Nasty Pig
Nasty Pig underwear has defined the look of confident, masculine gay men since 1994, when two boyfriends opened a tiny Chelsea store with fifty dollars and built the first true gay culture brand out of it. Three decades on, that unmistakable NP logo still reads across a crowded room, stamped on jockstraps, briefs and trunks cut to frame the body and finished in the deep colour and bold stripe work the label made its signature. This is underwear built to be seen, engineered with supportive pouches, wide branded waistbands and fabrics that hold their shape and their colour through heavy rotation. The Nasty Pig collection at JOCKBOX runs from everyday briefs and trunks to gym-ready jockstraps, plus the harnesses, tanks and socks that let you build a full kit from one label. Whether you are buying your first NP jock or adding to a drawer full of them, this is gear with genuine pedigree behind it, worn from the gym to the dancefloor to the bedroom by men who treat what they wear underneath as the start of the outfit, not an afterthought. Browse the full Nasty Pig range below.
The story behind Nasty Pig
Nasty Pig began in 1994, when David Lauterstein and Frederick Kearney opened a 64 square foot store in New York's Chelsea with barely fifty dollars between them. They built the brand at the height of the AIDS crisis, at a point when mainstream fashion still pretended gay men did not exist, and they wanted a label that celebrated queer identity loudly rather than apologising for it. The name came from the couple's Jack Russell terrier, and that blend of humour, defiance and downtown swagger has run through every collection since. The early work drew openly on the gay leather scene and the art of Tom of Finland, and the brand became a fixture at events like International Mr Leather long before it reached department stores. Today Nasty Pig is recognised around the world as the original gay culture brand, worn by everyone from club kids to names like Madonna and Frank Ocean, and that history is exactly why the underwear carries the weight it does.
What makes Nasty Pig underwear different
Plenty of brands chase the same look, but Nasty Pig underwear has the construction to back the attitude. The cuts are masculine and body-conscious, the pouches are built for real support, and the wide branded waistbands sit flat and stay put through a long night. Colour is a huge part of the appeal: deep, saturated tones and bold contrast stripes that make a piece instantly recognisable as Nasty Pig. The brand spent years refining its own line of jocks, briefs and trunks before launching it, and the result is underwear that holds its shape and its colour wash after wash. For gay men who want what they wear underneath to be part of the statement, this is the benchmark.
Nasty Pig jockstraps
The jockstrap is where the brand does some of its strongest work. Structured pouch, clean rear straps and that signature thick waistband make these as good for the gym as they are for the floor. They have a reputation, fairly earned, as some of the best jocks on the market. See how they stack up against the wider gay jockstraps edit at JOCKBOX, or use the filters above to land on your size and colour.
Nasty Pig briefs and trunks
For everyday wear with the same swagger, the briefs and trunks bring support and shape without dialling down the look. They layer cleanly under jeans or gym kit, take heavy rotation in their stride, and make an easy first buy if Nasty Pig is new to you. Prefer less coverage? The brand's thongs and pouch styles push things further.
Nasty Pig harnesses and gear
Nasty Pig has always lived where streetwear meets fetish, so the collection runs well past underwear into harnesses and fetish pieces designed to finish a look. If you want to lean harder into the gear side, leather and rubber labels like Mr. S Leather and Mister B sit right alongside and pair naturally with an NP jock.
How to style Nasty Pig
Half the point of Nasty Pig is how far it reaches beyond the underwear drawer. Pair a jock or brief with a branded tank top and a set of socks for a complete kit, or pull a t-shirt over the top for a streetwear look that carries from day into night. The logo does the heavy lifting, so mixing pieces from across the range always reads as deliberate rather than thrown together. Start with one signature piece and build out from there.
More gay underwear brands at JOCKBOX
If Nasty Pig is your speed, there is more to dig into. For bold pouches and loud colour, try SUKREW or Timoteo. For sharp, design-led sets, look at TASTE, and for the brand that invented the jockstrap itself, see BIKE. You can also browse the full underwear collection, see what is moving in best sellers, or check the latest drops in new arrivals.
Nasty Pig underwear FAQs
What is Nasty Pig known for?
Nasty Pig is known as the first gay culture brand, founded in New York in 1994. It is recognised for the NP logo, bold stripe work and a streetwear-meets-fetish style that spans underwear, jockstraps, harnesses and apparel, all built around a confident, masculine aesthetic.
Is Nasty Pig underwear true to size?
Most Nasty Pig styles fit true to size with a supportive, body-conscious cut. If you are between sizes or buying the brand for the first time, check the size guide on the product page, since jockstraps and briefs can sit differently on the same waist.
What does the Nasty Pig logo mean?
The pig and the NP monogram nod to the brand's roots in New York's gay leather and fetish scene, where the pig has long been a playful badge of confidence and appetite. The founders also named the brand after their Jack Russell terrier.
Does JOCKBOX ship Nasty Pig discreetly?
Yes. Every Nasty Pig order is sent in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside to reveal what is inside, so it arrives quietly wherever you are.
How should I care for Nasty Pig underwear?
Wash cool, keep fabric softener away from the elastic waistbands and air dry where you can. That keeps the colours deep and the support intact, so your Nasty Pig pieces hold their look and fit far longer.