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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Speedo Summer' is here and the lads are getting their legs out
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Speedos, budgie smugglers, tightie whities. Whatever you call them, tiny swimwear for men is big business this summer, with searches up 41% in the UK. GQ has declared 2025 the year of 'Speedo summer,' while retailers are pushing short-shorts as the halfway house for men ready to dip their toes (or thighs) in the trend. 'They're designed to be noticed,' men's fashion stylist Phill Tarling tells Metro. 'They're not something to wear if you're a shrinking violet.' Though the Speedo style is synonymous with the brand, Nike, Reebok and Adidas all have versions to wear by the pool this summer, as do the likes of Roberto Cavalli and Moschino. They can thank Dolce & Gabbana and Theo James's barely-there briefs for contributing to the resurgence. Meanwhile, men's shorts designed for wearing out and about are getting shorter too, thanks to celebs like Harry Styles and Paul Mescal rocking a three-inch inseam. But Phil argues there's more to it than that, with the current trend a potential sign that straight men are becoming more fluid around style and perceptions of sexuality. 'For years, short shorts and Speedos were associated with the gay community,' he says. 'It's not so gay anymore to wear short shorts. It's metro, it's hetero, it's any sexuality. Men embrace Speedos because they can.' Our European counterparts have long embraced a thigh flash, with public swimming pools in France require men to wear tight-fitting trunks for hygiene reasons. You won't catch many long shorts in Australia, the birthplace of the Speedo, and warm countries including Spain, Portugal and Italy favour itty bitty boxers, too. So, with climate change causing record temperatures, it makes sense for the UK to follow suit. Short-shorts are particularly popular among Gen Z, says Phil, because they 'have their own rules on how they live' and aren't afraid to buck longstanding traditions ('my daughters' boyfriends all wear short shorts with Crocs and socks – it's a thing I don't understand!). He also thinks older guys are 'more acutely aware of their bodies now more than ever', so flesh-flashing fashion has prospered among those wanting to show off fitness gains. On the flip side though, stylist Nick Hem does point out that we don't often see short-shorts and speedos modelled by diverse body types. 'We're seeing some advertising with a broader range of body types – I've really noticed that with women – but with men's stuff, it's very athletic, going back to that old David Gandy era,' he tells Metro. Nick urges men to buy your speedos from a reputable brand, to ensure you aren't left with undies that turn transparent once you're in the water. 'We also need to talk about grooming,' he laughs. 'Without dictating it to people, I think that you've got to try and ensure that you keep a tidy appearance. Speedos always look better when…how do I put this…when things are neat.' More Trending Speedos can be really 'fun and playful,' so go to town with the huge variety of prints on offer. When it comes to short shorts, Phil recommends buying a chino material in the classic male shades, navy or beige, if you're feeling tentative. You could even try denim and turn them up to trial a shorter-short without splashing the cash. The golden rule? Make sure you feel good before you walk out the door. 'If you're on the beach, you've got to be able to walk with your head high and with confidence in your step,' says Nick. 'That's how you have to rock Speedos.' When you buy a product using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Speedo Men's Endurance+ 7cm Brief, £24.50 The classic 7cm Speedo Brief comes in a dazzling blue with hidden drawstring waist for the ideal fit this summer Buy Now for £24.50 When you buy a product using a link on this page, we receive a commission. ASOS DESIGN short length short in off white, £16.00 Not feeling so bold? These neutral short shorts from ASOS are a safe place to start. Buy Now for £16 When you buy a product using a link on this page, we receive a commission. River Island Navy Chino Shorts River Island Navy Chino Shorts, £28 As recommended by Phil, a navy chino short will help you get on the trend subtly. They also match almost everything. Buy Now for £28 MORE: Insurer warns UK homeowners as house fire claims spike in hot weather MORE: Customers sing the praises of Uniqlo's £34.90 'crease-free' barrel leg trousers that fit like a glove MORE: New Look's Ribbed Tank Top is the affordable alternative to Maebe's sell-out version
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your guide to all things Pride 2025, from survival tips to the hottest events & more!
It's the most magical time of year: Pride season! So grab your glitter, your favorite rainbow Speedo and get ready to stomp down the streets and raise the roof all in the name of queer joy! All month long, is bringing you the best, most complete coverage of Pride Month celebrations. We've compiled everything you need to know about Pride 2024 into one place. Check it out! Much like the first Pride Parade, the first Dyke March was a protest, not a party, and that indomitable spirit of radical resistance and claiming of space is still alive in today's Dyke Marches. Click here to see the radical Dyke Marches happening all across the country! Buy now , Kirkam/Shutterstock Pride Month is about demanding space and celebrating marginalized LGBTQ+ identities, but sometimes the Black queer community can be left out of the equation. That's why Black Pride Month events are so important. Click here to see all of the amazing Black Pride Month events happening in America! 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Click here to see every Pride event across the country so you can start planning your own personal Pride calendar! Buy now , Courtesy Long Beach Pride Sunny Long Beach, California was home to a huge Pride celebration that attracted thousands to the city's gorgeous waterfront city. Click here to see how the LGBTQ+ community celebrated Pride by the beach! Buy now , Diana Davies, The New York Public Library, Manuscripts and Archives Division Queer people are — and always have been — everywhere. Queer people come in every shape, size, color, religion, ability, and age. Click here to scroll back through time and see how our diverse community has celebrated Pride over the years. Buy now , Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Reneé Rapp at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party on March 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California Fresh off the release of her new single, "Leave Me Alone," the Sapphic star is headed to World Pride in DC! "Pride is everything. It is protection, it is visibility, it is intersectional, but most importantly, it is a celebration of existence and protest," Rapp exclusively tells PRIDE. Click here for more details about Reneé Rapp's World Pride debut. Buy now ,for Clinton Global Initiative Schuyler Bailar speaks onstage during Day 1 of the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting at New York Hilton Midtown on September 23, 2024 in New York City. Author and athlete Schuyler Bailar has been making history for years. In college, he became the first out trans man to compete in a D1 sport while swimming for Harvard, and now he has another accolade under his belt: He kicked off Trans World Pride with a funny and heartwarming keynote speech. Click here to read more about Schyler Bailar's moving speech. Buy now , CarlosBarquero/Shutterstock It's the time of year to celebrate your queerness and find a Pride event near you to join with your fellow community to do so. If you're heading into this Pride season as a virgin to the experience, here are five tips to help you make the most of it! Click here for a beginners guide to Pride! Buy now , Jilll Richardson/Shutterstock For adults, Pride Month festivities are an excellent way to experience community, open expressions of sexuality and gender, and they serve as a powerful message about queer people's right to exist in public spaces. But it can also be a fun and validating experience for kids and teens. Click here for tips on how to celebrate Pride with the whole fam! Buy now , David Tran Photo/Shutterstock Forget the tired debate about whether kink belongs at Pride—spoiler alert: it does, and it's here to stay. Instead, focus on how to get kinky at Pride in a way that is safe and will leave a smile on your face when your fave month is over. Click here for some steamy safety tips! Buy now , Shutterstock Pride Parades are some of the most exciting events of the year, but a lot of people don't understand the rich and often untold history behind the movement. Click here to learn more about what makes Pride a party and a riot! Buy now , Shutterstock Whether you're celebrating Pride Month or just living your best gay life, these days you'll see a lot more flags than the traditional rainbow. It can get overwhelming trying to sort out the many sexualities on the queer spectrum, so we've broken it down for you with your Complete Guide to Queer Pride Flags! Click here to learn all about the queer flags we fly. Buy now , Brian Logan Photography/Shutterstock Queer history was made on the night June 28, 1969, when a six-day protest outside the Stonewall Inn changed the course of gay and lesbian life forever. Click here to learn more about the importance of the Stonewall Uprising! Buy now ,
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jason Kelce talks weight loss journey on 'New Heights' podcast: 'I'm about 270 right now'
Jason Kelce talks weight loss journey on 'New Heights' podcast: 'I'm about 270 right now' Show Caption Hide Caption Five NFL games we can't wait to watch in the 2025 season The NFL schedule for the 2025-2026 season has been released. Here are a few games on our must-watch list. Jason Kelce doesn't lose much anymore. The six-time All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles is a Super Bowl champion who played 13 seasons in the NFL. He's been part of plenty of wins. He's one of the big reasons the "Tush Push" is a thing in football. He's one-half of one of the most famous brother duos in the world right now. And while Kelce has been stacking wins in his post-playing days as a talk show host, game analyst and podcaster, the one thing he has lost is weight. During his "New Heights" podcast on May 14, Kelce spoke about his weight loss journey now that he's retired. "I'm about 270 right now, I think,' Kelce said, prompting his brother, Travis Kelce, to joke that he could play tight end. 'Can't," Kelce replied. "No, My ankles and knees and back won't let me. It's getting bad. I don't know if it's the moment you retire mentally, your body retires, too, physically. Because I'm trying to lift weights. I keep straining muscles.' The now-ESPN analyst spoke on the additional struggles in retirement, adding that his ankle is now inflamed after playing golf which hinders him from doing other workouts. Kelce was listed at 295 pounds in 2023, which was his final season in the NFL. He officially retired in March 2024. During a "New Heights" episode on March 26, Kelce said former Eagles defensive lineman Beau Allen challenged him to a weight loss competition. The goal was to see who could lose the most fat while gaining muscle in three months. At the time, Kelce was 276.6 pounds. He noted that 21% of his body was fat after getting his scan results. 'Dude, this is what you do," Kelce said of the competition. "When you retire, you have to do stupid competitions like this to keep your sanity." Kelce told GQ in a June 2024 interview that he didn't want to lose too much weight, adding that his initial weight loss has him already feeling better and capable of playing with his children. "I don't want to get too small," Kelce said. "I think a lot of guys, especially offensive linemen, they lose too much weight, and then they look like bobbleheads because their neck gets so small, but their head stays the same size. So for me, I feel like for some reason, 250 to 260 feels like I'll be still big and be happy with the way I look without having a six-pack." There is still plenty of time left in the competition for Kelce and Allen, with the loser having to wear a Speedo to the Eagles' Ocean Drive event for their autism foundation. In other words, there will be two losers in this race. It remains to be seen if Kelce loses weight or his dignity.
News18
19-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Rs 200 Dividend: Jockey-Maker's Firm To Go Ex-Dividend In 2 Days, Know Payment Date
Last Updated: Jockey-maker earlier announced the record date for the 4th interim dividend as May 21, 2025. Page Industries 4th Interim Dividend 2025 Record Date: Page Industries, the owner of Jockey brand products, has recommended 4th interim dividend of Rs 200 (at the rate of 2000%) for the financial year 2024-25. Page Industries earlier announced the record date for the abovementioned dividend as May 21, 2025. The company will also announce its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2025 on May 21. Page Industries 4th Interim Dividend 2025 Payment Date The date fixed for payment of dividend is on or before 13 June 2025. It means those shareholders who are eligible for the 4th interim dividend will be paid out on or before the mentioned date. Page Industries Dividend History Page Industries announced a dividend of Rs 150.00 with an ex-date on February 13 this year, followed by dividend of Rs 250.00 with an ex-date on November 14, 2024 The company declared the 1st interim dividend of Rs 300 per share for FY2024-25, with ex-date on August 16, 2024. Page Industries Share Price Page Industries is a midcap company of BSE 200 with a current market cap of Rs 54,246.92 crore. The LTP of its share is Rs 48635.80 per share. The shares gained on Monday by 1.64 per cent. Page Industries Limited located in Bangalore, India is the exclusive licensee of JOCKEY International Inc. (USA) for manufacture, distribution and marketing of the JOCKEY brand in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and the UAE. Page Industries is also the exclusive licensee of Speedo International Ltd. for the manufacture, marketing and distribution of the Speedo brand in India. First Published: May 19, 2025, 11:40 IST
Mint
15-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Page Industries Q4 Results: Profit surges 52% YoY to ₹164 crore; ₹200 dividend declared
Page Industries Q4 Results: Page Industries, which licenses Jockey and Speedo products in India, on Thursday, May 15, reported a sharp 52% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its net profit for the March 2024 quarter to ₹ 164 crore, compared with ₹ 108.20 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Its revenue from operations stood at ₹ 1,098 crore in the March 2025 quarter, up nearly 11% YoY over ₹ 992 crore revenue posted in the March 2024 quarter, driven by increasing preference for casual wear, fitness awareness and shifting lifestyle trends that have boosted demand for athleisure wear. The company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) jumped 43.2% YoY to ₹ 235.2 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25. Commenting on the results, V.S. Ganesh, Managing Director, Page Industries Limited said, 'I am delighted to share that our sharp focus on supply chain efficiency, product innovation, cost optimisation and consumer experience across all touch points have resulted in 51.6% PAT growth in the quarter and an annual PAT growth of 28.1%' Commenting on the outlook, the company said rapid urbanisation and rising purchasing power in India are likely to drive growth in innerwear and athleisure industry. "There is an evolving and perceptible preference towards sustainable and functional products by the younger consumers. The rapid development in technology in products and channels of addressing consumers, including e-commerce, will enable discovering and developing new markets," it added. However, the company flagged significant uncertainties in the near term, accentuated by escalated geo‐political conflict in western India. "We remain focused to capitalise on the long-term opportunities through our sustainable processes," it added. Along with the Q4 results, the company also announced a solid dividend for its shareholders of ₹ 200 apiece. This is the fourth interim dividend by the company for FY25. "We further inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held today (i.e., 15 May 2025) has declared the 4th Interim Dividend 2024-25 of ₹ 200/- per equity share," Page Industries said. The record date fixed for the payment of the interim dividend is May 21, 2025. The date fixed for payment of the dividend is on or before June 13, 2025.
