"Mantyhose" are pantyhose for men, the latest in a string of men's fashion trends straight from the bizarre files. And everyone from truck drivers to cowboys are wearing them.

Self-confessed male hosiery-wearer Harisnya is so passionate about the issue he set up e-MANcipate, a website aiming to "accelerate the acceptance of male pantyhose as a regular clothing item".


Harisnya says the UK-based website is "as serious as fashion can be".

"It's fun, but no joke," he said, and is adamant that both males and females should be allowed to wear the sexy sheer garment.