Australian men have their reasons for pulling these tight togs back on. For some it’s irony; for others, pride. But for many it is simply a matter of comfort
In the birthplace of the budgie smuggler, men are freeing their thighs in increasing numbers, embracing a style so daring that it even led to arrests in 1961.
The style’s return to prominence has seen traditional brands move millions of dollars of togs, while a new wave of independent designers are redefining the classic look.