Lingerie is no longer just for the ladies, an increasing number of men are squeezing their buns into teenie tiny sexy undies too, and loving every minute. Ginch Gonch puts on an annual fashion show that could be likened to the Victoria's Secret fashion how for men's wear.
Ginch Gonch is all about fancy prints, patterns and fun designs.
"How do I love Ginch Gonch? Let me count the ways," Slice said. "One - they have fashion shows in which extremely hot and greased up male models dance about in underwear. Remember when you had a crush on a boy in your class but you couldn't openly stare at him because it would be weird? But then it was speech day and he was giving a speech, so you were allowed to stare at him? The Ginch Gonch show was that times a million."
Men are no longer satisfied with ordinary boxers or briefs.
"Times are changing and guys are becoming more comfortable and excited to go out and why not, when they put on their underwear, put on something that makes them feel good?" asked GQ fashion editor, Damien Nunes.
In 2006, less than 50% of men's underwear sold was white. As the trend picks up, the likelihood of an encounter with a tightie-whitie-clad man in 2008 is increasingly slim.
Men's Lingerie
Ginch Gonch is Victoria's Secret of Men's Fashion
Trend Themes
1. Men's Lingerie Trend - The rising popularity of men's lingerie presents an opportunity for companies to tap into this niche market and create innovative and stylish underwear designs for men.
2. Fashion Shows for Men's Underwear Trend - The emergence of fashion shows exclusively for men's underwear like Ginch Gonch's annual event indicates a growing demand for more attention and creativity in the men's fashion industry.
3. Shift From Traditional Underwear Trend - Consumers' increasing preference for unique and fashionable underwear signifies a market shift away from ordinary boxers and briefs, creating an opening for disruptive innovation in the men's underwear market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the men's lingerie trend by developing new lines of men's intimate wear that combine style, comfort, and innovative designs.
2. Retail Industry - The retail industry can benefit from the fashion shows for men's underwear trend by organizing similar events to showcase and promote their own brands, catering specifically to the growing market of men's lingerie.
3. Textile Industry - The textile industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the shift from traditional underwear by creating fabrics and materials that offer both comfort and unique designs for men's lingerie.