Yes it seems the 70's to the 90's was the golden age for men being able to wear swimwear of their choice regardless of how skimpy the suit was. I was a child of the 90's so sadly when I got to my teens and 20's the pendulum had already swung although thankful at least I could still wear regular speedos for swimming. at the pool or beach.
I guess wider fashion trends changed? As you say the dreaded board shorts seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for bikini and thong swimwear for men.
It's fun to look at back at some of the catalogs of brands you mention (I have one or two I managed to get off eBay) and marvel at all the amazing styles and colours that men could choose from.
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