Selfridges launches 'mantyhose' - tights for men

Selfridges is selling a new range of tights for men dubbed “mantyhose” in response to soaring demand for the leg wear.

The tights, priced £70 a pair, are made by lingerie brand Unconditional and are a tough 120 denier thickness.

The boom in sales represents a comeback for tights in men’s wardrobes after a two-century hiatus.



But it would appear that their place in fashion has still yet to be revisited, as today’s fans prefer to wear them as underwear rather than showing them off. Mantyhose are usually worn under suits to keep the legs warm and to give the hips and legs a smoother line.

David Walker-Smith, Selfridges' director of menswear and beauty, said: “This winter the city's most stylish men will have a secret weapon hidden in their trousers.

“The ‘mantyhose’ are extremely versatile and we expect men to be wearing them not only as a way to as a way to give legs an extra boost of warmth on the chilliest nights, but as a true style statement.”