Are You Ready for the Burkini?

KEVIN THE LIFEGUARD: "The first thing I thought was, Here's an Islamic woman who needs some questions answered."

Created by Muslim designer Aheda Zanetti in Sydney, Australia, the burkini was originally designed as a way for women bound by the Islamic code of female modesty to enjoy the beach. Soon after, everyone went "bezonkers," Zanetti says, including fair-skinned non-Muslims looking to avoid sun damage. But how will the burkini play in L.A.? We got our hands on one of the first to hit U.S. shores.

At home in the burkini at the entrance to the Freakshow.

STREET FREAKAZOID: "Is that outfit for luge? I don't like that you can't see nothing. They should make them transparent."

VOLLEYBALL GALS: "You look like a Teletubby."

CHRYSTAL FROM SAN GABRIEL, CA: "I love how freaky this is! Can we please take a photo?"

Alien nation: Wear a burkini and worlds collide.

SUKI, A MUSLIM STUDENT FROM KUWAIT: "I have nothing against it for other women, but I wouldn't wear it; I'm not a swimmer."

BRITNEY AT THE SANTA MONICA HOT-DOG STAND: "This actually looks cool. What kind of Muslim are you?"