Briefs were embraced across all demographics from older men to Olympic Athletes. At the 1968 Mexico Olympics, 27 of the 29 gold medallists in the pool wore Speedo swimwear, many of which were the ...

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In the 1950s, men's swimwear saw a significant shift towards shorter, tighter styles compared to the more modest options of previous decades.

When Tyler Moore (a.k.a. Tidy Dad) switched to swim briefs, he realized that he was also modeling the changing state of gender norms for his three daughters.

Speedo-wearing is also a cultural flashpoint. Revealing men’s swim garments are, for the U.S. consumer, irrevocably associated with “foreigners” and, most terrifying of all, friends of Dorothy.

Swim briefs are being embraced by trendy brands, ... and by men bold enough to wear it. They do not include Mr. Snyder. “I think I’m past that,” the 57-year-old designer said, laughing.

Buying new togs for the Fourth of July? There’s more to consider than you might think—like price, cut, functionality and whether your swimsuit could offend Grandma. Here, all the tips you’ll ...

NC State Wolfpack men’s swim team showed up in their Speedos to support the women’s volleyball team against UNC Tar Heels on Sept. 22, 2017 at Reynolds Coliseum.

After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion’s most controversial and divisive garments – the men’s swimming brief – is making a tentative return across the globe.

In 1737, officials in Bath, Somerset, England, decreed that gentlemen needed to cover up, and by 1860, nude bathing for men was outlawed across the U.K. Swimwear in this era was horrific: Men were ...