A Brief History of Men's Underwear - Crossfly
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Since Adam met Eve, protecting his modesty with a strategically placed leaf, men have since invented a variety of ways to house their crown jewels: loincloths, kilts, codpieces and flannel drawers to name but a few. Boxers first came about in 1925 but haven't really evolved much until today Read on!
Did you know that modern men's underwear as we know it didn't come into existence until the mid-1930’s? That's right, those brave lads who fought in World War One were fighting with one weapon left very much unholstered.
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