IT ALL STARTED WITH A SMACK!

Set sail into a sea of laughter with Naughtickle’s cheeky sailing innuendos, playfully printed on our range of Men’s and women’s pants. Designed to add a splash of humour to any wardrobe, our pants let you embrace your fun side without compromising on comfort. Each pair is carefully crafted, making them not just a hilarious statement piece but also a comfortable, high-quality choice for everyday wear. Whether you’re buying for your sailing team, friends, a hen or stag do, or simply for lounging at home, our funny briefs are guaranteed to keep spirits high and giggles flowing. So, hoist the sails of laughter and let your personality shine with our bold, cheeky prints.
A little bit rude. Very well made!
So, how did HMS Innuendo by Naughtickle begin? It all started when I was asked by a punk band (The Vibrators) to print some black pants for them—but instead, I accidentally bought a large batch of white girls’ pants. Unable to return them, I decided to print the word “Smack” across the back.
For those not into sailing, a smack is a classic working boat, and you’ll find plenty of them along the East Coast. With a history spanning over 200 years, with the oldest working fishing boat in the world—still licensed to fish—can be found on Mersea. They’re truly beautiful boats. As it turned out, I sold every single pair of those printed pants in just one day. And that’s how it all began.


Photo of a 38 foot Aldous Design built in 1876 Knifing to windward under full sail
Photography by Den Phillips