The Ten Most Profitable Moments in Bikini History

By Mike Schuster Jul 02, 2009 11:30 am

Turning eye candy into cold hard cash.

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The person who coined the phrase "sex sells" might as well have added "water's wet" and "mud's muddy." While there's no question that a gorgeous gal in a 2-piece is likely to garner a bigger audience, some instances of strategically bared skin are more lucrative than others -- and some transcend such mercenary concerns.

In honor of National Bikini Month, Minyanville takes a cheeky look at the most memorable -- and profitable -- bikini moments.