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.

• 2(X)IST Brazil No Show Brief – https://www.2xist.com/p/043820/brazil-no-show-brief.html
• 2(X)IST Brazil Trunk – https://www.2xist.com/p/043833/brazil-no-show-trunk.html

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!

 

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. 

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: 2(X)IST has been doing runway shows for a while, why are they so important to you guys?
A: The 2(X)IST fashion show is a multifaceted event and is an extremely important part of our year. In addition to providing us with a platform to preview the upcoming season to key press and industry buyers, it also helps us to illustrate the full lifestyle of the 2(X)IST brand. Our evolution over the last 25 years is brought to life through the fashion show, allowing us to tell various stories through editorial, retail, and social media.

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.

Q: What product lines did you profile in the show?
A: This year’s fashion show celebrated the evolution of the 2(X)IST brand. Kicking off with a video montage that highlighted the past 25 years, the direction of the show focused on the full lifestyle of the brand (expanding from an underwear destination) and where the brand is headed in the near future. The show featured everything from men’s underwear, swimwear, socks, watches, bags and athleisure, and new for the upcoming season, the introduction of women – his counterpart. The 2(X)IST women’s collection is comprised of loungewear, daywear and underwear.
Q: Putting on a show is a lot of work, what is the hardest thing about producing the show? On the flip side whats the best thing about the show?
A: The hardest thing about producing the show for me is distinguishing an element of surprise. I know the clothes will deliver. I know the models will deliver. Our production team and PR team are the very best. So I’m always confident in the show, and I know the show will run. But I always want that moment where people say “WOW”…. and that’s what I think makes our brand and our show different.

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.

2(X)ist has launched a new line called Barcode. What makes the Barcode line so awesome? To me its the modal fabric used in the new collection. Modal has become one of my favorite fabrics in the world of men’s underwear. Its super soft to your skin and breathes well during the day. It’s AMAZING to me. I don’t know why more brands didn’t use modal in more pairs.

The new BarCode comes in three different styles. They are No-Show Brief, Bikini Brief, No-Show Trunk and Knit Boxer. This marks one of the few times 2(X)its has released a boxer. When I saw it I had to do a double take in Vegas! You maybe asking where does the Barcode come from? The tag on the pairs says 2(X)its and has a bar code.

Each of the new pairs comes in four different colors. The colors are Formula One (red), Directore Blue, Black and Black Stripe. The No-Show pairs have a waistband with an accenting color. The Boxer and Bikini have a small band of accenting color at the top of the band.

The pairs retail for; No-Show Brief & Bikini Brief $26 , No-Show Trunk and Knit Boxer $30. Find these pairs at the 2(X)its website.

This is the year for color in men’s underwear. More companies are going out and picking colors that we don’t normally see in men’s underwear. 2(X)ist is the latest company to do some amazing colors in underwear. The newest line they released is called the Tropics. You maybe asking why did they call it Tropics?

The line has a very beachey feel. The colors are summery and remnant of colors you would see in the tropics. The colors are laser (yellow), Honeysuckle (pink), Methyl Blue (blue) and White. Each color has a tropical waistband in which colors of the main style are featured in print. Its a great addition to the pair.

Tropics is available in 2 different styles. They re the No Show Trunk and No Show Brief. Both of these are standard styles offered by 2(X)ist. The brief retails for $26 and Trunk for $30. Made out of a 87% Polyester / 13% Spandex blend as well.

I love this line for the waistband. The typical print is just a lot of fun. Its great to see brands having fun with the waistbands! The waistband with the color just makes this a great pair. I will have to tell Jason, great job! You can find this and some other tropical prints at the 2(X)ist site.

If you’re a fan of 2(X)ist you will love our brief distraction today. This is the Speed 2.0 Trunk. It’s available in six colors and retails for $30.

Come back to set for an insider look at 2(X)IST’s Fall/Winter 2014 Campaign Shoot, as the focus shifts to two more collections: SWEATS Underwear and all-new ACTIVE Apparel. Featuring 2(X)IST All Star André Ziehe and Photographer/Filmmaker Mark Ledzian.