Fellas. It’s all about the boxers. Well, that’s what David Beckham will have you believe. Launching the sale of his own range of briefs for high-street store H&M, DB stripped off and bared all. For many ladies and London escorts, this sight is enough to make us all swoon. This fit footballer turned fashion designer has joined his missus in the plight of dressing the nation in better garments. But, is it all a load of pants? Does the status of this famous footballer promise the sales of his pants to soar? Well, perhaps so. All men need briefs or boxers to keep their tackle in place. Plus, with the wintry weather that is persisting, pyjamas, long johns, vests and t-shirts are a must-buy! What you waiting for lads? This is the perfect purchase.
The question on our lips though is: Does the chiseled body of Mr Beckham encourage or discourage? For the young escorts (and mature, for that matter), they don’t mind admitting, along with plenty of other ladies, that a shot of DB in the buff makes them swoon. However, does it make the fellas a little too self conscious about their own physique? We often slate the media for posting pictures of skinny scantily clad women all over the press, but is it not the same for men? Is the objectification of men perfectly acceptable?
Don’t get us wrong, we buy into the raunchy, provocative image just as much as anyone else. But, it is arguable that not an eyebrow is raised when the male sex strip off. Unless it is in intrigue. Quite possibly when we are talking about the divine David Beckham! The images of women may be more objectifying then those of men. This is arguably because, women are seen as the more sexier species. Symbolising beauty, grace and sexuality. A scantily clad women may be used to sell an item, a) because it is relevant to the product (in most cases) and b) because her body captures the public’s attention. Men enjoy the images and women either aspire to be like them or talk about how much they despise them. Either way, they are a major talking point.
When men pose naked, like DB, they are doing so because there bodies are fit, muscular and healthy. This is admired by both men and women. Whether it be out of attractiveness or awe. The metro-sexual man will look at the image of the toned, photogenic male and feel inspired to “look like him”. The desire for a sculpted, svelte shape has flourished in the recent years and the likes of Beckham and his boxers make it all the more apparent.
