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A history of toplessness, from Debbie Duz Donuts’ to Rihanna

A waitress and "token male waiter" pose on opening day at Debbie Duz Donuts, July 29, 1989.
A waitress and "token male waiter" pose on opening day at Debbie Duz Donuts, July 29, 1989.
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Advocates for topless equality gather with fellow topless equality advocates for the annual Go Topless march on August 26, 2016 in Venice, Calif.
Advocates for topless equality gather with fellow topless equality advocates for the annual Go Topless march on August 26, 2016 in Venice, Calif.
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Activists hold posters as they take part in the GoTopless Pride Parade on August 28, 2016 in New York.
Activists hold posters as they take part in the GoTopless Pride Parade on August 28, 2016 in New York.
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Topless women attract the attention of bystanders, Friday, April 30, 2010, in Farmington, Maine. The state is fast earning a reputation as a place where women can let down their hair, and their tops, thanks to demonstrations by women calling attention to the double-standard that it's acceptable for men, but not women, to go bare chested. When it comes to state law, though, there's no discrimination. It's perfectly legal for women to go topless in public.
Topless women attract the attention of bystanders, Friday, April 30, 2010, in Farmington, Maine. The state is fast earning a reputation as a place where women can let down their hair, and their tops, thanks to demonstrations by women calling attention to the double-standard that it's acceptable for men, but not women, to go bare chested. When it comes to state law, though, there's no discrimination. It's perfectly legal for women to go topless in public.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
A tourist poses for a photo with two women clad in thongs and body paint in Times Square, in New York.
A tourist poses for a photo with two women clad in thongs and body paint in Times Square, in New York.
Julie Jacobson, AP
Gregory Cole, left, and Alyssa Berrer post signs for the Free the Nipple demonstration at Park Central Square in Springfield, MO, on Aug. 7, 2015.
Gregory Cole, left, and Alyssa Berrer post signs for the Free the Nipple demonstration at Park Central Square in Springfield, MO, on Aug. 7, 2015.
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Rumer Willis attends the "Free The Nipple" fundraiser hosted by Russell Simmons at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on June 19, 2014 in West Hollywood, Calif.
Rumer Willis attends the "Free The Nipple" fundraiser hosted by Russell Simmons at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on June 19, 2014 in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Rihanna attends the CFDA Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City. Rihanna told Vogue ÒI have always freed the nipple.Ó
Rihanna attends the CFDA Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City. Rihanna told Vogue ÒI have always freed the nipple.Ó
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