
This pair from 2(X)IST says summer. The new floral speed dri briefs are perfect for workouts or just a hot humid summer.
This pair from 2(X)IST says summer. The new floral speed dri briefs are perfect for workouts or just a hot humid summer.
It’s been a minute since we have really covered 2(X)IST. I don’t have a contact there anymore and haven’t checked in as I should. I checked out their site and their new prints and colors are pretty amazing. If you haven’t been to their site, then check it out.
Today we are celebrating the year 2015! We showed a picture from our 2015 swim guide and now we have the 2(X)IST Fashion show from 2015!
2(X)IST has some great new lines out. They feature some amazing prints as you can see here! Check out all the new pairs on the 2(X)IST site.
What are three things we love here at UNB? The first is undies of course. The second is pink undies, which are awesome. The third and last is buying undies that part of the proceeds go to charity! You can have a good conscious and buy those undies you want! Tell your partner “Hey this is to support charity!”
2(X)IST is celebrating National Great Cancer Month. They are giving form 10-50% of proceeds of pink underwear (both men’s and women’s) to the Breast Cancer Charities of America. There are quite a few fun pairs on sale> They range from solids to prints, trunks to thongs, and more!
Can jocks have both fashion and form? Meaning can it be highly fashionable and very functional? I think you can find this jock and 2(X)IST meets both of those qualifications! It looks amazing and promises and lives up to the performance of a hard workout!
The 2(X)IST site says this about the Speed Dri Mesh Jock
Need an underwear upgrade? No sweat. Constructed out of ultra-lightweight mesh fabric, 2(X)IST’s performance-ready Speed Dri Mesh Jock Strap features a streamlined microfiber waistband and an open back. Temperature-regulating fabric wicks moisture away from the body for a supremely comfortable experience.
A jock, in my opinion, specially made for working out and being active, needs to have a lightweight mesh fabric that wicks moisture and keeps you cool. Next what has considered the most important thing in a jock is the pouch. It needs to be supportive but not binding. You shouldn’t feel like you’re getting squished being super tight. But, a jock pouch that is too loose kinda negates the point of a jock. Next, the waistband should have enough give to support the great pouch! Lastly, the waistband should be tagless or have the tag on the front.
All these things together make for a great jock. Mix in some super bright colors and it’s a winner. The Barberry color is super bright and fun. It’s not one you would see in the gym, but it wouldn’t stop me from wearing it. I think 2(X)IST has out done themselves!!!
Pair: 2(X)IST Speed Dri Mesh Jock
Color: Barberry
Fabric: 74% Polyester / 26% Spandex
Sizes: Small – X-Large
Price: $26.00
Thongs have started to take over a lot of the men’s underwear world. But the good ole jockstrap isn’t going any where. One brand that has some great jocks is 2(X)IST. They have the new Military Sport Jock. I really like this jock a lot! I’m just a bit bummed the green is sold out.
This is the official description from the 2(X)ist website:
Our best selling jock silhouette has gone military. Crafted from our signature Speed Dri fabric, this jock strap keeps you cool and dry during even your most intense workouts while the contrast colored leg straps transform a basic performance garment into a fashion statement. The Original Contour Pouch provides extra support.
The thing that caught my eye was the contrasting leg straps. Has this been done before? Probably but I can’t remember an execution this good! The contrast is amazing and pops. The Green/Orange one is the one I saw, I was like I WANT, darn it! But the other colors are awesome. The navy/yellow is just as fun! If I had to guess why the green sold out is the whole camo feel with the green/orange.
This jock is more of a fashion jock. Not saying you can’t wear it to work out, in fact, they encourage that in the description. The waistband is about 1 inch, whereas a traditional jock is 3 inches. The leg straps are smaller and the pouch is not a nylon mesh. Yes I have a strict definition as to what is a classic jock.
This is one of the best jocks I have seen in a while! I hope you guys will check it out!
Find this pair at 2(X)ist website
Pair: 2(X)IST Military Sport Jock
Color: Black, Lead, and Varsity Navy. Chive is sold out
Fabric: 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex
Sizes: Small – X-Large
Price: $26.00
Did you read that right? YES, you did! The Evolve brand made by 2(X)IST has made a line of swim briefs and square cut swimwear for Target. I was told by Phillip a part-time writer and swim brief fan about the line. I also saw several friends post the “I’m a guy and I wear speedos” Facebook page, showing Walmart has board shorts and Target has swim briefs. This really is a major thing that a retailer of this size is investing in the swim brief
Before you rush out to your local Target to shop the styles, it’s in a very few select stores. That’s the downside. It’s in very few stores and I would assume it’s in LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and the like. In Atlanta, there were no stores that carried any of the styles. I saw one pair in a store in NYC. But, still, it’s a good thing that we hope will roll out to more stores
The next amazing thing is the price. The swim briefs are all $19.99. Yes, you heard that price right, just 20 bucks. For swimwear, this is an amazing price. Swimwear can range from the 20’s to well over 100 dollars. I think this would be an amazing first swim brief. Because of the price makes it very approachable to most guys. Second, there are more than just solids. It comes in several prints as well. You can go conservative or just have some fun with prints. Lastly, if they sell in stores it will be easy to get. Most stores now have self-checkouts so you can grab your swim brief, head to the self-checkout and no will know you bought one!
It’s awesome that Target is taking a risk like this and making swim briefs for the masses. I told people many years ago we will have a resurgence of the style. In the 80’s it was acceptable to wear and then went out of fashion. Now, we will see the popularity of the pair grow. If you go to the Target site search for evolve swimwear. There isn’t a landing page for the brand…yet.
2(X)IST has a new Jungle Cat collection out. I will say I do love a bikini or brief in a jungle print! It’s very retro and fun. Notice that one of the models is the Underpants Super Model, Max Emerson?
This is a throwback Thursday featuring the 2(X)ist Miltary Brief. This is one we reviewed on this site. It was from October 2010. When the site was just 2! We hopefully will have more 2(X)ist reviews soon!
It has long been a favorite brand of mine, 2xist. Now they are out with a longer version of its signature boxer briefs. 2xist has always had great briefs and trunks, but now you can add a longer length to that. It seems longer is a trend many people are taking part in now.
For many working out going longer is something they want. Tights are a big thing in working out so it makes sense for underwear brands to go longer with their product. This new line is being called the “24 collection.”
The 24 collection comes in three different styles. There is the 24 Tencel Stretch Boxer Brief, 24 Modal Boxer Brief, and 24 Pima Stretch Boxer Brief. All three styles comes tagless, with the original contour pouch that 2xist is known for. They are all made with performance fabric and the 9-inch inseam. This allows enough length for the underwear to not ride up.
The24 Tencel Stretch Boxer Brief is made with 96% Tencel and 4% Spandex. What is Tencel you may ask…I know I did. It is a sustainable fabric, regenerated from wood cellulose. It is similar to rayon and bamboo. But is said to be the most environmentally friendly of the regenerated fabrics. This style comes in lead (gray) and black colors, both of which of a bright neon green 2xist on the waistband. These pairs sell for $36 a pair.
The24 Modal Boxer Brief is made with 95% modal and 5% spandex. The Micro Modal fabric is made for a silky stretch feeling. The pairs come in Cobalt Blue, Black, and Navy. The waistband corresponds to each of the colors so they blend in exactly. These pairs will cost you $30 for a pair.
The24 Pima Stretch Boxer Brief is made with 95% cotton and 5% Spandex. The pairs come in black, which has white writing on the waistband, and pro blue which also has white writing. These pairs sell for $30 a pair.
The long wait is over! In just a few hours the games in Rio will officially kick off. We will be spending hours in front of our TV watching gymnastics, swimming, diving, beach volleyball and more. If you’re like me and can’t be at the games, why not wear some underwear to get you in the spirit? 2(X)IST has just released their Brazil collection.
The new Brazil collection is available in a No Show Brief and a Trunk. Each pair comes in a green or blue with the Brazil. The brief has the flag on the back and the trunk has it on the left hip. Both are super fun. I prefer the brief over the trunk. But that’s just my preference.
The collection has a few things that make it the perfect pair for the summer and watching the games. The collection is made of a 92% COTTON / 8% SPANDEX blend. Making the line perfect for summer. The waistband is also a special addition. To match the pair 2(X)IST created a Brazil-inspired waistband. The 2(X)IST in the front is a cut out of the Brazilian flag.
You can wear this pair for all 16 days of the games. Sometimes it’s great to just kick back in your underwear and watch your favorite event. If you’re a super fan of the games, you can get all four pairs (2 styles and 2 colors) and wear them to work during the games.
I hope we see a lot more companies making underwear to match what is going on in the world. It’s about time we incorporate our love of sports into our undies. Now that more guys are loving underwear we probably will see a lot more. I say great job 2(X)IST.
If you have been watching Dancing with the Stars you have seen Nyle DiMarco. Or maybe you saw him on America’s Next Top Model he won Cycle 22. He’s now a model for 2(X)IST! If you haven’t seen either, first thing to know outside of his great looks is he’s deaf. His entire family is (parents, siblings and grand parents) but this hasn’t stopped him for perusing a career in modeling or killing it on Dancing with the Stars. Actually he’s one of the best dancers on the show. How he dances without being able to hear or feel the music and stay in step is truly astonishing. It just shows how talented he is in front of the the camera and on the dance floor.
We asked 2(X)IST about having Nyle. “We are very excited to welcome Nyle to the 2(X)IST All-Star team, along with Andre, Veronika and all of the other past campaign models we’ve worked with. For this social media photo shoot, we partnered with photographer Marco Ovando to capture Nyle DiMarco while he was out and about in California. As I’m sure you know, Nyle is currently competing on Dancing with the Stars – and doing quite well, might I add! His disability has not held him back in the least and he truly exemplifies our brand with his passion to find #reasons2XIST.”
2(X)IST just has a fun time designing undies. You can tell that with their new collections. The latest is the Graphic Cotton collection. Prints have been huge in the world of men’s underwear and continue to be strong this year. I think they are here to stay actually!
The new collection maybe a bit different when you see it. Last August when I got to sit down with 2(X)ist at Magic. They showed me this collection. Right away I loved the bold prints they produced for the collection. I wanted them right then! However, but what happens when you are not a big print fan? Are you left out of the line?
Nope! The collection has the prints you see above and ones where it’s a solid and the print is on the waistband. I thought this was genius. Some times you feel like a print and sometimes you don’t, or something like that. This allows the line to reach a broader audience. Believe it or not we have some readers who are not fans of prints. They like more classic colors and cuts. To them putting on something above is a big NO! However, if its the waistband some will definitely go for that!
The collection is available in two cuts. Those cuts are the No-Show brief and trunk. Again both classic cuts for 2(X)ist. And I would dare to say two of their best! Both pairs are made out of a 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex blend. This will give you the breathability of cotton and some stretch from the spandex. The brief retails for $24 and Trunk is $28.
What are the colors: Saffron Zigzag, Safron, Flame Scarlett Zigzag, Dress Blue, Black Fractal Chevron, Bittersweet, Dazzling Fractal Chevron and Dazzling Blue (pictures are in this order below). Each print correlates with a solid color. This is pretty genius by 2(X)ist. See the pictures of both styles below.
Find this at the 2(X)IST site or your favorite retailer!
Matt Josbena is back for a review! This time he’s reviewing the 2(X)IST Sliq Micro Brief! You can find it at http://www.2xist.com. Find more underwear news at http://www.unbblog.com. Subscribe for more videos!
Looking for something fun? The new 2(X)IST Sliq Cotton mesh trunk is for you! It’s sexy, simple and fun! See more colors at the 2(X)IST site.
It’s Awards Season! That goes for UNB as well! We have launched our Third Annual Readers Awards. We are going to Cover the Main categories in a series of posts. You can see all the Nominations at the Nominations Page. This post will cover the briefs we have nominated as the best of last year!
Here are the Selections:
Now that you have seen them go VOTE! You can Vote on our UNB Reader’s Awards Ballot Page
I love when a pair of undies can be used for multiple purposes. Like wearing a jockstrap for the fun and sexiness but yet have it be functional at the gym. I had the opportunity to review a pair of undies that I would not only wear everyday under a pair of jeans. But wouldn’t mind laying out by the pool in these guys either.
I had the opportunity to review the 2(x)ist Black Light SLIQ micro truck in a size medium. I have to admit, I was a little confused when I first opened these up. They looks like a sexy pair of square cut trunks and heading into winter. I was a little concerned that I wasn’t going to be able to give these a fair review. But as soon as I took them out of the package and tried them on, I was SOLD. The fit is amazing, the fabric is amazing, the overall construction is amazing. These are just an all-around great pair of undies.
The fabric on these is a 88% polyester 12% spandex blend. The polyester gives them a little bit of a sheer look to them. Which is what made me think they were swimwear when I first got them. The spandex adds for a great amount of stretch and movement. This fabric is lightweight but yet seems very tough and would hold up to even the craziest gym workout. They design of this trunk is very minimalist with a screen printed logo on the left hip and pattern on the fabric extends all the way up through the waistband. The inside of the waistband has a great logo design and also is very soft. The pouch is great as well. It roomy and I had no issues with feeling cramped at all during the day. The low-rise cut is awesome and fit perfectly below the hip, right where a good pair of trunks should!
The color/pattern is kind of hard to describe, but it wouldn’t be my first chose. It is a very random almost “tie-dye” look to it. I wasn’t a huge fan of it, at first but it is growing on me for sure.
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This pair was furnished for review by 2(x)ist. These come in the Black Lights, Blue Danube Lights, and Purple Lights. This pair can be found through the 2(X)IST website for $22.50.
Model André Ziehe is back for this video for 2(X)ist. This features the current collection for Fall/Winter. Enjoy the video and the great collection
The Tartan line is one of the staples in the 2(X)ist collection. Every winter they release some amazing new underwear to keep you warm. Previous collections have had long johns, boxer briefs, briefs and the usual underwear. This year they have put in something different, the Bike suit!
What is the Bike suit? Its a cross between a henley muscle shirt and a boxer brief. It may sound odd but on a winter’s night it will be one of the perfect things to lounge by the fire in, and I would be eating s’mores! The designs you could also say is kind of like a onesie. But not so juvenile in it’s execution.
The Bike suit comes in three different colors. They are Black, Black/Heather Grey and Cranberry/Grey Heather. My personal favorite is the Cranberry. I can see guys wearing it Christmas morning opening presents. The suit is made out of 100% cotton. This means it will be comfortable enough to wear around the house or sleep in on a cold night.
The design has a 9 button up front. Each of these buttons are fully functional. Which is a good thing, could you imagine having to take it off if they weren’t! Below the buttons is where the Tartan print comes into play. It’s definitely a nice touch!
You can find each of these at the 2(X)ist site for $54.
Just a quick picture from the 2(X)ist fashion show and interview we ran this week. They have some amazing undies coming. Read our interview with 2(x)ist and see the new collections at the 2(x)ist site.
2(X)ist just held their fashion show for showing current and pairs for Spring. They are one of the few brands that puts on a runway show in the wold of men’s underwear! We got a chance to talk to Jason Scarlatti, Creative Director & VP Design for Attribution about the show. He gave us some insight into the shows and 2(X)ist!
Q: 2(X)IST just held their fashion show for Fall (or were you previewing spring). They are one of the few brands that puts on a runway show in the wold of men’s underwear!
A: Our annual fall fashion show previews the upcoming spring collection for underwear, athleisure, swimwear and accessories. This year, in addition to a Spring 2016 preview, 2(X)IST is celebrating our 25th anniversary and the debut of our new women’s collection.
Q: How often do you do runway shows for the brand?
A: The 2(X)IST fashion show is held annually each October and is comprised of items currently available in the collection, as well as pieces that are launching in the upcoming spring season.
The BEST thing about the show are always the people — from backstage to the models to the crowd. Hands down you can always feel the energy in the room and its electrifying! I thrive on the entire event. The stressful parts and the glorious parts.
Q: A show is not planned over night. How far ahead do you plan the show?
A: We have a 6-month calendar set up to produce the show, but I’m laughing inside because usually the day after we are thinking how to top it the next year!
Q: Models are a key part of the show, what does 2(X)ist look for in a model for the runway show?
A: Our models reflect our core company values — the 2(X)IST DNA. They’re all gentleman and sophisticated women who like to have fun and own a room when they enter it. They are approachable and energetic. They care about the way they look. They take good care of themselves and others. They are confident and proud of where they are – and hungry for where they will go. These are all core attributes of our brand that speak to us in every aspect of design, casting and marketing.
Q: Would you ever have a celebrity model in the show?
A: We definitely would – but our focus has been our product, so the timing hasn’t happened for us yet.
Q: Speaking of celebrities, do you get many to attend the show? What do they have to say about the show afterwards?
A: The attendee’s to our show’s over the years have been a wide variety of buyers and press that span different aspects of lifestyle media. At times we’ve sprinkled in celebrities, as well as stylists, bloggers, and influencers. The buzz is always electric and that’s something we thrive off of.
Q: This up coming year is the 25th year of 2(X)ist, can we expect big things from the next runway show?
A: You can expect new and exciting extensions from all the runway shows we do. Our passion is to consistently evolve with and for our customer. To round out his — and now her lifestyle with fashion forward solutions.
Find all the underwear, swimwear and activewear that has already been released on the 2(X)ist website.
Are you wanting to watch a men’s underwear fashion show? 2(X)ist has a show with Every collection. This is their latest show they put on. We hope you enjoy it!
2(X)ist is celebrating their 25th Year. They just had their Fashion Show in NYC. They are one of the few brands that regularly has a runway show. We will have more on the show and the 25 years coming soon! Stay tuned.
2(X)ist has released a few new lines. One of the newest is the Double Diamond. You maybe asking why do they call it the “Double Diamond?” Well I’m glad you asked, the collection is called this due to the fabric and the waistband. The waistband is a lot of fun but the pair overall is very classic.
When we met with 2(X)ist in Vegas in February Jason gave us a preview of the Double Diamond collection. The fabric is an embossed fabric that has squares turned on the point to form diamonds. The fabric is a wicking fabric that is perfect for being active and on the go. Made out of 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex.
The waistband is my favorite part of this pair. The Double Diamond really comes out. Much like other collections 2(X)ist really pays attention to detail. The waistbands either match or accent the main body color. The 2(X)ist logo is on the left hip. It’s fun but not totally over the top. They described it as a ombre waistband!
The styles that are in the Double Diamond are the No-Show Brief and No-Show Trunk. The colors available are Cobalt, Blue Danube, Formula One (red) and Black. The pairs retail for $26 for the brief and $30 for the Trunk. Find this and more at the 2(X)ist website.