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Review Ken Wroy Marathon Trunk

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LR_front_largeI have been seeing Ken Wroy at Magic for a few trips now. They are a company that has their own unique style. The prints are fun and different. Its not something you see out in the market! For many of our readers that’s an important thing! I know many of you want to have something not every one has.

This is my first pair of Ken Wroy I have ever worn. As I said above I was really looking forward to it. I received this pair in Vegas at Magic. This is one of the few pairs I have ever received there. Normally most just show the new line and rarely give out samples. I know many of you out there think you should score big time there. So I was super happy to get a pair.

I am not a big trunk fan. So when I took them out of the box, I was unsure how it would fit. I will say it worried me a little. I normally like my underwear a little stretchier. But, I am giving this a chance I told myself. I slid them on and noticed the legs were a little tight but not uncomfortable. Which I think is a good thing I will explain in a bit.

I wore these to run errands one day. So these would get a work out from me. The fears of them not fitting or loosing their shape were quickly put to rest. I think the tight legs kept the pair in place for the day. I liked how they gripped my legs. However, there is one thing that really surprised me was the pouch. I wasn’t expecting a defined pouch. But what it had was super supportive and fit me great. I didn’t have to adjust or worry about it bunching. I really liked these a lot, I wasn’t expecting to really enjoy them since I’m not a big trunk fan.

The sizing was pretty spot on for me. I am a 38 waist, yeah I have gone back up a bit, but working on getting it down again. But the XL fit me great. There was no binding and really issues.

Pros:

  • Great Fit and this from a non boxer brief fan
  • Fun color, I loved the orange

Cons:

  • Legs maybe tight on guys with larger thighs
  • Cotton material is not “stretchy”

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9.5
  • Sizing – 9
  • Materials – 9
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance – 9.5
  • Overall – 9.2

Ken Wroy furnished this pair for review. You can find this pair for $28 on their webiste. Check out even more pairs while there!

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Few More Days to Give us your Feedback

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cx76_carbonblackWe are a few days in to our Annual Readers Survey. We really love getting feedback. Over the last few years we have made changes based on your feed back in previous surveys. It’s simple to do and takes a few minutes. You can tell us a little bit or write a lot! Either way we will read it and go through everything and announce changes coming up soon!

To take the survey go to our Reader Survey page!

Picture by Cocksox

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Garcon Model launches Spring/Summer Line

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Garcon-Model-SS2014-WatsonI got a chance to meet the guys behind Garcon Model, Patrick & Mehdi. Both really amazing guys with a big passion for underwear. They told me a little about the line and now its out! If you remember they did a Kickstarter campaign for the collection. I will be reaching out for more info about the collection and bring you more. Here is the press release we recieved:

Canadian underwear brand Garçon Model returns with a second collection for Spring/Summer 2014 continuing its quest to offer premium men’s underwear with a bold aesthetic.

Garçon Model has quickly positioned itself as one of the most sought-after new male bodywear brands. Its fresh colour palette and instantly recognisable logo demand attention with classic styles that are familiar, and a quality that is superior.

The brand’s popularity was put to good use in December 2013 when it called upon the support of its customers and fans to help raise investment to the sum of $10,000 using crowd-sourcing website Kickstarter.

The campaign saw backers pledging over double the target goal in just over a month of the launch. This money was re-invested into market research, product development and an increased product offering to ensure that the brand continues to strengthen over the coming months.

With much anticipation for the follow-up collection Garçon Model drew inspiration from Miami, playground of the rich and famous, for Spring/Summer 2014.

From the bright lights of Ocean Drive and Art Deco pastels of South Beach to the energy of Downtown Miami, Garçon Model presents an unashamedly vibrant range of 17 colours and styles for the season ahead.

The iron-free microfiber range of form fitting briefs, trunks and boxers all boast the iconic Garçon Model waistband that is guaranteed to add a pop of colour or flash of style to any outfit.

“There is something really celebratory about this collection and we feel that is reflected in the designs. Men’s underwear really needs a refreshing splash of colour and by taking inspiration from Miami we were able to bring a sense of elegance but with a vibrant twist. Our primary goal is to help men look good and feel sexy without compromising comfort.” – Patrick Lafontaine, co-founder of Garçon Model.

All-American male model Tyler Kenyon becomes the face of Garçon Model for SS14 with a series of campaign images and film shot on location in Miami by photographer Daniel Jaems. Sport loving Tyler, who has been shot by some of the world’s top fashion photographers, personifies the masculine, sexy and universal appeal of Garçon Model range.

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Give us your Feedback with our Reader Survey

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998730_543861368984863_1079349215_nIt’s time for our Reader Survey, we want your opinions on the site. We really want to hear more about what content you like or want to see! So go fill it out and if you want to follow up with us, enter your email or shoot us one! Also we are looking for guys to join our focus group. It’s a group of great guys that I get to talk undies with on a reg basis!

To take our survey go to our Reader Survey Page.

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UNB 2014 Readers Survey

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It’s Time to break out your #2 pencil and take our survey. Ok you don’t have to use your pencil but we def want your opinion on the blog. We have given it a great new look and want to do the same with our content. Let us know what you like on the blog and in undies and we’ll take all the suggestions to heart.

There are two ways to do the survey. The first is right here in this post, fill it out or go to the page, Readers Survey above or – http://www.underwearnewsbriefs.com/unb-2014-readers-survey/

Image from Andrew Christian

The survey will be open for a week and if interested in joining our focus group contact you.

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In Men's Underwear

Meet the Guys Behind UNB

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IMG_5005Have you ever wanted to learn about the guys behind the blog? Well we have given you that opportunity with the new site. Each guy now has a page telling about them. It’s their very own bio and contact info to reach them! So you can carry on a conversation via Twitter or Email.

The new site design has given us a chance to create a cleaner menu. This allows you to actually find the menu and use it to quickly browse the site! To find all the bios go under About and Staff. Most of the guys are on there now we are still waiting for a few of the new guys to send in their bios!

Also, now on every post you will see a quick bio at the bottom of the page with a link to read more from them! We hope you get a chance to find out more about us!

BTW the picture above if from UNB James!

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In Men's Swimwear

Swim Brief Challenge – Follow up

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0568_Green(6)We have been getting emails and people telling us they are taking the challenge! A few have already sent in pics to prove they are putting on the briefs and going out to the pool! This is awesome, it’s like we need our own custom logo for the challenge now.

I have even talked to a few straight guys who are considering it! One big challenge to our challenge is many think they don’t have the body to wear them. To that I say, just wear what you want and feel good in and don’t listen to others. I plan to wear one to our pool shoot, granted I”m no model but I’m going to do it!

If you plan on doing the challenge let us know. Tweet us, email us or instagram us. Just tag your posts #swimbrief! Picture by Clever Underwear

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Underwear in the Power of Three

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We all love great undies if reading this blog, that’s a given! But not all of us have an amazing budget to buy underwear. I know you think the life of an underwear blogger is all underwear all the time, but it’s not. Just like you guys, we look for great deals for underwear too. I freely admit I don’t like paying full price.

One way I have found to save money is to buy underwear in three packs. I”m not saying the ones you used to wear and buy at Wal-Mart. I will NEVER go back to those! If I did you guys would have ever right to stop reading the blog. Because I will have gone insane and would loose all credibility.

Three packs are what most companies call basics. Meaning they won’t be the uber stylish newest undies out by the company. They will be their take on the classic brief. Which, I think every guy should own a pair of classic white undies. Its a must have pair in my opinion.

Here are some great suggestions for those wanting good undies at a better price.

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2(X)ist Men’s Essential Collection – This is the 2(X)ist classic brief! Which is available in white with a functional fly. I used to LOVE the classic brief from 2(X)st, they were the only classic brief I ever owned. 2(X)ist makes some of the best undies lately. Available for $32 from 2(X)ist

554003-frontPapi Cotton Low Rise Brief – These briefs from Papi aren’t traditional, meaning they don’t have a fly. But they are super comfy. I have owned quite a few of these over the years. Previous collections were white with different color writing on the waistband, now they are available in different colors/waistbands. They now have 8 different color combos. They are really great quality at an amazing price. Perfect for everyday wear.  Available for $24 from Papi Underwear

62011183_010_mainCalvin Klein Low Rise Brief – CK is prob one the company you think of when you think of classic underwear. They have been around since the 80’s. Their iconic ad back then featured a guy in white briefs against a white stone. It, in my opinion, sparked the men’s underwear market. They now have the briefs in three packs in black, white, grey, and two blues. Available for $27.50 from CK Underwear

These are some suggestions for those wanting classic undies. We will be bringing you more suggestions soon for all kinds of undies!

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Style Brief Andrew Christian Splash Bikini

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7250_0073Do you have y our swimwear? Especially for our “Swim Brief” challenge! If not check out the new Andrew Christian Splash Bikini. This is a bikini for those who really want it to be known they are wearing a swim brief for two reasons! First, we say this because it’s available in Neon Yellow. Meaning you won’t be missed in this pair at the beach or pool!

The bikini has a draw string and features the Show-It Technology. If not familiar it’s an enhancing technology Andrew Christian has used for years. This is the second reason you will get noticed. The Show-It takes what you have and shows it off! Some this will be a big bonus and be a big selling point!

Andrew Christian was voted our favorite swimwear brand in our 2014 Reader Awards. If you want to try a great pair of swim we think you should check out the Splash Bikini. If you don’t want to wear neon yellow it is also available in black. Find it at the Andrew Christian website for $37.93!

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Did JLo Take the Swim Brief Challenge

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Jennifer Lopez - I luh Ya Papi (Music Video)We did the Swim Brief Challenge this year to bring awareness to men’s swimwear. Its something the general public needs to be made aware of! I have had conversations about this to both gay and straight readers. I always get asked, why is it that the media and such an objectify women but never men?

In perfect timing Jennifer Lopez puts out a video that does just that. At the beginning of the video they are running through concepts and they finally say “If Jennifer was a man you would have her in a mansion or yacht with scantily clad women running around” why can’t we do that with guys? And they did just that!

They show here with men in swim briefs and underwear. I think it’s awesome, because how many times do you see something shot in America with guys in swim briefs? I would say never unless it’s something like a Borat style humor. This is turning the tables and showing that its cool to have men show off!

We don’t normally cover stuff like this but its a step in the right direction for men’s swimwear to reach a bigger market. Will it be part of a bigger trend? I don’t know but it will get people talking!

Watch the video:

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Style Brief Candyman Color Brief 99040

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candyman-99040The one thing I LOVE about Candyman is they are always pushing the envelope to make undies fun! They have done this with the new Color Brief with the cut away sides. Granted sometimes the undies are way over the top, this is the same company that brings us some of the fun and sometimes wild costume undies. Past ones have been Cowboy, Lumberjack, Super Hero and Vampire!

The Color brief is a bikini with two cut out sin the side. I’ll give it to them to do a cut out that is pretty fun. Sometimes I have seen cutouts that really were in odd places. This one creates a great silhouette that shows off accents a guys body. Meaning the cutout isn’t too big and is right place.

One thing I”m sorta on the fence with is the purple color. I love it when companies use non-traditional colors in undies. I love the black and florescent green! But, the purple is something I will have to see in person. Because one thing I have learned is you have to see undies in person rather than pictures. So until then reserve judgement but hats off for using a new color! I think more companies need to step outside the color box and try new colors. Gone are the days where we have “masculine” colors, I think the color palette is open, I mean if we can rock pink undies (and I have and love them), then anything or any color is possible !

Check out the front and back pictures and find this at a retailer near you. The line just launched yesterday so you may have to wait a few weeks for it to show up in stores!

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Wood Underwear Shows at L.A. Fashion Week

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WoodUnderwear_PhotographerGerryVillaromanWood Underwear just let us know they showed in LA Fashion week. They are fast becoming a brand to watch! The reason I say this is they have a laid back California vibe. I have talked to the owner Terresa a few times over the last years and she takes it seriously but still has fun with the line.

The new line coming is the Camo line as you see. It is a print they created for their exclusive use. When the line is released, I’ll tell you more about it. But, men’s lines need to show more in fashion weeks across the world! Men’s underwear is becoming more and more of a fashion statement. Long gone are the days of black, white and grey. More guys are paying attention to their undies!

Want to find out more about the show, here is the press release they sent:

Wood Underwear®, LLC, joined Project ETHOS, presented by Scion, during LA Fashion Week, and hit the runway with its fall/winter custom camo line at the Avalon Hollywood. Wood introduced three custom camo prints for the Fall/Winter2014
season. The line will come out in a tencel/cotton/elastane blend fabric, which adds another ‘wood’ to Wood.

Project Ethos merges creative elements – fashion, music, art, theatre and dance – as a showcase to industry and consumer audiences. More than 1500 attendees included local and international industry players as well as such notable names as NBA sportscaster John Salley, Scheana Marie and Kristen Doute of Vanderpump Rules, True Blood’s Natasha Alam, Dan Feuerriegel from Spartacus, Anthony Pazos, star of LA Hair, and many more.

Wood Underwear featured its Wood Orange, Navy, Forest Green and Royal Purple in a variety of styles from its Hermosa Beach Collection (available now) as well as several styles and all 3 of its custom camo prints from its Fall/Winter 2014 line (available August 1).

photographer credit: Gerry Villaroman

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Style Brief 2EROS Geomtric Icon Swimwear

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GEOMETRIC1Swimwear season is about to go into high gear! 2EROS has gone into prints! They have released their Icon Swimwear in the first low rise design. The new Geometric print is one of the hottest.

I hear some of you our there saying “It’s ok but not what I love” Well, I suggest you get to a store and see this pair in person. It’s not super bright and won’t jump off the rack with a florescent color. When I met with Jason from 2EROS in Vegas, this pair really struck me. It’s very well done and looks amazing. I seriously was blown away! It is a perfect pair that will get you attention without saying “HEY LOOK AT ME” on the beach.

I”m really happy to see 2EROS growing and expanding into prints. This print is in black, red and tan that really works well together. I think Jason did some amazing prints that you don’t normally see in swimwear but after seeing them you go “Why didn’t we have this before!”. Well don’t worry that they have strayed far from their roots because they have resurrected  the logo on the back, which you may recall from previous pairs they have released. If you don’t they have a logo that accents your assets!

One change many out there may like is a roomier pouch. The previous Icon swimwear had a smaller pouch so if you’re a guy like me who needs the extra space, this one maybe worth checking out!

This isn’t the only pair, they recently released the Tribe as well. It’s time we all check out prints and enjoy them. Because they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon! Find this at the 2EROS website for $49.95 AUD.

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Cellblock13 Knockout Jockstraps at Jockstrap Central

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cellblock13-knockout-jockstrapNew at Jockstrap Central: Cellblock 13’s Knockout Jockstraps are the perfect combination of sport jock, fetish jock and edgy fashion jock and have to go down as some of CB13’s most comfortable jocks to date. Not only do they feel awesome, they also have the looks – coming in all your favorite fetish forward colors: black and blue, black and red and of course, black and yellow.

With a naturally contoured soft cotton pouch, a hint of spandex for shape expansion and retention plus a liberating four-way stretch, these jocks were designed to fit. The jet black pouch includes a single one and a quarter inch wide contrasting color racing stripe running vertically through the center of the pouch which along with the matching piping not only looks good but perfectly highlights what you’re packing.

The 2 inch wide plushed waistband is totally masculine with the edgy CellBlock 13 logo and stylish with the multicolored horizontal racing stripes all woven right into the band. Finally, high quality one inch nylon and rubber elastic leg straps finish it all off.

In case you don’t know, Cellblock 13 is made by Timoteo so you just know that these great looking jocks are built to last. Be sure to head over to Jockstrap Central to see their dreamy boy-next-door model Spence in all the new jockstraps.”

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