A return to natural textures, grounded tones and timeless everyday comfort. MODUS VIVENDI unveils the Earth Toned Campaign, a new chapter of the FW 26/27 Collection that reconnects with what feels most natural: pure materials, earthy shades and effortless comfort.
Set against raw wood, warm light and organic textures, the campaign creates an intimate, grounded environment where simplicity takes center stage. Natural surfaces and muted tones echo the tactile character of the collection, bringing the body, the fabric and the surrounding landscape into quiet harmony.
At the heart of the Earth Toned Campaign is an instinctive approach to dressing. Free from excess and rooted in authenticity, the imagery celebrates underwear at its most essential. Soft against the skin, easy to wear and designed to feel completely natural.
Featured in the Earth Toned Campaign, the MODUS VIVENDI Ribbed Cotton Line offers a modern interpretation of timeless men’s cotton underwear, infused with a distinctive retro attitude.
Crafted from pure Greek cotton, the line combines naturally soft, breathable comfort with classic ribbed textures and clean, refined silhouettes designed for everyday wear. Lightweight and easy on the body, the fabric offers excellent shape retention while maintaining the authentic feel and simplicity of traditional cotton underwear.
The collection brings together essential men’s ribbed underwear styles alongside coordinating cotton tank tops and T-shirts, creating a versatile wardrobe foundation designed to be worn every day and across seasons.
Presented in sophisticated Grey and Taupe Brown, the understated earth-inspired palette reinforces the line’s clean, masculine character while connecting directly to the natural visual language of the campaign.
Signature details elevate the simplicity of each design. The Ribbed Cotton Classic Briefs, for example, are finished with a shiny waistband and an embroidered MODUS VIVENDI logo, balancing retro references with a contemporary finish. The ribbed cotton-elastane jersey provides softness, breathability and flexibility, while the fabric is knitted according to GOTS standards and dyed and washed in compliance with OCS requirements.
Simple, authentic and effortlessly versatile, the Ribbed Cotton Line is made for everybody, every style and every day. Classic never goes out of style. It simply gets better.
The MODUS VIVENDI FW 26/27 Collection, including the Ribbed Cotton Line, is available now at www.e-modusvivendi.com.
MODUS VIVENDI was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. Rooted in Greek heritage, the brand fuses classical aesthetics with contemporary design, drawing inspiration from art, history, and a Mediterranean sense of style. Every collection is designed and produced locally, with a strong commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and sustainability.
Bodysuits are having a moment, and I’m absolutely here for it. I love seeing brands blur the lines between masculine and feminine design, giving guys more freedom to feel sexy, confident, and completely themselves.
The Camo Viper Bodysuit captures that energy perfectly. Made in the USA from four-way stretch Lycra, it fits like a second skin, while breathable camouflage mesh panels show off the body without giving everything away. Reflective piping traces and enhances your shape, and the cheeky thong cut brings a daring finish that’s impossible to overlook.
The bodysuit can be tricky to size, but if you’re tall or have a broader chest, consider going up one size for the best fit.
Ready to embrace the bodysuit? Shop the Camo Viper Bodysuit now and discover just how good confidence can look.
The MAVERICK BIKINI is back—and looking better than ever in two bold colors: vibrant Aqua and playful Light Orange. This attention-grabbing pair features a super-stretchy full pouch and an exclusive adjustable cock strap for a comfortable, enhanced fit. With full-seat coverage and a sleek, unlined design, it’s easy to see why the N2N Maverick Collection is infamous.
DETAILS
Available in Aqua and Light Orange
Full, super-stretchy pouch
Full-seat coverage
¾” elastic waistband
No drawcord
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Apollo brief is made for days when you want to feel sharp, look good, and enjoy a touch of understated allure. The super low-waist cut gives it a sleek, sculpted profile, while the soft cotton rib fabric moves with you and feels great against the skin.
The overlapping front pouch adds a flattering, gently contoured shape without going over the top—just enough to feel confident and well supported. Finished with the MARCUSE signature woven waistband and an embroidered back logo, Apollobrief brings a clean, refined look with a hint of playful attitude.
Available in white, grey, and navy, this brief delivers modern style with a quietly sexy edge
This week on the Brief Talk Podcast, UNB Tim sits down with Shannon, known online as Himbo Bright, for a fun, candid conversation about spandex, skimpy underwear, and finding the confidence to wear what makes you feel good.
Shannon traces his love of tight-fitting gear back to superheroes, gymnastics, and the styles that caught his attention growing up. From bodybuilding magazines and Undergear catalogs to thongs, singlets, and colorful gym looks, he shares how those interests became part of his personal style.
Tim and Shannon also tackle the double standards around men wearing revealing clothing, the pressure to fit traditional ideas of masculinity, and how exploring a persona can help build confidence in everyday life. Shannon explains what being a himbo means to him: kindness, playfulness, self-expression, and a little less pressure to take everything so seriously.
Plus, get to know Shannon’s brand, Himbo Stuff, and his vision for combining cheeky humor, bright colors, and gear that helps people feel comfortable being themselves.
The takeaway? You don’t need a perfect body—or someone else’s permission—to enjoy what you wear.
In This Episode
How superheroes and gymnastics sparked Shannon’s interest in spandex.
Undergear, International Male, and discovering underwear beyond basic briefs.
Thongs versus jockstraps—and why Shannon prefers thongs.
Wearing tights and singlets to the gym.
Masculinity, clothing, and challenging double standards.
Finding your place in gear and kink communities.
Embracing the Himbo Bright persona.
Building Himbo Stuff and bringing personality into clothing.
Chapters
Approximate timestamps based on the transcript.
00:00 — Meet Shannon
00:34 — Superheroes, gymnastics, and an early love of spandex
03:38 — Bodybuilding, physique culture, and confidence
08:14 — Underwear discoveries, catalogs, and first thongs
16:59 — Tights, singlets, and standing out at the gym
20:02 — Self-expression and feeling comfortable in your body
22:59 — Masculinity and clothing double standards
30:07 — Himbo identity and finding community
35:52 — Spandex, exploration, and embracing what you enjoy
38:23 — Himbo Bright and bringing confidence into everyday life
44:15 — The story and vision behind Himbo Stuff
50:01 — Where to find Shannon and closing thoughts
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JOR is our TBT picture for today, it’s amazing to see how this company has grown over the years. They constnatly keep coming out with amazing undies, not to mention some very amazing skimpy undies. There is a new collection coming soon, so get ready for some more bold colors and fun styles
Chris, better known online as the Crimson Ginger, returns to Brief Talk for a one-on-one conversation with UNB Tim about something that looks easy from the outside but takes a surprising amount of work: consistently posting underwear pics online.
Chris has been sharing his underwear pics for about six years, but even he admits that what looks like a perfectly consistent posting schedule isn’t always what it seems. He and Tim talk about creating a backlog of photos, posting pictures days—or even weeks—after they’re taken, and why delaying posts can be a smart move for both privacy and personal safety.
From there, they get into the actual process behind Chris’s pictures. Chris shares how he uses his iPhone, Apple Watch, a Bluetooth remote, a ring light, and the three-second timer to get his shots. Surprisingly, he doesn’t take hundreds of photos looking for the perfect one. Usually, it’s a simple front, side, and back—and he’s done.
But taking the picture is only part of it.
Tim and Chris discuss the pressure that can come when people start expecting daily content. Followers asking, What are you wearing? Why didn’t you post today? Where’s today’s picture? can quickly turn something fun into another job. Chris talks about trying to keep posting enjoyable even when work, relationships, and everyday life get in the way.
They also get into something that doesn’t get discussed enough: boundaries.
Chris is comfortable showing off, but he still respects the boundaries he and his partner have established around what gets posted on certain platforms. It’s a great example of why communication matters when you’re in a relationship and sharing underwear, swimwear, gear, or more revealing content online.
Plus, Tim and Chris talk about being your own worst critic, finding poses that work for you, losing social accounts, keeping years of photos on your phone, social media privacy, and one very important rule:
Never casually swipe through someone else’s camera roll. You have been warned.
It’s a fun and candid conversation about what really happens behind those underwear pics we scroll past every day—and a reminder that there’s an actual person with a life behind every account.
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We all know I’m a big supporter of Spandex Party. First, it’s a great community for spandex lovers to meet, connect, and share pics of their newest and favorite gear. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to interact with other guys who share the love of spandex. If you haven’t created an account yet, what are you waiting for?
The other thing I love about Spandex Party is that they’re taking gear that I know many of us have loved for years and putting a sexy spin on it. Their latest gear includes the Wrestling Singlet, Pro Wrestling Singlet, Full Body Swimsuit, and Mesh Trisuit.
I’ve been saying for years that I wish someone would take real athletic gear and make it sexy and fun. Give us mesh panels, bold colors, extra zippers, and all the other little details that take something from purely athletic to something a spandex guy will immediately notice.
For me, part of the attraction to spandex has always come from seeing real guys wearing actual gear. I still remember the first time I saw a guy wearing a skinsuit in person, and it was amazing. (Unfortunately, he wasn’t into spandex the way I was!) I think many of us, myself included, first got hooked on cycling kits, trisuits, wrestling singlets, and other actual competition gear.
It’s almost like Spandex Party has been listening to me, because they’ve started creating exactly the kind of gear I’ve wanted to see for years. They just had a new drop, and there are some seriously hot pieces in this collection.
Wrestling Singlet
The Wrestling Singlet is probably one of the most recognizable pieces of spandex gear out there. There’s just something about a singlet—the way it fits, the way it moves with your body, and, of course, the way it shows off the body underneath.
Spandex Party’s version gives you that classic wrestling look with a very snug, compressive fit that hugs everything from your shoulders down through your legs. The 88% polyester and 12% elastane fabric has plenty of stretch, but it still has enough tension to give you that tight, second-skin feeling that singlet guys love.
The smooth construction keeps everything clean and streamlined without distracting from the shape of the suit—or the guy wearing it. They even suggest sizing down if you want an even tighter and bolder fit. Whether wrestling is actually your thing or you appreciate wrestling gear for entirely different reasons, this is a great take on the classic singlet.
My Take: You guys know I love a singlet, and the colors here are so much fun. The new white, pink, and blue versions are amazing. And don’t worry—the red one is sticking around. I love that these still look like actual wrestling gear while giving us colors that make them a little more playful.
Pro Wrestling Singlet
If the Wrestling Singlet is the classic, the Pro Wrestling Singlet takes things in a slightly different—and definitely more interesting—direction.
It’s inspired by the gear you see in professional wrestling, but Spandex Party has added partial mesh construction that immediately gives it more of a gear and fetish edge. The mesh makes the suit lighter and more breathable, but let’s face it: the subtle see-through quality is probably going to be the part that gets most guys’ attention.
You still get that tight, body-hugging wrestling silhouette, but the combination of solid and mesh fabrics adds another dimension to the look. Made from 85% polyester and 15% spandex, it has plenty of stretch to stay close to the body while letting you move.
This is one of those pieces that can look legitimately athletic at first glance while having a completely different personality when you get a little closer.
My Take: This takes the traditional singlet to the next level. These really have the look of an actual team suit, right down to the Spandex Party branding on the leg. I think they’re super fun. It’s that combination of authentic-looking wrestling gear and something made specifically for guys who really appreciate wrestling gear that makes these work for me.
Full Body Swimsuit
This one immediately takes me back to the late ’90s and early 2000s, when full-body competition suits started taking over swimming. If you remember those incredible sharkskin-style suits, you’ll understand exactly where Spandex Party is going with this one.
The Full Body Swimsuit uses a thicker, slicker fabric made from 80% polyamide and 20% elastane, giving it much stronger compression than some of their lighter gear. That means you’re getting that amazing, completely wrapped-in-spandex feeling from top to bottom.
The textured surface gives it that unmistakable old-school competition skinsuit appearance, while the full-body cut creates one long, uninterrupted spandex silhouette. I also love seeing this style come back as gear because full-body swimwear has always had a certain appeal beyond the pool.
If you love compression, slick fabrics, and being completely encased in spandex, this may be the standout piece of the entire new collection.
My Take: This one was an immediate “OMG, NO WAY!” for me. How many of us remember the full-body suits competitive swimmers used to wear? Then the rules changed, the full suits disappeared, and the guys eventually went to jammers.
I probably know 10 or more guys who have one of these old-school suits on their gear wish list. Even though you don’t see swimmers competing in them anymore, Spandex Party is giving us the chance to get that look again. For those of us who remember that era of swim gear, this one hits all the right buttons.
Mesh Trisuit
The Mesh Trisuit may be the piece that best represents what I love about Spandex Party: taking something that looks like legitimate athletic gear and pushing it firmly into gear territory.
At first glance, it has the classic one-piece triathlon silhouette, but instead of standard performance fabric, the suit is made from a semi-transparent stretch mesh. That changes everything.
The 80% nylon and 20% spandex material hugs the body, moves with you, and gives you the tight one-piece feeling you expect from a trisuit, while the mesh lets a lot more of the guy underneath become part of the look.
There’s even minimal triathlon padding built in, so it retains some of the feel and construction of actual cycling and tri gear without the bulky padding getting in the way when you’re wearing it for other reasons.
It’s sporty, revealing, and just a little naughty—which is pretty much exactly where athletic gear and spandex fetish should meet.
My Take: This is the kind of skinsuit I want! The mesh panels aren’t 100% see-through, but they’re revealing enough to show off and give the suit that sexy edge.
I know some guys have said they don’t like the Spandex Party branding on the gear, but I actually think it adds to the look. Think about how much real cycling, triathlon, and racing gear is covered with team names, sponsors, and advertising. Why shouldn’t this have Spandex Party across it? Plus, you’re supporting and representing a great community for spandex lovers. I say wear the branding proudly.
Final Thoughts
All in all, I think this is an amazing collection, and I hope Spandex Party keeps producing gear like this for years to come. What I especially love is that they aren’t completely reinventing what spandex gear should be. They’re taking the athletic gear many of us already love and asking, “How can we make this a little sexier and a lot more fun?”
That’s exactly what I’ve wanted to see.
There is one downside right now for those of us in the United States: tariffs. I spoke with Simon about the current situation, and he told me U.S. customers are currently facing an additional tax of around 40% when ordering. He’s working on the issue and looking for ways to make it easier for those of us in the U.S. to get our hands on this incredible gear.
Hopefully, that gets sorted out soon because there are definitely a few pieces here I want in my gear drawer.
In the meantime, check out the Spandex Party shop, take a look at the new collection, and let me know which piece you’d pick. For me, that Full Body Swimsuit is going to be very hard to resist.
One thing I definitely want the Free the Bold movement to address is having difficult conversations.
What does that mean? It means being open with our partners and friends about what we love, why we love it, and what it means to us.
I know it can be difficult to explain why someone might own 400 pairs of underwear—or why underwear and gear bring them so much joy. Many of us have tried to explain it, only to feel like the other person still doesn’t understand. That can be incredibly frustrating.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that our love of underwear and gear is purely sexual. Yes, sexuality can be part of it, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But it’s far from the whole story.
For me, this community has also brought happiness, confidence, friendship, and connection. When you meet someone who shares this passion, you can skip the awkward explanations. You already understand one another on a level that many people in our lives may not.
We can geek out over our favorite styles and brands. We can talk about how certain pieces make us feel. We can celebrate what we love without embarrassment or shame. That shared understanding can become the foundation for genuinely meaningful friendships.
But I’ve also spoken with many guys—gay, bi, and straight—who struggle to discuss this part of themselves with their partners. They brush it aside, keep it hidden, or participate through alternate accounts. Their partners may see them sharing photos or engaging with the community and wonder what it means: Are they trying to meet someone? Are they looking to hook up? Why are they doing this?
Often, the answer is much simpler. We’re participating in a community. We’re sharing something we love, expressing how we feel about ourselves, and exchanging knowledge with people who understand.
It’s so much fun to meet someone who is genuinely passionate about a particular style or brand and ask why they love it. Thong lovers are a perfect example. Talk to someone who loves wearing thongs, and you’ll quickly discover how much enthusiasm, knowledge, and personality can exist around one style of underwear.
These are the conversations we need to start having—not only within our community, but beyond it.
Talk to your partner. Talk to your friends. Recommend something you love. Tell someone, “You should try this—it makes me feel incredible.” Yes, the conversation might feel awkward at first. But openness is how we challenge shame and change the way people think.
If we continue treating this part of ourselves as something that must be hidden, other people will continue seeing it that way. Growth begins when we give ourselves permission to speak honestly and confidently.
I’ve heard stories from guys who finally talked about underwear with friends they had known for years. The conversation might begin with an awkward, “Wait—what are you wearing?” But once they start talking, they often find curiosity and understanding where they expected judgment.
We need to reach beyond our own circles and help more guys feel sexy, confident, and desired. So many men want that feeling but haven’t explored it because they’re afraid of being mocked.
Let’s show them that it’s okay to wear what they love. It’s okay to feel sexy. It’s okay to feel good in their bodies—and to enjoy that moment when the pants come off and someone sees what’s underneath.
So, have the difficult conversation.
If you’ve already had one, tell me how it went—the good, the bad, or the awkward. We need to share more, talk more, and keep showing up for one another.
And if you need advice before starting that conversation, I’m always here.
One of the newest lines from Body Aware is the Vasity line and this is the Varsity Thong. This sporty men’s thong brings together an athletic texture with everyday comfort. Made from soft breathable grey mesh, it’s designed to keep things light without losing out on suppor
Brian, better known online as the Roof Cowboy, joins UNB Tim for a fun and honest conversation about swimwear, thongs, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Brian shares how his background as a competitive swimmer made Speedos familiar—but wearing a thong publicly required an entirely different kind of confidence. He recounts trying his first thong at the Hard Rock, walking to the bar alone, and discovering that most people were far more supportive than he expected.
The conversation explores Brian’s journey from roofing and storm chasing to modeling and content creation, including his work with Skinzwear. Brian explains why his content has become less about making money and more about helping other men feel confident, comfortable, and accepted in whatever they choose to wear.
Brian and Tim also discuss the assumptions people make about men in thongs and swim briefs, navigating reactions from partners, the double standards surrounding men’s swimwear, and why representation matters. Plus, Brian talks about bold prints, favorite brands, sharing extra thongs with curious guys, his book-cover modeling, and the humorous Skinzwear reels that have made him a favorite on social media.
At its heart, this episode is about trying something new, owning what makes you feel good, and realizing that confidence grows every time you step beyond what feels comfortable.
Underwear should be fun, and ever since the demise of Ginch Conch, we haven’t had one that did over the top prints like them until now. King Briefs is filling a voice that needs to be filled. They have announed the launch of their Kick Off Club line that features football themed briefs. Now you can feel like captian of the team wearing these. Check out the entire collection.
We are almost at the end of summer, well the unoffiical end that is, and if you need some last minute swim thongs then N2N Bodywear has the Laguna Micro Thong, which is perfect for throwing in your beach bag. This thong comes in white so you can show off your summer tan. It also comes in orange, Gold, and champagne. Check out this thongs and many more.
For this week’s guest on Stretching the Truth, it began with childhood curiosity, gymnastics leotards, and the growing popularity of spandex sportswear. Years later, one memorable trip into a fitting room finally gave him the opportunity to experience Lycra for himself.
That experience changed everything.
In the newest episode of Stretching the Truth, I sit down with LycAddict, a German gear enthusiast whose passion has grown into an impressive collection of cycling suits, soccer kits, leggings, singlets, bodysuits, cosplay gear, swimwear, and more.
From Curiosity to a Lycra Collection
Like many guys in the Lycra community, LycAddict began exploring his interest privately. Once he moved into his own place and had the freedom to buy and wear what he wanted, his collection quickly expanded.
Today, half of his large wardrobe is devoted entirely to spandex. His gear is organized by category, with separate spaces for soccer kits, cycling suits, singlets, cosplay, swimwear, and other favorite pieces.
We talk about how easily a collection can grow when you discover new styles through Instagram, Spandex Party, and other members of the community. One picture can inspire a new outfit, and suddenly the credit card is coming out again.
Why Fabric and Fit Matter
Not all spandex is created equal.
LycAddict explains why material composition is one of the first things he checks when buying gear. We discuss the difference between inexpensive Lycra and higher-quality fabrics, along with the disappointment of waiting weeks for a suit that does not look or feel as good as expected.
If you are beginning your own collection, LycAddict offers a smart suggestion: start with secondhand gear. It can be an affordable way to experiment with different fabrics, styles, cuts, and brands before investing in more expensive pieces.
The conversation also covers favorite cycling brands, daily Lycra underwear, shiny full-body suits, wetsuits, latex, and the challenge of getting into a suit with a zipper running up the back.
Lycra as Everyday Clothing
Lycra is not something LycAddict saves only for pictures or special occasions. He wears it every day.
He has replaced traditional cotton underwear with Lycra underwear, wears comfortable sports gear around the house, and incorporates leggings and performance clothing into gym outfits. He especially enjoys combining soccer kits with Lycra, creating an everyday athletic look with something tighter and more exciting underneath.
Cycling gear also gives him the chance to wear Lycra publicly while using it for its intended purpose. There is something special about getting outside, enjoying the gear, and seeing other cyclists doing the same.
Finding Confidence Through Community
One of the most important parts of this conversation is LycAddict’s experience with the online spandex community.
He initially joined Spandex Party to look at other members’ pictures. Eventually, he decided it was time to contribute. Although he worried about how people might respond, the reaction was positive and welcoming.
That encouragement led him to create an Instagram account, share more of his collection, and connect with even more gear enthusiasts.
His message to other guys is simple: wear what you enjoy, show what you want to show, and wear it proudly. You do not need a particular body type to look great in Lycra.
The gear may bring people together, but the friendships, encouragement, inspiration, and sense of belonging are what make the community matter.
Listen to the Full Conversation
This episode is for anyone who loves Lycra, cycling kits, soccer gear, singlets, leggings, bodysuits, wetsuits, or shiny performance fabrics. It is also a great introduction for guys who are curious about spandex but have not yet taken their first step.
If you enjoy the episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another guy who loves Lycra. Every listen and share helps us reach more members of the community and continue telling their stories.
Wear what you love. Wear it proudly. Join us for another episode of Stretching the Truth.
Looking for a brand that is skimpy fun and bulgetastic? Look no further than Pikante, known for their amazing colors and prints, but also has an amazing pouch that puts you on full display. Check out all the pairs at the UNB Store.
Think your story isn’t interesting? That’s exactly why we want you on the podcast.
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is:
“I’m not interesting enough.”
“I’m too shy.”
“I don’t have anything important to say.”
“I don’t wear anything wild.”
“I’m just a regular guy.”
That’s the point.
The podcast has never been about finding influencers, models, or the loudest voices in the room. It’s about the guys who make up this community every day.
The guy who discovered briefs again after years of boxers.
The cyclist who loves his Lycra but has never told anyone why.
The first-time thong wearer.
The lifelong Speedo fan.
The guy who’s still figuring out what he likes.
The husband, dad, college student, retiree, gym rat, office worker… every one of us has a story.
Here’s something I’ve learned after hundreds of episodes:
The conversations people remember most aren’t always the wildest ones. They’re the honest ones.
When one guy shares his story, another listener realizes they’re not alone.
That’s how communities grow.
Pictures on social media show what someone wears. Conversations reveal who they are.
If you’re shy, that’s okay. Most guests tell me they were nervous before we started. Within a few minutes, it feels like two friends talking. There are no gotcha questions, no judgment, and no pressure to be someone you’re not.
Our goal isn’t just to make another podcast.
It’s to build a community where men can openly talk about underwear, swimwear, spandex, body confidence, and the things we’re usually told to keep to ourselves.
Every guest helps another guy feel seen.
So if you’ve ever thought…
“I don’t think anyone wants to hear my story.”
I promise you, someone does.
Because chances are, there’s another guy out there living that exact same story—and he’s been waiting to hear someone else say it first.
If you’ve ever considered coming on the podcast, send me a message. Let’s talk. You don’t have to be extraordinary.
You just have to be yourself.
Because regular guys are exactly what this community needs.
A conversation with Michael about tailoring, confidence, and what belongs underneath.
What makes a great suit feel so powerful—and what belongs underneath it?
On a new episode of Brief Talk After Dark, I sit down with Michael Dobbs for a conversation I have wanted to have for a long time: suits and underwear. They may seem like two separate interests, but for many guys, they fit together perfectly.
We talk about what makes a suit sexy, why the ritual of getting dressed can completely change your mindset, and how the underwear no one else can see may be the most important part of the outfit.
Brief Talk After Dark: What makes a great suit feel so powerful—and what belongs underneath it?
A Suit Can Be a Kind of Armor
Michael’s love of suits began when he was about 20 years old and working in Boston. It was the 1990s, when Back Bay was still filled with men in traditional businesswear. Seeing those sharply dressed guys made an impression that never left him.
Today, he describes a suit as much more than formal clothing. It can be a special outfit that changes how you carry yourself, much like leather, sports gear, latex, or puppy gear does for the people who love those styles.
“A suit is almost like armor. Just like leather, sports gear, latex, or puppy gear, it’s a special outfit that changes how you feel. When I put one on, I feel confident, sexy, and ready for whatever comes next.”
The Power of a Suit: A suit is almost like armor
That feeling is something many gear lovers understand. Clothing can create a boundary between everyday life and the version of yourself you want to become. A suit can make you feel polished, focused, powerful, or sexy before you ever walk into a room.
Getting Dressed Is Part of the Experience
A suit is never only the jacket and trousers. The complete look is built one choice at a time: the shirt, tie, cuff links, pocket square, socks, shoes, and everything worn underneath.
For Michael, that process is a ritual. He sometimes wears a suit even while working from home because changing into it signals that the workday has begun. The outfit helps create the mindset.
“Putting on a suit isn’t just getting dressed. It’s choosing the shirt, the tie, the cuff links, the pocket square, the shoes, and even the underwear. Every step is part of a process that helps me feel confident before I walk out the door.”
More Than Just Clothes: Putting on a suit is a process
The same transformation can happen with other types of clothing. Running tights can put you in the mood to exercise. Cowboy boots, jeans, and a hat can bring out a different side of your personality. Leather can unlock another one. What matters is how the clothes make you feel.
Why Suits Remain So Appealing
Workplaces have become much more casual. Offices that once expected jackets and ties now settle for trousers and a shirt—or jeans and a polo. Even in London, with its legendary tailoring tradition, Michael has noticed that complete suits are no longer as common in financial districts.
That may be one reason a fully styled suit feels even more distinctive today.
Michael loves pinstripes, especially as part of a three-piece suit. He appreciates waistcoats, rich fabrics, beautiful linings, cuff links, pocket squares, sheer over-the-calf socks, sock garters, and highly polished shoes. Each detail adds to the energy of the finished look.
“What I love most about suits is the feeling they create. It’s the appearance, the energy, and the confidence. Putting on a suit gives me a sense of power that a lot of people don’t understand unless they’ve experienced clothing that makes them feel incredible.”
Why Suits Are So Appealing: appearance, energy, and confidence
There is also something exciting about going beyond the minimum. If a restaurant requires a jacket and tie, Michael does not want to dress one level above the requirement—he wants to go ten levels above it. Dressing well brings compliments, attention, and, most importantly, personal satisfaction.
The Best Part May Be Underneath
Of course, this is Brief Talk After Dark, so we had to discuss what goes under the suit.
Michael’s two favorite styles are thongs and jockstraps, with thongs taking the top spot most of the time. The contrast is part of the appeal: a traditional, perfectly coordinated suit on the outside and something small, sexy, and unexpected underneath.
“I sneak thongs under my suits all the time. Even with a beautifully lined pair of trousers, I love having that extra layer underneath. It’s part of what makes wearing a suit feel complete.”
Underwear Completes the Experience: thongs under suits
That secret can give you a private confidence boost throughout the day. No one else has to know what you are wearing, but you know—and that can change the entire experience.
There are no rules about the “right” underwear for a suit. A thong, jockstrap, bikini, classic brief, boxer, or something more adventurous can all work. The best choice is whatever makes you feel good in the clothes.
A Lifetime Love of Thongs
Michael has been wearing thongs for more than 30 years. His story began at 16, when he found a hidden package at Kmart and took it home. That first purchase grew into an enduring part of his style and identity.
After stepping away from underwear collecting for a while, he returned to it around 15 years ago. Today, he attends thong events and enjoys discovering new brands and styles through other people in the community.
“I’ve been wearing thongs for more than thirty years. It started with one hidden package from Kmart when I was sixteen, and it’s grown into something that’s become part of who I am.”
A Lifetime Love of Thongs: Michael’s story began with a package from Kmart
The story will sound familiar to many underwear lovers. Before online shopping and social media made nearly every style easy to find, discovering something different in a department store could feel like finding a new world. That first pair was not just underwear—it was the beginning of understanding what made you feel like yourself.
Suits, Underwear, and Wearing What You Love
The biggest lesson from our conversation is simple: wear what makes you feel confident.
For Michael, that might be a pinstripe three-piece suit with a thong underneath. It might be a tuxedo and patent leather shoes, a leather blazer and trousers, compression gear for a run, or cowboy boots worn with a suit. Each look creates its own energy.
You do not have to like every combination, and you do not need everyone else to understand yours. Personal style becomes much more interesting when we stop treating categories as rigid rules and start letting people enjoy what makes them feel good.
So, what belongs under a great suit? Whatever makes you feel sexy, powerful, and ready for whatever comes next.
Listen to Brief Talk After Dark featuring Michael talking suits
Are you a suit guy? What do you wear underneath? Send your thoughts to feedback@brieftalkpodcast.com. I would love to hear from more suit lovers—and this conversation definitely deserves a part two.
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The unofficial end of summer is upon us- that is, the Labor Day weekend! But until then, it’s time to break out your skimpiest gear and enjoy the sun. N2N Bodywear never lets us down in the skimpy department. The new P-Town Bikini and Thong are perfect for getting that minimal tan line and showing off a little. Both of these feature a clip on the side which can be used for many purposes; I’ll let you figure them out!
Go see the two amazing pairs, the P-Town Bikini and Thong, before they are gone.
Today is one of my favorite days of the year—National Underwear Day!
If you’ve never heard of it, National Underwear Day began in 2003 when the underwear store Freshpair organized a public celebration in New York City’s Times Square. What started as a fun promotional event quickly became an unofficial holiday for underwear lovers everywhere. Over the years, it’s grown into a day where people celebrate style, confidence, comfort, and the often-overlooked piece of clothing we all wear every day.
For me, though, National Underwear Day has become about something much bigger.
It’s about giving yourself permission to wear what you love.
Whether that’s briefs, bikinis, trunks, boxer briefs, jocks, thongs, panties, singlets, or even nothing more than your favorite pair around the house—you should never feel like you have to apologize for it. Wear the styles that make you feel confident, comfortable, sexy, athletic, supported, or simply like yourself.
One of the biggest things I’ve been talking about lately is moving beyond worrying about what other people think. Too many guys spend years avoiding certain styles because someone once told them they were “too revealing,” “not masculine,” or “not for them.”
Forget all that.
Wear the bright colors.
Wear the prints.
Wear the pouch.
Wear the thong.
Wear the bikini.
Wear the lace.
Wear the compression gear.
Wear whatever makes you smile when you put it on.
Life’s too short to let someone else’s opinion dictate what’s in your underwear drawer.
And if you’re comfortable doing it, celebrate today by sharing your favorite pair online. You never know who might see your post and realize they’re not the only one who loves that style. Every photo, every conversation, and every story helps make it a little easier for the next guy to wear what he loves without feeling judged.
So today, celebrate National Underwear Day the best way possible:
There’s been one brand that you guys have been sending me questions about for a little while now, and I was unable to find any information. But this week I found out some very interesting information about it.
So this year, we noticed some interesting things happening with the brand 2(x)ist . First off, they really shut down their website. And now you have to go to Amazon to buy any of their underwear, which was kind of strange since they’ve been an iconic brand in the industry since the nineteen nineties. I mean, they are probably one of the first gay brands of underwear around that really went mainstream.
It is. I believe they were one the heritage gay mainstream underwear brands, and they were the first of those brands to have a television commercial. So it’s kind of weird and strange that this really big brand has now kind of fallen by the wayside and is slowly disappearing.
So what I found out was that it used to be owned by a corporation, and that corporation sold it to a venture capital fund. And as we know, venture capital funds are ones that go in, leverage debt, and then sell off the parts basically. And this — from what I gather and what I’ve been feeling — is going to be the end of the brand as we know it, if not going out of business.
So if you have a favorite pair, I suggest you hold on to them because I don’t know if they will be making anything new. I haven’t looked at their Amazon shop to see what they’re doing, but one of the sources I had this week mentioned that it was probably being shipped overseas to China to make at lower production quality, lower fabrics, and just lower quality control overall.
So what you’ll be buying is not the product you may know and love. It may be something new. And I believe they may be licensing out the name to use for collaborations and other business dealings.
So I’m very curious what you guys think. I’ve said for the past couple of months that I think we’re going to see a big shakeup in the underwear world. This is like one of the first things — you know, Andrew Christian closed last year, and now we have Do Exist kind of. We don’t know what they’re doing.
So I will not be surprised if they go out of business, but I think there are other brands that really are going to either stop or, you know, go the same way.
So I’m really curious what you guys think. Are there any brands you’re worried about? Any brands that you wish still had the same quality when you first started buying them? Let me know.
Eric, better known as The Jocker Room, returns to Brief Talk for an honest conversation about body image, social media, personal boundaries, and the assumptions people make when someone posts photos in underwear.
The conversation begins with an unexpected DM asking Eric whether he was using a weight-loss medication. Although the message was intended as a compliment, it raised a larger question: Why do people feel entitled to comment on someone else’s weight or speculate about what they’re doing with their body?
Tim and Eric explore how unsolicited feedback can go in both directions—from pressure to lose weight and build muscle to fetishizing weight gain. They also discuss how apps and social media can strip the humanity from interactions, turning real people into bodies to evaluate, sexualize, or make demands of.
But social media isn’t entirely negative. Eric shares how posting underwear photos has helped him build confidence, connect with others, and develop genuine friendships within the underwear community. He also explains why he turned off replies to his Instagram Stories—and how that decision resulted in fewer empty reactions and more meaningful conversations.
Along the way, Tim and Eric discuss giving better compliments, setting realistic personal goals, the rising price of underwear, and why underwear can be such a personal and vulnerable form of self-expression for gay men.
This episode is a reminder that there is always a real person behind the photo—and that a thoughtful conversation means far more than another fire emoji.
In This Episode
Unsolicited comments about weight and weight-loss medication
How compliments can reinforce harmful body standards
Fetishizing weight loss and weight gain
Establishing boundaries in DMs and on social media
Why posting underwear doesn’t imply consent or sexual availability
The difference between thirst traps and community building
Giving compliments that recognize the person, not only their appearance
Setting realistic health and body goals
Finding confidence through posting photos
Why underwear can be connected to identity, sexuality, and vulnerability
Turning online connections into genuine friendships
You should always wear fun underwear to work, to make the day go better! Hunk Menswear has taken that a bit further in their recent campaign. This campaign features the new Absenthe color of their briefs and thongs. It goes to show you that sometimes work is bondage, well in a good way.
I’ve been talking with the organizers behind Thongers Australia, and I have to say, I’m really excited about what they’re putting together. This is going to be the first event of its kind in Australia, giving thong lovers a dedicated weekend to relax, connect, and celebrate with other guys who share the same passion.
For years, if you wanted to attend a thong-focused weekend, you had to make the trip to places like Palm Springs or Fort Lauderdale. Not anymore.
Now, an amazing weekend is coming Down Under.
Set on Queensland’s beautiful coast in February 2027, this boutique event is all about good company, warm weather, and plenty of time in your favorite swimwear. The plans include relaxed pool days, a waterside thong fashion parade, a Saturday night show, and a Sunday drag brunch—all taking place at one hotel, so once you arrive, you can simply enjoy the experience.
The organizers are currently locking in the venue, dates, and full schedule, but they’re already taking Expressions of Interest. If this sounds like your kind of weekend, I highly recommend signing up now. You’ll be the first to receive all the details, get early access to tickets before they’re released to the public, and stay up to date as more announcements are made.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a weekend surrounded by guys who understand why you love wearing thongs, this is shaping up to be the event you’ve been waiting for.
Head over to the Thongers Australia Weekend website, register your interest, and hopefully I’ll see some of you there in February 2027!
Swim season is about halfway over, and if you are like me, you need something new halfway through the season. I mean, you have to mix it up a bit and always show up in bold and fun swimwear. N2N Bodywear has the new Voltage Xtreme Sport swim brief in three bold colors. They are Neon Pink, Neon Yellow, and Neon Orange. My personal favorite is the Yellow.
These are super fun and will get you noticed! Whether you wear them at the beach, pool party, or lying out. You will turn heads. Go enjoy the rest of your summer in something bold and bright.
