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Despite being often covered in parka's and heavy sweaters, Canada has it's fair share of hot bodies. I'm not sure there's been anyone in awhile who has elicited as much Canadian carnalism as Shawn Mendes. The 19 year old singer is both sweet and sexy. Mendes has many qualities of the typical adorable twink teen idol, yet he also has a maturity that attracts lustful longings from all sexes and all ages. .

Unlike Justin Bieber, Mendes has been handling his mega fame (thus far) with respect and grace without even the slightest hint of bad behavior. When I was thinking of sexy Canadian's to feature this Canada Day, the only choice this year was Mendes. Mendes is magic on stage, both as a musician but also as an entertainer who is so effortlessly sexy on stage.

I started to do a FaVorite FiVe on Mendes, but of course, it turned into a FaVorite TeN. Check out some of my favorite Mendes images on the second page of my Canada Day theme posts HERE:

Favorite Click of the Day: Shawn Mendes on Bondi Beach

I know I know, after Bieber, you might think it impossible to be open to another young Canadian singer, but when that musician is Shawn Mendes, I am sure you'll want to remain open. Mendes seems for now, a bit more down to earth and the talented singer song writer appears to be enjoying his fame especially in these shots on Sydney's Bodi Beach this past weekend.

See more images on The Daily Mail site HERE:

Man Eater

'Watch out boy he'll chew you up'

I'm not someone who really cares about someone else's sexuality.  This is especially true when it's a celebrity.  That being said, almost every male celebrity at one time or another, has been rumored to be gay.  I'm not sure any recent celebrity has gotten as much attention as singer Shawn Mendes. Social media and male celebrity sites are full of posts from people who 'believe'  he's gay.

I have no clue, but I do know one thing, Mendes knows how to play the game.  Although he's denied in interviews that he's gay, he also seems to have a bit of fun with it.   He's seems to almost give a metaphoric wink to those who question his sexuality.  Sure, there are countless posed and staged shots of Mendes and his girlfriend, but between his work with Calvin Klein underwear and his shirtless photo sessions, he works to keep his fans, regardless of their sexuality, satistifed. 

I'm not sure a closeted celebrity would have shown up to The Met Gala in an outfit showcasing leather and his, but Mendes doesn't seem to care.  This has me liking him, regardless of his sexuality, even more.  There was a day many young male performers, and certainly their mangers, would have stayed clear of an event like the Met Gala.   

Mendes not only went, he flaunted his body, not concerned about what others might think or say. I'm sure the singer knew what the responses would be, but he didn't really seem to care.  He seems to like being enjoyed, by any eyes who might be enjoying him.  I certainly enjoyed seeing the shots of Mendes entering.  I also couldn't help wonder if his wearing two belts meant anything at all.  Probably just a fashion choice...

Men in Briefs

'Change starts with your underwear.'

Nick Jonas

Alan Ritchson 

Alan Ritchson has sold a lot of men's underwear over the years.  I'm not sure the shot above is an official Calvin Klein ad, but it's the underwear shot that began my lust affair with the actor.

Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes is probably one of the most famous pop-stars to strip down to his undies for Calvin Klein.  His images certainly don't have the sizzle as many of his predecessors, but Mendes sold them with his own unique appeal.

Mehcad Brooks

Anthony Ramos

Trevante Rhodes

Mark Wahlberg

Mr. Wahlberg was still known as Marky Mark when he posed for Calvin Klein in the early 90's.  Regardless of what you think of him now, these ads, and Marky's images made a big impression at the time.

Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel and his underwear ads were some of my favorite motivators when I was younger and needed a little visual motivator. 

Tom Hintnaus

Model Tom Hintnaus' Calvin Klein ads, shot be Bruce Weber came about a decade before Marky Mark in the early 80's.  See my previous piece on Tom on FH HERE:

Jordan Torres

Model Jordan Torres certainly knows how to wrap his package (barely) in a pair of Calvin Klein briefs.

C-In2

I love many of the ads from the C-In2 brand.  Most of them were placed in adult and gay magazines but a few made it into mainstream magazines and papers.

Jockey

I loved these 90's Jockey ads and found them incredibly hot.  They passed in major magazines because they featured models posing as doctors and firemen making them seem deceptively tame.

Shawn Mendes : FaVorite FiVe

Ok... Favorite TeN

Shawn Mendes on Instagram

Ad Men: Shawn Mendes

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I could complain about where the photographer chose to crop and edit, but I think I'll just be satisfied and enjoy the surprising drop of new shots.

Shawn Mendes on Instagram

CALVIN KLEIN on Instagram

Mendes in Miami

The single life obviously does the body good, especially if that body is in the form of Shawn Mendes. Shawn looks exceptionally hot in these shots taken in Miami this past week.

Chest in Show:

Shawn Mendes looked hot, but I'm guessing when he walked the red carpet he was a wee bit jealous of all the attention Timothée Chalamet was getting.  I'm guessing when he was shopping for his Oscar look, he wishes he too had dropped by the Louis Vuitton womenswear section. 

I did watch the Oscars last night, well, most of them anyway. I DVR'd  them, and mostly skimmed through.  I thought the hosts, especially Amy Schumer were great, wish we had seen more of them.  I loved Troy Kotsur's acceptance speech and all the love CODA received.  

Although both Mendes and Chalamet looked great, my award for favorite tuxed hottie of the night was actor Jacob Elordi.

And...As for the night's jaw dropping moment, I team Rock all the way.  I'm was shocked how many people on social media were  justifying an assault.  

Rock guesting on French Prince (1997)