Retailers in Europe and the United States say that men are buying pantyhose — sheer, satin, glossy, opaque or support — in skyrocketing numbers in recent months.

"We aren't sure if it is the Batman effect or what, but sales to men have been going through the roof," said Kieran Hughes, director of Precious Collections, a British distributor of hosiery products.

At Atlanta-based Luxelegwear.com, a Web site offering European brands to buyers in America and around the world, some 80 percent of sales are now to men.

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/living/stories/2008/08/06/men_wearing_pantyhose.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=11

Everyone is becoming transgender!!!

Its the pet rock of the new century.

Oh Dear...

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"Men have begun to dominate the hosiery market once owned by women," said Deborah Ashley.

Still others just like the way tights look and feel against the skin.

It's bad enough on the morning train looking at all those men in lycra cycle shorts letting it all hang out!

The guys here must be mortified at the thought!.... 

Chrissty

Quote from: Chrissty on August 07, 2008, 11:39:03 AM


The guys here must be mortified at the thought!.... 

I dunno, Christty, tbh, nothing much seems to "mortify" the guys here!!! >

Nichole

QuoteRetailers in Europe and the United States say that men are buying pantyhose — sheer, satin, glossy, opaque or support — in skyrocketing numbers in recent months.

It will never happen in Mississippi.

The 20th century hasn't fully happened yet in Mississippi, Lisa!! >

Mississippi is still waiting for the second half of the 19th Century to happen.

Quote from: Nichole on August 07, 2008, 01:50:24 PM
The 20th century hasn't fully happened yet in Mississippi, Lisa!! >

The 20th My word, the wheels do turn slowly!

OMG Men in tights. 

Quote from: Robin Hood Men in TightsWe're men / We're men in tights / We roam around the forest looking for fights / We're men / We're men in tights / We rob from the rich and give to the poor / That's right! / We may look like sissies / But watch what you say / Or else we'll put out your lights / We're men / We're men in tights / Always on guard / Defending the people's rights / We're men / Manly men! / We're men in tights / Yes! / We roam around the forest looking for fights / We're men / We're men in tights / We rob from the rich and give to the poor / That's right! / We may look like pansies / But don't get us wrong / Or else we'll put out your lights / We're men / We're men in tights / *Tight tights* / Always on guard / Defending the people's rights / When you're in a fix / Just call for the men in tights / We're butch!

I am already a man in tights 



Except summer, I wear the tights outdoors for exercise or just strolling, and even at my workplace. Tights are now very popular among women in my country. Female employees here envy me for wearing tights.

Barbie~~

No fair, you're not in Europe or the USA.

The photo was taken when I was in the USA about 5 years ago

I purchased it at Target. Fashion tights in my country are not my style. When I visited Seattle, I tried to purchase more athletic tights, but could not find any. I guess they usually sell in spring or fall.

Fortunately, quality and price of pantyhose is better in my country than in the USA.

Barbie~~

Oh gosh dear you should have gone to REI, its an awesome sports store right in downtown Seattle, its one of the best stores of its kind in the States.

Quote from: tekla on August 08, 2008, 10:37:18 AM
Oh gosh dear you should have gone to REI, its an awesome sports store right in downtown Seattle, its one of the best stores of its kind in the States.

Thanks. REI -- Never heard, but I will stop there in next visit.

There were several Victoria's sectret chain stores in Seattle, and my expectation was high.
Unfortunately, I could not find any interesting item for me, as I do not have large breasts.

I also purchased several athletic short pants in bright color. But the smallest size was usally 'M' and I later found that they are all a little bit larger for me. I guss 'S' sizes were all sold at that time.

For athletic tights, I think 'M' would be better for me, as some of my 'S' size tights split in the crotch area. I guess they are too tight for my crotch area.

Barbie~~

Yeah, the Seattle REI store is intense.

The flagship REI store is more amusement park than shopping experience. A three story climbing pinnacle, a path outside to test the latest mountain bike models, and a trip planning section where you can peruse all their travel books without having to feel guilty about not buying anything are only a few of the pleasure to be found here.

For outdoors gear - without the guns - its the best.

For me, this would be great news.  Just out of college (and back in Massachusetts), I did actually wear some hose and tights visibly out and about in otherwise male fashion.  I got looks, only one time did I remember getting called freak or something like that...  I love hose & tights, of course at the moment it's a bit warm to really go with them. 

Not sure what reaction I'd get out here now, living so close to San Francisco.  Might have to find out during a run to the store sometime soon, when the fall cooldown occurs...

...Paul

Umm historically men were the first ones to wear tights anyways I thought.

Quote from: Aiden on August 27, 2008, 12:49:36 AM
Umm historically men were the first ones to wear tights anyways I thought.

This is the great joke, of course.  In colonial times, men wore silk 'stockings', and of course wore much more elaborate outfits (well, those of wealth who could afford it, obviously).  Not to mention, powdered wigs...  Heavy facial makeup (the aristocracy would not want to look "tan", like a commoner, so they made themselves up to be very pale to indicate their social status) and the whole nine yards...  Oh, how times have changed, when we now live in the day of "spray tans" because people WANT to look bronzed...

...Paul

Quote from: lisagurl on August 07, 2008, 01:38:47 PM

QuoteRetailers in Europe and the United States say that men are buying pantyhose — sheer, satin, glossy, opaque or support — in skyrocketing numbers in recent months.

It will never happen in Mississippi.

I couldn't tell if you were disappointed or happy about that!