MODEL: Orlando Ceja
Wardrobe: Ergowear Underwear
PHOTOGRAPHER: Armando Adajar
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Twitter: @armandoadajar
The modern Bike #10 Jockstrap is back at Jockstrap Central and now available in black as well as the original white. They’ve got them in stock now with a limited time introductory pricing of 15% off. Imported from Bike Europe and produced in limited numbers so get them while you can.
A little history: Bike North America brought these in a good number of years ago but despite their popularity they were prematurely discontinued. Well, thanks to Bike Europe, they’re back not only in the original white but also in black this time around.
It’s everything you love about the classic number 10 jock but better with a 3 inch wide plushed (softer) waistband, comfort leg straps and moisture wicking woven pouch. With the support you want from a jock yet more comfortable than before.
All we can say is thank god for Bike Europe. First they brought us the colored Bike Performance Jockstraps, then they brought back the Throwback Edition Classic Bike #10 Jockstrap and now they’ve brought back this modern Bike #10
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Happy Valentine’s Day guys. I say Valentine’s is the biggest underwear wearing day of the year. ! Why is it the biggest underwear wearing day? We all want to wear something to make us feel sexy through out the night. Then hopefully the same pair is sexy to our partner. But what about us single guys out there. Should we be left out of the underwear for the day? I say hell no! We will explore both sides of the coin!
If you’re married, engaged or dating. I think underwear is very important on this day. Its really a day you both can share your love of underwear. If you have a supportive other half, it would be great for them to give you a pair of undies for the night. I mean what’s not to love when that special person picks underwear for you? Something you will love to wear and they will love to see you in! Now if you have a partner who isn’t going to buy you underwear, its up to you to get something fun!
I have found that many people I have dated don’t get underwear. However, they never minded me wearing something super fun for after hours. They were amazed at how many pairs I did have and some over time really got into them. I have had very few partners buy me undies but it has happened! If your partner isn’t into it wear something that you feel amazing in but nothing too far over the top that will scare them off undies. Dropping your pants to have a hot pink lace thong maybe a bit much. But if you have an ample package or bubble butt, find undies that accent them. Especially if they love that part of you!
What if you’re single? Should you miss out on amazing underwear on Valentine’s Day? I unequivocally say HELL NO. Even if we don’t have a special someone that doesn’t mean we should wear bad undies for the day. I think it gives us even more of an incentive to wear great undies. Sure no one may see it but us, but think of how great you will feel wearing it all day. Even if you plan to Netflix and chill, by yourself!
Being single on Valentine’s Day we should try something different and fun. Why not step out of our box and wear something mesh, smaller cut or soft fabric. Brands you should consider are Gregg Homme, BodyAware, Cellblock 13, and Modus Vivendi. Each of these brands has something sexy and different. If you are like me wearing super sexy underwear just makes me feel so much better, even if no one is going to see it! So why should all the married/partnered/dating people have all the underwear fun!
We hope you have a great Valentine’s Day with or without a date!
When we say the word lace, what comes to your mind? Is it, OMG it’s so sexy on a guy. Or, please god no it’s too girlish. I doubt very few of you say “I don’t have an opinion.” It seems no matter what you think about the topic, most guys have an opinion. So we are going to explore the world of lace. What better holiday than Valentine’s Day to do it !
Lace underwear for men have become popular in the last 6 years. Before 2010, I don’t remember seeing much of it on the market. There were fetish pairs but nothing in the “mainstream” of men’s underwear. Brands such as Candyman, BodyAware, Male Power and MaleBasics have become the brands producing lace underwear for men. The best thing is each one has their own individual style when it comes to lace.
Why is lace becoming so popular? I would say guys are allowing themselves to try more fabrics and styles. We no longer are getting boxed in to boxers! (yeah that’s a bad pun but I had to go with it). Briefs, bikinis, jocks and thongs are now all acceptable for guys to wear. Lace can make you feel super sexy, now bare with me non lace guys. I hear many of you going, “come on Tim, I want underwear for men, and if I wanted lace pick up a pair of women’s underwear.” Yes you could do that but lace underwear for men is made for men.
How is it made for men? The lace pairs on the market have a pouch and room up front. If you have seen women’s underwear there is nothing up front for support for a guy. The cuts are perfected for a guy. Most pairs I have seen have been bikinis, thongs and some boy shorts. Yes, I have tried lace underwear. I did a review of the Male Power Lace Bikinis and I was surprised how much I liked them. Will I wear them every day? Nope but for an occasional wearing it’s all good.
Lace underwear is for Fem guys or gay guys? This is not true. Lace underwear is a really interesting set of guys who like it. It’s not all gay or all straight. It’s a mix of both. There are gay guys who are like “Hell no I won’t wear that.” While there are straight guys who are like “I love how sexy they are.” It’s basically a cross section of all guys into undies.
I don’t care Tim I won’t wear lace underwear! If you say this, I may not change your mind on the issue. As guys I think we all need to try different styles when we can. Why get locked into one specific style or fabric. UNB has taught me there are things I think I won’t like, that I turn out loving.
If you are interested in lace underwear and want to try it. Go shop BodyAware, Male Basics and Candyman Fashion. We want to know what you think of lace underwear! Hit us up on Twitter or social media.
You may remember this shoot from last year! This was our Black forValentine’s Day! Shoot! This picture was shot by Taylor Campbell and features model Nathan. He’s wearing the N2N Bodywear Black bikinis!
Sock It To Me furnished the Blamo!!! Boxer Briefs and socks for review. I was really looking forward to reviewing the pair.
Rating: 8.5/10
- Daily Fit: 8/10
- Sizing: 9/10
- Construction: 9.5/10
- Styling: 8/10
- Daily Performance: 8.5
Pros: Fun, bold color, good/compact sizing, great durability.
Cons: No overwhelming cons.
UNB Tim recommendation: If boxer briefs are your cut, these are wonderful.
Sock it to Me contacted us a while back and wanted to know if we would review some boxer briefs and socks. Well, that was a no brainer! A company that made matching socks and undies. Yes we were going to review. They sent us four pairs, two for myself and two for UNB Brady. UNB Brady I have nicked named our Style Guru. Don’t let him fool you he’s got style!
I was going to wear these on a trip I was going on and for the event I went too. But running around the house that morning it really wasn’t giving me support I needed through the day. So I took them off and but on another pair. I wanted to give them a good chance and this wasn’t it. But, I kept the socks on. Which I love! Colorful socks are my new love!
The next day I had a good 2 hour drive home. I decided to give them a chance. It should be noted I’m not a huge boxer brief fan. So I know my limits when I wear them. The pair did well with travel. They didn’t bunch up or ride up. I even noticed this when I was running around. They really held their place it limited a lot of my issues with boxer briefs. The only issue I had is I wished it had more support. It’s a personal preference that I have in all undies.
Back to the boxer briefs. As I mentioned they were really well made. I was really impressed. The fabric and fit were very good for daily wear. The print is my favorite. It’s a comic book type print with all the sayings when the hero gets into a fight. On the read background it really pops. Super fun print.
The sizing was pretty good for this pair. I received an XL and it fit well. I’m a bit bigger than the upper side of the scale and it didn’t fit too tight. They have pretty standard sizing for an American brand. If you see the sizing chart a medium is 32 and a large is a 36. So good job on the sizing
Let’s talk about the socks! I loved these socks. They aren’t matchy matchy. Meaning they aren’t the same print on both. They sort of mimic the boxer briefs. They are a great compliment to the undies. How often can you show the world your underwear through your socks! My one issue I had was I’m 11.5 shoe size and it was a little tight putting on. After they were on I had no issues. If you have a 12 or large you may have issues putting the socks on. The socks were great and kept my feet warm through out the day. It was awesome!
BRAND: Sock It To me
PAIR: Blamo!!!
COLORS: As pictured
FABRIC: Body: 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Band: 53% nylon, 32% elastane, 15% polyester./54% polyester, 44% cotton, 2% spandex
SIZES: Small – XL/ Size 7-13
COST: $20.00/$11.50
FURNISHED BY: Sock It To Me
Where to buy:
- Blamo!!! Boxer Brief – http://www.sockittome.com/men/men-underwear/blamo-boxer-brief-underwear.html
- Blam0!!! Crew Socks http://www.sockittome.com/men/crew-socks-men/mens-blamo.html
We launched our Patreon a few months back. It’s a way for if you like what you see and want to help us take UNB to the next level, you can commit to giving as little as a $1 a month! To help us grow and do more amazing things! If we could get 1/4 of all our monthly readers to give $1 we would do so much with that! I know $1 doesn’t seem like much but the number of you guys would make those dollars turn into something awesome.
Some things to know about Patreon. You can definitely remain anonymous. We don’t have to post your name or anything on the site. As long as you give your information to Patreon (which remains confidential) you can do it with out knowing who you are! You can donate as little or as much money you want a month.
What do we want to do with the money you guys donate? First we will never put ads in the feed or in posts. I hate this and it ruins the experience of reading the blog.This will also include sponsored posts. Reviews that are furnished and photo shoots are the only things we accept money or free product. Second, we will help upgrade UNB technology. That would include new video equipment/software, computers and server costs. Lastly, it would allow us to buy more undies from around the world to review and share with you guys.
So how do you give to Patreon? Just go to the UNB Page – https://www.patreon.com/unbblog . Its a simple process to set up and you can cancel at anytime. This isn’t a membership or long term contract. We have gone this route because we love our readers and want to be accountable to you guys and do things you want to see on the site! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us and we will gladly answer them!
If you enjoy the blog consider donating. Who knows you may get to know our guys and there could be something good in it for you. We will change reward levels and goals when we feel it will benefit you guys!
Bum Chums is a brand you guys definitely need to know! They make super fun undies that we just love! They are sexy, revealing and comfortable. What more can you ask for undies! The newer collections are not as revealing but the sexy and comfort is still there! Go see everything they offer!
Known for their innovative and fashion forward designs, Modus Vivendi, has just released a new line of fashion underwear and shorts to complement its best selling Leather Line, setting a new trend in the market: white leather! The four new additions are made from a slightly off-white, top quality, leather look material contoured to perfectly fit the male form. The Leather Brief has a great looking contour pouch and a naturally enhancing back. The Leather Boxer blends a classic cut boxers design with industrial inspired detailing. The Leather Bottomless is the sexiest deign of all featuring a contour pouch and an provocative, fully open back. Last but not least the Leather Shorts feature retro style sides with a fashion forward and sexy press stud fastening!
Colors are making a big comeback in the world of men’s underwear. Those who love colors should rejoice! The bold fashion statement pairs are being released by more brands. One brand that is no stranger to colors is C-IN2. They have released the super bright day glow collection.
C-IN2 is no stranger to the world of bright undies. The Culture Club line were some really great prints. The colors in the Super Bright collection are Cone Orange, Shocking Pink and Toxic Green. They are definitely interesting names for colors. But C-IN2 has always had different names for colors. They rarely have blue, red or white. Some people like it and others don’t but we don’t think it’s a bad thing.
The Super Bright line has the traditional C-IN2 styles. They are Lo No Show Brief, No Show Army Trunk, Jock and Boxer Brief. I”m sure that one of these styles will be the perfect one for you. My personal favorite is the Lo No Show Brief.
Where would you wear this collection? A few places come to my mind. First, if you’re planning a night out to a bar with a black light. Imagine dancing with this showing over your jeans. It will definitely get you some attention. Would you wear it to the gym? I’m not so sure about that, as soon as you drop your pants every eye in the locker room would be on you. I mean it’s not a pair easy to hide. Next, if you want just a fun pair for every day wear. How many times have you rocked something super bright that no one knew you were wearing. Just to give you a lift in your day.
My overall impression of this collection is it’s super fun. I love it when an underwear company puts out a collection that is all about just having a good time and making a guy feel great. Color is an important factor in underwear. C-IN2 knows this and makes underwear for the color lover in all of us.
The pairs retail for :
- No Show Brief – $24
- No Show Army Trunk – $26
- Jock – $22
- Boxer Brief $26
Find all these pairs on the C-IN2 website.
Andrew Christian has some great new pairs. This is the Vibe Brief in black! Who said classic wasn’t sexy?
Are you a fan of Clever Moda? Pikante? PetitQ? or Xtermen? Right now at Candyman Fashion they are giving you 30% off each brand! No code necessary. Also spend $50 or more and get free shipping in the US. Outside of the US get flat rate international shopping.
Marek Richard is not one to shy away from fun undies. This year for Valentine’s Day they have the the High School Sweethearts line. Will you wear this out with your date? Not sure but I definitely can see them out at a bar. Marek Richard just makes fun undies.
This collection has a lot of graphic tee’s, shorts and underwear. One of my favorite pieces is the Heart Cutout Long Johns. The T-shirts have some sayings that you will see in online profiles. I think they are pretty funny and coming from Marek Richard I wouldn’t expect less.
Here is what they say about the line:
Experience the bromance and adventure of two star-struck lover boys in Marek Richard’s latest lookbook release for Valentine’s Day: “High School Sweethearts”. Its an epic luv story of high school romance, but will it last after the Valentine’s Dance?! Feel the chemistry in a collection full of BJs and Dik Pic crop tops. Flaunt your assets with any of the “Eat Ur Heart Out” briefs and long johns. Or set the mood and enhance your decor with our fun home accessories including the “69” throw pillow and our “DTF” shot glasses. And don’t forget your BAE; make sure to grab a set of “Mine and Yours” briefs to show off your luv. So whether you’re in an LTR or just looking for NSA on some hook-up app, M+R has got the hot shit you need to get you laid this Valentine’s Day. And btw don’t be surprised if you feel the luv while you get a heart-on as you scroll through the site, cuz that little fairy in a diaper is readying his bow and arrow.
Shot by photographer and filmmaker Tyrone Lebon, the Spring 2016 Calvin Klein global advertising campaign presents a diverse cast that ranges from global superstars, actors, rappers, artists and models to street cast talent. Those featured include Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Kendrick Lamar, FKA twigs, Fetty Wap, Klara Kristin, Joey Bada$$, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Adwoa Aboah, Saskia de Brauw, Destiny Frasqueri, Sung Jin Park and more. #mycalvins
Today we bring you a #tbt featuring Gregg Homme. This is the Voyeur collection. It was one of my favorites they have done! We hope you enjoy this look back
Get lost in these mazes from the land down under! aussieBum has continued to push the envelope with their underwear in both comfort and style and their line of ‘Billy’ briefs are no exception! Marketed as a brief for the “true iconic male” the brief sports a low rise cut with virtually no waistband. Giving you that feel of almost wearing nothing. Aside from their traditional colors for this line of briefs.
aussieBum has now introduced patterns to give these undies even more of a pop! Colors come in Maze designs blue orange and red. The Brief Maze Blue comes in a turquoise blue with dark blue and yellow maze design. The Brief Maze Orange comes in a sky blue with a yellow and orange maze design. The Brief Maze Red comes in red with light purple and white accents for the maze design. I personally have never been disappointed with anything I have ever bought from Aussiebum. I am pretty sure this line of briefs is going to continue that winning streak. I enjoy a pair of underwear that is not only comfortable in supporting all my goods. But also delivers in the eye candy department.
These briefs leave little to the imagination in terms of their small cut. What they lack in material, they make up for in their designs. Mind you, I am a big fan of any line of underwear boasts a flashy waistband. I wanna be proud to represent the brand I am wearing. But there is something about the Billy Brief that is intriguing to me. That right there proves how good Aussiebum is at keeping their undies fresh (no pun intended) and exciting! This overview is for the Billy Maze Brief.
But keep in mind that these same designs also come in a ‘Hipster Cut.’ For those guys that don’t wanna show too much skin. These Maze Designs are definitely going to be a big hit with me now that spring is right around the corner. I’m sure with their eye catching colors, you want to miss owning a pair yourself!
Find the new Billy Maze Prints on the aussieBum website. The Brief is $11.27 and the Hipster is $11.94
In this installation of “Keepin’ It Brief,” our new series of short interviews, we took Arizona State University by storm, asking the people on campus different questions about sexy men’s underwear!
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Dilly Dietz makes some really great undies. The pair in our Brief Distraction are Pulso Briefs. Which are a mesh fabric with a contrasting trim in a bikini cut. They retail for $18.60 on the Delio Dietz Site
This year’s Awards were a lot of fun to do! We had some great participation by Brands and Readers alike. We just launched the Drawer of Fame! It will be included in the Awards going forward!
Now for the Winners!
Best Brief
Best Thong
Best Jock
Best Jock Brief
Best Trunk
Best Boxer Brief
Best Long John/Union Suit
Best Singlet
Best Overall Fetish Brand
Best Swimwear
Best Overall Brand
Best New Brand
Best Online Retailer
- Cheapundies.com
Best Brick & Mortar Store
- Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
Best Underwear Model
Best Photographer
Congrats to the winners and we will have the 4th Annual wards next year in January/February.
Cheapundies.com released a new line called CORE. This is their latest video featuring Sam & Jonathan doing acrobatics!
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Models: Sam Ortiz & Jonathan Ackley
Song: “Runaway” by Arcos
Yesterday we brought you the video and today we bring you a great picture of the Core Warrior briefs. They are just $8.99! But just for a limited time!
Its time for a great pair at a great price! The Baskit $12 Tuesday pair this week is the Energy Brief! The Energy Brief is a classic brief in a few different solid colors! These are classic enough to wear to the gym. They are also great to wear under your clothes to work. If you want to get a great pair in at an amazing price shop the Baskit site now!
This is our 3rd Annual Readers Awards and we decided to do something fun and different. We have created the Drawer of Fame. This is our very own Hall of Fame! Men’s Underwear is really coming into it’s own. Each year more and more guys discover great underwear. This is our way to celebrate all things men’s underwear.The Drawer of Fame is for pairs and people who have shaped the men’s underwear industry. You know those classic pairs that are just iconic. We have chosen 4 pairs to be our inaugural inductees and think they are the classics in every sense of the word. They also define a time in underwear. The four pairs range through the last 150 years.
The people we will induct are people who have had a major influence on the men’s underwear market. It could be a designer, model, photographer or anyone in the men’s underwear industry. My rough criteria was someone who has been in the world of underwear for a minimum of 10 years. This narrowed it down but it was still a tough decision. After going through people in the industry I wanted to induct just one person. However, I kept coming back to two people. Both of these individuals have had a major influence on underwear. I couldn’t imagine the market with out these two!
The Pairs:
Jockey Classic Brief – These Y Front briefs are one of the pairs when you think of a pair that changed underwear. They were released in 1938 to the public. They become so synonymous with underwear in North America the term “Jockey Shorts” were the generic term for briefs. The Y fronts are a Trademark of Jockey. In fact they created key chains that featured this iconic pair! It’s a true classic that has been around us for over 80 years.
Calvin Klien Classic Cotton Brief – Men’s underwear got one of its biggest jolts in the 1980’s when Calvin Klein started to market their underwear to the general public. Previous ads were nice but CK showed us men’s underwear could and should be sexy. Even a pair of white briefs made it stand out. It all started with the classic ad and snow balled. But had they only done this it wouldn’t be as great. CK took the brief and updated it with a modern fit and feel. That is still sold and made so many guys get them! They even showed up in the movie “Back to the Future!” CK caught the general publics attention in the 80’s/90’s. It jump started all guys starting to pay attention to underwear
Bike #10 Jockstrap – The Bike jock is the classic quintessential jock. The jock was created in 1897. It is the oldest design in our group. Jocks were mainly used for health and sports in the early days. In the 70’s the jock became apart of the fetish community in gay culture. It wasn’t till the 80’s/90’s that we saw the jock evolve. Then in the 2000’s the Fashion Jock came into it’s one. This is all because of this amazing jock! But nothing is as good as the classic jock. Unfortunately Bike is phasing this pair out, they will still make jocks just not the #10. All good things must come to an end. (picture by Jockstrap Central)
2(X)IST Y-Back Thong – Thongs have been around for men for a while. They were relegated to strippers and the seedy side of underwear. In the 90’s 2(X)IST put out the thong that we feel made the style go to the mass market. It was the first thong we remember seeing at a major department store. This pair was many guys first foray into the world of thongs. It showed guys it was ok to wear something different.
The People
The two people we chose are Andrew Makay – Owner, N2N Bodywear Jason Scarlatti – Creative Director,2(X)IST . Each of these guys have left a major mark on the world of men’s underwear. I couldn’t decide which one to go with so we are inducting both!
Andrew Makay launched N2N Bodywear in 1997. Its a brand that has never been afraid to show the sexual side of men’s underwear. His mix of classic styles and erotic wear has made N2N one of the giants in the world of underwear. Andrew brought the world to the notation that men can wear sexy underwear and still feel masculine. His work has become more of an art form. The designs of many of his styles accents the lines of a guy. Which looks super sexy. He and the guys at N2N never cease to amaze fans! You may think the market for N2N bodywear is a gay market but he’s spanning the market. All guys have come to love this brand. His underwear/swimwear/eroticwear is now a must have for underwear lovers everywhere.
Jason Scarlatti has been at 2(X)IST since 2003. He has been at the helm of many of the designs. 2(X)IST has brought style to the world of men’s underwear market. He has done this with the creation of prints, colors and stripes. 2(X)IST has created a a true fashion line starting with underwear. Lines such as the Sliq, Speed and Barcode have shown us that classic is definitely sexy. They are now branching out into activewear, watches and even a women’s line. They have seen some of its design changed while Jason has been creative Director. The over all feel of 2(X)IST is classic. However, this is anything but boring. The colors, fabrics and waistbands they use has given them their own aesthetic. I would say 2(X)IST is transforming into a lifestyle brand over just an underwear company!
Here are out initial inductees into the Drawer of Fame. We will add to these yearly during the time of the UNB Reader Awards. However, we may not induct as many each year but we think we need to celebrate all things Men’s Underwear!
Adrian C. Martin sent us this series. Its model Jorge Betés for australian brand Teamm8. The photos were taken in Maspalomas Dunes, in the island of Gran Canaria.
Credits:
Photos: Adrian C. Martin
Models: Jorge Betés (@jorgebetes)
Swimwear: Teamm8
Location: Maspalomas Dunes, Canary Islands
What says Valentine’s Day like a great pair of red underwear? Marshall Arkley in these red definitely say Happy Valentine’s Day!