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Metro
a day 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
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Female London Marathon runner hits back after she is cruelly mocked over ‘bikini' outfit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LONDON MARATHON runner hit back at trolls after being mocked over her 'bikini' outfit. British athlete Holly Archer competed in the Women's Elite category in London - her first competitive marathon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Holly Archer hit back at trolls who criticised her trunks Credit: INSTAGRAM 3 The British athlete completed her first marathon in 2hr39 Credit: Getty 3 Archer is a former European Indoor 1500m silver medalist Credit: INSTAGRAM She achieved a time of two hours and 39 minutes, but some people were more concerned with how the former European Indoor 1500m silver medalist was dressed. Archer, 31, wore small briefs that are known as 'run buns' within the industry. Many on TikTok criticised her choice of clothing and Archer called out some sexist comments. She shared a video on the platform in which she posted many of the remarks thrown her way. Archer responded with the caption: "Should I have worn a tracksuit?" A voiceover played in the video which said: "F*** the f***ing lot of you." Some even used the video as another opportunity to post snarky comments. One read: "But why are you running in Speedos?" BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another added: "Crazy how the guys can do this not in a bikini." And a third wrote: "There are lots of shops in London you should check them out they have loads of clothes." Moment protesters storm elite men's race at London Marathon before being tackled to ground in dramatic footage Archer did receive some support however, with one person saying: "If I had abs like yours I would wear that daily. Not just on race days!" Another wrote: "I'm confused. Is this the first time people have seen pro athletes? 🤔"
ITV News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Australia election 2025: Polls begin to close as cost-of-living and housing among key issues
Vote counting has begun in Australia after several polls closed in a general election campaign dominated by cost-of-living concerns and housing shortages. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the Labour Party is seeking a second term, while Peter Dutton's centre-right Liberal Party is promising to get the country 'back on track' after three years in opposition. Albanese voted in his safe Labour electorate of Grayndler in Sydney alongside his son Nathan, fiancée Jodie and dog Toto. Dutton cast his ballot in the Brisbane electorate of Dickson, which he currently holds by a margin of just 1.7%. Pre-election national opinion polls firmed in Labour's favour, but Australia's preferential voting system and the declining dominance of the two major parties makes it difficult to predict who'll make up the 150-member House of Representatives. Observers will be examining the results for signs of blowback against Australia's conservative candidates from US President Trump's whirlwind 100 days in office – after comparisons were drawn between Dutton's policy offerings and those of the US leader. Another centre-left prime minister, Mark Carney of Canada, recently scored an election win widely chalked up to anti-Trump sentiment. In Australia, almost half of the 18 million registered voters cast their ballots before election day, and the remainder are expected to attend voting centers to comply with compulsory voting laws, with the threat of fines for no-shows. Polling centres on election day often resemble a series of small community fairs, taking advantage of the guaranteed flow of customers by selling what's known as 'democracy sausages' – a sausage, sauce, and maybe onions, on a slice of white bread. The tradition began decades ago but in recent years has become more organised with an online map built by volunteers showing where voters can find a ballot box with a barbecue. A autumn Saturday allowed a dip in the ocean before voting for some, with many swimmers on Sydney's Bondi Beach heading to the ballot box in their Speedos. From Westminster to Washington DC - our political experts are across all the latest key talking points. Listen to the latest episode below...
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Find out why White Lotus heartthrob Walton Goggins has his briefs SNIFFED by an SNL star
White Lotus heartthrob Walton Goggins had his yellow Speedo swimsuit briefs sniffed on Thursday. The 53-year-old actor was attending the Valentino Celebrates the CULT100 held at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City when the shocking act happened. Walton was smiling from ear-to-ear while next to Chloe Fineman of Saturday Night Live fame when she inhaled into the briefs. They appeared to be the same swimsuit bottoms he wore on the cover of Cultured. Chloe sniffed the briefs as a sight gag because Walton has become such a wanted hunk in recent months thanks to his TV show. This comes just before Walton is set to appear on Fineman's show Saturday Night Live. Goggins was in a black suit with unbuttoned dark blue shirt with a gold necklace as he flashed a deep Malibu tan. Chloe was dressed up in a beige lace mini dress and a matching headband with her hair in soft waves. This comes after fans were treated new snaps of him leaving little to the imagination for CULTURED's April/May 2025 issue, which saw him in only a pair of tiny yellow Speedos. Fans were treated new snaps of him leaving little to the imagination for CULTURED's April/May 2025 issue, which saw him smoldering at the camera in his speedos and a suede jacket, left open to show off his chiseled chest. Sharing the photos to his Instagram, his swooning fans were quick to race to the comments to voice their praise. 'Straight man here and holy hell I'm into it'; 'Have mercy on my SOULLLLL'; 'Goonin for Goggins'; 'walton gaggings'. 'Yellow budgie smugglers were not on my bingo card for items that Walton Goggins would be wearing in 2025, but here we are. And he still looks incredible! We love you Walton!' 'Yea Chelsea. I get it now'; 'Help I'm pregnant'; 'Walton showing us his Goggins'; 'You gotta let me live, sir. I'm but a humble maiden.' Googins appeared to be in great spirits during the packed event While the official account for The White Lotus couldn't resist commenting too, quipping: 'Some guests leave their mark.' They gushed: 'The finest man I have ever seen in my life'; 'I wasn't expecting this on my 2025 bingo card but I am NOT disappointed'. The actor has become the world's newest favorite heartthrob after his starring turn as the moody Rick Hatchett, in the latest season of The White Lotus. Walton told the Mail's You magazine that his character Rick's unexpected sex-symbol status, gives him 'a smile in my heart'. While his wife Nadia Conners gushed: 'He's aged like fine wine. But it's hard as I'm a middle-aged woman. So suddenly I feel like 'all these women find him attractive. 'But what's so amazing is he's always made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the room.' In the accompanying interview with Cultured however, Walton opened up to his Fallout director Jonathon Nolan and admitted that despite his incredible success, he still struggles with a 'deep fear' that it will go away. When musing on the 'secret to his success', he admitted 'If I'm being real, it's fear. Truly. A heavy dose of anxiety', adding that he felt pressure not to let anyone down who allowed him to do his job as actor. He explained that growing up without money also means he is constantly putting pressure on himself to provide for his family and determined to be the best father and husband he can. Walton tied the knot with TV scriptwriter Nadia, 55, in 2011, just a few months after they welcomed their son Augustus, 14. Detailing his 'debilitating fear', he said: 'I wake up every morning and stand at the crossroads with two cappuccinos in my hands. 'I ask myself what kind of artist I want to be, what kind of friend, what kind of father, what kind of husband. My dilemma isn't about my occupation; it is about what sort of man I can be on any given day.' 'That, coupled with a deep fear that I have made a mistake and might be living beyond my means, is debilitating. I'm constantly having conversations with myself about plan A, plan B, C, D… on a bad night I can get to the end of the alphabet.' The interview comes after co-star Aimee Lou Wood has broken her silence on the feud rumours with Walton in a new social media post. The Sex Education star, 31, plays Chelsea in the third series of The White Lotus who ends up in a relationship with Walton's character Rick. Despite their on-screen chemistry in Thailand, the pair have reportedly fallen out since filming for the HBO Max series wrapped up. Eagle-eyed fans noticed how the pair have unfollowed each other on social media and potentially have each other blocked. Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, Aimee shared a piece of fan art by @sketchesbyspencer on her Stories. The impressive drawing showed the actress and the actor during their time together on the show, seemingly suggesting all is now well between them. The frenzy among fans has intensified in recent weeks amid unsubstantiated speculation about the closeness of their relationship. The roots of it appear to lie in a social media post by Walton following the streaming of the finale on April 6, where he wrote: 'To me, ours was a love story. It was only ever a love story hindered by unresolved childhood trauma. Thank you Aimee Lou for being my partner… a journey I will never forget.' The post soundtrack was Fleetwood Mac's Silver Springs – a song written by Stevie Nicks about her traumatic break-up with band guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Perhaps concerned that White Lotus fans were reading too much into this, he later changed the tune for John Lennon's Love. Co-star Jason Isaacs added to the intrigue, claiming: 'There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke.' Fuel was added to the gossip swirling around their real-life relationship when it appeared that Walton had then blocked Aimee Lou on Instagram. Aimee Lou, who boasts 2.6m Instagram followers, has been passionately sharing behind the scenes photos and reposts from her co-stars throughout the third season, with Walton also sharing his own set memories.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anything Rick can do, Greg can do better! Jon Gries, 67, puts himself forward as new White Lotus heartthrob in shirtless photoshoot after Walton Goggins, 53, posed in a Speedo
Jon Gries has put himself forward as the new unlikely heattthrob for The White Lotus as he posed shirtless in a new photoshoot for fashion brand Jacquemus. The actor, 67, who plays Greg on the HBO show, gave co-star Walton Goggins a run for his money after he posed in Speedos for Cultured magazine. In the shoot, Jon sported a navy jacket as he displayed his gym honed physique while posing next to a vintage car. Holding a banana in his hand, he also wore a pair of unbotton jeans to reveal his white underwear. In other snaps, he dressed in a white blazer and shorts while posing with a bundle of daffodils. In another, he wore a suit while holding up a sign reading: 'I love bananas'. The actor also posed in a light grey tracksuit for another shot and in a white shirt and trousers while holding an alpaca. Jon's photoshoot went down a treat with fans who quickly took to social media to comment on the snaps. They wrote: 'He's truly so hot'... 'I've never been more obsessed with a photoshoot'... 'This is the best thing I've seen in ages'. 'Jon I was not familiar with your game'... 'Boyfriend boyfriending'. Jon's other White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood, who played Chelsea, shared one of the photos on Instagram and wrote: 'This is the coolest thing ever @jongries'. It comes after Walton, who played Rick on the third season of the show, set the internet ablaze with his Speedo photoshoot. Fans were treated new snaps of him leaving little to the imagination for CULTURED's April/May 2025 issue, which saw him smoldering at the camera in his speedos and a suede jacket, left open to show off his chiselled chest. Walton recently told the Mail's You magazine this week that his character Rick's unexpected sex-symbol status, gives him 'a smile in my heart'. Jon's photoshoot went down a treat with fans who quickly took to social media to comment on the snaps While his wife Nadia Conners gushed: 'He's aged like fine wine. But it's hard as I'm a middle-aged woman. So suddenly I feel like 'all these women find him attractive'. 'But what's so amazing is he's always made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the room.' In the accompanying interview with Cultured however, Walton opened up to his Fallout director Jonathon Nolan and admitted that despite his incredible success, he still struggles with a 'deep fear' that it will go away. When musing on the 'secret to his success', he admitted 'If I'm being real, it's fear. Truly. A heavy dose of anxiety', adding that he felt pressure not to let anyone down who allowed him to do his job as actor. He explained that growing up without money also means he is constantly putting pressure on himself to provide for his family and determined to be the best father and husband he can. Walton tied the knot with TV scriptwriter Nadia, 55, in 2011, just a few months after they welcomed their son Augustus, 14.
