Category Archives: Underwear

Harry Styles in And Out of His Underwear

From his ‘Beauty Papers’ cover shoot from a couple of years ago, these shots show Harry Styles in and out of his underwear (though still in a pair of fishnets). Styles has been pushing the envelope of gender presentation for years (appearing on the cover of ‘Vogue‘ in a dress, even if it should have been Billy Porter), and I’m always here for such challenges

[See also our entire ‘Underwear’ category for more skivvy fun.]

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Dominic Albano: Underwear Entrepreneur

Last month Dominic Albano celebrated the first anniversary of his underwear enterprise ‘Dominic Albano Collection‘ and in a world that is so dominated by the likes of monoliths like Amazon, it’s good to see a small business with the owner at its helm still making strides. His line has expanded from the early days, and he remains the face and body of his merchandise

I just placed my first order for a couple of items, and it sounds like Albano is making room for a new seasonal line. Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding the feel of the fabric, which is the main point of any decent pair of underwear. 

According to Albano’s website, the key to the comfort level is the fabric:

All of our underwear is made from Tencel, a brand name for a type of Lyocell fabric. We design our underwear using Tencel for its extreme softness against the skin. Our customers have noticed that they don’t even feel the fabric while wearing them. They’re both lightweight and nude-feeling. Our fabric also has stretch and flexibility, perfect for athletics and exercise, and is great for all body types.

Our fabric is eco-friendly, sustainable and biodegradable. We pride ourselves on having environmentally friendly and responsibly made products.
  
D.A.C. underwear was thoughtfully designed for year round, multipurpose wear, including exercise. Tencel fabric is nonallergenic, good for those with sensitive skin, offers breathability and airflow to prevent heat retention.

Check out the Dominic Albano Collection website here to order your own pair. 

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Even More Jeremy Allen White in His Underwear

Jeremy Allen White is on a roll – first he debuted his Calvin Klein work to the world, and within a week one a Golden Globe of this performance in ‘The Bear’. He’s also been our Dazzler of the Day here, and put in a requisite shirtless sneak-peek in this gratuitous post. Here are a few more shots from Mert Alas for that instantly-iconic CK campaign. Here’s to more CK fun in the future.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson in his Calvins

Lest anyone forget, Aaron Taylor-Johnson walked in his Calvins so Jeremy Allen White could run.  

See Calvin Klein also on:

~ Nick Jonas

~ Shawn Mendes

~ Maluma

~ Salomon Diaz

~ Justin Bieber

Compare and contrast Aaron with Jeremy below. Report back. 

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Dazzler of the Day: Jeremy Allen White

Show-stopping performances seem to come naturally for Jeremy Allen White, who earns his first Dazzler of the Day crowning for being the current ambassador of the legendary Calvin Klein underwear brand. More impressively, he’s been part of several cultural touchstones of the past year – ‘The Bear’ and ‘The Iron Claw’ – which simply cements his dazzling status. [See other CK Ambassadors Shawn Mendes, Maluma, and Noah Centineo for further viewing pleasures.]

 

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Dazzler of the Day: Jacob Elordi

While Jacob Elordi has achieved prominence, fame and acclaim for his turns in ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy, it is his upcoming performance in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ that has me the most excited. When someone of such beauty also thrills with their talent and acting prowess, it’s the stuff of legend and Hollywood firmament. Witnessing a star in the process of being born is a wonder indeed, and for that Jacob Elordi is crowned Dazzler of the Day.

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A Gratuitous Maluma Underwear Post

As Maluma plots his next Instagram thirst-trap, we pause to remember some previous skin-tastic posts, such as this one which features his Calvin Klein underwear expedition. For that he joined the vaunted heights of Shawn Mendes and Nick Jonas, but he was just getting started. Following this magical moment with Madonna herself, Maluma went on to make some sweet music with Ricky Martin, while gaining a following for his own musical prowess. Rumor has it he is laying the groundwork for another sultry album, and priming the faucets as we speak. 

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Dazzler of the Day: Steve Grand

Having dabbled in modeling, singing, acting, and baring it all on the Broadway Bares stage, Steve Grand has come into his own with his Grand Axis clothing line, which he so gorgeously flaunts in the promo shots for the brand. As the model and silent-seller of his underwear and swimwear, Grand is the best billboard for his product, and his winning smile and attitude earns him this Dazzler of the Day. A Renaissance man in the truest sense, Grand is ever-expanding his influence and reach, and the world is a little better (and a whole lot prettier) for it. 

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Dazzler of the Day: Andrew Christian

For gay men of a certain age (myself most definitely included), the best source of fashionable and racy underwear a couple of decades ago was the ‘International Male’ catalog; the modern-day version of such a supply has to be Andrew Christian, who has made his underwear company the gold-standard of fun under-attire. Having established himself as a brand thanks to skillful and sexy promotional images and videos, and an ever-evolving selection of merchandise that celebrates all sorts of sexiness, Christian walks the walk of his scantily-attired talk, thrilling on his Instagram feed with his own products. He earns this Dazzler of the Day for that, and for giving us something more than boxers or briefs from which to choose. 

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Dazzler of the Day: Todd Sanfield

Vanity fashion lines come and go awfully quickly these days, but one of the most enduring and compelling has been the one started by Todd Sanfield, whose body walks the walk that his products talk. Sanfield created his underwear line 13 years ago, and has been modeling and promoting it consistently ever since. It’s expanded into swimwear too, and at the helm of it all is Sanfield himself. That sort of singular drive and determination is what sets him apart from those that have fizzled. Earning his first Dazzler of the Day (after having been named a hunk in several previous incarnations in these parts) Sanfield is still offering scintillating images and products to match. Check out his offerings here. 

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#JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN

A member of BTS named Jung Kook is the rumored face and body of a new Calvin Klein collaboration. Once upon a time, this site would have been entirely on top of this and I’d have been able to give you the complete run-down on all involved parties and appendages. As it stands now, I know nothing about what’s happening from either end of this pairing. But hey, here is Jung Kook in his Calvins, not unlike Shawn Mendes and Nick Jonas and Maluma.

#JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN

 

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Of Football, Jockstraps & Tom Brady

He’s nowhere near the big event this year, but Tom Brady decided to garner all the attention (at least from certain websites such as this one) by posting a selfie of himself in his own underwear line. Well-played, sir, well-played. Rob Gronkowski, himself no stranger to underwear shots and other naked shenanigans, called Brady out and lamented he didn’t do it quite right by hiding the package. The Gronk would know, and that’s not something you usually hear. (No offense to Mr. Gronkowski.) 

The last time I was really into the Super Bowl was in 2012, over a decade ago, when Madonna triumphantly headlined the half-time show and showed the world how it was done. Adam Levine made a shirtless play for our affections recently, and Beyoncé worked that stadium like gorgeous thunder, but I’m still partial to Madonna’s old-school theatrics. 

As for this year, I have no idea who is even playing or what Dazzlers of the Day might strut their stuff on the field, and I’m not even all that excited to see Rihanna, but I’m happy to see others enjoy this day. Besides, it’s a chance to look back at all the ball-happy posts we’ve done in service of bowls super and otherwise over the years, as seen in the following links:

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A Troye Sivan Appreciation Post

Troye Sivan has been featured as a Dazzler of the Day in this post from a couple of years ago, so today’s feature is just a little form of further appreciation for their talents. Unsure of whether they’re the new official face/body of Calvin Klein, perhaps this should be an official audition in the event that they’re not. 

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Underwear by Dominic Albano

Recently featured as a Dazzler of the Day here, Dominic Albano launches his first foray into underwear this week, drawing on years of modeling and fashion experience. His self-monikered line features the sort of sexy designs he’s so proficient at showing off for other designers, and it’s always a treat when the designer can say they have walked a mile in the clothing they are selling.

Albano is coming off a scintillating retro-styled piece for the online version of Playgirl Magazine, and a retro-feel informs the promotional images for his current underwear campaign. The lighting and feel are moody, evoking and playing up the sultry gaze that Albano has come to embody in much of his modeling work. It’s the perfect sales pitch for underwear, which is largely about selling sex, but should also come with comfort and function. Both seem to play a part in the new line, which keeps the flashy and colorful excess of many other underwear offerings to a minimum, relying on basic neutrals and classic cuts.

Centering it all is Albano’s focused determination on building a brand and his familiarity with the product. There is a carefulness and deliberate cultivation of his image, but also a courage in doing things entirely his own way. Check out the new line of underwear at his website here. 

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