from this photo), looks a little weird. That said, however, the style and color are fantastic -- so maybe, especially if really is that comfortable, the new fish suit is worth a shot.
Cat 9-25-2007 @ 8:26PM
I think it's a great idea.
And the fact that it doesn't cling to your body - and yet, is still comfortable and waterproof - is great. The worst thing about swimsuits is that they cling to your body when wet.
I hope that these new bathing suits will be available soon.
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Dan 9-25-2007 @ 9:26PM
Sounds fishy to me!
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Belle Starr 9-25-2007 @ 9:40PM
Just stay away from the ocean and seagulls . Otherwise it sounds fun to wear . Can make it in a full one peice style ?
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JJ 9-25-2007 @ 10:01PM
Is anybody forgetting something? How much does it cost? I am not taking out a mortgage for a fish-scale bikini! lol
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terri 9-25-2007 @ 10:03PM
SOUNDS DISGUSTING. I MEAN...REALLY. FISH SCALES? UGH. NOW ON THE ENVIOMENTAL SIDE, WELL MAYBE IF FISH SCALES GET WASTED, AND I LIKE THE IDEA OF USING SOMETHING THAT HAD NO USE BEFORE, BUT TO WEAR SOMETHING LIKE THIS CLOSE TO THE BODY, I DONT LIKE IT. HOW ABOUT HANDBAGS AND SHOES MAYBE. AND WHAT ABOUT ODOR? I MEAN IF YOU LEFT THIS THING LAYING AROUND IN THE SUN? UGH, I DONT WANT TO THINK ABOUT IT. IT DOSNET SEEM LIKE IT WOULD BE BREATHABLE EITHER. AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE BODY, THAT IS ANOTHER DOWNSIDE. THEY SHOULD LOOK INTO HANDBAGS AND SHOES.
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nancy 9-25-2007 @ 11:26PM
Is anybody forgetting something? How much does it smell?
Last thing I want to hear is "she smells like tuna".
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krys 9-25-2007 @ 11:26PM
Why is the idea of wearing fish scales so repulsive to you people. You seem to forget that "normal" leather is made from hide, or skin, and fur is also attached to an animal's skin.
It's a little ignorant to assume that because it's fish it's going to smell after "laying out in the sun." Are you serious? It's not a damn fish sandwich -- it's cured LEATHER. Do your car seats smell like dead cow?
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krys 9-25-2007 @ 11:29PM
Why is the idea of wearing fish scales so repulsive to you people. You seem to forget that "normal" leather is made from hide, or skin, and fur is also attached to an animal's skin.
It's a little ignorant to assume that because it's fish it's going to smell after "laying out in the sun." Are you serious? It's not a damn fish sandwich -- it's cured LEATHER. Do your car seats smell like dead cow?
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nancy 9-25-2007 @ 11:29PM
It's not just fish scales. It's fish skin as well.
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Nancy 9-25-2007 @ 11:31PM
It's not just fish scales. It's fish skin as well.
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Chuck 9-25-2007 @ 11:34PM
I think it's cool. I mean this could be an insperation!
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Chuck 9-25-2007 @ 11:36PM
Hi!
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SAMMY 9-26-2007 @ 12:11AM
http://www.MyBenefitsPlus.com/40542820
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Greg 9-25-2007 @ 11:51PM
I dont want anyone to think I have a yeast infection.
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Stinky 9-25-2007 @ 11:54PM
I hope people don't think I have a yeast infection?
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Rhonda 9-26-2007 @ 12:03AM
I like it and I think the shoe and purse idea sounds great too.
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jameyp316 9-26-2007 @ 12:11AM
whats the deal,isnt most women fishey enough,with out covering them in bait?lol
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adam12 9-26-2007 @ 12:52AM
tacky tacky tacky
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adam12 9-26-2007 @ 12:52AM
tackey tackey tackey
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adam12 9-26-2007 @ 12:53AM
tackey tackey, tackey, and yes it will stink just like the orrifice below it
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