 Ursula Andress , appearing as Honey Rider in the 1962 British James Bond film , Dr. No , wore a white bikini , which became known as the " Dr. No bikini " . It became one of the most famous bikinis of all time and an iconic moment in cinematic and fashion history . Andress said that she owed her career to that white bikini , remarking , " This bikini made me into a success . As a result of starring in Dr. No as the first Bond girl , I was given the freedom to take my pick of future roles and to become financially independent . " 
