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# Exposed Male Towels
Butt Magazine Launches NSFW Beach Towels at American Apparel

By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-06-22 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nsfw-beach-towels
References: [fashionindie](http://fashionindie.com/bears-and-twinks-and-terrycloth-oh-my/) & [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/06/butt_magazine_launches_nsfw_be.html)

Why in the world would you go to the beach with a Justin Bieber towel when you can have one of these outrageous [NSFW Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1) from American Apparel? BUTT Magazine has just launched these ridiculously awesome and funny towels, and hopefully the beach will be littered with them this summer.

The [limited edition towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-x-bather) each feature a BUTT model -- from [porn star Arpad Miklos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-butt) to Brian Kenny -- and each come one is the signature pink and black colors of the magazine. These towels aren't only outrageous, but a portion of sales will be going toward the Ali Forney Center. Be sure to check out the gallery to laugh.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 85% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **NSFW Beach Towels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of edgy and provocative beach towels that cater to individuals seeking unique and nontraditional designs.
- **Limited Edition Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce limited edition products in various industries to create a sense of exclusivity and encourage consumer demand.
- **Fashion-related Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with influential publications or personalities in the fashion industry to create unique and attention-grabbing products that appeal to niche audiences.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional and bold designs to disrupt the traditional fashion industry and attract a younger, more adventurous customer base.
- **Home Décor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unconventional and risqué designs for home décor items like towels to cater to individuals with unique and provocative taste.
- **Charity Fundraising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to incorporate charitable giving into product sales to attract socially-conscious customers while making a positive impact.

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