Today’s Brief Distraction features the shoot we did with Derek Yates. This was a really great shoot and we do plan on working with him again!
Model: Derek YatesPhotographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Underwear: Go Softwear
Location: Blackjack Mountain Inn
A few weeks back we brought you an interview with Boiskin Bodywear. They are a brand new company on the scene. Right now they have swimwear and about to release their underwear line. We love profiling up and coming brands and Boiskin is run by a swim/underwear lover! Right now you can save 20% off at http://www.bsbodywear.com
We bring you another great picture from Andres Ramirez! He’s really had some great shoots lately!
Model: IVAN PACHECO
Photographer: ANDRES RAMIREZ www.andres-ramirez.com
Underwear & Swimwear brands: 4SKINS
Accessories and complements: ASSAAD AWAD and CHAUMEN
Location: www.800madrid.com
Ivan Pacheco is all a God of masculinity and virility. Born in Cádiz (Spain), is an expert in bodybuilding and sports nutrition. Besides, playing sports such as boxing, martial arts, crossfit or soccer.
We posted on our Facebook page and here we were shooting Josh again. We did a great shoot with him as you can see with a car and sports inspired theme. It was a really fun day and we think Josh will go far in the modeling world. This is a picture I took, so the ones our photog took will be amazing!
Find more of Josh on Facebook.
Credits:
Photo – Underwear News Briefs
Car – Furnished by World Class Motors in Birmingham, AL.
Underwear – Timoteo Underwear furnished by Designer Drawers.
Adrian C. Martin is really doing some great work. He’s done some great brands and now he’s photographing Sly.
Credits:
Photos: Adrian C. Martin (http://acmphotos.tumblr.com/)
Model: Cristian Perez
Underwear: Sly Underwear (http://slycollective.co.uk/)
Today’s Baskit $12 Tuesday is from the Simple collection. The pair is the Low-Rise Trunk. “Sometimes, simple is just better. This is one of those cases. Premium Baskit underwear in five stylish colors for you to chose from. Simple, right? Available in our Low-Rise Trunk for those who enjoy the feel of Boxer Briefs without the extra length! 96% Cotton 4% Elastane” Find this for just $12 from the Baskit site today
Marcuse has released a new Xtreme line of swim briefs! This is the blue pair by one of the Pletts twins. We aren’t sure which one this is but, enjoy the picture!
Bodyaware has released their new Pink Stripe Gear. Which will not be for all our readers but we know there will be some of you who will love it. The Pink Stripe Gear is a fabric of hot pink stripes and translucent mesh. Bodyaware is know for not making traditional men’s underwear. They bring in fabrics and colors you don’t normally associate with men’s underwear.
The Pink Strip Gear Brief
This is a limited edition pair so get it early! It’s $17.95 at the Bodyaware site.
This weekend we shot Josh again. You may remember him from a shoot we did back in December. He’s been working out and we had a great shoot yesterday. This is a pic from my phone, so the pics we took are AMAZING. He’s wearing Timoteo Luxury Mesh from Designer Drawers.
Good Boy Gone Bad has released a new line. The jock in this picture is called the Tyson jock. Also in the picture is made by Good Boy Gone Bad! We will let you know more about the line next month!
Go Softwear has released some new lifestyle shots of the Pop Mod Trunk. They will have new undies come out very soon! But until then enjoy a few good pictures
Joe Snyder has released a new line as you know, the Athletic Line. This is the Athletic thong in Purple! If you are a fan of Joe Snyder then def this line is for you!
We have a pic of an up and coming model Christian Parks. We met with Dustin the photographer who took these a while back and he sent us a few pics to share. What do you think of Christian?
Summer is not over yet and in many places its still going on strong. Marcuse has released two great new swimwear ranges. They are the Xtreme and Summer.
The summer range is more of a trunk cut. Their site says “Manly and seductive without throwing it in your face. ‘Summer’ is designed with stylish contours at the side with a Marcuse badge at the front and gold signature embroidery at the back” Available in Navy and Charcoal for $49.99 AU
The Xtreme range is a swim brief, I will say my favorite is the pink stripe. Their site says”Bold, alluring flash of color not for the mild, Xtreme has a 2″ wide acrylic printed panel across the front/back to create a young, sporty yet fashionable look.” Available in White, Blue, Violet and Pink, for $49.99 AU
Find these and more on the Marcuse site.
With record breaking temperatures we at GO SOFTWEAR hope you keep cool poolside by lounging in one of their latest swimsuits.
The MILOS Square cut available at fine men’s boutique across the country
It’s Time for $12 Tuesday from Baskit! This week’s pair is the Billy Boy Low-Rise Trunk. Here is what Baksit says about the pair, “Back by popular demand… our famous condom pocket collection. We first introduced a condom pocket in our underwear in 2000 and it was a brand-favorite. This time we have teamed up with BillyBoy, Germany’s No1. condom brand”
Available today for just $12 from the Baskit site
If you read our blog we know you LOVE underwear! We have begun our journey to make the site more personal. It will be a gradual journey to get there and you will start noticing changes. Those changes will include content to get to know the guys on the site, companies we cover and readers. Yes that’s right we said readers. We want to hear your story on how you fell in love with underwear!
We each got into underwear different ways. Some of the best conversations I have had with readers were how we feel in love with undies. Email us and let’s hear that story. It doesn’t matter if you’re gay, straight or bi! What style you love, just you love undies and want to share!
You can email us at timothym@underwearnewsbriefs.com. Our Asst Editor Tim will be taking the stories. So don’t be shy and tell us about you1
Today’s Brief Distraction features Troy Wise and his feature of Venus as a Boy featuring Peter Pretty. We will have all pics on our Tumblr (http://underwearnewsbriefs.tumblr.com)
Model: Peter Pretty
Photographer: Troy Wise – http://www.troywisephotography.com
Stylist: Rick Guzman
Underwear: aussieBum
I found you on the Underwear Nation Model search, you really impressed me after the contest ended. You lost by a slim margin but told your Facebook page not to say or post bad things about the winner. It showed your character. I knew right then we had to work with you.
Tell us a little about you, where you are from, and some of your hobbies/interests?
I am from Chattanooga, TN and currently still live there. I am a pretty low-key kind of guy, mainly because I am constantly busy and don’t have much time to get out much. Aside from working to pay the bills and doing acting/modeling/singing stuff, I also help run my non-profit I co-founded called 1N3, which raises awareness about the consequences of drunk driving. My mother and I started it after my brother was killed by a drunk driver in his memory. Anyone interested in more details can visit our website at www.iam1n3.org.
As far as my hobbies and interests go, enjoy being creative, so I dabble in graphic arts, video editing, and photography for fun. Otherwise 
you’ll catch me on the couch watching Netflix.
How did you get into modeling and acting? Anything you have done that our readers can see?
I started out wanting to be a model. I honestly don’t even remember why I was trying to get into. What I remember is hearing about open calls and such for model searches and attending them. After getting chosen to be seen by agents, from there I knew I had something and never looked back. I have always sang, but when American Idol first started airing I could see myself up on the stage and doing the same thing. So from there, I auditioned for the show many times, and I was lucky enough to advance to Round 2 at one point, but didn’t advance further. Given that it is a reality show, I didn’t let that get me down about my talents. My big break in starting my career more fully was in January of 2012 when I signed with The Jana VanDyke Agency in Atlanta, GA where I have been making a name for myself among the Casting Directors there. I’ve learned that it takes time before they trust, and given that they all keep having me audition for tv shows and movies for them only means my time to shine is near.
I do work on short films and such to keep myself fresh, and of course I love acting. My YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/derekyates, has my Acting Reel available to be seen for anyone who would like to see what all I’ve done so far, and I have some music videos for anyone interested in hearing me also.
What made you want to model underwear?
Modeling underwear was kind of a on a whim. I did a shoot with Ethan James in Murfreesboro, TN, and some of the shots were done in underwear. They turned out better than I expected as far as how I thought I’d look in them, and the online community seemed to like them also. I used them for modeling contests and it seemed the public liked what they saw overall. So, I decided to continue doing underwear shoots when possible. Plus, I work hard to stay in shape as best I can, so showing off my hard work and sacrifices is only natural.
I mentioned above the Underwear Nation model search, how was that for you? Did it get you more publicity?
The Underwear Nation model search definitely got me a few more followers for sure. As my online following kept posting to vote for me, my Likes on Facebook definitely grew, and my Twitter and Instagram so growth also. Plus, it got me the gig with you guys at Underwear News Brief. And even though I was the runner-up for the UN model search, we are still in talks about having me out to shoot for one of their upcoming months. I’m not going to lie though, that contest wore me out. It was all I did and focused on for 4 weeks straight, day in and day out. So after it was over it was a huge release to not have to push so hard to get votes from everyone. It was worth it though.
If you could model for any underwear company in the market, who would it be?
Hmmm, that’s tough. I don’t really have just one brand that I like more than any others. I will have to say that after signing up for Underwear Nation and getting the monthly shipment to my house, I’ve discovered brands I’ve never heard of. I will say though that I have always wanted to be a Calvin Klein underwear model.
Who are your favorite underwear brands right now?
I like Calvin Klein, Baskit, CIN2, and there’s a Diesel pair I ran across recently I’m thinking about getting. But if it fits well and makes me look good, then I like them, regardless of the brand.
What are your plans for the future? any thing you are working on right now?
My current plans are to continue pushing for my acting/modeling/singing career. I recently got on with a Tennessee agent along with my Atlanta agent, so hopefully I’ll start seeing more work from that here soon. I’m looking into a Florida agent also possibly, as well as some agents out in LA. Providing I can get some interest out in LA, I’m hoping to be moving out there by the first of year.
I am working on hopefully producing some of my own short films soon, and I have a few ideas for some upcoming cover song releases.
Where can our readers find you?
Anyone interested in keeping up with me can find me at any of these social media sites:
www.derek-yates.com
www.facebook.com/derekyates
www.twitter.com/derekyates
www.youtube.com/derekyates
www.instagram.com/derekyates
www.derekyates.tumblr.com
I’m always glad to hear from fans, so feel free to message me on any of those.
I do have two cover songs on iTunes and Amazon if anyone is interested in those. Just type in “derek yates your guardian angel” or “derek yates titanium” to find them.
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
The UK is experiencing a massive heat wave. The temperature is rising and along with it sales of thongs and strings at specialist Brit online retailer Deadgoodundies. They say string sales have overtaken briefs, after two years in second place…
Body Art Borsion String £23.00
Could this be the answer to what Scotsmen wear under their kilt? Body Art’s tartan string is cool and colourful.
Doreanse 1334 Thong £11.00
The mixture of cotton and modal yarns and the neat flat waistband make the Doreanse tanga thong a best seller at DGU.
Gregg Homme Musk String £17.95
Gregg Homme’s minimalist string has a peach soft fabric and the finest thong back – perfect for personal aeration when the going gets hot.
HOM Fredy String £14.00
Fredy, HOM’s legendary cotton string that has been a best seller from the year dot, is to be discontinued! But fans can still buy it from DGU – though once current stock is gone, it’s gone for good.
HOM Plume String Twinpack £26.00
Another design to be phased out by HOM is the Plume String. When it was launched this was the lightest string in the world. Again, a fave with DGU customers and still in stock. Watch this space for some interesting news from the guys at Deadgoodundies…
Joe Snyder Shining Active Wear V Thong 04 £22.00
In classic black or white, or gorgeous red or turquoise the brand new Joe Snyder Active Wear collection offers two thong alternatives – with the body fabric is opaque glistening Shining finish, or the finest cobwebby mesh. And if you want an even slimmer string option, there’s an Active Wear g-string in the same two material choices.
Joe Snyder Pride Frame Neon Tanga Thong 03 £18.00
The frame of the name is a neat band of neon trim that forms the finest waistband and a ‘frame’ loop around the genitals. Quite brilliant in white, orange, green or turquoise – each with a sleek black body fabric.
Olaf Benz RED 1315 Mini String £28.00
A picture can’t do justice to the two tone look created by this Olaf Benz design. In black or brick, the string uses two fine layers of fabric. The inside layer is slightly lighter in colour than the exterior so the effect is unique.
Find these at www.deadgoodundies.com
If you are on our Facebook page, our new cover image is from Addicted. This is one in that same series. This is the new 2013 Addicted Swimwear collection. Find Addicted at the ES Collection site
So I was sitting at my desk the other day thinking about how men’s underwear has changed so much since I have joined this site back in 2008. From cuts and styles, to colors and brands, the men’s underwear industry has been turned up-side-down in the last 5 years. So, I decided to start a conversation with the readers of UNB and see what matters to you when it comes to choosing just the right pair of undies.
For me, style is where it starts. I know what cuts I like (there aren’t many that I don’t) and what looks good on me. I think this is something that ranks at the top of the list of important things for most guys. There is nothing worse than getting a pair of undies that you don’t feel comfortable in. If they don’t provide enough coverage, or too much coverage, it can really make or break a guy’s take on a pair of undies.
From there, I look at color. I know most guys don’t really care about the color or what the underwear looks like, but this is a big one for me. I match a lot of my undies with my mood and personality. Having some fun and frisky pairs can help enhance your mode, whatever that might be. I can honestly say that my underwear drawer is a direct reflection of my personality. I think that is what a lot of guy’s strive for, but most don’t. Break out of the white, grey and black colors of the past and add a little color!
Fit and Fabric are also up there on my list. I have a wide range of fits and fabrics and it really does make a good pair of underwear. Some guys miss the mark with this however. For example. I have a friend that was just getting into undies. He wanted to get a jockstrap to wear to the gym. He ordered one, and when it come it was mesh and see through and not a jock that would be apocopate for the gym AT ALL. He bought a jock he thought was colorful and thought he would wear it. He still does but just not to the gym. Lesson being, know what you want and when you are going to wear it. The more versatile the better in my book.
The last things on my list is brand. For me a brand name doesn’t say much for me. Of course I have my favorite brands, but they are my favorite not because they have spent tons of money on marketing, but because they meet my list of expectations. Surprisingly some of my favorite pairs of undies are from brands that aren’t mainstream. I think a lot of guys miss out on opportunities to try great undies because they get tied into the marketing.
So what is important to you when it comes to buying your undies? What things to do take into consideration before you checkout? If you aren’t sure, make a list… it doesn’t have to be a physical, write it on a piece of paper list, but think about what is important to you when it comes to find that perfect pair of undies, and stick to it. Everyone’s list will be a little different, but that is why everyone’s underwear drawer is different. We are all unique and I think underwear should be a direct reflection of that.
Feel free to leave your list in the comments below, we would love to hear from you!