Exposed bras and unitards: why are people wearing underwear on the outside?

The Guardian UK Wednesday 30 September 2026, 17:15 UTC 1 min read

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From crystal balconettes on the catwalk to mankinis on the parkrun, showing off your undies seems to be all the rageName: Underwear. The first loincloths date from about 7,000 years ago.

From crystal balconettes on the catwalk to mankinis on the parkrun, showing off your undies seems to be all the rage

Name: Underwear.

Age: The first loincloths date from about 7,000 years ago.

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