They feel oppressed and it is time to set them free. We’re talking about men’s thighs, people!
In Vixely’s iPad Magazine Debut Issue, “Let’s Get It On,” we feature a not-to-be-missed, exclusive interview with the founders of Chubbies, a new fashion line for men created by three guys from Stanford and based out of San Francisco. Chubbies is breaking the mold of usual men’s apparel by embracing men’s legs above the calf. Tired of the awkwardly long, standard men’s short (Ralph Lauren, take note), they wanted to show men’s legs some respect and release them from their lengthy confines of cotton and canvas.
Chubbies’ shorts come in preppy, seasonal styles and patterns and are supremely comfortable—a perfect storm of function and fashion for men, and a highly enjoyable viewing (and touching?) experience for the ladies. With shorts in yellow gingham and neon orange, and with names like “The Legend” and “The Def Leps,” you can thank Chubbies for solidifying your entire Spring and Summer wardrobe!
The Chubbies brand reflects the same free-spirited ethos of its founders, who Vixely recently had the pleasure of meeting in SF to catch up on their company and learn more about the Chubster way of life.
Check out a few excerpts and pictures from our interview in our iPad Magazine Debut Issue available in iTunes Newsstand where you can shop Chubbies right within the app!
Vixely (V): Describe the Chubbies brand, philosophy and lifestyle.
Tom Montgomerey (TM): We are out to make the most radical shorts company in the universe and we base every decision we make around that ultimate goal. We are seeking to take men around the world out of the “Capri Ages” of shortswear and get us back to the shorts bodaciousness of the 70s and 80s. Dudes have no reason to hide their legs behind layers and layers of fabric at the expense of functionality and style. The Chubbies lifestyle follows this pursuit. We are all about having an awesome time and not taking life too seriously. This means that we have plenty of BBQs, drink the occasional brewski, play sports, and dig hanging out in the sun and being outdoors. And we friggin hate pants. Only appropriate when it’s arctic cold outside and when your boss forces you to wear them – and even when it, in fact, IS arctic cold outside, many have reported unique warming qualities from their Chubbies that have eliminated the necessity for pants.
V: How has wearing Chubbies helped your dating game? How do women typically respond to your Chubbies?
TM: Yowza. Women honestly couldn’t have responded better to the pending shorts revolution. We legitimately get harassed when we’re just walking down the street by thigh-craving women. When you’re wearing these rad shorts, you will get approached by women constantly. Fact. I’ve gotten over 50 unsolicited butt-grabs from as many gals in just the last week. Objectification never felt so good.
V: Can women be part of Chubster Nation? Do we want to be?
TM: Abso-friggin-lutely, to both questions. While we don’t sell women’s shorts, we DO love hanging out with womenfolk and our men’s shorts look mighty fine on a nice pair of lady’s gams. Kinda like the gal wearing the guys button-up shirt. Beyond that, however, being a part of The Chubster Nation is totally about lifestyle. And we think that there’s a lot to offer the ladies in that regard.
See below for pictures from Vixely & Chubbies Playdate in SF and view the full album on Vixely’s Facebook page!
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Greetings!
GREAT webarticle! The forefront of the Revolution to free the legs and thighs! Can you sign me up for 1776!? I discovered short denim shorts while visiting an uncle’s “California-Hawaii Retro Surfer Dudes’” beach life near LA awhile back.
Short denim cutoffs, Hawaiian shirt, etc. Loved it, and brought it back to Seattle with me. No problems for a time until the “Capri” police attempted to hand out tickets. They’ve even attempted to enlist the ladies’ auxillary of the fashion police to keep shorts short only for the chix. I’ve fought back by refusing to — well, remember what John Paul Jones once said: “Don’t Give Up the Shorts”.
The short shorts are so fun that I picked up the Preppy look with more formal short shorts and long soccer sox as well. The Capri Police Department attempts to retaliate, but I have a 50% fan base to 50% for the Capri look. Seattle femmes are battling for exclusivity for the shorter shorts, but I remain amazed at the friends and suporters that I DO have in the revolution.
I’m fortunate enough to have the build for short shorts and the high socks, etc. I just CAN’T go Capri, ever. Seattle is battling the short shorts so I’m considering a shift to a warmer climate. My Med School plans were junked by family finances and I lost my valued girlfriend to a medicinal overdose as well, so since she lived in Hawaii I have been considering heading for the islands, where at least the Capri police might be less virulent.
Nevertheless, I thought I’d check with you first — can you use a “model”? I’m 6’2, with mile long legs; slim but wish to add some weight. Older women tell me that the short shorts on my ‘fig’(ure) cause them to beg me to “stop being scandalous and wear the (capris)” or you can’t come around anymore”.
I was raised a nerd — I NEVER thought I’d be anywhere near being “sexy”, but its exciting and I love it now.
You may have no commissions in your Continental Army, but if you’d like a ‘model soldier’ for your Revolution, please let me know. I’m just putzin’ ’round the UW campus deciding what to do now.
I stay with friends in the campus area and do not have my own computer. I borrow machines or use the library alot. Please pardon any delay in responding to any communications you may send.
Many thanks — its a thrill to see this coming.
BG
Bruce Gilbert
Seattle
Phone (“Uncle” Bob Dunn and Debby)–206.985.6710.