When it comes to style, metro sexual guys are already having way too much fun: donning skirts, braiding their hair and even applying lipstick and highlighter to their faces. Now there is a new trend that hipsters, preppies and other brainwashed adventurous liberal dudes are starting to embrace in their way to total pussyfication: lingerie. To accommodate that new market there is a new line of lingerie for men that is currently helping feminists to emasculate men worldwide: Menagerié — offers silky boxers, lace pajamas and other fancy unmentionables just for guys. [5] After searching for something silky to wear and coming up short, Roman Sipe, the designer behind the line, brought Menagerié to the scene about two years ago. [3] The Menagerie is described as an “Intimate apparel brand that provides an atmosphere of sensual pleasure” and claims it is “Embracing masculinity from the boardroom to the bedroom.” [6] The goal: bring elegance without losing any of the masculinity. [3] And incredibly, the two-year-old concept seems to be catching on: Menagerié’s Chantilly lace-accented low-rise brief, which retails from $59 to $69, is currently sold out, while its black-lace elastic “biker short” ($89) is nearly so. Even a torturous-looking waist trainer ($89 to $99) is sold out in some sizes, meaning that at least a few guys have bought these fancy Spanx-for-men.
But while the response has been positive, Sipe realizes the idea of manly lingerie is a tough sell. “Most [straight guys] don’t think they need it, or couldn’t see themselves actually buying a pair of lace underwear,” he tells Refinery29. [2] “However, there are a few who find it intriguing and simply ask things like, ‘Well, are they comfortable?’ ” [5] So far, people are either in love with it or hate it. Some people don’t see the need for it. Maybe, we’ll get a better idea how this plays out next Valentine’s Day! [3]
