The Shape Of Things To Come
by Bob Kecskemety
04/30/08
One of the hottest names today in men's underwear is designer Andrew Christian. His name may not be as established as many some of his competitors', but his label has become a “must-have” in every gay man's underwear drawer. Andrew started his urban-inspired designs in 1997 and has become a leading designer of underwear, swimwear, gymwear, tee shirts and accessories.
“I am inspired by many different things. Sometimes it can be a fabric, or color combination. Usually it's just a feeling I have of where fashion is going to be heading in the next year. I have to work on my lines six months to one year before it is actually released to the market, so I always need to be ahead of the curve.” Andrew told me when I asked him what his inspirations are for his various designs.
But high-tech has hit the underwear market with the introduction of Andrew's “Flashback-Butt-Lifting Technology”. Now there is no need to hide your butt inside baggy jeans or spend hours in the gym. “Flashback” is the perfect solution for those seeking the perfectly shaped butt. It features an invisible lifting support built into the seams which lifts your butt up making it look more round and firm without the need for padding. “I was at the gym,” Andrew told me, “and noticed how much men concentrated on working out their rear ends.” Think of this as a Wonderbra for your butt.
“I love seeing guys in Andrew Christian underwear, especially when it is unexpected like at the gym. I also love the personal stories people tell me about their underwear, like their favorite pair of AC underwear. It really brings a smile to my face.”
“If I wasn't a fashion designer I would probably be an architect. I really like design so much and that I think I could find a great outlet in architecture. I would also love to be a deejay. I have such a passion for music.”
Whether Andrew would have become an architect or deejay, we should all be glad he chose designing upscale men's underwear because there's hardly anything more sexy than watching some guy drop his ACs right before your eyes.