From runway to poolside, skimpy men’s swim briefs make a stylish comeback

The Todd Snyder Mykonos brief, which is sold in three solid colours and has an inside pocket for small items such as keys, is among the latest iterations of a swimsuit being revisited by some luxury brands. Photo: Todd Snyder

This season, after years of fielding requests for a particular swimsuit online and at his retail stores, menswear designer Todd Snyder gave those who had been asking what they wanted: a swim brief.

Snyder, who is known for making modern versions of classic items in the American man’s wardrobe, said that even though he had a sense of customers’ appetite for swim briefs, he was surprised by his version’s reception.