This season, after years of fielding requests for a particular swimsuit online and at his retail stores, menswear designer Todd Snyder gave those who had been asking what they wanted: a swim brief.

You may think of swim briefs as the purview of competitive athletes and European tourists, but this diminutive swimsuit style continues to gain popularity across the globe for the beach or pool. While ...

“I’m becoming more familiar with the term ‘budgie smugglers’,” says Sourena Ghaffari. “People have mentioned that a few times to me. I’m trying to change that expression. I say ‘briefs’.” Ghaffari is ...

So what makes a great pair of men’s swimwear? Whether you’re surfing, swimming or sunbaking, you want it to look good, feel great, and go the distance. These are among the considerations taken into ...

Swim briefs are trending this summer. Here’s why it’s time to get over British queasiness around them The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through ...

For those who move through the world with an unbridled lust for adventure and insatiable appetite for life's decadent detours, summer is not a fleeting reverie to be squandered poolside. No, the ...

Now, let's talk about swimming. Swimming is the one sport that did not start out as a playful recreation for the rich and famous. However, even though it strips you down, swimwear still manages to ...