If you’re in New York today, don’t be alarmed if you suddenly see groups of people appear in their underwear, they’re just taking part in National Underwear Day. This year the organizers, the online undie retailer, Fresh Pair, is trying to break a Guinness World Record for most people gathering in their underwear. The record stands at 2270, they’re hoping to break that in Times Square, between 46th & 47th, today at 5pm est. So if you’re in New York and want to be part of history, drop your drawers and join in.
National Underwear Day was founded by Fresh Pair in 2003, to publically celebrate underwear by hosting NYC model events, underwear giveaways, a pop-up shop in Columbus Circle, and a Times Square runway show. Throughout the years, Fresh Pair has heard from many people who have written and shared acts of confidence; cancer survivors struggling to regain their lives, men and women suffering with poor body image, and young and old embracing their sexuality.
In conjunction with National Underwear Day, Fresh Pair has a 25% off sale to help make sure you’re unmentionables are worth mentioning.