I just think it’s cool, that’s all. We never see videos like this from underwear companies

This is the new week for thongs from Andrew Christian. This is one they released earlier in the week. If you are a thong fan then you are gonna love these!

This soft and flexible Sports Thong 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.  This thong also  features a Y-back strap which helps reduce undergarment lines under your clothing.   This style also features custom Andrew Christian “Anti-Muffin Top” elastic to slim the appearance of love handles.

Product Features

• Completely invisible support structure
• Adds up to 1.5″ (3.8 cm) onto your current frontal measurements
• Y-back strap
• Features extra wide Anti-Muffin Top elastic for a slimmer looking waistline.
• Regular/Slim Fit…for all body types
• Hand sewn in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, U.S.A
• 93% Super Soft Rayon made from Modal, 7% Spandex
• Modal fabric is up to 50% more absorbent than cotton
• Resists shrinking and fading
• Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Low
• Specs:
• 1 3/4 inch logo elastic waistband
• This product is also available at the Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique in Los Angeles
• Regular Price $27.00

You can get this directly from the Andrew Christian website

Another fun addition to the Andrew Christian line. The super sexy Gigolo Thong will surely spice up your love life. Made completely out of see-thru super soft mesh blend. The thong is low and shape of thong cut helps prevent visible lines under your clothing. This item comes in both white and black. Features Anti-Muffin Top Elastic to slim the appearance of love handles.

Product Features:

• Thong cut help prevent “panty lines”
• Slim Fit / Regular Fit…great for any body type
• 90% Nylon & 10% Spandex
• Super stretch Anti-Muffin Top elastic slims the appearance of your waist
• Custom 1 inch leg elastic featuring the Andrew Christian Logo
• Machine Wash Warm
• Tumble Dry Low
• Hand sewn in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, USA.
• This product is also available at the Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique in Los Angeles
• Regular Price $23.00
• Sale price with coupon $17.48

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I have also heard some buzz about the brand and had one friend ask me when it was going to be out. Well it’s out now at Erogenos! As you can see by the ad in the upper right corner.

I was talking at Curve and Magic that mesh has really come into its own. Before mesh really wasn’t done well and sometimes didn’t last, but more and more companies are really making mesh work. They are turning it into some really great and comfy undies. You will get more then one or two wears out of it and its not just made for the bedroom.

The Good Devil collection consists of smaller cuts, mesh and cut outs. It’s a really fun collection. Its taken sexy to a new level and I think we’ll see some great things from the brand in the future.

But in the mean time this current collection can be best described into pouch underwear, mesh underwear and cut outs. The pouch underwear is one I would love to try. I love a great pouch and these will show off what you have. They have briefs and trunks.   Then there is a series of mesh. It has total mesh pairs and some that mix mesh and solid fabric in really interesting cool new ways.  Lastly are the cut outs. There is one pair in particular it’s the Preview collection. There is a deep v on the front pouch. I would say this one isn’t for the shy, this is a pair you wear to really show off. This would be a great date night pair.

Just about all the lines are available in a brief, trunk, thong and jockstrap. To be sure check each line to be sure. Its great seeing such a big collection from a new brand. Usually it’s starting small but you are going to get a lot of choices

I hope this makes sense, I’m writing this after getting over being sick. But go check out the new line. You can find it right now at Erogenos!

ABOUT FASHION’S NIGHT OUT: Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. On September 10, in New York City and Los Angeles along with eleven other cities around the world, designers, celebrities, models, and fashion editors will stage exciting, one-of-a-kind events in stores….like the Andrew Christian Boutique in West Hollywood.
Designer Andrew Christian says, “I am honored that Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America chose my store to participate in this prestigious event.”

Designer Andrew Christian has chosen to host a Underwear Twister Contest where models dressed only in Andrew Christian Underwear will compete to be the champion of the Twister mat and a $200 gift certificate on AndrewChristian.com. Also everyone attending the event will receive 25% off any Andrew Christian branded product during the event. May the best model win!

The Underwear Twister Contest will be held at the Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique on September 10, from 8 to 10 pm. located at 8943 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069

P. S. Any Los Angeles based models, or guys that should be models, that would like to participate in the contest should contact mark@andrewchristian.com

Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
8943 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Store Website: http://www.andrewchristian.com/retail-weho1.htm

Underwear News Briefs goes to Magic from Tim Gol on Vimeo.

Here is the quick overview of Magic, there will be more videos this week of the brands talking. They include Junk UnderJeans, Skmpeez Swimwear, Baskit Underwear, Brief UnderNeath, Pistol Pete, Candyman, Clever, PPU, Pikante, Timoteo, Jocko, Geovanny, Orca Blue and Go Softwear. I hope you enjoy

UNB Goes to Curve from Tim Gol on Vimeo.

This year in attendance was Junk UnderJeans, Andrew Christian, Skmpeez, Timoteo, Baskit, Unico, Orca Blue, Clever, PPU, Candyman, Pikante, Pistol Pete, Obviously, Punto Blanco, Freeman, Brief Underneath, Go Softwear, ES Collection, Jocko Geovanny Underwear,  and I hope I didn’t miss anyone

I first got to sit down with the folks at Andrew Christian. I got to go over the entire new line. They have some really great stuff coming out. I know that they are a big draw to a lot of you guys. I have the catalog in front of me right now. I can’t go into much detail, they don’t want a lot of what’s coming out in Nov out now. That’s the one thing about this show, some manufacturers don’t want anything spilled, while others want to tell about it. I respect that from Andrew Christian and will say that we have the new Flex Soft in and will be reviewing them shortly.

Then I talked to Junk UnderJeans. If you recall they were a big hit when we reviewed them a while back. We are in the process of getting more from them. We showed you a lot of their stuff with our brief distractions. They are known for being very fun and have really funky designs. They fit amazing, and I’m paraphrasing from the guys on the site. We maybe doing something with them soon… hint hint. But I think they are a brand that will grow and you will hear about them more and more.

Then I made my way to the Brief Underneath guys. I really enjoy talking to them. They are both really good guys and told me that they are about to be written up in GQ, I believe. Which is awesome. It’s a great concept of having a boxer and brief in one. I know many guys who like the look of a boxer but want the support of a brief. Plus, they have the new loungewear that looks great too. It has the same design and I think really cool. Their stuff I think is perfect for lounging around and just hanging out. I admit I have had boxers in the past, and that’s usually when I wore them was around the house. I think you should check it out and see for yourself.

The day was just starting when I got to the Skmpeez both. I have to say out of all the people in men’s underwear and swimwear that they are really fun. I really love hanging out with them and talking to them. I have noticed that the exposure has exploded for them in the last year. They are turning up in a lot of places. Which I’m really glad for, they will have a full line out in February in time for summer. I can’t wait to see what they do next.

Timoteo was next. You know it’s a hard day when you have to go to booth to booth and see the collections. I hear you guys saying, “Awe poor Tim” LOL, but I did a video of him telling about the collections. So I won’t go into it too much, but will post that hopefully this weekend. Timoteo does an awesome job at undies. He has great fit, colors and styles. It’s no wonder he’s become such a hit in the world of underwear. He really knows how to make underwear for guys. John on our site has gotten the jocks and he says they are one of the best. You should try them out if you haven’t. They will be awesome I can guarantee you!

I then briefly stopped by Freeman to talk. I got the new catalog but haven’t looked through it yet. But, they do some really fun stuff as well. I plan on doing a full post on them shortly. I think it is a brand you guys should know about!

Then it was off to my favorite, UNICO! Well one of my favorites. They don’t have anything new coming out till November. Which really isn’t that far off . I can tell you there will be some great striped and pattern undies. They will have that amazing Unico fit. I will most certainly do an in-depth write up on the blog about them. I have already put it in the calendar.

There was a new company at Magic called Orca Blue. They do swimwear and the really cool thing is that they can match board shorts and trunks/square cuts. Say you want to wear a square cut to the beach but not everyone wants to wear it with nothing over it, well they have matching board shorts that you can take off when you get to the beach, or just wear them. They got their inspiration from the 50’s and it’s a really cool line. They are brand new, just a few months old. But I think we’ll see some great stuff from them.

I circled back around to Pistol Pete and talked to them for a few. Pistol Pete is another fun line. It’s always got great patterns and prints. They have a log going on, and I didn’t get to talk to them much, they had buyers there all day, when I was there but I’m going to follow up with them about the lines. This is what happens at shows. The buyers are there to buy for the up coming season so I let them sell rather then talk to me. I will get more info about the lines shortly!

Baskit was next on my list. Which is a good friend to us here at UNB. I will say they are one reason we have been so successful. They really have helped us out and really gave us good advice when starting. I got a catalog and promptly lost it. Yes, I am not happy. I mailed all my stuff home and it’s the one thing that was not in my bag! I am getting another and will go into more detail about Basit for sure. It sucks when you go get info and then leave it! But they are sending me another! HURAH.

The fun keeps on going. I then go to PPU, Clever, Pikante, Candyman and Vuthy! The one thing I’m really excited about is Vuthy swim. It’s a brand new line of swimwear by an experienced designer, who I met and talked to a bit. The line will be amazing and very fun for this summer. I am working on an interview and will have more about them for sure. I know you’re thinking tell us something! You keep saying you’ll tell us more lately. Well in a second I will tell you whom I have videos for and they will be out starting this weekend. But back to the brands. Pikante is having a whole line of animal prints. Some of them have been released already, but they are really sexy and fun! Its great to see animal prints returning.  PPU is having some very interesting designs to say the least. They are going to have to be seen and not described. I will hopefully have pictures this week for those. I briefly got to look at Clever and the new line is in the same style as Clever has done. I will find out more about the line and report back. But being there you sometimes forget to ask and remember after you leave. Lastly is Candyman. I gotta say I love Candyman, I think its great that some fun is back in the bedroom. Some of their new ones are the Super Hero, Handyman, and some really awesome football shorts. It’s just a lot of fun and I know this line isn’t for everyone but it’s still a lot of fun and our contest winners all loved their prizes!

Then I got the chance to talk to Jocko and Geovanny Underwear. Jocko has some really great swimwear. Geovanny has some really great undies. I have profiled him a while back and just think  his designs are new and fun. The one thing he showed was the new Jockstrap he has. It’s in the picture above. It’s a new take on a classic design. I have his email and we are going to do more with him soon. Jocko we will show you the new swimwear when closer to spring!

Lastly is LASC. They are a company that has been around for about 20 years. I remember them because they had my favorite pair of swimwear, a tiny black bikini that I loved and wore out. That’s when I could wear them…. But I digress. They specialize in swimwear but also have work out wear. I like that they have everything from bikinis to board shorts. We were talking that we were looking forward to when bikinis aka Speedos would be making a come back in the American market. It’s happening in Europe but we’ll see about here. I saw the collection and they have some underwear not a lot but a lot of swim and work out wear. It’s really a great collection. Really amazing, and we will feature them in the swimwear guide but hope to have more from them soon.

Lastly, I didn’t get to meet up with Punto Blanco or Obviously but will get more information about them. Also while editing the same goes for Go Softwear! I will follow up and post more very soon! Trust me they are on my list and I will have some soon.

As I said above I did videos. Some with the people talking about the collections, and others just showing. I’m in the process of editing them and getting them up on the YouTube Channel. I will post them on the site over the next few weeks. But if you can’t wait, as soon as I have them done they will be up on YouTube.  I have them from Timteo, Skmpeez, Orca Blue, Geovanny, Gregg Homme, Bend the Rules, and more. Not everyone did one, but I hope to keep doing this in the future. I think it’s better to hear what’s new from the companies rather then me!

We will be going back to Curve and Magic in February. Let me know what you guys want to know and see and I will do my best to get it done!  BTW, I am posting all the pics from the shows on the Facebook page, so go over and check them out. They will be up tonight or in th

The first thing is they have a designer who is bringing things up a notch in design and quality. We will see this in many of the designs that will be coming out over the next few months and for the holiday season. I’m really excited to see what they do and we will let you know what they are doing!

Speaking of holiday, UnderGear is coming out with a Holiday catalog that will be high quality and will have a lot of features you’ve not seen before in an UnderGear catalogs. I won’t go into all the details right now but I think you will like it, so if you’re on their mailing list get on it now!

Moving on to the new underwear line. The new Body Tech Iron collection is out. It was inspired by the look of gym equipment. Which means it follows the black and gray of weights and other equipment you see in the gym. The line is made out of a poly spandex material that feels like a second skin. All underwear styles in this line feature an enhancement pouch. Lastly, this collection also features a sexy versatile polo shirt that is slim fitting to show off all the hard work at the guy

You can check it out at the UnderGear site and be on the look out for some great designs and a kick @ss holiday catalog!

The Bamboo has quite a few ingredients, the largest of which is the 69% Rayon (The Bamboo) then the usual 29% Cotton, and 2% Spandex. All those come together for a quite comfy pair, something that always finds itself back to the top of the draw much faster than the other pairs. The way they look is also another amazing thing too, the simplicity makes them seem so much more dashing, a definite plus.

Like all the other pairs, I put them through the daily test, and they passed with flying colors. They don’t ride up, they feel uncomfortable at all, and there is great front and rear support. The rear support is something to talk about too. It’s great, it’s really, really comfortable, and if you’re as concerned about the rear support as you are about the front, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. To sum it up, if you’re looking or something different for your drawers, not to mention different for your body, give the Bamboo Punt a try, you won’t be disappointed.

You can get the Bamboo Punt from Fresh Pair.com. A full range of sizes is available from S-XL in black and white, and there are also several other styles of the Bamboo range.

FreshPair.com provided me with this pair of underwear to review.

We have another great pic from Shaun Simpson. We really enjoy working with him. This picture is of Andrew and he’s wearing Gia Underwear!

This can be bought directly from the 10Percent.com site. It is $34.99. I

Gregg Homme

I was able to sit down with Gregg Homme and talk to them about what’s coming up this next year. The one thing that I think they are doing well is sexy. You know there is a line between sexy and cheap and they constantly stay on the sexy side. The new lines coming out use mesh, animal print and more! I am going to go over the ones I took picks of (from left to right):

• Revolutionary Hyperstretch. It’s a pair that really molds to your body. It’s a strong fabric but amazing.
• Bandito – This was really cool it has mesh cut outs. It has a skull and cross bones, mud flap girl, bull and tribal. The mesh panel is fused in the material so it won’t come undone. It has matching shirts as well! They are very cool
• Predator – I recieved and email a few weeks back about animal print underwear. Well, here it is from Gregg Homme. It’s leopard print and a lot of fun. It’s from a g-string to a trunk
• Hercules – This one that ads a little shine to your dress. Its in a thong and trunk but the trunk’s pouch is detachable and sheer. The metal chain is detachable.

I saw all these and they have the line from last year. Gregg Homme is making high quality sexy undies. You know how sometimes you can get undies and they only last one or two wearing, with Gregg Homme you can have them for a while! We will go into detail when the line is out!

Gigo

The one thing I LOVE about GIgo is the colors they use. It’s always bright and fun! This collection is no different. They aren’t afraid of using patterns. Many companies and this is not a slam on them, but they stick to the traditional. Gigo doesn’t and the colors they usually have are vibrant and bright. The favorite of mine is the Lover Boy Brief. It’s a pattern with a white background with gold thread, You may not see the gold in pics but it pops in person. The other line I like is the Picnic line. They have blue and pink plaid. Its’ a lot of fun. I won’t go into too much detail, but look for more!

Joe Snyder
Joe Snyder has one really cool thing that is coming out it’s the JS23 the Man Up! It’s been available in just black, but coming shortly will be in colors. It’s been one of their best sellers. It’s an enhancing piece that really shows off what you have in undies and under your clothes

Good Devil

Are you ready for a new line? How about something sexy? Well Good Devil is for you. It’s not for the shy! It’s a lot of mesh and a really fun line. It’s also one line we can’t show you a lot of, due to the mesh. They are just now launching and we will see a lot more of them. They have mesh and cut outs that really show off pretty much everything. They do have some tame ones, if you want to wear something sexy but not showing it all off! You will start seeing this in stores shortly, there is going to be an exclusive coming up that we will heavily promote! So stay tuned for that and get ready for sexy!

Intymen

This is another new line that you should start seeing shortly. It’s a line that has some traditional colors and look but with a new fit. I haven’t tried them but they are more traditional. But traditional is not boring. They have been designed to fit very well. They have briefs, trunks and the usual underwear you would expect. But they aren’t traditional cuts. They have a little different pouch and I am expecting a really great fit. Its not limited to traditional they have some sexy, but not over the top designs. They are perfect for a date night. The last things you will see are the enhancing line. They enhance the backside and one does both back and front. I want to do a full post on enhancing underwear soon.

DMK Designs

We have covered DMK since we started the blog. Dianne there has always done new and innovative designs. I got a chance to sit down and talk about the new underwear she designed for the show. The first thing that really stood out was the new pouch for the mesh designs. Just about anytime you have seen a mesh pouch in men’s underwear there is a seam down the center. Dianne has come up with a design that creates a pouch but moves the seam from the center. It is really something innovative. The ones at the show were samples so I am not sure the exact release date will be but as soon as it’s shot and ready to go, we’ll let you know

Cocksox

I thought it was amazing that I got to meet Cocksox. They came all the way from Australia just for the show. They also used model Tory George from NorCalBodz! So we were really happy about that, and they do have some great new styles coming out. I even have a picture of Tory in them but I have been sworn to secrecy! And it’s killing me cause you now how much I love, I mean LOVE Cocksox. But I will say that they are just as awesome in person as over email. I really hope they come back to a show, but it’s a long way, but I think they would do amazing in the US Market. I remember the first time I saw them and was in awe; little did I know 4 years later I’d be working with them! I will being you more in depth as it comes out, I PROMISE.

Tulio

We have never had a chance to talk to Tulio. I got introduced to them and they have some really great swimwear and underwear coming out this year. We talked about the blog. We have them in our spring swim guide for sure. We built the start of a good relationship and will be bringing you more about their lines in the next few months. Tulio is a company that has done really great swimwear. They had a lot at the show and I got a few pictures of their model in a few of the newer looks. I will bring more information about the line very soon.

MaleBasics

MaleBasics is going in a new way. They are doing Male Lingerie. Which I know many of you out there are going what? But they have had some good success with the line. The line is basically lingerie for men. It’s made out of lace and other materials. It is an interesting line that is for sure. We are in the process of writing the line up. They haven’t gone total lingerie; they still have the Malebasics line as well.  This includes the contrast and microfiber lines. They are traditional underwear with a pouch design. Their model is a Chippendale’s dancer in Vegas.

Frank Dandy

If you have been reading the blog in the last month you saw a lot of Frank Dandy with the Brief Distraction at the Sobe Men’s Show. They are a brand out of Sweden that is known for it’s really great patterns, colors and prints. They haven’t been very big in the states but they are really making inroads to the US market. I received a pair there to review, they are pink and fun! I also found out that the warehouse is located in the Atlanta area, right around the corner from where I live. I am going to go over there and find out a lot more about the brand! It will be it’s own exclusive of UNB!

Report Collection, Saxx Apparel, JM, Whittall and Shon, Bend the Rules, Hugo Boss, and Calvin Klein.

All of these brands I talked to briefly. We will be continuing to work with Saxx, they are out of Canada and do really innovative and new underwear for sports and the active guy. Report Collection has been in Europe and is finally coming to the States. You have seen them in a few companies like Planet Undies or other European Underwear companies.

I also met a few retailers and store merchants. We want to include them on the site and profile some of the smaller retailers. There is also a new store opening in NYC for undies. We are excited about it and will let you know when it’s open. I met the owners while at Curve and they should be open shortly!

I will be attending the next Curve Expo in February 2011. I plan on going every six-months to the show to bring you the most up to date information. I hope you enjoy the show coverage and the videos. They will be out this week as well. Check out our YouTube channel and I will post them over the next week.

Up tomorrow is the recap of Magic! I hope you enjoy.

Unlike the last time I went to Magic, I was able to go longer then a day. I spent about a day at each of the shows. At both shows the underwear companies are grouped together. But don’t let that fool you, because it means a lot of walking. The only one I didn’t get to see was 2xist. They were in Project. Which means another badge and I never got to get one. I hope next time I will be able to meet them.

I am going to go into more  in depth on each of the brands including videos! I was going to do separate videos for both shows, which I will still be doing, but I had several companies that wanted too, record a message, and I feel that instead of having them and making a 10 min video I would upload them on our YouTube channel and post them on the site as well! Not everyone did one but I hope to do more next time.

Left to right: MaleBasics, Tulio, Geovanny Underwear, Go Softwear & Baskit with Eric Turner

Some of the companies I met with were: Cocksox, Joe Snyder, Gigo, Good Devil, Tulio, MaleBasics, Gregg Homme, JM, Saxx Apparel, DMK Designs, Frank Dandy, Report Collection, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Candyman, PPU, Clever, Pikante, Brief Underneath, Baksit, Unico, Skmpeez, Andrew Christian, Timoteo, Punto Blanco, Obviously, Orca Blue, Sauvage, Jocko, Geovanni, Pistol Pete, LASC, UnderGear and I know there are more I left out, I”m doing this from memory, so excuse me to any company that I missed! But you will be reported on when I do more in depth.

I mailed everything home and thought it wouldn’t be here till Wednesday, but Priority Mail from Vegas came in virtually a day! I mailed it early Saturday and it arrived today, Monday! But I wanted to get a quick thing out and I”ll have a lot more about the lines! So this will be a heavy posting week!

I originally wore this pair to an interview, but when I looked down at my dress pants, I realized that this was not a good idea. So, for that day I changed them. You have to remember there is underwear for different occasions and this was not an interview pair. I’m sure they would have looked at me and gone, um, are you serious?

Then I wore these the following day. First, let me say that the color is awesome. It’s not a pastel pink; it’s more of a dark pink. It’s not pair that if someone saw they would think right away PINK! “You are wearing Pink Undies!” To me it’s more of a masculine color, well if pink can be! You may disagree there but the fun factor is really incredible!

We received an email a while back from a reader, John, and he asked we include sizing information in our reviews. Which to me is a great idea and I realized we weren’t doing it. I think sizing is one very important issue that we all face in the world of undies and its important for you to know if the size we received actually fit. Companies vary sizes and sometimes its hard to pick. I will say that for Cocksox that you need to buy a size down. This is the only company I will tell you to do this with. I have bought my size and they can be big. So when in doubt buy smaller. Their sizes also are a little strange for the US market. So double check before you buy and if you ever have questions about sizing send us an email. If we have tried it, we can give you some good advice. We are always here for helping you guys when we can. So don’t be shy!

My overall opinion on these is they are awesome. I love the fit in the pouch and the seat. It will be one of my favorite pairs I already know. So far all I have tried of Cocksox has been amazing.

You can pick these up at the Cocksox website. These pairs were furnished for review

I was really excited when I got these. Our friends at Fresh Pair sent us a few pairs to review. I have reviewed the trunks about a year ago, but was really excited to add these to my collection. I really loved the Trunks. I was hoping for the same with these. The best thing is they match the blue ones I already have, so I can wear them with what I have! So having them matching is a good thing.

I have recently started my own biz, outside the underwear site, so I do a lot of networking and meeting people. Which it never seems to stop, so I need underwear with incredible support. I don’t want to be adjusting things in the middle of a meeting. So, I wore these to a busy day of networking and running around. I wanted to see how well they would do through out the day.

They really are good pair. They are made to give you support and comfort through out the day. These were a perfect pair to wear. They are made out of really good quality materials. The materials consist of Nylon, Micropolyester and Spandex. These ensure that the fit is great and hold up over time.

A note that they are pricey but in my opinion they are def worth it. Its great support through out your day. So if you are going to be active I would say definitely invest in them. They won’t let you down.

You can pick these up at the Freshpair website or any of the great pairs. These pairs were furnished for review

The colors and designs made this pair so much fun.  Unico can do really awesome and things with color.  They are not afraid to step outside the box which is what they did with this choice.  It was something I wore under shorts.  Don’t you love it when you wear a pair that puts a little something extra in your step?

I know many of you are probably tired of me gushing about them, but you’ll just have to keep reading.  They fit incredibly!  I love the fit of the pouch.  I don’t know what they do with their pouches, but they just fit me like a glove.  I really forget I’m wearing them.  It’s very ergonomic to my build.  I hate undies with no support and since my first time wearing them, I have fallen in love with Unico’s ability to supply just that.  No matter what style they make, from thongs to boxers, you know it will fit perfectly.

Because these are so awesomely fun and festive, I have nothing bad to say about them.  If you have never tried Unico, you really should!  You will definitely like them and wear them often.  A piece of advice before you buy Unico… make sure you buy a size larger than normal.  It seems to work out best for everyone we’ve heard from at Underwear News Briefs.  They tend to run smaller on sizing.  With that in mind, go shop!

You can purchase these or any other Unico style at the Fresh Pair website located at http://www.freshpair.com.  This pair was furnished for review.

Like I said, these have been awesome.  I have enjoyed them and hope to see an expansion on this line.  It first came out in the last N2N collection but they’ve now added the colors.  The materials are awesome and the construction is one of the best in the underwear business.  These are some I would wear at anytime.  They definitely are in my top underwear drawer…part of the heavy rotation undies.

If you have never before tried N2N and you are looking for something somewhat wild, try these for sure.  If you are a fan of N2N and haven’t tried these, round out your collection with a purchase of the Waistband Brief.

You can purchase this style or any of N2N’s others at their website located at http://www.n2nbodywear.com.  This pair was furnished for review by Fresh Pair and can be found at http://www.freshpair.com.

I wore these twice before I wrote this review.  The material used to make this brief is very loose fitting.  I know it’s a strange thing to say.  It’s not a thick cotton material, rather a thinner, almost mesh, material.  It fits you well but it isn’t as supportive as I was expecting.  I thought I would hate it at first, but I didn’t.  It turns out that liked it.  I wouldn’t wear it for something active, but a date night would be perfect.  As an added bonus, the colors as awesome in red and blue, being my two favorite colors for undies.

The N2N line is really well made.  I have never had an issue with them and have enjoyed what I’ve received from them over the years.  They are quite creative with their fun and sexy designs.  It’s amazing what they do and are constantly innovating.

You can pick find these at the N2N website located at http://www.n2nbodywear.com.  These were furnished for review!

It is said that the third time is a charm and so it was with Piss & Vinegar, a brand that really has fun with undies.  You can tell this by their use of colors, patterns, and designs.  It’s great to see a company having such fun.  I don’t think undies should be boring.  They should be an extension of our personality.  All too often, undies are overlooked, but I’m glad we have some awesome readers and we know for the majority of us, this is not the case.

The pair I received was “I Love Buddha.”  I’m not a Buddhist, but the pair goes along with the line including a love for Girls, Boys, and Jesus.  You can proclaim your love to a sex or religion!  I wore these to a party and was glad I did.  It was a warm night and would have otherwise worn either a brief or a jock, but knew I needed to review this brief.  I was hoping for the best.

As the night carried on, I forgot what I was wearing.  With me and boxer briefs, that’s a good thing.  I believed I had worn a brief and it wasn’t till later that I remembered, speaking volumes for the brief and how it fit me.

The fit was awesome.  I couldn’t have been more pleased.  The materials are high quality and moved with me…not restricting.  It was made very well.  I haven’t had any problems with the three pairs I now own.  Those obviously having fun patterns!

I think Piss & Vinegar is going to be a great company and we can expect many things from them!  I can’t wait to see them grow in the world of underwear.  You can find these at the Piss & Vinegar website located at http://www.pissvinegar.com.  These were furnished for review.

I have gotten into both shows and leave for Las Vegas on Tuesday and then come home on Sunday. I am going to set up most of the posts to automatically post over the next week. But there will only be two posts a day.

There will be pictures sent out via twitter and Facebook so Make sure you are following us on both of those. I will do a full post hopefully Friday with pictures on both and will be working on a video. It is my goal to bring you the actual brands talking about the new lines and showing it to you. This will be early next week before it’s edited and out.

This weekend I”m taking a much needed vacation, my first one since 2008. So forgive me if the posts are slim over the next week. I just need out about the new lines for you and then take a break.

I am also interested in the content you want to see here. If you can email me at info(at)underwearnewsbriefs.com and let me know. I”d love to know what you like and don’t like, or what you haven’t seen. We had a reader say we need to include if sizing is true on our reviews, which is a great idea. Don’t be shy let us know, we are doing this for you and want to bring you the best underwear blog on the net.

If you guys would be up for guest writing or being part of a group I can email out and give me your opinions or perspective I would love it.

Thanks
Tim

At the age of 21, Corey decided it was time to enter the largest Canadian market and make the move to Toronto to further his modeling career. With the philosophy of “All camera time is good camera time”, he accepted photo shoots at every possible opportunity. Ever since establishing himself in Toronto, he had found himself shooting anywhere from 3 to 5 shoots a week across Southern Ontario. He states, “Every shoot you learn something new and grow as a model” and that vision has brought him to New York City in recent times to shoot with some of America’s top male photographers.

Primarily focused on figure and fitness modeling, he can be seen on many social networking sites, international blogs, and fashion web stores. DNA magazine recently featured him on their blog and has touted him as an up and comer with “the most impressive abs we’ve seen in a while”.

Being extremely active has allowed him to carry a very lean body all year around. At 5’11 and 180 pounds, Corey’s sizing is as followed: Waist 32, Neck 15 ½, Chest 44 ½, Jacket 42 R, Shirt Mens Small, and Shoe 11. Adding to those measurements are dark brown hair and green eyes.

His motivation to be successful is deep with much inspiration around him at all times. The primary source of his drive comes from his beautiful American girlfriend that inspires him to provide the both of them with the life they always wanted. Making her proud everyday is a task he strives to achieve and takes great pride in accomplishing. The modeling world brought him to her and he forever owes the industry for bringing great joy to his life. Being able to do something the everyday normal person can’t do is also something that generates excitement within Corey’s mind. Always one with a creative side, the modeling and acting is the personal release of built up creativity for him. No theme or concept is too far out of the box and he is willing to go to great lengths to achieve top quality outputs.

The passion and determination of this model is deep and the momentum he is carrying with him will provide many opportunities in the future. Big things are coming as he plans for a busy summer and fall season in 2010.

Almost Naked package enhancing anatomically correct boxer with sporty two-tone “Phys.Ed +7 Varsity” print on left front leg. This style is so comfortable it feels like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. The hang-free design has hidden cups, straps or padding. Extra room in front, just where you need it, so when you pull them on, your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. Virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing. Constructed from super soft rayon made from bamboo fiber with Anti-Muffin Top elastic to minimize the appearance of love handles.

Features:

• Feels Like you’re not wearing any underwear at all.
• Package enhancing anatomically correct underwear with fun snuggle fit.
• Hang-free design with no annoying hidden cups or padding.
• Extra room in front, just where you need it.
• Made from the softest fiber in our collection.
• Anti-Muffin Top Elastic for a slimmer looking waistline.
• Short legs for a sporty look
• Made in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Specs:

• Regular fit… great for any body type
• 94% Super Soft Rayon made from Bamboo
• 6% Spandex
• 1 1/4 inch contrast logo elastic waistband
• Full bottom coverage
• Approximately 8 ½ inches from top of waistband to leg opening
• This product is also available at the A ndrew Christian Flagship Boutique in Los Angeles
• Regular Price $32.00
• Sale price with coupon $24.32

24% Off Coupon!

• Purchase Style: 9197 Almost Naked Varsity Boxer in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items.
• Enter code: 24VARSITY9197 during checkout for the discount.
• Offer expires: Aug 16, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.

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Down Under Enhancing Brief

The Down Under Enhancing Brief is in the same line as the Down Under Enhancing trunk we brought you a few weeks back. It’s part of the new collection they have released. Its a pouch that will enhance what you have in a flattering way. It’s available in three colors Tiffany Blue, Coral and White Suggested Retail price is  $26.75. It is constructed out of 60% Polyester, 30% Rayon, 10% Spandex

Down Under Enhancing Jock

I know there are many fans of Jocks out there. It’s not often we have an enhancing jock. I know Andrew Christian has done one but that’s all that comes to mind. This jock is sure to please and show off what you have in a very flattering way. It’s a fun but not over the top jock. The colors are very mild. They are just fun to me. The colors are Tiffany Blue, White, and Cora. This jock retails for $18.50 and is in a 60% Polyester, 30% Rayon, 10% Spandex

Hammock Pouch Enhancing Trunk

Notice a trend? We show the last of the new lines. It’s the Hammock Pouch Enhancing Trunk. It is available in 3 new colors. They are Peacock Blue, Purple, HP Green. These three would make great additions to your underwear drawer. I like how DMK is doing colors and having fun with them. They are a company that think about color and how to make it fun, not just boring undies.  These retail for $30 and are in a  90% Rayon, 10% Spandex blend.

Check these out and more at the DMK Designs site!

I wanted to keep up the summer theme going. I have another awesome pics from ES Collection. I hope you enjoy and we will have an armature model profiling on Monday

Allen is 23 years old, played football in college, and is extremely comfortable in front of the lens. You can visit International Jock for even more photographs of this outstanding male model.

Allen Walker’s Stats

Height: 6’2″
Suit: 42″
Waist: 32″
Inseam: 33″
Shoes: 12.5
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown

Designer Andrew Christian just released ActiveSHAPE which instantly creates the perfect bubble butt with Active Shaping Technology, a removable curved foam shaping cup that adds up to 2″ (5 cm) onto your buttock measurement. To celebrate the introduction of this product, Designer Andrew Christian will be hosting an ActiveSHAPE launch party at his new Flagship Boutique in West Hollywood and attendees will receive a discout of 50% off any ActiveSHAPE product during the event.

Designer Andrew Christian says “The inside of the curved cup is concave and has beveled edges so it fits snug to the natural shape of your butt and looks completely natural without any strange bumps or lines unlike other rear shapers that are made up of a thick flat foam. The Active Shaping Technology was hard to develop but I wanted something that would look completely natural when worn.”

ActiveSHAPE comes in five colors with fun, retro style lines and has been seen in Andrew Christian’s latest advertising campaign in OUT Magazine. This item also comes with an extra-wide Anti-Muffin Top elastic band to slim the appearance of your waistline. This item is great for sports like cycling that require a little extra cushion in the rear. This item features super sporty style lines down the front and an inset contrasting panel on the sides along with contrasting leg openings. This item is made from 90% soft cotton and 10% spandex for great fabric stretch and recovery for sports and other activities. As with all Andrew Christian products they are handmade in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, California.

ActiveSHAPE Launch Party
Friday August 27 8 to 10 pm

Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
8943 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Store Website: http://www.andrewchristian.com/retail-weho1.htm

• Save 10 to 25% off at Mensuas. You can save on Underwear and swimwear. No coupons are required. The sale ends Aug 14th.

• His Trunks now has the really WILD Pikante Jungle Collection. If you want something really fun and a little out of the ordinary check out the line! If that’s not wild check out the Pikante Chetah Jockstrap!

• Join International Jock for a celebration of summer styles from N2N, Diesel and Ergowear. We’ve added more than 40 new exciting underwear and swimwear items from N2N Bodywear and the entire Diesel “Denim Trim” collection to our ever-expanding catalog. And, we’ve added more bulge-enhancing styles from Ergowear, one of our most popular designers. Drop by now for all the latest fashions.

• Want to Win and win big? Well Fresh Pair is giving away 5,000 Paris of underwear in hornier of National Underwear Day, They say that 80% of Americans wear the same type of underwear for their entire adult lives and they want to change that and we fully supper them.

• Take an additional 20% off all sale items at Undergear. Its this weekend only and you have to use UGNE when you check out! This could include the Undergear collection.

• Schultz Jeans is giving you 20% off when you spend £50 or more. Just make sure you enter code W20 at check out. This includes the “Coming Soon” and “Get a Grip” underwear.

• Men’s Underwear Store has 7 Bright new colors from Diesel. Colors are awesome and these include pink, greek blue and purple. Then check out the Hugo Boss cotton & Brushed microfiber underwear. Lastly, just in is the new colors in the Cotton Essentials, a classic style with nontraditional colors.

• James Tudor is giving you 20% off selected items in their offers section. You get a further 20% off all items in your basket when you enter code JTFMMC20 at the check out page.

• Erogenos has the new Men’s Fashion 115 shirt collection, which is a brand new stylish line of shirts from Columbia. They also have the new Aware Underwear Collection. We have shown you pictures of them and check out the line.

• Cityboyz Fashions now has the new lines from Pipe. If you are a fan you need to go check out the entire line. They have done some really great work!

Shipping later this month is the LazzyBum Stripes collection. We have been sent a few pics to share with you. This line is available in Trunks, Jocks, Long Johns and Low Rise Briefs. It’s a really new brand and we’ll see where they go but it looks like fun. I like the use of color and patterns. I think we are going to see a lot of colors come back over the next few moths. Brands like LazzyBum is one that is not affraid of color. Let me know what you think of the line

We have another picture from the SoBe Men’s Show. This is underwear furnished by UnderGear. They profiled three companies and did a runway show! I hope to attend the next one!

Here’s some copy to use on your sites to let everyone know about the new Upgraded Nasty Pig Rubber Jocks:

“NASTY PIG RUBBER JOCKS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

Some of you may fondly remember the original Nasty Pig rubber jockstrap at Jockstrap Central but as good as it was, Nasty Pig has made some vast improvements to what we consider one of the sexiest fetish jockstrap ever.

While this rubber jockstrap still looks hot with it’s slick racing stripe running down the center of the pouch and is still machine washable, it now has a soft quilted inner lining giving the rubber more structure and providing a fuller looking pouch (the original pouch had a tendency to buckle.) The elastic waistband has also been improved for a more sturdy feel.

Of course the best news is, despite all the improvements, the incredible price of $35 has stayed the same!

This machine washable jockstrap includes a masculine 2 inch wide waistband with an embroidered Nasty Pig logo front and center with plushed 3/4 inch elastic leg straps and is now available at Jockstrap Central.”

We all love deals and when Baskit has their $12 Tuesday and it’s swimwear it’s a big deal! You can get some really awesome swimwear for next to nothing! The deal today is the Lucky 10′s Block Trunk. It’s fun and perfect for any up coming pool parties. To get deal, go to the Baskit site and then click on specials.

Here is another picture from the SoBe Men’s Show! We have a lot of pics to profile and we will do some as Brief Distraction and others as full posts. This is part of the Frank Dandy collection!

If you are a long time fan you know about William Price. He’ been in our guides and on the site through NorCalBodz. This was his first runway show. We think he’s pretty awesome and a good friend to us here at UNB.

Here is what he had to say:

This was my first runway or fashion show of any kind. It took place on South Beach Miami on July 14, 2010. Over all it was a great experience it was a little nerve racking to begin with never having done runway. There were many photographers and fashion enthusiasts present and the crowd was a little louder and vocal than I expected. Being in outside in the middle of July and in South Florida, to say it was hot was an understatement. The show was very well run and put together. The designers worn were Frank Dandy, Unico, and Undergear. I would say that  Unico was my favorite brand there as they are already one of my favorites I love the way they fit, look and their materials used are always soft with cool designs. I look forward to doing more runway and fashion shows and I want to thank Apllo GT for the Opportunity. You can see more pic’s form the show in this months (August) print of his magazine. The video can also be found on You Tube if you search under SoBe Men‘s Show 2010. Also look for me shortly on All American Guys (AAG) and North American Bodies (NAB).

We hope you enjoy the pics here and will bring you more as brief distractions as well!

This is a behind the Scenes video and I hope you like it!

I was recently able to try my second pair of underwear from Piss & Vinegar. This brand has majorly impressed me.  I was thinking it would be a regular brand, nothing special.  Boy was I wrong!  It turned out to be a great brand.  I’m not normally a fan of boxer briefs, but luckily, I liked the ones I’m reviewing.  I think this is true because most pairs we review are higher quality than what you would find at a department store.

These boxer briefs featured the black and grey checks.  I really loved the design and thought they were fun while not being over-the-top.  I have undies for occasions.  For example, some days I feel like being conservative while others I feel like going wild.  This pair  would definitely be fitting for a conservative day.

The fitting of the boxer briefs is no less than awesome.  They didn’t ride up on me and drive me crazy as some have done in the past.  The material was a bit stretchy.  After looking at them on the website, I was pre-warned of the 100% cotton material.  It fit me well and I really enjoyed wearing them.  It is very well constructed and I think they will last for a while in your underwear drawer.

You can purchase these at the Piss & Vinegar site located at www.pissvinegar.com.  These were furnished for review.

Freshpair officially kicked off the 8th Annual National Underwear Day on Sunday, August 1st with a contest of epic proportions: http://www.freshpair.com/nud-giveaway.html. In line with the “Try Something New!” theme, we’re giving away 5,000 pairs of underwear from a variety of the hottest men’s and women’s brands.

In the past, the National Underwear Day festivities have gone from Times Square takeovers, where underwear-clad models mingled with tourists and New Yorkers alike, to star-studded underwear runway shows. This year, after realizing that 80% of Americans stick with the same underwear styles their entire adult lives, and 60% of them don’t even wear underwear that fits, we’re taking the festivities to the next level. Along with the huge underwear giveaway, we’re featuring exclusive promotions on most of our brands.

“We wanted to give the underwear business a kick in the pants by offering a unique way to find a brand new fit, so we’re just giving it away,” says Freshpair President Michael Kleinmann. Sponsors of National Underwear Day include Piss & Vinegar, Expose, Calvin Klein, Natori, 2(x)ist, b.tempt’d by Wacoal, Ed Hardy, Go Softwear, Panache, Unico, Gregg Homme, Lunaire, Joe Snyder, Cocksox, Mansilk, and Elle Macpherson Intimates.

Shopping for underwear should be a personal and enjoyable experience. Freshpair strives to deliver on all counts and puts a little fun in the mix with National Underwear Day.

Here are some pics of the years past National Underwear Day! Go win some and if you do let us know!

(Left to Right)

• Calvin Klein Slim Fit Woven Boxer U1513
• Obviously For Men Chromatic Full Cut Boxer PBB-CH
• 2xist Contour Pouch Brief 1003

Left to Right

• Calvin Klein Steel Micro Low Rise Trunk U2716
• 2xist Y Back Thong 1002
• UnderArmour Performance Jock with Cup Pocket 10000271

• Calvin Klein 365 Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirt 2-Pack U5608

Now Tell us what you like, Why not have our own Reader’s Pick. Now this is just for fun no prizes to be given away, well not this year, but we should do this every year around National Underwear Day!

If there area any problems with the form click here!

We have more of the Aware SoHo for you. We are really enjoying the pics, I know a few of you out there love the matching sox as well. You can check them out at their site. Also, I”m traveling for the next two days so the site may not be posted to a  great deal! Just a warning

The 8th Annual National Underwear Day launches today and two of the newest names in underwear are making their big debut, Piss & Vinegar and Expose Underwear.

Piss & Vinegar is the new underwear line from the team that started Ginch Gonch.  It is named after an old phrase seething with sarcasm and is a modern, expressive range of briefs, trunks and jock straps.

Expose is one of the hottest brands in Colombia, offering a sporty line of trunks, briefs, thongs and jock straps in sleek fabrics that range from silky, to sheer, to completely see-through.

Creative Director Jason Sutherland says, “A lot of what we offer caters to the guy who likes to express himself through his underwear, so whether it’s bold colors and graphics or a more revealing style, his underwear can do all the talking.”

Piss and Vinegar and Expose are proud to be the lead sponsors of National Underwear Day. Founded by Freshpair in 2003, National Underwear Day is a yearly holiday that gives people all around the country a chance to celebrate what’s hidden the other 364 days. Past festivities have ranged from Times Square takeovers, where underwear-clad models mingled with tourists and New Yorkers alike, to star-studded underwear runway shows.

As part of this years event, Freshpair is giving away 5,000 pairs of underwear from the best and brightest brands.

80% of Americans never change their style of underwear.  60% of those that do don’t wear underwear that properly fits.   “We figured the best way to get people to try a new style is to put it right in their hands, no strings attached,” says Freshpair President Michael Kleinmann.

Piss & Vinegar and Expose Underwear are on sale exclusively at Freshpair.com until August 15th.

Find Piss & Vinegar and Expose Underwear on Facebook, as well as the National Underwear Day at the Fresh Pair page

Linee “Game” of Hom, available in 2 colors green and red:

New colors of the ES Collection jockstrap

New minimum strings of Tama’doa

New line “Color Therapy” of HOM made with cotton

Go check out all the new lines. They will have something you love. We hope to bring you more of these from other retailers! so stay tuend

Square Cut Brief: Racing PIPE, Jock PIPE,, PIPE

Standard Brief: Golden PIPE, Silver PIPE

Jockstraps: Jock PIPE

They are also launching a new product line of t-shirts, tank tops and shorts.

The quality of this product line is unlike any other in the market, comfortable materials, fun designs and functional cuts.

Hi guys.  I’m Wayne, and although I spend a lot of time on the site, this is my first time reviewing.  In other words, bear with me!

Recently, I purchased a pair of the Andrew Christian “Show-It” thongs.  I know what some of you are saying right off the bat.  ”OMG!  That’s enhancing underwear!”  Why, yes it is.  I work in retail as a department manager, sometimes putting in 13 hours a day.  I need a pair of briefs to provide the right amount of support so I don’t have to make the dreaded “crotch adjustment” in public.  That was my reasoning behind this purchase.

Andrew Christian underwear is made in the good old U.S.A.  Maybe someone at AC likes me, but every time I place an order, even though I pay for the regular USPS ground shipping, someone bucks it up to priority shipping without charging me anything extra.  No complaints here!

These undies are made from 90% cotton and 10% spandex.  The cotton makes them breathable while the spandex provides support in all the right areas.  The waistband is only a mere 1 1/4″ with the “anti-muffin top elastic”.  The designers hit the mark.  Personally, I can’t stand elastic that bunches up or rolls over during the course of the day.

The “show-it” technology incorporates a cotton pouch for your junk.  Slide them on, and with one adjustment, you’re pretty much good to go.  It kept my package in place all day without me having to make the any adjustments.

I’ve worn these underwear two times since receiving them.  They look great and feel just as wonderful (that is, if you’re into wearing a thong, which I can understand if that’s not your style).  I was at work during both times I’ve worn them.  The first time was for only an eight hour shift.  No problems and   comfy all day long.  The second time I wore them, it was for a longer day…a 13 hour shift.

I feel the thong strap could have been cut a bit longer because after many hours, they were becoming a little uncomfortable.  I powered on, however, and made it through the day.  I’d have to say that for a regular day, or a night out on the town, you’ll be fine and comfy the entire time.  Depending on how tight you pull up the thong back, you may want to rethink your choice if you’re going to be wearing them as long as I did.

You can find the “Show-It” thong from the Andrew Christian website located at http://www.andrewchristianshop.com.

Today’s Brief Distraction is from Junk UnderJeans. They have a brand new line out, we will be reviewing it shortly, but the previous line were a big hit with the guys on the site! We expect the same from these and we can’t wait to try the new briefs. You can get the new collection at International Jock!

The retro gym short made by Andrew Christian will leave much to the imagination whether you are running, walking, or working out at the gym.  These are the equivalent to the traditional ‘daisy dukes’.  While these sporty shorts are made out of 100% fast dry moisture wicking polyester sports mesh, which provides a cool masculine look in my humble opinion, they are too short to be taken seriously.  Okay, I totally get the retro style that AC is trying to achieve but honestly, there’s a fine line between looking like a caricature from the movie Bruno and looking masculine.

My first tryout with this sassy pair included wearing the silver/black shorts while outdoors.  The cut is too tight, short, and honestly, look like girl shorts.  In an effort to remain fair and subjective, there are a few things I do like about this style.  First, the white drawstring is located inside the shorts…a real positive for me.  Traditionally drawstrings outside of some shorts are a bit bulky when tied and can be plain distracting at times.  Secondly, the black seam along the side and bottom of the shorts give them a nice contrasting and finished look.

This particular style of Andrew Christian retro shorts comes in light blue/burgundy, navy/kelly, black/gold, and silver/black.  You’ll find the small Andrew Christian woven red and white signature cross logo located in the front left of the shorts.

These shorts were provided by Andrew Christian and can be purchased at their website located at http://www.andrewchristian.com/

• Mensuas is having a Christmas in July sale! You can save up to 50% off until 8/1/10. No coupons needed!
• 2wink is having a Long Box sale, Which is the long boxer sale. You can get them for $5.95 AUD. If you are a fan you can get some great deals.
• It’s been hot and humid in the country and MaleBasics is giving you 20% off the MaleBasics Microfiber Moisture Wicking Colllection. Just use code Hothumid when you check out!
• Skiviez has the new Andrew Christian Flex Soft Collection. They are spandex and rayon which is made to feel awesome against your skin! Prefect for you or any Andrew Christian fan!
• Want to look hot for Summer? Well James Tudor is giving you 20% off select items. We have reviewed them and our guys recommend them, so check out some of the sales and give them a try.
• Aboystore is having a clearance sale on Pistol Pete! You can stock up on some of your favorites until Saturday! You can get them as low as $9.99!
• Palace Trunks now has Calvin Klein X. They are the newest and hottest CK style out. Try them out and let us know what you think.
• Andrew Christian is having a big overstock sale. You can save 24% off your order when you use code 20os0710. It’s off select items and only around till 8/2/10

Check back for more soon!

When I am in the gym, my workouts are serious, tough, and inventive.  I need active fitness wear that is comfortable, non-restrictive, and endurable.  I put Andrew Christians’ Varsity Laurel training shorts to the challenge.

As shown in the picture above, the fabric is sporty, classy, and the white outside trim is enhanced by creative black stitching.  The PHYS ED + 7 Varsity signature adds a unique style to the overall appearance of the training short.  The fit was loose and very comfortable.  I didn’t feel myself sliding when sitting on the exercise equipment.  The smooth jersey material, along with the cool feeling it creates, makes this training short a must for fitness enthusiasts.

Although I prefer an internal drawstring or none at all, the white external shoe lace look gives it an overall finished fitted appearance.  Likewise, the 2 ½ inch gathered waistband adds additional support around the hips. This particular style of Andrew Christian training short comes in white, silver, black, and navy.

These shorts were provided by Andrew Christian and can be purchased at http://www.shopandrewchristian.com

For all the Andrew Christian fans out there that appreciate the construction and quality materials in this designer’s clothing, you’re going to really appreciate this mesh tank top.  I think those of us who are diehard AC fans can agree that Andrew is very self-conscious and consistent in areas that permeate across his entire collection.

It’s amazing how a simple and classic fabric like 100% polyester mesh can become a classic material, standing the test of time from both a functionality and stylish perspective.  Perhaps this is what makes the AC 2010 collection so effective as you’ll see mesh used in various categories including tanks, v-neck shirts, shorts, and underwear.  This is clearly a testimate to Andrew’s ability to use simple but classic materials to deliver new concepts and original designs without compromising fashion.

There really isn’t much to say about this tank other than it performs as designed, which is to provide a moisture wicking tank that can handle any rigid and aggressive workout.  From a fashion perspective, this tank is the perfect example of the phrase, “Less is more.”  A simple tank with the signature AC cross and traditional trimming in contrasting fabric around the neck and arms is something we can all appreciate in its simplicity.

The cross mesh tank is also available in silver/black.

This mesh tank was provided by Andrew Christian and can be purchased a

http://www.andrewchristian.com/

Jockey International, Inc. today announced that pro football quarterback Tim Tebow has agreed to a multi-year contract in which Tebow will serve as a Jockey spokesperson beginning in July, 2010.

“Tim is a highly gifted athlete with a positive attitude and an admirable character,” remarked Jockey Chairman and CEO Debra S. Waller. “We at Jockey see a very bright future with Tim, and believe that he is an excellent representative for the brand. Tim is genuine, smart and driven and those qualities align well with Jockey. We look forward to building a long and collaborative relationship with him in the coming years.”

“I’m excited to represent the Jockey brand and to work with such an innovative company,” said Tebow. “I’ve long been a fan and consumer of Jockey, and think they make a quality product with a great fit. I’m looking forward to a great relationship with such a respectable company.”

Tebow will work with several of Jockey’s lines, including the Jockey® “Staycool” collection, which launches in spring 2011. Tebow will be featured in Jockey’s catalog, TV and print advertisements and on jockey.com. Jockey and Tebow will also collaborate on unique content for social media platforms.

Tim Tebow was a first round NFL draft pick in 2010. In college he won two national championships and was the first ever sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. He also was a two-time winner of the Maxwell Award as the nation’s top college football player, as well as the winner of the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s best college quarterback, and the James E. Sullivan Award as the nation’s most outstanding amateur athlete in any sport.

Are you wanting to try a new brand? If so you need to check out DMK Designs. We have profiled them on the site a few times. They have pictures done by Peter Brown and some really great models. Well Dianne has come out with a new line the Down Under line. This is the trunk, it’s available in Tiffany Blue, White and Choral. They have a pouch that is designed to enhance what you have! They retail for $28 and can be bought directly from the DMK website! We always love bringing brands you may not be familiar with but we know you’d love these if you got them. They do some awesome undies at DMK!

Andrew Christian is probably the brand that has a chance to make designer underwear mainstream.  Usually, I really like the brand because it fits and feels great.  This pair looks great, but I did have a few issues with the pouch technology.  Those issues aside, it was a pretty good pair of underwear.  If you love pouch underwear that makes you use the pouch, then you’ll love this pair.

Like usual, the fabric is 90% Cotton and 10% Spandex.  That’s always a good combination.  I really enjoy the piping on the side.  The waistband is also comfortable with the Anti-Muffin technology.

I put these through the daily grind and I was actually a bit disappointed.  I know underwear companies these days keep putting pouches in underwear.  Frankly, I do not know why.  I find them to be terribly annoying and extremely uncomfortable.  I only know of a few companies, or pairs even, that manage to get it right.  If you have the pouch design, you need to make it so that you don’t have to use the pouch if desired.

That being said, it’s still a pretty decent pair of underwear.  Like I said before, if you like the pouch, then you’ll probably love this pair.  If you don’t like the pouch, then you won’t.  It’s all up to the wearer.

You can get the Show It Retro Brief from Andrew Christian’s website at http://www.andrewchristianshop.com. A full range of sizes is available from XS-XL in two different colors.

Andrew Christian provided me with this pair of underwear to review.

Features Active Shaping Technology to create the perfect bubble butt that adds up to 2″ (5 cm) onto your buttocks measurement. The shaping technology is curved to fit naturally against your buttocks and has clean beveled edges so it looks completely natural with no strange bumps or lines. This item comes with an extra-wide Anti-Muffin Top elastic band to slim the appearance of your waistline. This item is great for sports like cycling that require a little extra cushion in the rear. This item features super sporty style lines down the front and an inset contrasting panel on the sides along with contrasting leg openings. This item is made from 90% soft cotton and 10% spandex for great fabric stretch and recovery for sports and other activities.

Product Features:

• Adds up to 2″ (5 cm) onto your buttock measurement
• Invisible rear Active Shaping Technology instantly creates the perfect bubble butt
• Rear Technology Pad provides extra padding for cycling and other sports
• Features extra wide Anti-Muffin Top elastic to slim waistline
• Handmade in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, California

Specs:

• 1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
• Sides measure approximately 8 to 9 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
• 1/2 inch leg trim
• No fly
• Removable Active Shaping Technology can be hand-washed as needed
• Machine Wash
• Tumble Dry Low
• Regular Price $36.00
• Sale price with coupon $27.36

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Purchase Style: 9191 ActiveSHAPE Boxer in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items. Enter code: 24PROMO9191 during checkout for the discount. Offer expires: July 26, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.

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The White Austar sports some pretty awesome designs.  Each section has some sort or writing or logo, giving you a total of four to complete a seriously awesome look. It’s a great looking pair and though white swimwear has a special place in my heart, this pair has an even more special place where it’s well deserved.

Like the other pair of Croota swimwear I have, this pair is made of 85% cotton and 15% Spandex.  It has what I think is something to protect the privates from showing when the suit gets wet.  With that nifty add-on, it’s a really comfortable swimsuit.  You should check out this pair.  With its great price, you will definitely want to add it to your collection.

You can get the Austar low-cut hipster in white or khaki from Croota’s website at http://croota.com.  A full range of sizes is available from S-XL.

Croota provided me with this pair of underwear to review.

This jock has incredible styling using their iconic Nasty Pig pig logo front and center with complimentary contrasting dual racing stripes both down the center of the pouch and across the waistband. Complimentary piping edging the jockstrap pouch finishes off the whole design for a touch of pure class. It’s those little details that set Nasty Pig apart from the rest.

Incredible styling aside, like all Nasty Pig jockstraps that have come before, the Takedown Jock is one of the most comfortable and well made jockstraps you’ll ever own – made with a super soft durable ribbed cotton with just a hint of spandex to maintain the perfect fit. It also includes a super plushed 1 and 3/4 inch waistband with 3/4 inch leg straps to keep your boys all happy and in place.

The Takedown jock comes in three slick variations – red and black, white and black, and yellow and black so make sure you get over to Jockstrap Central and grab all three!”