Guest Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Well, any ideas for swimming trunks & underwear brand names? The prices commanded by some of these garments look quite profitable . Also, here's the obligatory photo. The third one along is wearing a nicely sized little number . Quote
Rogie Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 No.3 (third from the left) wins hands down for me too! I have a lovely pair of speedos I flaunt myself in and am fully aware I look a prize chump, but I dislike the ultra long trunks that extend halfway down to the ankles so much I feel I have to fly the flag for 'proper' swimming trunks. So I am over the moon to see these four happy guys sporting a delightful variant on my costume of choice. Hence my suggestion is The Micro Quote
Guest luvthai Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 While none show a big bulge the body on the 2nd from the left is my type. Quote
KhorTose Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 While none show a big bulge the body on the 2nd from the left is my type. If I wasn't married any of the four would do for me. How about "banana hangers" and can I copyright this name? Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 No 3 from the left is also my type. I guess z909, Rogie and I will be in a bit of a scrap if he were to suddenly appear before us. Genie! Genie! Let him knock on my door first! As for a name, I'm tempted to suggest "Ball Bearings" as that's a kind of nice apt description. "Ball Breakers" has a surfy feel about it, and would certainly apply if I had to fit into them! Quote
bkkguy Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 in Oz they are called "Budgie smugglers" though none of these guys look like they have even a baby budgerigar hidden away! the Singapore national dive team looked better in their "flag" swimsuits! bkkguy Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 the Singapore national dive team looked better in their "flag" swimsuits! It was designed by the team for a competition in China - and got them into quite a bit of trouble back home! Quote
Jason1988 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Creating the brand and doing the marketing and advertising is the most expensive part of any start up. Last summer I was looking in a mall store in Orlando, Florida and some of the Lacoste shirts were made in China. I find that interesting that a consumer will pay upwards of $60 for a shirt that was made in China for about $4.00 - $6.00. Same thing with underwear. So many brands are made in Asia, including Thailand, and sold for huge prices by comparison. Swimwear to me, seems like a license to steal. With the right brand you can make a mint! Quote
Guest Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I find that interesting that a consumer will pay upwards of $60 for a shirt that was made in China for about $4.00 - $6.00. Same thing with underwear. So many brands are made in Asia, including Thailand, and sold for huge prices by comparison. Swimwear to me, seems like a license to steal. With the right brand you can make a mint! Precisely what I was thinking. Aqux sell some of their trunks for 7400 yen. No doubt Japanese manufacture & good quality materials might add 500 yen to the cost, but the gross margins must still be very attractive. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 All luxury goods and brands that become 'the fashion' have very large mark-ups in Japan. Once any item becomes 'fashionable', the herd mentality takes over and everyone has to have one. First it was the very small Speedos. Seems like Aqux has taken over in popularity. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I suggest JunkTrunks.'Maybe sounds just a little bit trashy? I like "HunkTrunks", but that implies more muscle.Maybe just "Slinks"? Of course it rhymes with Twinks, but you don't have to advertise that Or even "Snakes", as these guys all seem to have snake hips. Then you could have Small Snakes, Medium Snakes and Large Snakes! You might even manufacture a few Xtra Large ones Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Looking at the photo, as luvthai pointed out, perhaps "Soft Cover" would be more appropriate! Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I reckon the brand name needs to be quite short, so it can be easily read from a few metres away when printed on trunks. However, if a long brand name were to be used, then a very stylish & recognisable logo needs to be substituted. The best I came up with was SMEC (Sexy Mens Underwear Company) . That's not too good, hence the thread. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I still think the original bikini Speedos were the best! Mind you, those gorgeous bodies really helped show them off to best advantage. These are quite old pics. The first was from a Speedo catalogue, but I'm sorry I do not know where the other 2 come from. Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Very nice . The middle one is my favourite, although I prefer it when they get rid of any hair that's visible over the top. The Speedo brand name is taken. Any new entrant to the market needs a new one. Quote
kokopelli Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 ' Maybe sounds just a little bit trashy? "JUNK" is now the in-word for what is found by TSA screeners when they pat down male flyers between their legs. It was made famous by a YouTube video in the USA. Quote
Guest Yaya Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Well, before anyone suggests it, I think SKID MARX would not be good. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 When z909 starts manufacturing his new line, maybe he can get Yaya's staff to model the collection. If so, I volunteer to be one of the dressers Quote
Guest Yaya Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 When z909 starts manufacturing his new line, maybe he can get Yaya's staff to model the collection. If so, I volunteer to be one of the dressers Fountainhall.......YOU ARE HIRED!!! Remember, before they gone on stage some "fluffing" may be required Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Yaya, though I say it myself, I am one of the world's master "fluffers". I will not disappoint Quote
Guest Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 When z909 starts manufacturing his new line, maybe he can get Yaya's staff to model the collection. If so, I volunteer to be one of the dressers We need a brand name first. Actually, if Yaya staff model the clothing, why not YAYA brand? Quote
