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I saw this video on YouTube and it looks like an amazing store, its the Men’s Underwear Store in St. Louis. It’s prob one of the biggest underwear stores I have seen. It got me thinking, we all have our favorite underwear store. I’m talking a brick and mortar store. What is it, we want to find out what your favorite is, post a comment of the name and city of your favorite store!

What can be said for Andrew Christian that hasn’t already been said?  I don’t think there is anything else that can be said other than the guy is a pure genius in the arena of underwear designers.  It’s refreshing to know that a designer has come along that realizes underwear should fit you in accordance to what you posses and not what little or more the designer guesses you can place inside their creations.  A true testament to the designer is when his/her creations accentuate the wearer and not force them to hide their body.  Andrew Christian has nailed this premise with his Almost Naked line of briefs, trunks, and boxers.  I have acquired a pair of boxers to review for UNB.

I should state before I get into the review that I am not a frequent boxer brief wearer.  I do not wear boxers at all, but I will occasionally put on a pair of boxer briefs.  No matter the design, if I wear them, they have to be comfortable.  My complaint about boxer briefs is that on my body, they ride like you would not believe.  I will spent most of the day stopping on the sidewalk or in a store and pull the legs back into place.  As you can imagine, this does cause some strange looks from others.  I simply stand up and smile, mostly at the other guys smiling toward me, because deep down inside, they know exactly what I’m doing and why.  When I wore these, I found myself missing those looks as I never once had to pull them back into place.

I hold the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Sport Boxer in the utmost high praise.  The material (94% Super Soft Rayon made from Bamboo and 6% Spandex) is soft and flexible yet strong enough to stay put when you are actively moving about the office or out in public.  The Sport Boxer features the Anti-Muffin Top elastic “for a slimmer looking waistline.”  The waistband measures 1.75 inches (4.445 cm).  The leg openings are the same fabric and color as the piping along the sides (not visible) adding to the aesthetic of these boxers.  The construction of the natural-hang pouch is beyond explanation.  Whatever you posses, the pouch will easily uplift and present.  I’ve seen pictures of certain performers wearing the Almost Naked line and, without a doubt, there should be no second guessing whether or not they will provide adequate room and allow a natural hang to avoid pinching.

I wore these while at work for an eight hour shift.  The problem with many of the boxer briefs I wear is that when I am sitting at work, the boxers slide up my leg and tend to bunch.  I was surprised when I stood up and felt the boxers  had remained in place.  That caused me to love them from then on.   I reviewed a medium but feel that I could use a small.  My body is stuck in one of those “in between” sizes where you never truly know what size to purchase.

Fit 5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 5

A wonderful aspect about purchasing from Andrew Christian is the fact that you can be sure you are buying American made products.  These and other designs created by AC are made in the design studio in Los Angeles, CA.  That, in itself, gives me motivation to buy from this company because it allows many Americans to have jobs in this time of economic insecurity.

The Andrew Christian Almost Naked Sports Boxer is a fantastic addition in the world of men’s underwear.  If you are a constant wearer of this design, having this boxer in your collection would be a benefit.  You can find the AC Sports Boxer at the company website located at www.andrewchristianshop.com and they are priced at $34.00.

These boxers were provided for our review.

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I guess my article about 80% of people not changing the style of underwear the older they get does not pertain to me.  We continue with more Andrew Christian.  I swear I didn’t plan it this way, but my “let’s try new undies” campaign continues.

I admit that I am not a boxer brief fan.  I know we have a large number of readers who enjoy them every day.  If I had a choice, I’d choose a brief or trunk over a boxer brief.  The good thing about working on this site is that I get to try things I normally wouldn’t buy.  The Almost Naked Sports Boxer was very cute.  They reminded me more of shorts than underwear.

I tried them on and I really loved the Almost Naked line.  The pouch is ergonomically designed.  It’s not one that is designed for sports but more for every day wear.  It fits me really well and I enjoy them.

The pair has a longer leg than I like. They were a few inches long when I’m used to trunks that are one to two inches long in the leg.  My main concern was that the legs would ride up.  I have had this happen before and nothing drives me crazier.  I have worn thongs and would rather have an annoying strap in the back than boxer briefs that ride up my legs.

After a day of wearing them, I was very happy they didn’t ride up.  The piping on the leg is a great feature of the pair.  They are also perfect for lounging around the house on a Saturday or Sunday, relaxing while watching HGTV.  Yes, I know I’m showing my age!

The sizing was true as well.  I didn’t have any issues.  Again, I think Andrew Christian give much attention to sizing and is pretty much spot on.  I believe you can confidently buy these in your normal size.

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4.5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.7

You can purchase these from the Andrew Christian website or at one of his retail locations in the LA area.  These were furnished for review.

Jockstrap Central has just released an extended high resolution gallery of their model Thomas. He came to them through one of their classified ads and although he had a great face they couldn’t tell what his body was like through his baggy clothing. Well, when his drawers dropped, so did their jaws! Not only did he have a tight lean body, but an incredible pair of thighs that were 100% pure muscle. Turns out when Thomas isn’t modeling he’s working those muscles by riding his BMX bike every chance he gets.

You’ve may have seen Thomas showing up here and there on the pages of Jockstrap Central over the past few months and if you have then you know that this guy is not shy. He’s not only modeling a lot of mesh stuff, but he’s also fully exposed while modeling the very hot Joe Snyder Man-up Bulge Booster. Just keep in mind that some of this photoset is not safe for work.

Thomas’ extended photoset consists of many of the product shots from their website (except much larger and with minimal branding) plus all new extra photographs from Thomas’ latest photoshoot. Be sure to head over to Jockstrap Central and check out this hot sexy young man and while you’re over there use the discount code “fall2010” (without the quotes) on your shopping cart for 15% off your entire order but act quickly as it’s only valid until Thursday, September 30th.

We are back with a boatload of Andrew Christian reviews.  Every time you turn around, they are coming out with new and awesome undies.  We received some of the new Flex Soft line in white.  This is a new line featuring the Horseshoe Shaped cup.

The following is an excerpt from Andrew Christian, describing this line:

This soft and flexible sports underwear features our proprietary Support Technology consisting of a hidden “comfy cup”. This horseshoe shaped inner cup is lined by soft elastic that gently aids in the lifting and support.  FlexSoft is made from a super soft modal fabric, which is perfect for sports and working out as it is up to 50% more absorbent than cotton.  Modal also resists shrinking and fading.  The underwear also features the custom Andrew Christian “Anti-Muffin Top” elastic to slim the appearance of love handles. This body has sporty stripes along the front.  It also features a tri-color waistband with contrast stitching along bottom of leg.

I will admit that I’m not a fan of the straps and concoctions that some underwear has for enhancement.  But again, this is my out-of-the-box underwear review.  The pouch really is awesome.  It reminded me of the Almost Naked construction with a bit more support.  I think Andrew Christian has done a great job creating underwear to truly fit a man well.

I wore these to an amusement park.  It was a hot and humid night in Atlanta.  When the rest of the country is having fall, we are stuck in summer.  You know it could have been a disaster, but in the humidity and heat, I never felt icky in this underwear.  It breathed and kept supporting all night long.  I think that these will be a favorite Andrew Christian article of clothing.  I love a great pouch and these have it.  It’s not too restricting but just felt perfect!

The sizing is pretty much spot on.  I don’t think you will have an issue of them running small.  I have had very few issues with sizing with any AC choice.  They are one of the best in sizing.

Fit 4.4
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4.5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.7

The Flex Soft Brief can be purchased from the Andrew Christian website.  They are available in white and black.  These were furnished for review.

This sexy super mesh body features Show-It Technology 2.0 with a hidden “comfy cup” that gently lifts and provides great support. The horseshoe shaped inner cup is lined by soft elastic that gently aids in the lifting and adds up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to a man’s frontal measurement. This design is made with moisture wicking sports mesh and features the custom Andrew Christian Anti Muffin Top elastic to slim the appearance of love handles. The Temptation Brief features contrasting stitching around the legs and down the front.

Product Features:

  • No padding or hidden straps
  • Completely invisible support structure
  • Adds up to 1.5″ (3.8 cm) onto your current frontal measurements
  • Made from moisture wicking super mesh
  • Provides great support when playing sports and working out
  • Slim Fit – super mesh has very limited stretch
  • Hand sewn with care in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles
  • 100% Polyester Mesh
  • Easy Care Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low

Specs:

  • Features Anti-Muffin Top elastic for a slimmer looking waistline
  • 1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
  • Sides measures approximately 4 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
  • Contrast stitching around legs
  • Regular Price $25.00
  • Sale Price with Coupon $19.00

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This review is majorly overdue.  I received these at the end of July and then I attended Magic/Curve.  Shortly after, I battled with a short illness that put me over a month behind with my reviews.  That being said, I want to apologize to Boqari for getting this up so late.

Here is what Boqari says about their underwear:

“Our Mission is to design the sexiest, most comfortable men’s underwear in the world.’ says designer JJ Boqari.  “These designs are sexy, modern, sleek…like nothing you’ve seen before.  And they look equally sexy on men and women.  In fact, most of our designs are gender fluid.  We think everybody is sexy.”

I found that the underwear comes in two sizes…S/M (28-33) and L/X (34-40)…with me being on the L/XL side.  I pulled them out of the package, thinking that these would not fit me.  To my surprise, they did fit.  They didn’t ride down (you know when a size is too small and they won’t stay up), bind, or anything to make them uncomfortable.

The Jamaica Mesh is the pair I received.  I wasn’t sure about the back being a series of holes and was concerned about how that would work during the day.  I decided to wear them on a day I wouldn’t be doing much.  If needed, I would be in a position to take them off.  The mesh really didn’t bother me, in fact, due to the no-seams material.  I will admit that I judged a book by its cover when I took them out of the package.  I knew right away I wasn’t going to like them because they wouldn’t fit me and the mesh would drive me nuts.

Another judgment I had was the seamless material.  I won’t mention another brand name, but they had a seamless pair that lost its shape.  They were simply not well made.  I was hoping these wouldn’t do that and they held up awesomely.

Fit 4.75
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4.5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.7

I say you have to sometimes try undies outside the box.  I really liked these even when I didn’t think I would.  They are super fun and sexy.  You can check them out at the Boqari website.  These were furnished for review.

“TAKES FLIGHT WITH ALL NEW WINGS JOCKSTRAPS AT JOCKSTRAP CENTRAL

Jockstrap Central has just added the new Wings line of jockstraps to their Male Power lineup. They’re called wings simply for the interesting winged applique design front and center on the waistband.

These handsome jockstraps come in three variations – black, red and white and have a one and a quarter inch comfort elastic waistband and two three eighths of an inch leg straps so you can wear these jocks all day (and all night too.)

Jockstrap Central tells us that a lot of their customers are well endowed based on all the requests they get for jockstraps with larger pouches to accommodate their girth, well this jockstrap should do the trick. The pouch is roomy plus it’s made of cotton with a hint of stretchy lycra in case things start to stir down there.

Check out the new Wings jockstraps at Jockstrap Central

I got an email from Eric Turner that he and a friend started a new blog. It’s cal the Hot Bod Squad. It’s all about working out and nutrition. I went over to check it out and it’s a really cool blog. I think they have great thing there. If you are interested in working out and finding some of the best info out there then you should check out the blog.

You have seen Eric at Mega Muscle or in some of our pics from Magic. He has been the model for Baskit at the show. We hope you enjoy the blog and tell Eric we sent you!

Features Show-It Technology with a hidden “comfy cup” for extra lift and support. The horseshoe shaped inner cup is lined by soft elastic that adds up to 1.5 inches to a man’s frontal measurement and provides some of the biggest enhancement of any underwear on the market. The underwear also features a multi-depth woven elastic with the Andrew Christian logo. This is a Limited Edition style and only around 300 of each color were made…so when they are gone…they are gone forever.

  • Contrasting leg openings and stitching
  • No padding or uncomfortable hidden straps
  • Completely invisible support structure
  • Add 1.5″ (3.8 cm) onto your current frontal measurements
  • 100% Baby Rib Cotton
  • Slim Fit
  • Handmade with care in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Easy Care Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low

Specs:

  • 1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
  • Sides measure 4 1/4 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
  • 1/2 inch leg trim
  • Only $19.99

This is a limited edition available at the Andrew Christian website.