The men’s brief underwear is : A close fitting, knitted
men's undergarments with an elastic waist band, with or without an overlapping fly front. Typified by the famous Jockey brand Y-front brief and produced in the mid to late 20th century by many manufacturers in many designs. Originally inspired by the
mens brief swim suits worn in the South of France in the 1930s. See also :
Men's Boxer Briefs,
Mens White Briefs.