Fashion
R.I.P Esther Williams, the Original Mermaid
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By the age of 16, Williams became a U.S. Swimming champion, breaking records with her butterfly-a stroke considered, at the time, a man's game.She started as a competitive swimmer, became a movie star, a fashion icon and female pioneer. Esther Williams, who died at 91 on Thursday, will be remembered for the unbelievable imprint she left on film, style, sports and our imagination. Here's a look at the totally unconventional life and legacy of the original mermaid. -Piper Weiss, Shine Senior Features Editor
