The New York Times reports that men's underwear brands are trying to make their ads more approachable.
"We describe it this way," said Scarlatti, a winsome, precisely scruffy designer who also works part-time as a comedian. "We are going for something a little more statuesque, and a little less steroid-y." Mr. LaForce interjected, "We are giving the models an identity, so they are not just a piece of meat."
"We are taking the focus off the crotch shots," adds Vic Drabicky, a consultant for the brand.
1. This is an example of 2(x)ist's "less steroid-y" marketing.
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Not entirely bulge-free.
2. Another retailer, Mack Weldon, chose to shoot their product on a less buff model, who was encouraged to show off his playful, goofy side.
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This "less conventionally attractive" model is Mike Sharits.
3. What a goofball.
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4. So relatable, that Mike Sharits.
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5. He doesn't even KNOW if he's hot or not.
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"It's whatevs."
6. He humbly caresses his toned-but-not-washboard abs.
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7. And now - for very necessarily and important comparison purposes - here are what those less relatable manty ads used to look like.
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Aloof and self-confident.
8. Pensive.
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9. Lightsaber as stripper pole.
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10. Presumably, marketing events like this will be a little squishier.
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Hopefully not too much, though.
11. Other brands, like Calvin Klein, typically hire models with abs that resemble freshly baked challah bread.
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14. And you simply cannot discuss men's underwear marketing imagery without talking about David Beckham.
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An ad for his H&M line.
15. And one of his Armani ads:
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Via models.com
16. And some bonus ads just because:
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19. So if you prefer unrelatable ads for boxer briefs (and why wouldn't you?) don't fret too much about the latest trends, because DSquared2 announced its forthcoming underwear line with this pic:
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Which is about as relatable as a dude wearing a leather eyepatches as an everyday accessory. YAY!
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