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The biggest misperception about Nasty Pig is that it is solely an underwear company. While underwear is an important part of its line, the brand has been producing a full line of sportswear since it opened its doors in 1994.

Launched in 1993 by married couple Frederick Kearney and David Lauterstein, Nasty Pig has evolved into a leading and influential gay-owned fashion empire. From its humble beginnings in the couple’s Chelsea apartment, when the AIDS crisis was making headlines daily and taking the lives of countless gay men, Nasty Pig has become the top LGBTQ+ men’s fetish brand that has crossed over to the mainstream market.

A Supreme Court decision allowing LGBTQ+ discrimination in business drives home the importance of a Nasty Pig jockstrap — and supporting queer-owned companies.

It all started with a jockstrap.Nasty Pig serves as one of the leading gay men's clothing brands in the United States and next year they'll be celebrating their 30 year anniversary. Read Full Article

This June 2023, the leading queer fetish lifestyle brand Nasty Pig is partnering with Nordstrom for a pop-up store at the iconic New York City flagship location (225 West 57th Street). While this pop-up will feature several different brands, Nasty Pig will be the “anchor tenant."

In celebration of Pride month, Nordstrom is partnering with the leading queer sex-positive lifestyle brand Nasty Pig for a pop-up at their iconic NYC Men’s Store location (NYC 235 West 57th Street) starting on June 15.

"This sex positive lifestyle brand started out in their Chelsea apartment during the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Today, Nasty Pig is a globally recognized LGBTQ+ brand for the gay community—everyone from Adam Lambert to Andy Cohen, John Cameron Mitchell and even Madonna have worn their brand." Read Full Article

"Nasty Pig co-founder David Lauterstein talk about how he and his husband got started in the 90s and why they were recently honored at the White House." Listen to Podcast