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Happy National Underwear Day

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It’s National Underwear Day guys! This day is a day to celebrate all things men’s underwear. I’m sure the creators, Fresh Pair, wanted everyone to do it but here at UNB we focus on just the men’s underwear. Why? Because men’s underwear needs all the promotion it can get!

So what can you do to celebrate National Underwear Day?

  • Wear your favorite pair of underwear – This is the easiest way to celebrate this national day of underwear love. Grab that pair you love and wear it all day.
  • Go Underwear Shopping – Get on line or go to your favorite underwear store and pick up a pair of few of your undies.
  • Try something new – If you go shopping, step outside your box. Give that thing you have had your eye on a try. Don’t buy the same thing over and over!
  • Share your love of underwear on social media – Post how much you love underwear on social media. This could be just a declaration such as “Happy National Underday from one underwear lover to another!”  Or you could post a picture or several pictures.
  • Talk to a friend about undies – If you’re brave enough and want to approach the subject, talk underwear to a friend Get them to see the light of w\how great underwear is.

These are just a few ideas for this great holiday we are celebrating. Here at UNB we think every day should be National Underwear Day. We need to keep spreading the word about underwear till it’s gone mainstream!  Until every guy is free to wear what he wants when he wants and when you want to wear them. There is one more suggestion you can do for the day. If you have an underwear loving friend, Tell them about UNB and have them join a group of amazing guys who love underwear. Because we have the best readers ever!

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YOCISCO expanding their Essential line

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We just posted an interview with YOCISCO at the end of last month! Now they have told us they are expanding their essential line! It’s great to see them release some new pairs! This is an extension of their essential line!  Here is what they told us about the expansion.

YOCISCO has been a leading brand in fashionable sustainable underwear for the past three years. This month they will release an expansion to their highly popular ISO briefs. This expanded line will include trunks, boxer briefs, t-shirts and tank tops. YOCISCO has offered trunks and boxer briefs in the past but this will be their first time offering t-shirts and tank tops. The line will be available in six colors (black, white, red, slate, berry and cobalt) and now in five sizes (small – XXL).

“Our ISO briefs have proven to be long lasting and fashionable among our consumers. They are constructed with premium bamboo fabric, along with elastin for sustainability and all-day comfort.” said designer Cisco.

Head over to the YOCISCO site to see all these pairs and more.

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Review: Fort Troff’s Camo Sport Trunk

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By Osgon, guest writer

The author purchased this item for review.

Rating: 10/10

  • Daily Fit: 10/10
  • Sizing: 10/10
  • Construction: 10/10
  • Styling: 10/10
  • Daily Performance: 10/10

Pros:

  • Uber masculine gray camouflage pattern
  • Pouch has tiny holes allowing air to circulate around your crotch
  • Pouch has tiny holes allowing air to circulate around your crotch
  • Stretchy fabric wicks away moisture; no chafing
  • Legs stay put without riding up

Cons:

  • Color selection limited to choosing a black, gray, or white waistband.

Osgon’s Recommendation: This workout wear will take anything you can give it.

You might not be familiar with Fort Troff. They primarily market sex toys to the gay market. However, Fort Troff makes incredible workout gear worth checking out.

Short backstory: Several years ago, Fort Troff went to the same factory that makes Under Armour compression shorts and asked it to manufacture compression shorts for Fort Troff. Fort Troff then tinkered with the fit and design. The result? Compression shorts that are even better than those made by Under Armour.

Fort Troff achieved perfection by modifying the compression short’s pouch in two ways. First, Fort Troff’s compression shorts have a three-dimensional pouch that cradles (rather than squishes) the meat and potatoes. Hurrah! Second, Fort Troff added small holes that help circulate air around your crotch during your work out. Everything stays nice and dry.

I own compression shorts from both Under Armor & Fort Troff. Fort Troff’s fabric (84% polyester, 16% spandex) has the same density and strength as Under Armour gear, and the FT shorts will last for years. (The FT fabric is also far superior to Nike’s wimpy-thin “combat” compression shorts.)

I’ve now tested the FT shorts over several months through some pretty brutal workouts (weights + HIIT/cardio, 75-120 minutes). Afterward, I throw ‘em in the wash and let them air dry. My shorts still look brand new and fit great. If there’s a better compression short out there, I haven’t found it.

I’ll never buy any other brand of compression shorts for working out, regardless of the price. Fort Troff’s shorts are that good.

  • BRAND: Fort Troff
  • PAIR: Camo Sport Trunk
  • COLOR: Grey (also available with white & black waistbands)
  • SIZES: S-XL
  • PRICE (without discounts): $28 for one, $65 for 3-pack
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Brighten Your Fetishwear – Interview with Breedwell Gear

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Fetishwear is a growing market in men’s underwear/gear. I think we are going to see this across sexual orientation lines and go full on mainstream. Personally, I think we are on that verge. It’s not odd to see a harness or jock anymore. Plus, I think more guys want to get in touch with their kink side they may have hidden.

I discovered Breedwell on Instagram. They are a fetish brand that mixes in LED technology to their gear. Which is super cool to me. It’s taking gear to the next technological level. I just thought they were amazingly cool. I reached out to the owner Mike and got to find out more about Breedwell Gear and why he made it! I hope you guys take the time to check out the gear and have fun with it!

For our readers who aren’t familiar can you quickly tell about your brand? 

Breedwell is a clubwear and lifestyle brand that is focused on combining LED technology into sexy fetish fashions we create products that are best worn out when hitting the town at night. We have in development a T-shirt line that will have edgy graphics that will be sure to get attention when wearing to a bar or club.  We love taking traditional fetish silhouettes, applying our patented light system and fetish gear that glows. What separates Breedwell from all the other fetish brands on the market is that when you walk into a club or bar wearing our product people immediately see you and recognize the confidence needed to light the night. Our gear is designed to be durable and still be functional and fun. As the owner, I wanted to create LED fetish gear that didn’t just look good but also felt substantial and had a chunkier construction. I  wanted to make sure that everything we make with LED, could be USB rechargeable and cleanable. It took 6 months of development to bring the first LED jockstrap and get the production started. We had to experiment with many different ways to make the item fit on different body types. After months of development, we are so proud to bring this item to our customers and have loved hearing the feedback from our customers on how hot and sexy they feel wearing our light up glow gear.

What do you currently offer? 

Our current collection features our signature classic shoulder harness in 5 color options. We also offer LED armbands that match our harnesses and look amazing together when worn as a set. Our quality construction is what helps separate our product from others as our products are still fully functional fetish gear. Just released has been our LED jock strap system which features a light up front pouch and leg straps. This is our newest item and the initial response has been incredible with many of our customers ordering their jock straps on presale to be one of the first to wear the first commercially available LED jock strap in the world. In edition, we also have our traditional jock straps that can be bought with snaps that allow our customer to attach our LED pouch and turn our jocks into a LED jock strap. We have a lot of new products being released over the course of the next 2 months and want to surprise people with our new offerings.

 

How did the idea of putting put LED’s in jocks and other gear come about? 

I got the idea last year when I was looking for a unique harness to buy to wear at a leather themed fetish party. I started searching online for light up fetish gear and nothing was coming up in my search. I have been working the past 15 years as a mass market commercial fashion designer so I just decided why not just make and design one for myself and husband. I ended up getting 2 made and when we wore them out we got approached by several guys asking me where I got it from and if I sell them. From there I decided to make a very small production of the harnesses and see if I could sell them. I ended up bringing them to Mid Atlantic Leather in Washington DC and wore them into the event and literally got stopped in front of the escalator with people wanting to purchase them. Since I had them in my Bag at the hotel I kept running back to my room and sold all 100 in less than two hours. I was so shocked as I did not know if I could even sell one let alone my entire production so quickly. While also there we caught the attention of the Fort Troff buying team who became our first buyer of the harnesses. They were really amazing with supporting us and believing in our product and remain today as a huge Breedwell supporter and carrying our brand. From there I have just been working hard to develop a variety of new styles and I am super excited to roll out the new items over the course of the next few months. We are the first Fetish brand to specialize in LED fetish fashions and we really want to Pioneer this new area and innovate new technology and looks into the fetish world.

 

Is the gear charged by battery or USB? 

One of my biggest pet peeves is batteries, I hate regular batteries. They always die and I never end up going to the store to replace them so the item goes unused. When I started designing the Breedwell line I knew I wanted to make all the items we offer USB rechargeable with integrated batteries.  I find it super convenient to be able to wear your gear out and to be able to recharge it as needed using a USB cable. It makes it so easy and worry free. It just ends up saving a lot of time and stress

How long does a charge usually last? 

So the Charging takes about 2 hours to fully charge our gear and depending on the light mode it can be 6-7 hours on solid or up to 21 on flashing mode. Our jock straps last longer with 7-8 hours on solid or up to 25 hours on flashing. We use Lithium Ion batteries that are pretty strong and give a bright vibrant glow. Charging goes fast and as long as you charge all your gear before starting to get ready you should be all set by the time you leave your house.

 

What has been the reaction to your gear in the market? 

So far the response has been overwhelming and we are really just trying to keep up with all the requests we are getting to keep developing new items.  It’s a lot of work but after 15 years of designing mass market clothing for others is exciting and rewarding to be designing the items I love to wear out. We have been getting the attention of a number of stores and are looking forward to seeing how much we can grow the brand and expand into new categories of business. Hopefully, by next year you will see a full line of apparel and gear designed and sold by us on our website Breedwellgear.com

 

Which pairs/harnesses are you best selling items? 

Right now anything that uses our red LED technology is popular. Our Rainbow harness has been a huge hit as well. Our LED jock straps that just launched are doing incredible and after the first week in we are already re ordering more to be made. It really is amazing to see how many guys are really loving the product and coming back and buying multiple colors and items from our store. Being an Independent brand it can be hard to figure out where your market is and trying to reach them has been an organic process of a lot of word of mouth and traveling to a lot of events and trying to talk with as many guys as possible. I am a pretty social person who loves to travel so I find this to be one of my favorite parts about Breedwell is getting the chance to meet so many guys from all over the country.

I love that you created light up gear. More guys are getting into harnesses and jocks. Have you noticed a trend in guys outside the leather world buying your gear? 

I think that there is a difference in the younger generation that is growing up today and wanting to get involved in the leather and fetish community. 10 Years ago the community was more closed off than it is today and you were not seeing as many of the younger generation getting involved in the leather and fetish scene. I think that as the scene has expanded you have an older generation that feels like brands like Breedwell or others are making the scene more commercial. I don’t feel that way at all and look at us as a new train of thought to what fetish gear can be. Every scene changes over time and think we are in the midst of big evolution as nightlife and leather meet in the middle and become larger, more accessible and inclusive to a younger generation that just discovering what it’s all about. What I love is the guys running these companies are like me living the lifestyles of the brands they create. It’s not fake and manufactured in focus group or board rooms. This is our actual lives and we live it. Our brand moto is “ dirty by choice “. I got called dirty, dirty minded for years because I  own my sexuality , enjoy being a sexual person, not shy to speak my mind. I choose to live my life open minded, not- pretentious in every aspect including sexuality. If that makes me dirty then I’m dirty by choice . (and its unrelated to another gay hot topic, being asked if clean or not clean ) Our brand is geared towards others who want to feel confident and take ownership of their sexual choices and live their lives open honest and proud. I choose to be dirty, filthy (minded) and piggy because that’s who I am and I made that choice.

 

What has been the reaction from your customers about the collection? 

We currently ship free worldwide with orders over 200.00 Since we started doing this we have seen customers buying our product from all over the world. We have received a lot of support from all of our customers who love wearing out our product at night. A lot of guys have some specific requests for products so we are  listening to our customers and have some really cool items  coming in over the next 2 months. I would love to tell you  what those are but I’m keeping it under wrap until we launch the new items

Where can our readers find your gear? 

Our gear can be found on our website Breedwellgear.com and can also be found on Forttroff.com. We also are carried in Leatherman and Vibe 212 in NYC, Ball in P town and Wilton  Manors and  by the time this publishes at Rough Trade in LA.  Keep checking out our facebook and Instagram account @breedwellgear to checking in occasionally and look for our new items coming out over the course of the next few months. I can’t wait to show the world what’s in my dirty little head that I can dream up and make a reality.

We hope you enjoyed this interview and will check out Breedwell Gear!

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New Model Interview – Simon Marini

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We got a chance to interview a new model coming on the scene. You have seen him in a recent shoot with Jockstrap Central. That model is Simon Marini. I think we will see a lot more of him in this industry and you can say you saw him on UNB before he got HUGE. We got to ask him some questions so you guys can get to know him better.
Why did you want to get into modeling? Why underwear/swimwear underwear/swimwear?
I always admired models, never thought it was something I could actually do. I grew up with a lot of insecurity, dealt with anxiety and depression as well. I actually got into stripping while in a group counseling course for anxiety and depression, it was something I always wanted to try, so I forced myself into it as a sort of exposure therapy to overcome social anxiety. Given the certain negative connotations that go with stripping I knew it wasn’t something I wanted to do forever, so I felt modeling was the perfect next step, and with the confidence, I gained from stripping I finally felt like it’s something I could do.
You are a relatively new model, what do you think are your best qualities for modeling?
Good question haha, I still feel like I don’t know what I’m doing at most shoots. I’m told I’m a natural though, and apparently, have a great profile, so let’s go with that.
You have done a few shoots with Jockstrap Central, what was it like to work with them?
Working with Jockstrap Central was great! The shoots were a blast, very relaxed and fun.
Underwear has many styles from boxer briefs to thongs. Do you have any pairs you don’t want to wear on a shoot?
I’m always down for whatever the photographer feels will look best.
Are there any underwear/swimwear brands you’d love to work with? Why?
I’ve worn 1 pair of Oryx in a shoot and they were crazy comfortable, really liked them, would proudly rep their brand. Other than that it’s been cool to work with Calvin Klein, simply to follow in Marky Mark’s shoes (or undies I guess lol).
Since you are new tell us about what you do in your spare time and what are your passions. We heard you have a background in MMA.   
Well, I’m kinda boring haha. I work as a personal trainer so I basically live in the gym. I just got a new old English Bulldog puppy, so she absorbs a lot of my free time now as well. Other than lifting and puppy cuddles though I enjoy just hanging out with friends.
I used to fight professionally, I had 15 pro MMA fights in my career, with my last bout being with Bellator. It was a fun ride, but along the way I got burnt out and lost my passion and drive for it so eventually just hung up my gloves. I still train occasionally, but nothing too serious.
What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot?
I’m usually in some kind of lean bulking program. My goal is to be HUGE, but I don’t like putting on too much fluff so it’s a slow and constant battle. When I have a shoot coming up I may increase my cardio a bit, but most of the changes occur in my diet. A bit of carb restrictions, and just overall tightening up of everything.
Models can’t always eat great what is your favorite guilty pleasure in food?
Burgers, pizza, and cheesecake. I could eat those in endless amounts haha.
We are an underwear blog so what makes up your underwear drawer? (what percentage of briefs, boxer briefs, jocks, thongs do you have?)
I pretty much solely own boxer briefs. They’re the most comfortable in my opinion, especially since I’m almost always in the gym.
What is one word that describes you?
Real. I tend to be very open and honest, no bullshit, and no sugar-coating.
If you were stranded on a deserted island what is one thing you must have with you?
A very attractive, short blonde, with a big squat booty  lol
What is your favorite color
Purple
What is a fact about you that would surprise our readers? (are you shy? Love disco? Know all the words to Star Wars?)
Well given that I’ve fought professionally and stripped professionally, it’s probably surprising that I’m still shy lol.
Quick Fire Questions: 
  • Thong or jock? Jock
  • What was the last movie you saw?  War for the planet of the apes
  • Swim Brief or Trunk for the beach? Brief
  • What is your favorite movie?  Too hard of a question! Always changing lol
  • Do you work out in the morning, afternoon or night? Cardio and abs in the morning. Weights either afternoon or evening, or both.
  • Would you ever wear a swim thong?  Totally would, if only for the comic relief
  • What color swim do you look best in?  I’m gonna say purple just cause it’s my favorite color, but to be honest I have no clue
  • Favorite beach in the world? Havent been to many beaches in the world so hard to say. However, the one in the movie The Beach with DiCaprio looked pretty damn amazing lol
  • Dream trip you’ve always wanted to take? Well since I just mentioned it, wherever they went in that movie would be unreal. Live off the land in a gorgeous beach paradise, surrounded by fields of weed.
  • Fav style of underwear? (Brief, bikini, thong, jock, etc) Boxer briefs
  • Cats or dogs? Dogs all the way. I’d take dogs over people lol
  • Comedy or Drama? Comedy most of the time
  • Would you be the only guy on the beach in a swim brief? Wouldn’t bother me if I was
What are your goals for modeling?  
The main goal is to just have fun. But if modeling could help me build and grow my online fitness/nutrition/lifestyle coaching that would be incredible.
Where can our readers find you on the net and social media?
Still in the process of getting a website going, but you can find me on Instagram @vitruvianhulk
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Review – Andrew Christian Massive Swim Brief

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Andrew Christian provided the Massive Slant Bikini for review. All opinions are the reviewers.
  • Daily Fit- 10/10
  • Sizing- 8/10
  • Construction- 8/10
  • Styling- 9/10
  • Daily Performance- 10/10
Overall average- 9/10
Pros
  • Cut
  • Print
  • Breathable
  • Comfortable fit all around
Cons
  • Placement of the string (External)
  • Somewhat clingy when wet/ thin material/ unlined
Hey Y’all, today I’m reviewing the Andrew Christian Massive Slant Bikini. Having acquired my first Andrew Christian swimsuit in 2008, my experiences with this brand have been numerous. I have noticed a change in their products and marketing in the last 5 years which has led me to somewhat shy away when making my own purchases, but I have always been a fan of the more conservative swim bikinis and briefs, so when I saw these I had a good feeling I would like them. Being a guy who doesn’t wear shorts for water activities, I did not hesitate at all to give these a go.
I initially wore these as underwear to see how they would react to everyday activities and movements. I noticed immediately that the material was light and flexible and imagined it would be comfortable wear, which was confirmed during the gym and other activities. Very flexible and comfortable for any thing you could be doing. I didn’t have any binding issues nor did they feel like they were digging into any part of my skin.
The material was nice and light which made them a good choice for using as undergarments. I did have some reservations about the durability or longevity of the garment, based on how thin the fabric felt. Would this suit be able to last for years under normal wear and tear? Maybe, but I’m not betting on it lasting more than 3 years or so. The cut was a little more on the conservative side in terms of AC, which was rather nice. Still brief and cute, but not anywhere near string sides hahaha. I did notice that when wet, the suit gets clingy which could lead to issues with the front for those who don’t necessarily like having their assets of full display, but a quick flick and that issue was resolved. There is no dedicated pouch so the suit still fits on their more conservative side. The draw string was on the outside, which can be nice if tied right but I personally am not the biggest fan of external drawstrings.
Sizing has always been an issue with me with AC. The suit I reviewed was a size large which is about what I wear in most other brands but I have had to go with XL in some of their suits in the past. I can comfortable wear 36s in shorts and jeans so even when I lose weight and size I still believe this suit will wear just as well, and can always use the drawstring to really cinch down if needed.
Overall I really enjoyed this pair. Solid cut and the print design is fun and interesting, ensuring catching some eyes and comments. Very comfortable both wet and dry, and solid during both, so no unexpected peek a boo. I would recommend this suit to anybody who wants a more interesting look over solid colors or even some of the other prints I see out there.
  • Andrew Christian
  • Massive Slant Bikini
  • dark Grey with teal lettering
  • Small and Medium available
  • currently $34.40
  • 90% polyamide 10% spandex
  • provided courtesy of Andrew Christian
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Marcuse New Collection featuring Dmitry Averyanov

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Marcuse has a few new pairs, we profiled the Jewel on Sunday for our Swimwear Sunday!
This is what they told us this about the new shoot and collection:
We invited photographer Pavel Lepikhin @pavel_lepikhin to shoot the amazing Dmitry Averyanov @dmitry_averyanov_ for our new Collection17.
In the new collection, we introduced 7 new swimwear – Aloha, Aviator, Cruise, Janeiro, Jewel, Jungle and Paradise. As well as our new towel shorts – Sweat.
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