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New Deals in the World of Men’s Underwear

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I have been writing this blog for over three years and one thing has been constant. That is good underwear is expensive. The average right now is about $20 a pair. However, I have seen some pairs priced $40 and up. Therefore, we are always looking for deals on great underwear. This is the reason we do Sales Briefs and try to run them a few times a week.  There are sites that have even better deals then the typical  20-30% off deals we run in Sales Briefs. Those sites are Cheap Undies, Beyond the Rack and HauteLook.

Cheap Undies

Cheap Undies has been around for about a month. It is specially for underwear only deals. The very first deal they had was a Diesel swimsuit for $5, which I believe was over 80% off the regular price. Other deals I have seen are pairs for as little as $1. They have close outs of some of the brand name underwear we cover here on the blog.

How Cheap Undies works is each day there is a new deal on a pair of underwear. There is a time clock that counts down the deal. If you sign up for the Cheap Undies email list they email out the current deal. Deals may sell out so it’s best to shop early. They appear to have all sizes from Small to XL for each deal. Some deals maybe limited by size but all the ones I have seen so far have had all sizes.

What happens if you miss a deal? The Last Chance deal are deals that aren’t gone yet. If you missed the daily deal, and it’s not sold out, it may still be available. This section however is limited by size. But you can still get some great deals on the underwear.

Features:

  • No Membership needed to view deals
  • Contains deals for men and women underwear only
  • Deals are daily with a ticking clock
  • Last Chance Deals – limited quantities of deals that may have previously run.
  • Deals appear to be 50% or more off suggested retail price.

To find Cheap Undies go to http://www.cheapundies.com

Beyond the Rack

Beyond the Rack is a site that we initially found when a fan posted the link on our Facebook Page. At first I was a little skeptical about deal sites that make you join as a member before you get to see the deals. After a few posts I decided to give the site a look. Unlike Cheap Undies, Beyond the Rack is dedicated to all types of deals, where underwear is just one section.

If you have signed up for the email list you will get advance notice of deals that are available. Once the deals are up it typically lasts for 48 hours or until the items sell out. Due to the deals there maybe narrow ranges in sizes. Meaning it could be only certain sizes and not the full range of sizes.

The brands that I have seen on Beyond the Rack have been Papi, Junk UnderJeans, Frank Dandy (which is the current deal for Feb. 12, 2012 and the picture above). The Frank Dandy sale is 54% off the retail price.

Features:

  • Free Membership is required to see deals (at times membership is limited)
  • Contains deals for men and women but not limited to underwear
  • Deals last about 48 hours
  • Once deals are gone they are gone
  • Deals are over 50% off suggested retail price.

To find Beyond the Rack go to http://www.beyondtherack.com

HauteLook

HauteLook is very similar to Beyond the Rack. It is a site that has a lot more then just underwear. You can get everything from clothing to housewares. Each day deals are posted and end at 8 AM PST (11 AM EST). At the top of each page the deadline for the deal is clearly listed.

HauteLook is a very similar set up to Beyond the Rack. If you have your preferences set you will receive an email for all new deals. After 48 hours the deals are removed or if they sell out. They didn’t mention anything about limited sizes, but I would assume that certain deals will have limited sizes.

I have just become familiar with HauteLook so I am not versed on which brands they have had in the past. The current deal for men’s underwear is Play Underwear. Play Underwear was originally made with a pocket for your iPod. They have since moved on to create fashionable underwear for the “younger customer”

Features:

  • Free Membership is required to see deal
  • Contains deals fro men and women, but not limited to underwear
  • Deals last 48 hours (exact expiration is listed on deal page)
  • Once deals are gone they are gone’
  • Deals are up to 75% off suggested retail price
  • You can check via their mobile app as well. (iPhone app)

Find HauteLook at http://www.hautelook.com

These are just a few of the site for some deals in underwear. As we find more we will share them with you!

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Style Brief – 2(x)ist Touch

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Are you ready for the next revolution in men’s underwear? 2(x)ist may have answer for that question. They have  just released the new Touch line. Made from micro-brushed, ultra soft material. 2(x)ist has really come out with some great lines lately (including sport, Military and All Star all of which I have enjoyed) and the touch looks to continue this trend.

Features of the Touch line include:

  • The line is made out of micro-brushed, ultra soft material. Wicking away moisture, the specially treated stretch material maintains a suede-like feel with a supportive fit.
  • The signature 2(x)ist waistband also takes on a soft to the touch feel.
  • No-Show Brief, No-Show Trunk, Contour Pouch Brief, and V-Neck T-Shirt
  • Colors include vibrant colors with a contrasting waistband

You can find these at the 2(x)ist website. The prices range are: Briefs are $24, Boxer Briefs $28, and T-shirts $34.

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Style Brief – Andrew Christian

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Andrew Christian is one of the busiest underwear designers in the market today. He has several style come out monthly, however, this week he has several styles this week. The first is the limited edition Dusk Boxer. It features:

  • Made with super soft slub rayon fabric
  • anatomically correct pouch
  • custom Andrew Christian Ultra Slimming Elastic
  • Retails for $25.00, until Feb., 29th Andrew Christian is giving you 25% off this pair.

The other pairs this week are swimwear:

The Diver Trunk features:

  • Retro Styling
  • Tri color stripe
  • Draw String waist
  • Velcro Pocket
  • Inner Mesh liner

Cost: $52.00

  The Avalon Bikini features:

  • Featured in the Andrew Christian Water Gun Video
  • Retro Styling
  • Contrast Trim
  • Fade Reistant fabrick
  • No lining for quick drying

Cost: $38.00

 

 

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Brief Distraction

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Our Brief Distraction is a continuation of the C-IN2 pictures by Rick Day. This picture is model  De Castro Gomes in Pop Color : Detergent : Lo No Show Profile Brief. We hope you have enjoyed the Parole collection of pictures. We hope to bring you more soon from C-IN2. In the next week or so we will bring you a write up of the new C-IN2 line!

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Baskit $12 Tuesday

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Tuesday mean’s its $12 Tuesday at Baskit. This week the pair on sale is the Burnout Brief. The pair is made out of cotton that is treated to give it an amazing texture. Another feature is the amazing pouch and low profile waist.  This pair is only $12 for the day! Just go to the Baskit site, then under Specials to see this an any of the other deals they currently are running!

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Style Brief – Timoteo Rugby Collection

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Timoteo Rugby CollectionThis is a new post to highlight new styles and lines of underwear. These will be quick updates and we will try to bring you more in depth post about the pair(s). The first pair for a Style Brief is the new Timoteo Rugby collection. I will be writing up the coming collection in the next week or so. This is the first of the new lines released. Here are the highlights:

  • Follow up to the successful Club House line
  • Color Combination: Royal, Gold and White
  • New front logo patch
  • Comes in the following styles:
    • Trainer Jock
    • Athlete Jock
    • Scout
    • Soccer Jock
    • Super Low Brief
  • The newest style is the Football Short – its a longer pair with a lace up front. Its brand new to Timoteo.

You can find these and more at the Timoteo website!

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Brief Distraction

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C-IN2 has a new advertising campaign called Parole. You may have seen some of the pictures already on the net. If you recall their previous campaigns,  where two models got arrested and then in prison. These two were a few years ago but are still alive on the net. These pictuare are a follow up featuring photography by Rick Day, Models Chris Whelan & Anthony Gallo in Core : White : Lo No Show Profile Brief

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In 10 percent

Sales Brief

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   New at Topdawers – beautiful new colours of C-IN2 in thier Pop and Stripes collection for 2012! Made only in the most popular of styles, these fashion items are a per-season release from C-IN2. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

We’ve also received a ton of new underwear styles from Diesel, Bjorn Borg, Private Structure, McKillop and Calvin Klein. Come check us out!

Shop at: http://www.topdrawers.com
  Men’s Underwear Store has new Designer, New Swim and New Styles. Check out the latest designer addition, Rated M by Mario Lopez. They have also added 2(x)ist swim, new colors from Private Structure and the always body-enhancing Andrew Christian.

Shop at: http://www.mensunderwearstore.com
  10Percent.com is giving you 20% off the entire sale this weekend. The sale even includes clearance! Its in celebration of Presidents Day!

Shop at: http://www.10percent.com
  Select any 4 or more from the Color range for 25% promotion through 2/20/12. No promo code necessary. Free Standard shipping on orders $50 or more

Shop at: http://www.2xist.com
   For one week only we are giving you 20% off our Black Label Shorts. The black Label Shorts is our luxury, timeless designer shorts with silver finished and internal lining. Take advantage of this promotion before it ends next Friday.

Shop: http://www.2eros.com
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C-IN2 Parole Video

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I got to talk to C-IN2 in Vegas for Magic. This was the first time I have meet up with them in a while. It was great to talk to them and they told me about this video and series of pics. We hope you enjoy and I will bring you more about them in the next week or two!

But if you can’t wait that long we will have a few great Brief Distractions from them as well1 So stay tuned and look out for them!

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In 2wink

2wink Australia Launches ‘HUNG DOWNUNDER’ Range of Underwear

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Battle of the Bulge? Australian company 2wink Australia launches an underwear campaign with its newest low-rider range, HUNG DOWNUNDER, giving guys a little something extra to show off!

Made with a mix of 92% cotton and 8% spandex, the low-rider briefs accentuate and add a little extra contouring to guys of any size.

“All guys should feel sexy in their underwear,” says 2wink Australia co-owner Carl McNeill. “With the HUNG DOWNUNDER range, we’ve created a pair that makes you feel sexy while making you look sexier!”

The 100% Aussie-made HUNG DOWNUNDER range is available exclusively in low-rider briefs that feature a classic black waistband with a plush 2wink logo highlighted in either blue, green or red. A flexible contour pouch comfortably supports any size man. HUNG DOWNUNDER low-rider briefs retail for under $25 USD (with free worldwide shipping), and are available at www.2wink.com.au.

For more information about 2wink Australia, please visit: www.2wink.com.au. You can also keep on top of special promotions and news updates by following 2wink Australia on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/2wink-Australia/109848445738567) and Twitter at @2wink.

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Brief Distraction

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Today’s Brief Distraction is from Vizeau. If you aren’t familiar with Vizeau, they are a company that is known for wilder underwear. That means interesting cut outs, super low cut designs and mesh. Pictured above is a special collection, featuring elastic and trims covered in durable matte tricot. The fit is superb and the colors make it a very playful addition to any confident man’s wardrobe.

The photographer is Michael Ching (michael-ching.com), the model is Paul-Roger, and jewelry is by Esculpta

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Pikante 80’s Mosaic Jockstrap

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When I first received this jockstrap, the words that entered my mind were, ‘you can’t be serious’.  However, being the open-minded person that I self-proclaim, I was open to trying the innovated design and construction that sets this manufacturer apart from their counterparts.  Based on the quality of materials and yet unconventional style, I was eager to put this jockstrap to test.

This particular line designed by Pikante called ‘80’s Mosaic’ a jockstrap with wide elastic and the waist embroidered with the brand in a contrasting black color.  It’s made of soft cotton printed with tiles in earth and blue tones that give a modern twist.  This jock provides excellent support while being comfortable at the same item.  This pair is comprised of 93% cotton and 7% Spandex materials.

I pushed the envelope a bit and gave this jock a real workout at the gym recently.  It provided adequate support as a good jock should and still felt comfortable and unobtrusive in supporting the goods.  I was totally pleased with the visual appeal and fit of this jock which says a lot for a guy who prefers the traditional trunk for everyday underwear.

In summary, with warmer weather just days ahead for most of us, if you’re looking for a new jock to add to your spring collection, you might strongly consider this manufacturer.  However, if you’re simply looking to add some sex appeal to your underwear collection, Pikante also provides a variety of additional jockstraps, thongs and several see through pieces, which is reflective of their tag line as ‘Spicy Underwear’.

Personal scoring as follows:

Fit:

4.5
Materials:

5.0
Construction:

5.0
Look:

4.5
Daily Wear:

4.5
Overall:

4.7

 This jockstrap was provided by Pikante and can be purchased from various online retailers listed on their   website at the following: http://www.pikanteunderwear.com/

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Brief Distraction

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We wrap our week long preview of PPU, Pikante, Clever, Royocco and Candyman. Today’s pair is Lumiere mesh Brief from Pikante. Brief with wide elastic at the waist with embroidered brand in contrasting color, has a modern design of open cuts on the sides, the front is made of a soft material with a glossy finish, the rest of the garment is made in a fine mesh which gives a sensual touch. Composition: 76% Nylon, 19% Polyester, 5% Spandex.

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Review – Petit-Q Rivera Brief

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I was lucky enough to get this brief from Petit-Q.  All the reviewers were given the chance to review Petit Q’s new line and was asked which pair they wanted. At first I was afraid it wasn’t going to fit me since I wear a small and was sent a medium. I am glad I was sent a medium because it fit much better than I suspect a small would.

The design itself is very unique with the cut away eliminating fabric from most of the left side of the garment. When I first put it on I was afraid that since the whole left side consisted of two strings that the brief was going to pull to the right and cause discomfort. I could not have been more wrong. The design stayed in place throughout the entire day and night I wore it. The only thing I found adjusting was the crotch fabric. It has a tendency to slip a little lower than I would have preferred. I was not in danger of falling out of the brief. For me personally, I prefer a crotch that is sewn with a bigger “C” to give more room. The room in the crotch does not crush or push flat but it could use a tiny tweak in the construction to offer more room.

I have to say that even though this is not a thong, which is my personal favorite style, this bikini is one of my new favorite pairs of underwear in my collection. If you are an underwear fan that is looking for fun pieces to augment your collection than I would definitely suggest you add this to your drawer.

PROS

  • Great design
  • Soft fabric
  • Nice vibrant colors

CONS

  • The pouch sizing could be a bit bigger
Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4.5
OVERALL 4.8

*OUT of 5*

These were furnished for review by Petit-Q

Reviewed by UNB Thong Guy

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In Brief Distraction

Brief Distraction

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Today’s Brief Distraction is from Vuthy. If you aren’t familiar with them they are a really fun swimwear company. The pair we are previewing is the Brief Swimsuit in Two colors (Vuthy 292). Brief Swimsuit with low waist, with elastic band at the waist with internal drawcord for a perfect fit, has ergonomic cup, is made of a soft material with very sporty cuts in two colors, ideal for any kind of water sports. Composition: 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex.

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Review – Petit-Q invisible boxer

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Petit-Q is a brand that UNB has done a couple of write-ups on over the last year. They recently developed their own line of skimpy and sexy underwear. I was sent the invisible boxer in a size medium to review.

I first have to say that if I walked into a store or was shopping online, I don’t think I would have picked these out for myself. I am all about skimpy undies and I even love me a good thong, but for some reason the look of these undies and myself did not hit it off.  These undies are very low cut undie and are meant to feel and looks like you are wearing nothing. There isn’t too much to these undies either.  The material is a nude color mesh with a thin elastic waistband. They are designed to sit a good 3 to 4 inches below your waist.  They do feature a nice front pouch that enhances the size and shape of your package. There isn’t a lot of material coving the back either. I would say the cut is more like a bikini cut than anything else that I have seen.

One thing that I do like about the Petit-Q invisible boxer is that it does exactly what you would by these for. They have a very sexy, and unique cut. I don’t think this is something that I could wear to work or the gym, nor do I think I would want to, but they are perfect for adding a little extra spice to the bedroom. These would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for any man in life.

PRO’s:

  1. Achievement – They achieve exactly what you would buy these undies for.
  2. Front Pouch – The front pouch is roomy and very comfy. Probably one of the more comfortable pouches I have tried in a while.

CON’s

  1. Color – I would have loved to seen these in black or red.  I think a little color would have attracted me a little more to these.
  2. Very low cut – This is just a personal preference of mine. I like mine undies to sit just below the waist, not around my hips and pelvis.

SCORE:

Fit: 4.0
Materials: 3.0
Construction: 3.0
Look: 3.0
Daily Wear: 2.0
OVERALL: 3.0

You can pick a pair of these up through Petit-Q’s website for around $34 USD. If you are looking for something a little more sexy check out the other styles that Petit-Q has to offer.

 

Petit-Q provided these undies for review.

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In Brief Distraction

Brief Distraction

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Today’s Brief Distraction is from Candyman. This is the Animal print singlet. It’s available in three different colors, white, green, and pink. It is also number 9628 in the Candyman collection. Singlet boxer brief, one-piece suspender that conforms to the body for an ultra-sleek fit and feel, this garment is made in a soft animal print fabric, contoured pouch and bold contrast borders. Composition: Nylon 84%, Spandex 16%.

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