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Precious Things

Objects can transform a space, and they hold incredible power. Whether it’s an artwork by a family member, a trinket that brings back memories of a special trip, or photographs of a personal hero, a well-placed memento can imbue a room with warmth and inspiration. On hue.fitnyc.edu, FIT alumni, faculty, and staff share the objects that help work feel a little more like home.

For Bikini Day, July 5, CBS News Miami interviewed The Museum at FIT’s chief curator Valerie Steele on the history of the swimwear. Dr. Steele noted that the shift toward showing a little more skin began in the early 20th century, while the bikini really took off in the ’60s and ’70s. Now, she said, “Swimwear for most people is really about how they feel in it and how they feel they look in it.”