Transcript for "Meggings" Make Way Into Men's Fashion World
Men in tights mens compression tops brings to mind, ballet dancers, shakespeare, and robin hood. ♪ We're men we're men in tights ♪ Reporter: Now, meggings, or leggings for men, are hitting the streets and the runways as one of the hottest, new fashion trends. Adopted by celebrities like justin bieber, russell brand and lenny kravitz. But are guys really ready to squeeze in? We met up with men at h&m to try out the look. Here's the before and after. I have to say, I feel like you're missing your pants. What's the underwear situation like? Oh, no underwear. Reporter: There is none. You don't seem to be speaking much. That's probably why I'm not speaking very much. It makes me nervous. Reporter: I want to know if you will walk out on the streets in only the meggings? No. Reporter: And you? Yes. Reporter: Thumbs up. Aaron has long been a fan and owns ten pair. I think it was a slippery slope with skinny jeans. I kept buying skinnier and skinnier pants. And then, here we are. Reporter: What do you need to pull off the look? I think tall. And skinny. Reporter: We brought in an expert from "gq" to weigh in. When it comes to coverage, men like mid-thigh. There's some basic anatomical practicalities. American men were wearing everything too baggy. As part of that adjustment, extreme outliar situations. The meggings, just do it. Reporter: But designers are banking many men will do it. High-end brands and chains, like urban outfitters and american apparel, are offering the look. I love them. They feel so good. Reporter: Phillip salem owns manhattan boutique, owen nyc. The meggings have been selling out like crazy. Reporter: He carries meggings by top designers. People are saying, where did you get these pants? They're actually meggings. Reporter: Only time will tell if this trend has legs. There's more jokes being told about meggings than men in meggings. Hang on. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Uses of Compression Shorts So, why are these shorts increasingly being used by athletes and sportspersons all over the world? Also, are compression shorts for men different from those for women? Or is a pair of these shorts a unisex clothing product? Let us try to answer all these questions. Basically, the fundamental principle behind compression clothing is to provide proper support to the different set of muscles that are actively being used by the athlete, and at the same time, to provide enough comfort to the athlete as well. As far as the design aspect is concerned, yes, compression shorts can largely be termed as a unisex clothing product. However, there do exist certain design variations that are designed exclusively or specifically for one gender. For example, a few designs for men are equipped with a frontal pocket, so as to hold an abdomen guard in place. Material-wise, a pair of compression shorts (or in general, compression clothing) is made up of a meggings combination of nylon, Lycra, spandex, etc. They are stretchable and designed in such a way, so as to offer the wearer a snug, comfortable fit. Also, designs differ from sport to sport. For example, compression shorts designed for a cyclist would be different from those designed for a sprinter, cricketer, footballer, etc. Now, regarding the question as to why athletes wear them, well, the answers lie in the following paragraph. Benefits ? For any sport that involves a good degree of running, jogging, or jumping, there is a great deal of load and pressure that is exerted on the thighs and on the upper leg muscles. This point is further accentuated in the sport of cycling (in spite of it not involving either running or jumping). It is important to maintain the leg muscles in an optimum working condition so that the athletes are able to perform to their maximum potential. Compression shorts aim to do just that. ? Thanks to their material, they apply a uniform compressive force all over the thigh and leg muscles and keep them in place. This minimizes any wastage of athlete's effort and energy on account of improper muscle positioning or movement. ? Many a time, an athlete may pull a hamstring, may suffer from muscle pain, or any other thigh-related injury due to improper cushioning or support to the thigh muscles. Using a suitable pair of compression shorts can reduce the chances of such incidents. ? Compression shorts also protect the thigh and groin from rubbing against each other and in the process, causing skin rashes or reddening of the skin due to friction. ? Owing to the compact support and firmness that compression shorts offer, many athletes find them to be a good way of improving their performance in their respective sport. ? Certain types of compression shorts are also able to provide odor protection. At the same time, they are designed to transfer sweat and moisture faster from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric. ? These types of shorts also aid in faster muscle recovery during the 'cooling down' period at the end of an athlete's workout or training session. So, if you're an aspiring athlete or sportsman, you may want to head to the nearest sports store and buy yourself a pair. Compression Clothing is becoming increasingly common for sports use
This article will review Sub Sports Dual Compression Tights which are currently available through Amazon This review will assess their performance based on the key performance factors which are selling points for compression clothing and it's increasing popularity Fashion and appearance Increased blood circulation Reduced muscle oscillation Increased propriception Increased Muscle Power Output Thermoregulation Value for money My purchase of Sub Sports compression tights Having booked a trekking holiday (despite not considering myself as a walker) I decided I would consider some compression tights as mens compression tops an option which might help my recovery after a hard day's walking. As a very active person- my background is as a road cyclist and therefore an item of clothing that can assist in my recover post training will always be considered as a useful tool for my cycling performance. Due to the thermoregulatory properties of compression tights I also saw them as a potential substitute for the long longs I often use while downhill skiing. I toyed with the idea of spending a significant amount of money on a pair of Skins compression tights which retail for around 50-70 gbp ($80-100 usd) although I deemed this to be expensive and felt it would be worthwhile to trial a more economical option prior to using a high end product. Fashion and appearance of the Sub Sports compression leggings under tights These leggings are designed as an undergarment and I personally bought them flor that purpose. They feature contrast stiching down the legs and around the croych area and therefore I feel that these are not ideally styled to wear as outwear like some compression tights like those produced by Skins and 2XU. Increased blood circulation from the Sub Sports Compression tights I have mainly used these compression leggings after sporting activity. I find that they are most effective post exercise. I have alternated wearing the tights post workout and find I have a higher degree of muscle soreness when I haven't used my Sub Sports compression tights. You can feel the compression effect and therefore I believe this leads to increased blood circulation. Despite having used the tights in the gym I haven't really found any performance benefits during exercise. Increased endurance capability of my muscles will have likely have been due to decreased muscle oscillation. Neither have I noticed any increases in peak power output. Thermoregulatory effect of the Sub Sports compression tights The Clima-tech fabric from which the leggings are produced is claimed to keep compression clothing th athlete cool when it's hot and warm when it's not. In use these compression tights are very good at wicking moisture away from the skin to keep the body cool. This makes them exceptionally good as a performance base layer. The fabric does not feel as cool to the touch as regular lycra and does indeed offer a degree of warmth in cooler conditions. I wouldn't consider using them on their own in temperatures below 10 degrees celsius. As a base layer the tights provide additional warmth underneath salopettes for skiing and winter pursuits underneath specific trousers. Could Sub Sports Compression tights help you? For the price of 19.99 I have found these compression tights to be great value for money. They feel a much more expensive product and I have recommended their use to other athletes I know and train amongst. I am not sold on their real time performance benefits from my personal experience however as a tool for recovery or as a thermoregulatory wicking base layer I cannot fault them. I like the tights enough to be considering the purchase of one of the long sleeve compression tops for use over the winter as a base layer for cycling, walking and other outdoor pursuits. By Mitch Phillips
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A slingshot resembles a swimsuits, but rather than the straps going around the hips or waist, the side straps extend upwards to cover the breasts and go over the shoulders, leaving the entire sides of the torso uncovered, but the nipples and pubic area covered. Behind the neck, the straps join and reach down the back to become a thong. Pretzel suit: a one-piece suit similar to a sling swimsuits, but the straps encircle the torso around the bottom of the ribcage, forming a very high sided swimsuits bottom; instead of the straps passing over the neck and down the back, they simply encircle the neck, joining the straps which pass around the midriff. Engineers are greatly involved in the development of competitive swimsuits. It is as of late that in effort to improve the effectiveness of the swimsuits, engineers have taken to designing them to replicate the skin of sea based animals, sharks in particular. These swimsuits are created in order to minimize water resistance as much as possible allowing a swimmer to move more efficiently in water. In Classical antiquity swimming and bathing were done nude. In some settings coverings were used. Murals at Pompeii show women wearing two-piece swimsuits covering the areas around their breasts and hips in a fashion remarkably similar to the swimsuits of 1969. After this, the notion of special water apparel seems to have been lost for centuries. In the 18th century swimsuits for women were termed "bathing gowns" which were long dresses of fabrics, with weights sewn into the hems so that they would not rise up in the water. The men's swimsuit, a rather form-fitting wool garment with long sleeves and legs similar to long underwear, was developed and would change little for a century. In the 19th century, the womens two piece swimsuits became common-the two pieces being a gown from shoulder to knees plus a set of trousers with leggings going down to the ankles. In the Victorian era, popular beach resorts were commonly equipped with bathing machines designed to avoid the exposure of people in swimsuits, especially to people of the opposite sex. In the early 1900s an Australian swimmer visited the United States as an "underwater ballerina", a version of synchronized swimming involving diving into glass tanks. She was arrested for indecent exposure because her swimsuits showed arms, legs and the neck. Kellerman changed the suit to have long arms and legs and a collar, still keeping the close fit that revealed the shapes underneath. She later starred in several movies, including one about her life. After this event, swimsuits shrank, first uncovering the arms and then the legs up to mid-thigh. Collars receded from around the neck down to around the top of the bosom. The development of new fabrics allowed for new varieties of more comfortable and practical swim wear. Due to the figure-hugging nature of these garments, glamour photography since the 1940s and 1950s has often featured people wearing swimsuits. This subset of glamour photography eventually evolved into swimsuit photography exemplified by the SI annual swimsuit issues. The first swimsuits were introduced just after World War II. Early examples were not very different from the women's two pieces common since the 1920s, except that they had a gap below the breast line allowing for a section of bare midriff. They were named after Bikini Atoll, the site of several nuclear weapons tests, for their supposed explosive effect on the viewer. Through the 1950s, it was proper for the lower part of the swimsuits to come up high enough to cover the belly-button. From the 1960s on, the swimsuits shrank in all directions until it sometimes covered little more than the barest essentials, although less revealing swimsuits giving more support to the breasts remained popular. By: Jenny Pate Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Make sure to pay Swimsuits USA a visit for the finest US made swimsuits. We have many two piece swimsuits for women of all shapes and sizes. Please make sure to check out our beach apparel as well as our stunning sexy bikinis CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - Businessmen who vowed to hit the gym daily in 2010 but are yet to leave the desk are the target of a new, fast-growing line of high-tech underwear which boasts to trim the torso while also benefitting your health. Just ask Gavin Jones, co-founder of Australia-based company Equmen which has pioneered "fitwear" for men who spend the week hunched over desks in high-stress jobs and weekends chasing their children. Jones said compression wear was well researched and accepted among elite athletes as was shapewear for women that trims and smoothes those stubborn bulges, but when he stood in front of the mirror he had one question -- what about me? "I was just beginning to show the signs of wear and tear. I had a pretty active 20s and 30s and maintained a great social life and played sport but I was just starting to turn the corner into middle age," Jones, 43, a former journalist, told Reuters. While women have quickly snapped into the increasing lines of shapewear, trebling sales in the past decade according to the market research NPD Group, Jones realised men wanted more than a male girdle or "mirdle" to trim the beer gut if they were to upgrade from their boxers or cotton briefs with fancy waistband. In partnership with an American friend and former investment banker Corie Chung, Jones spent about a year and about $1.4 million of his own money researching and developing a new product line that was more mainstream than the compression wear around and came with health benefits. They found a manufacturer in Israel who could produce a high-elasticity blend of fabrics which was seamless and flexible. This led to Equmen's range of undershirts and underpants hitting the market a year ago, boasting to help back support, better posture, and improved blood circulation as well as a better shape -- and maybe even a lower golf score. The line is sold in Australia, Britain, the United States, Canada, Spain, South Africa, and Taiwan with plans to move this year into Scandinavia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand. The company is introducing socks to its collection. "Sales have outstripped our expectations and we are in very good shape," said Jones, forecasting sales for 2010/11 rising to about $12 million and turnover of 200,000 units from about $7 million and 95,000 units in 2009/10. Chung, 30, said they were even working on a range of women's fit wear, Equfem, which they hoped to hit the market early 2012. Other companies are now also starting to produce fashionable, shapewear for men such as Calvin Klein's X line and Marks & Spencer's Bodymax range but Chung said men will remain Equmen's key focus, with professional men the main target. "Our primary consumer is between 30 and 55. It is the slightly middle to older demographic because those health benefits become more powerful the older you get," said Chung, whose experience also includes working as a meggings product and marketing manager at Revlon and L'Oreal. "We are focusing mainly on metropolitan and urban areas where people are under the most pressure and stress." 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