Robert Buckley Prefers Briefs Over Boxers

Lipstick Jungle hottie Robert Buckley is featured in the latest issue of DNR (Defining Men’s Fashion) magazine. The 27-year-old actor cites Calvin Klein, Paul Smith and John Varvatos as his favorite designer labels. Here’s what else he had to say:

On being half-naked on Lipstick Jungle all the time: “It’s flattering, and it makes me laugh. I’ll take being objectified over doing PowerPoint presentations any day.”

On studying economics at the University of California at San Diego and then working as a consultant after graduation: “I wanted to jump ship on the second day, but I stuck with it for a year and a half. Then I met a woman at a wedding who randomly told me I should pursue acting or modeling. So I did, and a month later I had my first commercial. I’m so happy to be doing what I’m doing. Even on my worst day, it beats the cubicle. That job gave me great perspective.”

On knowing diddly squat about fashion: “I didn’t realize until I was on the red carpet for the series premiere—when I was bombarded with fashion questions—that I knew nothing about fashion. It’s been a steep learning curve, but I do actually enjoy it. In California we have no seasons. Here, all of a sudden, I get to wear winter clothes, and I’m on a show where fashion is a huge component. So I get to experience the gamut of fashion.”

On generally preferring briefs in this era of skinny jeans: “But boxers are so comfortable for lounging. I’m a big lounger. It’s fun getting dressed up for events, but given my druthers, I’m home with a movie and some friends and some takeout.”