Andrew Christian retiring his iconic underwear brand

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

He needs a breast lift.

They sure as hell cranked up the male body objectification

What will pnp sluts wear now?

I liked his commercials.

It’s a new era of modesty!

That’s terrible

How many bb whores were infected with HIV and other STDs while wearing his slutty jockstraps and thongs?

What a legacy to be proud of.

So proud!

He is a successful gay man and his underwear is worn by many. Good for him. His underwear wasn't my preference, but good for him. Nothing catty to say.

Odd that he's closing it down. Most design houses live on long after the original designer has retired and died. I know it's only underwear, but it is still a big business.

Design house?!

Are you mad? Or on K?

Most DLers are too fat to fit into his underwear anyway, so it doesn't make a difference.

r1 Could never fit into them, huh?

r8 That might be one of the stupidest things I've read on here in a while.

Sexy sluts

R15 The rising tide of stultifying puritanical disapproval in our era (which fuels an authoritarian movement) has recently touched DL more and more.

Now I know how the Greeks felt as the Parthenon crumbled.

Meh, I always preferred Nasty Pig brand.

I have to wonder what brought this on - tariffs? Bored after 25 years? Or did it just peak and it fell out of favor as most fashion does? Or there could have been some bad business decisions/investments.

I've always liked the story - a young gay designer creating a brand for our community and doing well. They ARE a bit pricey, but I have a few pair and have always liked them.

It really is a shame.

R17 it’s been here a long while. Don’t you know that looking at a gay man in “that way” will lead to an antibiotic-resistant STI, if not The AIDS.

Underwear causes AIDS!!!!

Lingerie is for ladies, I let it all swing out.

I'm guess I'm largely an assimilationist. I've stuck to Calvin Klein, Brooks Brothers and JCrew. And one pair of AussieBum bulge enhancing briefs.

I didn't know that AC was expensive. From a distance I always saw them as socially downmarket.

There is a YT vid where the Wild Boys podcasters visit his manufacturing center in Weho. If that's the proprietor in the video he's not attractive. Better for him to be behind the scenes.

[quote] Meh, I always preferred Nasty Pig brand.

I recently found out a mild-mannered 59 year-old friend of mine wears Nasty Pig underwear he buys online, and it was hard not to smile.

Brooks Brothers?

Even my dad gave up on those…in the 90s.

Clavin Klein - stereotypically gay.

R27 - to be fair, there are only a few underwear brands that I trust for fit - 2xist and CK are two of them.

Nasty Pig is rather bland, overpriced and targets immature middle-aged men who feel the need to think of themselves as masculine and butch. The typical bear - close-cropped hair, beard, jeans and then some Nasty Pig or other t-shirt or apparel.

I laugh at people who wear Nasty Pig - it's so try hard.

R28 is one of those Chelsea gays who thinks he’s special because he can see the High Line from his studio apartment.

a rental* ^

…for which he pays thousands.

…and who tells people it’s “actually West Chelsea…” with a straight face.

R28 here - Nasty Pig is for the "Do I look butch now?" crowd of grown-up awkward fey boys who feel like if they grow a beard and buy this t-shirt/brand then they're masculine.

Have you paid the rent on that studio for this month R33?

Was it iconic?

Here’s an icon for ya:

The sell AC, at a discount, in the porn shops of 8th Avenue…

R37 Klassy

[quote] Even my dad gave up on those…in the 90s.

I'm sorry he felt the need to be trendy. What other brand or brands did he opt for?

[quote] Clavin [sic] Klein - stereotypically gay.

True, but iconic. Brand that has truly passed the test of time.

Oh, he died in his sleep from pulmonary edema—in his boxers. On Thanksgiving morning.

Thanks ever so much for asking!

Emporio Armani, anyone? (black)

Who are you talking about, Anonymous at r41?

Look up! It’s 39z. Duh.

I'm sorry for your loss, R42. My dad died on the Monday after Thanksgiving, in ICU since the Tuesday before.

🤔

I'm sorry for your loss, [R41] My dad died on the Monday after Thanksgiving, in ICU since the Tuesday before.

He died with his Brooks Bros on….

[quote] I laugh at people who wear

Laugh at someone's underwear? Are you 12?

He is…

.... all of you label queens ...

R49 - don't be obtuse - Nasty Pig makes all sorts of clothes, not just underwear. Idiot.

And yes - it is an embarrassing label to wear - don't act like you don't see a brand (clothing, car, luggage, etc.) and don't immediately have a bad association with it.

You're not so high and mighty.

Got it. So I'm an "idiot" because I can't readily identify Nasty Pig outerwear.

And I'm "high and mighty" because I DON'T judge people's labels, let alone luggage??? whatever labels those night be.

Maybe he's going to sell the rights.

[quote] to be fair, there are only a few underwear brands that I trust for fit - 2xist and CK are two of them.

R28 I agree. I've been wearing 2XIST and Calvin Klein as my go-to brands for more than 20 years. Good quality and value for the money. Good range of styles.

I bought some Tom Ford briefs a couple years ago and really like them. Honestly, I'm surprised TF hasn't done more in the men's underwear category. Sex and edginess are strong themes in his brand. I bet if he expanded his line, he could really compete and maybe take the lead of in the upscale men's underwear market.

Did he ever make any underwear for men?

As opposed to men who are stuck in adolescence and have to parade around?

AC underwear= instant boner killer

AC seemed to have its heyday about 10 years ago. I'm guessing he tried to sell the brand but couldn't get what he expected.