Gay Swimwear Brands to Inspire Your Next Purchase
Out in the summer sun, what would us gay men do without our fun and sexy gay swimwear? After all, the right fit and style can really be a confidence boost—and is a big part of how we express ourselves!
Whether you’ll be heading to the gay beach or jumping into a jacuzzi at a gay ski week, stylish gay swimwear is a must. And I can guarantee this list of brands will inspire you.
You’ve probably heard of a few of the brands below. But there are lots of new ones to discover too, with styles ranging from elegant and conservative to flashy and revealing.
I’ll start with the most popular gay swimwear brands, followed by some new and boutique brands.
THK Male
One of my new top favorite brands, THK Male styles are bold, yet chic. Their swim briefs, shorts, and thongs feature deep, eye-catching colors and elegant geometric patterns.
My first purchase from THK was a solid royal blue swim trunk—the fit was perfect and the material quality was top-notch. The brand’s seductive marketing lived up to expectations!
The THK lettering on the waist of your swimsuit is also a great little conversation starter. It begs the question “What does that stand for”?
Bang! Miami
Bang! Miami expands upon the traditional prints and patterns offered by other gay swimwear brands. Disco Jungle and Super Pop are two of Bang’s signature collections.
Other awesome collections include Bionic Stripes, 8-Bit Leopard, and La Beach en Rose. Choose among briefs, flex shorts, leg-bearing “show shorts” or a swim thong. There’s more, too—grab the matching button down or tank to complete your outfit!
Bang products ship within one business day, so you’ll get your order fast!
Aussiebum
Aussiebum is one of the world’s most iconic gay swimwear brands. Their sporty, playful, and sexy designs scream fun in the sun down under.
Popular collections include the revealing Classic Club Original, the 100% nylon Competition Crew, and the Swish line, made from fine Italian fabric.
While the brand has expanded immensely, every garment is designed in Sydney by founder Sean Ashby himself.
Speedo
Speedo continues to be a favorite among gay men, as well as a household name! I can’t even count the number of Speedos I own.
If you picture plain and boring solid colors when you think of Speedo, then you haven’t seen how the brand has expanded its designs! Speedo briefs now come in plenty of interesting patterns and colors, which they’ve continued refining for gay guys to love.
C-IN2
C-IN2 may be better known for underwear, but the brand also has a substantial gay swimwear collection that’s designed with an emphasis on comfort.
Perfectly cut, C-IN2’s swim shorts have that tailored look and are versatile to wear for any outdoor occasion. I especially like the halftone neon styles.
Grab a pair of swim thongs if you’re set on showing off some buns! These can be a great option to wear at clothing-optional resorts in case you prefer a little coverage.
Garçon Official
Swimsuits made by Garçon are all about sex appeal. The brand’s flashy, bright-colored, and in-your-face prints always turn the party.
Garçon is a gay swimwear and underwear brand that’s been around for a while, and for good reason. They know exactly how to find the perfect balance of sexiness and elegance in every design.
Charlie
The king of cleanly branded gay swimsuits Charlie by Matthew Zink products have perfectly inconspicuous logos. They’re really chic.
And given that these swimsuits come with a luxury price point, the joke goes: “Where’d you get your swimsuit?” …” Oh, it’s Charlie.”
Choose among styles including square-cut briefs, low-cut lifeguard briefs, swim thongs, and a range of trunks. Most Charlie swimsuits are solid in color, but there are a few styles with color blocking and stripes.
COOFANDY
COOFANDY sells some of the most popular gay swimwear styles on Amazon. One of their top-rated products is the square-leg swim brief, which you can get in almost any color
They also make fantastic quick-dry swim trunks that have convenient pockets and are made of a form-fitting blend of spandex and polyester. I love how comfortable these are as they hug your waist without any liner beneath.
JJ Malibu
JJ Malibu has taken the gay men’s fashion market by storm, rapidly growing in popularity for bathing suits, circuit party gear, and their collections of gay underwear and jockstraps. Their swimsuits are particularly well-fitting for guys who are a little extra curvy.
All of JJ Malibu’s products have a casual and fun look. There are so many variations of colors, patterns, and cuts, you’ll just have to browse their shop!
Mizok
Mizok sells some of the sexiest gay men’s swimwear. They’ve also hugely expanded the range of prints and fits in the past couple of years.
Their metallic thong bikini is awesome, featuring a fun buckle around the waist and foam padding to support you in all the right places.
All Mizok’s swimsuits are designed around functionality and are made of quick-dry microfiber material.
I think their solid-color drawstring swim briefs are pretty chic. They also have all kinds of briefs with fun prints, as well as boxer brief swimsuits.
Gary Majdell Sport
Gary Majdell Sport is an Amazon retailer that sells bold, sexy, and eye-catching swimwear for gay men.
The brand is noteworthy for shiny metallic bikinis as well as its collection of sexy stars and stripes thong swimsuits. If any Americans need something to wear on the 4th of July, get one of these!
Todd Sanfield
Todd Sanfield continues to climb the ranks of popular gay swimwear brands. Every design by Todd Sanfield is elegant and well-made. It’s easy to tell that this brand takes care in creating high-quality swimsuits.
The Challenger Trunk swimsuits have a unique and eye-catching fit. The Ultradeep Swim Brief is another favorite for such awesome and funky patterns.
Addicted
One of the most famous gay brands, Addicted swimsuits are worn by men around the world. From circuit festivals to pool parties, you’ll find guys in Addicted’s strongly branded swimwear.
Addicted is one of the few brands that make briefs that can be used as both underwear as well as a swimsuit. They call these “Swimderwear” briefs. I own a pair of these and they’re super comfortable. They last forever, too.
Addicted Fetish
Addicted Fetish is another gay men’s swimwear brand collection with functional products. But, their designs are sexier than most.
Not much can compare to their side zipper swim briefs, crafted to be able to come off in a jiffy.
The fetish gripper bikini is another sexy option. It has a low cut and includes a molded pad in the front pouch so you can maintain a fuller look.
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Taddlee
Taddlee is one of my favorite inexpensive gay swimwear brands. I’ll never forget how perfectly my first Taddlee swim briefs fit me. They have the high coverage around the hips that guys with big thighs or butts look great in.
Aside from swim briefs, Taddlee sells a unique trunk-style swimsuits that provide a lot of coverage while still being form-fitting and flexible. I like wearing these in places where you need to wear shorts but want to wear a swimsuit.
In between these fits are Taddlee’s sexy men’s boxer swim trunks, which have a pronounced front pouch to show off the goods!
Modus Vivendi
Modus Vivendi is a hugely popular Greece-based gay swimwear, activewear, underwear, and activewear brand with a vision to deliver a new experience in gay men’s fashion.
Their swimwear is made using high-quality polyamide and elastane blends, which are both soft and quick-drying.
Modus Vivendi has a total of 15 different gay swimwear lines too, ranging from risqué thong swimsuits and bodybuilder briefs to elegant earthy-colored trunks.
Barcode Berlin
The latest gay swimwear by Barcode Berlin features mostly deeper colors with a sportier look, a contrast from the playful color-blocked briefs of previous seasons.
Don’t miss the Anton Swim Jock, designed to move with you no matter what the occasion—whether that be a swim at the beach, a workout, or a bit more of an ‘intimate’ activity.
TOF PARIS
TOF PARIS swimsuit styles are bold and sexy while keeping it classy. They make every fit possible, too—bikinis, briefs, trunks, sungas, shorts, and even swim skirts!
I love how many of their swimwear collections include matching tanks and crop tops. No other brand makes finding a complete gay swimwear look this easy.
Nasty Pig
You probably know Nasty Pig as an erotic, sexy gay brand for men’s underwear and jocks, but they also have a sizable gay swimwear collection.
Most of the swimsuits they make are bright-colored with playful prints, ranging from board shorts to bikinis.
DESMIIT
DESMIIT gay swimwear is sexy, sporty, and super affordable. A few of their designs have some unique and fun color blocking, like the skimpy low-rise drawstring briefs, and the match brief bikini.
While DESMIIT swimsuits might take a little longer than others to ship, you honestly can’t beat their prices.
UXH
I want to mention UXH specifically for their awesome pop art swim briefs. I love the soft colors and clarity of the print on these.
Another awesome UXH product is the padded push-up briefs, which not only offer added pouch support, but have a sleek slightly see-through mesh on the sides that shows off just the slightest bit of skin underneath.
New & Boutique Gay Swimwear Brands
Nero New York
Nero is a relatively new swimwear company catering to gay men. Many of Nero’s designs incorporate some bold, edgy details, like the Swim Twin Chain Brief. Other specialty designs are super playful.
Ron Dorff
Ron Dorff has been around in Europe for over a decade, but the brand is relatively new in the North American market. Ron Dorff is more of a luxury and boutique brand, crafting beautifully elegant designs.
Their striped swim briefs are my absolute favorite. And if you’re looking to elongate your body to look taller, grab the pair with vertical stripes.
RESQME
Designed in Australia and produced in Italy, RESQME swimwear is made of high-end, eco-friendly fabrics that stand up to intense use.
If you’re an avid swimmer and need a swimsuit that won’t fall off during your swim or workout, RESQME is the gay swimwear brand for you.
Rounderbum
Rounderbum is an incredibly unique brand that makes body-enhancing men’s swimwear and underwear. All of Rounderbum’s swimwear is padded, either in the front, the back, or both.
Their Padded + Package swim briefs accentuate your backside and smooth the front pouch area to hide any shrinkage. The H2O Padded Swim Shorts also amazingly enhance the booty!
Gussy Swimwear
Gussy Swimwear is a newer gay swimwear company launched in 2022. Founder Todd Munson started the brand to create specialty made-to-order swimsuits for gay men. Yes, everything is sewn by him!
A couple of beautiful swimsuits I love include Gussy’s Blue Snake Bikini and Neon Floral Bikini.
2(X)IST
2(X)IST is among the original and most trusted gay swimwear brands. They’ve been around since the early ’90s and consistently make swimsuits that guys love. Recently, the brand’s collections have narrowed, but what they do offer is classic.
I love how 2(X)IST’s briefs, trunks, and swim shorts are all typically available in the same colors/patterns. If swimwear that doubles as shorts interests you, don’t miss their modern-looking Ibiza Shorts.
More Gay Swimwear Styles & Brands
If you haven’t found exactly the right swimsuit from the gay swimwear brands above, here are a few more suggestions.
These swimsuits are mainly produced by gay clothing and underwear brands that offer a few swimwear products or are simply other styles that gay men love!
F plus R
F plus R makes a fantastic and inexpensive pair of swim briefs with a removable pad that comes in various fun prints. They also make one of the most popular men’s American flag bikini briefs on Amazon.
Intimissimi Uomo
I have more pairs of Intimissimi swim trunks than I know what to do with. This Italian brand is spectacular and quite popular among gay men for its playful, fashion-forward, and elegant prints.
Longer Swim Shorts Brands for Gay Men
If you’re looking for more coverage or a more conservative swimsuit, I’ve got a few more suggestions for you.
Swim shorts by Bjorn Borg are super chic. Their swim shorts with large-letter branding, stretch swim shorts, and elegant printed swim shorts are all wonderful.
For a thicker, more sturdy fabric, try a pair of elastic swim shorts from Sundek. They’re tough, long-lasting, and built for performance. Sundek also sells men’s swim shorts made from a blend of polyester and eco-friendly recycled PET.
Harry Rosen is a retailer that sells longer swim shorts from a range of popular brands. They carry swimwear from Moncler, Tom Ford, Emporio Armani, and many other luxury brands that gay men love.
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