Brazilian bikini makers respond to growing population
Bathers at Piscinao de Ramos, an artificial lake in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are among those benefiting from the growing number of bikini manufactuers offering a wider range of sizes.
Changes in diet and lifestyle in the country have led to thickening waistlines and the need for a greater range of plus-size clothing.
It has also fueled a boom in cosmetic surgery.
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