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Initially worn by men during Medieval times (and later abandoned for trousers around the 1800s), early leggings were constructed from woven stockings joined together with a cod-piece, a pouch that protected men’s crotches. While there are many theories behind the invention of tights - for additional warmth, to protect men’s skin while riding horseback, and/or to cover their legs as tunics got shorter - the intended purpose was one of practicality.Ī post shared by Tynomi Banks Canadian drag superstar Tynomi Banks, hosiery serves a pragmatic purpose: giving her shape and adding to the overall transformation. We actually have a review on our website of this guy who works out in the bushes - where there are many bugs and mosquitoes - and he says that he wears tights because it prevents insects from biting him.”įunction versus fashion has been at the heart of the tight-aissance since the 13th century.
And then there’s another group that is more secretive, wearing for comfort and warmth. “We have a lot of customers who do drag, so they’re more open about it.
“I soon realized that these men were actually just buying for themselves.”Īs Chen and her team began diving deeper into research, unexpected groups emerged. “I thought these guys must be buying them for their wives or their girlfriends or moms,” shares Chen on our call. A post shared by Threads Xenia Chen started conceptualizing the idea after learning through Facebook ads that 50 percent (yes, you read that right) of their existing customer base identified as male, with ages ranging from 20 to 75.