According to
Wikipedia,
briefs were first sold in 1935 by
Coopers, Inc., in Chicago, Illinois. They called it "Jockey" because of its jockstrap aesthetic. Since then, the undergarment has evolved into a fabulous modern day codpiece with brands like
Artificial Flavor,
Ginch Gonch and, the purveyor of chic briefs,
Calvin Klein. Sure, boxers may be ideal for the Average Joe, but where is the fun in that? Plus, how could you deal with all that bunching? From the classic tighty whities of
Hanes to
American Apparel's candy colored ones and
Paul Frank's cheeky graphic prints, 21st century briefs have proven that women aren't the only ones who can have fun with intimate apparel. Take a peek at these little numbers that range from functional to funky in my slideshow.
