Speedos gay

In my decades of being an out-gay man, aussieBum has always been there – every gay shop in Soho gay London, gay Pride event, gay beach party, gay pool party…you name it.

The story behind aussieBum is really interesting too, since it all started when founder Sean Ashby realized that his successful corporate marketing career wasn’t really what he wanted to do with his life.

You want something that screams – “I love myself and I look good”!

However, we always struggle to find the right Speedo that perfectly encapsulates this message! They are made for the man who likes his poolside attire infused with vibrant colors and eye-catching patterns. Modus Vivendi is based in Greece's second city, Thessaloniki, but ships everywhere.

We love their swimwear range.

Like ES and Addicted, we see TEAMM8 in some shape or form at almost every gay event we attend.

TEAMM8 crafts up a range of clothes including activewear, underwear, accessories, and even a cute “Boyfriend Bundle” range which we love. We love Garçon Français clothing but only recently stumbled on their swimwear range of Speedos, which is very small but growing.

We love their more playful swimwear designs that feature cute cartoon ice creams and pandas wearing sunglasses.

Garçon is another gay clothing brand that we've been fortunate to see in the gay travel world, particularly at the White Parties. Note that some websites will refer to these as “singlets” and some, like Andrew Christian, call them “Boykinis”.

• Nothing at all: also an option!

  That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Their Greek Art Trunks are a firm favorite, which might make you some “firm” friends too, and they somehow manage to look classy while leaving little to the imagination.

  JJ Malibu: Pineapple Express

  Bright and tight are the two words that spring to mind when thinking of JJ Malibu’s swimwear.

  If you wanna show off the booty we recommend their high-cut cheeky briefs. Younger Italians don’t wear them as comfortably as their boomer fathers and uncles anymore. He donates generously to charities like the Trevor Project and ILGA Europe. It's a gay owned brand founded in Barcelona known for creating high-quality clothing ranging from casual wear, fitness wear, swimwear, underwear, and more.

  We've cozied up with some of them to offer exclusive discount codes for you so make sure you take advantage of these to save some coin when ordering.

  Swimwear brands that we've tried, loved, and recommend:

  ES Collection

  We LOVE the Spanish-based ES Collection (or just, ES, for short) because it's as classy as it is gay.

  Over the years we've discovered a bunch of excellent brands that make excellent Speedos catering to gay men that will make you feel like a gay icon when you put them on!

  From classic styles to trendy designs, we've curated a list of gay swimwear brands that'll have you dripping in finesse. So, grab a mai tai, slip on your shades, and let's dive into the world of gay swimwear.

  Heads up: We just wanted to let you know that this post contains affiliate links.

  YouTube is stuffed with videos of American boys “trying a speedo in public for the first time”, but Italian men have been wearing them to much less fanfare for decades. Depending on the style, they'll cover half or even most of your thigh – but you get the idea. This is the safe go-to pair we opt for – ie when we don't want to be on show! The longer shorts are called “Board Shorts” and are particularly fashionable in the US surfer-dude crowd.

• Trunks: swim trunks are what we like to think of as the perfect midpoint between shorts and Speedo briefs.

  The gays being gays, we've taken this to a whole new level offering up a range of skimpy options that resemble a Borat-like mankini or wrestler outfit. What can we say, the French know how to produce fine men, fine wine, and fine swimwear!

  HOM was founded in the south of France in 1968. Yes, denim—now imagine those wet.

  Garcon Model: Sleek and Chic

  Garcon Modelis a Canadian brand that believes in the power of simplicity with a twist.

  I first came across Pump! when a friend got me one of their underwear briefs, which I instantly fell in love with and wore to every hot date I had…

  For us, Pump! gives us sporty jock vibes, their range of clothing giving a youthful, sporty look. Swim briefs serve us well, combining pride, freedom, and a high degree of sexyness all into a tiny piece of cloth.