I designed my first swimsuit at the age of 21 years old because I couldn't find anything in the US that I liked. It seemed to me that all the hot, sexy styles with a good fit could only be found on the beaches of Europe, Mexico or South America." Andrew says, "As a gay man in my prime, it was very frustrating. You work hard at the gym and you want to show it off and not cover it up with uninspiring board shorts or some other constricting style. What I found on the market in the US was not my idea of sexy at all."
Traveling as a cruise ship performer in the late eighties gave Andrew access to a variety of swimwear styles worldwide. However, it was on the beaches of Acapulco, known as the playground of Hollywood jet setters, where Makay discovered the "perfect" swimsuit. The turquoise suit was the inspiration for the new found career in men's swimwear and underwear.
model Chad Washington by Josh Camero Photography; N2N Underwear
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When Makay returned to the states, he relocated from Wallingford, CT to Orlando, FL, where he bought his first sewing machine during a brief six month stay. He cut apart the infamous turquoise swim suit, made a pattern, bought scrap fabric and created his first swimsuit; thus sowing the seed for N2N. It wasn't until 10 years later, in 1997, that Makay opened his first retail store in West Hollywood, CA.
model Ian Frazier by Josh Camero Photography; N2N Dream Loungewear
