Press

"Started in 1994 in a tiny 64-sq ft store in Chelsea by boyfriends David Lauterstein and Fred Kearney, with only fifty dollars clothing brand Nasty Pig has morphed into a global sensation. Now twenty-eight years later those boyfriends – now husbands – are taking their company to the next level."

"All the sultry scholars at the Hall can also attend kink classes, which will include a keynote from Nasty Pig CEO David Lauterstein as well as a class from TikTok titan of "backdoor stuff" Doctor Carlton."

"I was terrified of coming out of the closet in 1992 because being gay seemed pretty fucking scary thanks to AIDS. Despite all the safe-sex messaging, the idea that being intimate with another man could lead to my death was still a pretty pervasive reality with which I had to grapple."

"It has been 25 years since David Lauterstein and his partner Frederick Kearney first founded Nasty Pig in response to the gay stigma that spurred from the AIDS epidemic."

"David Lauterstein fancies himself a poet. He’s also the CEO of Nasty Pig and presides over one the most recognizable gay men’s gear brands in the world today."

"This week saw Nasty Pig unveil its new fall/winter collection, including a pair of fitted tights we’re enamored with. And if you’re game for bizarre candy, we have something unusual for your tastebuds."

"Nasty Pig, the men’s sportswear and apparel brand commonly worn by go-go boys and bear enthusiasts, just revealed that they don’t just make jockstraps and undies."

"Chicago, IL - Cram Fashion, Lakeview's destination boutique for menswear, opened International Mr. Leather (IML) Weekend with Nasty Pig CEO and Founder, David Lauterstein, and his team on Thursday, May 25."