Check out all the new swim and underwear from Rufskin! They are really putting out some amazing gear. Their model Logan always looks amazing in all the gear.
I’m not the biggest thong fan on UNB. I do have quite a few of them but they aren’t my daily pair I choose to wear. I usually wear them when I”m feeling super sexy or have a reason to wear them. My go-to style has always been the bikini brief or pouch brief. When I think back to when I got my first thongs. I’m trying to remember the very first pair I bought.
I remember seeing a brand in the 80’s in one of the fitness magazines. Either Exercise for Men Only or Men’s Workout or there was another back in the day. There was a brand called, I think, Michael David. They had a guy in a yellow brief with what looked to be a black thong over it. My 18-year-old mind had to have one. I had to find one. This was the days before the internet so getting one would be difficult. Plus I didn’t have a credit card to buy the one I saw in the magazine.
One a trip to Rich’s (which became Macy’s), I would always hit the underwear section before going to the bookstore down the mall. There on the shelf was a black thong. Just what I imagined was in the picture. I already had a yellow swim brief. I could recreate the look. I grabbed my sized and walked up to the counter and bought it. Being so excited I skipped the bookstore and drove straight home. The 20-minute drive was killing me. I ran to my room and put it on. I liked it and then did the look with the swim brief. I was in heaven.
There was one problem with that thong the strap in the back was way too wide and annoyed me throughout the day. This would delay any other thong purchases for a while. That was until I started to work out. I joined a gym way away from where I lived and would rarely go. But it was open 24 hours and I wanted something fun to wear. Another store across from the mall had more spandex, swimsuit type of thongs. I went over and bought 1 and tried it out. I loved the fit and feel. Especially at the gym. I was bold enough to change in plain view of anyone in the locker room, I didn’t care. The brands of these thongs were Sauvage. Which I know they don’t make anymore.
Then I went back to buy 2-3 more and told the guy working that I wore them to the gym and we had a conversation about them for about 10 mins. Looking back he was gay too and I think wanted to pick me up. I was so clueless back then on when I was being hit on. But I kept wearing them to the gym.
As of today I still have quite a few thongs. The one thong that brought me back to wearing them after I was a teen was the 2(X)ist Y-Back Thong. It was amazing and I still have several of these in my collection. Other favorites now are Joe Snyder Pride Frame, Gregg Homme Torrid line, and Cocksox CX05 thong.
This coming weekend in the states marks the official start of swim season. Memorial Day is time to head to the nearest beach, pool or lake for some fun in the sun. We bring our challenge back every year. This year we are kicking off the Swim Brief & Thong challenge. One of these years it won’t be something we will have to promote, well that is my goal.
There are two different challenges, the first is the Swim Brief Challenge. This is our 4th year, I think, challenging guys to wear the classic swim brief or bikini. When we started this challenge the brief was one of those pairs that very few guys have worn. Over the last few years more guys are starting to wear them. I would like to think we were a little bit responsible for some of you out there wearing them.
Next is the Swim Thong challenge. This one took me a little by surprise. I was not expecting guys to totally skip the swim brief and more directly to the thong. It’s awesome. While not my favorite pair to wear as swimwear, I fully support those who want to rock a thong on the beach, a pool or lake. I say you do you and wear what ever the hell you are comfortable in, where ever you are.
You don’t have to be gay to take part in either challenge. You can be gay, straight or bi. We welcome all to UNB and want all guys to wear their style of swimwear. An article of clothing does not define your sexuality. If someone sees you in either style and say GAY. They just aren’t man enough to wear them. They lack the confidence you have! So on that note “Fuck ’em!” We are always here to support all underwear lovers EVERYWHERE.
I went back to 2010 for our Brief Distraction today.It features ES Colleciton swimewar from the year. They have always had incredible pictures.
Are you in the market for a new jock? Martin our Video reviewer is and has posted about it on his Instagram. Hopefully, we will be able to get him in one of these soon. One new pair from N2N Bodywear is the Mercury Jock! It was part of their Feature Friday Sale this past week and I LOVE this pair!
This is an update on the jock, N2N style! You know that Andrew at N2N doesn’t just make any jock, but he makes a “sexy ass” jock! Their site uses those words and I felt it was totally appropriate. The pair has the matte athletic mesh pouch. Which is not a new fabric to them, mesh that is! The back leg straps are bigger than I would have thought but it adds to the sexy factor to me. Each strap has the N2N Logo on one strap and “Made in California” on the other.
There is one important thing to know about this pair. Chlorine bleach, oil (lube, suntan lotion, baby oil, etc) may break down the special matte coating of this novelty fabric. Notice the things that will break down the fabric. So plan accordingly for all your activities while wearing this jock. And if you think, “oh one time won’t hurt the jock,” Well don’t come crying to me when it’s damaged. This one will require special care when wearing and washing. Don’t say you weren’t warned
I am still trying to get N2N to let me know about the new collections they will be released throughout the year. Don’t worry I will find out and will get with them very soon! Because I want to know just as bad as you guys do! I do know there won’t be a large collection released at once.
COLORS: Black
FABRIC: 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $34.00
Hear from the man behind 2EROS yoruself about the V10 FIt. He will tell you everything you want to know about the line.
Fan favorite Simon is back at Jockstrap Central! He’s wearing the Cellblock 13 Cyber Xtreme. Check out the entire range at Jockstrap Central.
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The whole nude fashion thing is waning when it comes to clothing but men who appreciate the combination of invisibility and support provided by nude tone men’s underwear are still buying. The UK’s leading male underwear and swimwear website Deadgoodundies.com sees a peak in sales when the sun shines. Their tips on going nude-but-not-naked are interesting: (1) a darker tone can ‘disappear’ more effectively than a paler shade under white clothing (2) wearing the right size is crucial because lumps and bumps give away the secret underlayer (3) this summer there’s nude swimwear for men – an interesting concept and DGU challenge you to match your tan perfectly, then watch the raised eyebrows!
The Greeks know a thing or two about looking good and getting all but naked – this new arrival is essential if you want to take up DGU’s Match Your Tan challenge. (This nude is offered with three pouch colours, also in a micro brief)
MODUS VIVENDI NUDE SWIM LOW CUT BRIEF £34.00
The original featherweight thong from HOM, updated, is still a best seller – along with the micro brief and trunk also offered in Skin, a pale tone – are always in stock at DGU. This male string underwear is especially popular on stage and screen, but you’d never know…
For men who favour natural fabrics this option, also available as a string, combines cotton and modal in a slightly deeper shade. And 1281 is THE bestselling micro shape from this collection, offered in a dozen colours and at a great price.
DOREANSE 1281 MICRO BRIEF £7.00
A recent return to DGU by L’Homme Invisible includes this nude tone, which is a little more creamy, on a stunningly soft Sensitive microfibre brief.
L’HOMME INVISIBLE SEXY BACK SLIP £34.00
This male slip is super low rise but still high leg, with good butt cover. And a great cosmetic shade for underpants beneath pale, lightweight clothing. It’s 95% cotton too so comfy for hot weather.
MODUS VIVENDI ANTI BACTERIAL LOW CUT BRIEF £18.00
One of several nude options from the famously sexy Joe Snyder collection from Mexico. Good cover, excellent shape, total jiggle avoidance.
JOE SNYDER BULGE 03 ENHANCEMENT BOXER £20.00
I hope you guys have been listening to the rebooted UNB Brief Talk Podcast. It’ been since 2012 since we last recorded. I have thought about bringing it back several times but never got around to doing it. Now that it’s back, I have been brainstorming to come up with ideas for the show. I want to try to do at least one a month if not two. But we need some great content to talk about and have a group of great guys to talk undies.
UNB is about celebrating our love of undies no matter if you’re gay, straight, bi or even a woman! We welcome all to learn about better underwear! So here is a quick poll, you know I love them, about what you want to hear. Also feel free to write in your own topics too! I’m working on the next episode as we speak.
Looking for a company that can mix the sexiness of a harness and jock with the basics of a boxer brief? TenEleven underwear is for you. They can be classic and also super fun as the pic above shows I found the brand on Instagram and hope to have more about them soon.
March 2018. The coolest dotty trend you can’t stop wearing! Following this seasons trends, the revived Polkadot is the most wanted retro print this summer. The Polkadot obsession is here to stay and we know you want it! Express your fun vintage style with these polka dots and make a dreamy appearance.
The Polkadot line comprises of low cut brief, brief, and Brazil cut boxer. The Polkadot line is a must-have men’s swimwear in an irregular dots print fabric. Color your day at the beach wearing this swimwear featuring a vintage design in yellow, red and black, with a discreet Modus Vivendi logo label on the front and a pair of drawstrings ending in metallic tips for a custom fit.
The Modus Vivendi Polkadot Swimwear line is available from €49.30
As we posted last week, Lace is back at Andrew Christian!!! Make sure you don’t miss out on this second opportunity to buy some of the hottest undies.
It’s Swimwear Sunday! And this is our first swim thong of the season. The George Swim thong is brand new as of this week. BodyAware released it. It’s a different design from regular and skimper thongs and I thought it would make a great Swimwear Sunday pair!
The George Swim Thong has a really fun impressionist print. It’s not one I would expect to see in swimwear but I really love the pair! From the front, it looks like a swim brief with a black waistband but around back it’s a thong. It also has something a lot of thong swimsuits don’t have, a drawstring waistband. Most sim thong has just an elastic band. This could be a make or break for some guys. To me, it doesn’t bother me either way.
As I mentioned the back has a sculpted thong back and a brilliant sunshine yellow inner line. The back is made to enhance the look of your assets while wearing the pair. As you can see in the pic above it does a great job. This design I think would be a great first pair of swim thongs. The front is definitely flattering to many body types. Myself, a bigger guy, I would feel more comfortable wearing this pair than other pairs.
Lastly is the price, at $26 it’s very affordable for guys wanting to get a swim thong. Also, being from Bodyaware it’s going to be good quality for your money. I don’t think you will be disappointed with your purchase. I’m actually thinking of getting a pair for myself.
COLORS: Print as seen
FABRIC: 80% nylon/20% spandex
SIZES: Small – XX Large
COST: $25.95
If you want to nominate your favorite pair of swimwear this summer make sure you let us know. Fill out our form to tell us about the brand and style you nominate. You will be given credit and we may ask for a quote form you to say why you nominated the pair.
Did you read that right? YES, you did! The Evolve brand made by 2(X)IST has made a line of swim briefs and square cut swimwear for Target. I was told by Phillip a part-time writer and swim brief fan about the line. I also saw several friends post the “I’m a guy and I wear speedos” Facebook page, showing Walmart has board shorts and Target has swim briefs. This really is a major thing that a retailer of this size is investing in the swim brief
Before you rush out to your local Target to shop the styles, it’s in a very few select stores. That’s the downside. It’s in very few stores and I would assume it’s in LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and the like. In Atlanta, there were no stores that carried any of the styles. I saw one pair in a store in NYC. But, still, it’s a good thing that we hope will roll out to more stores
The next amazing thing is the price. The swim briefs are all $19.99. Yes, you heard that price right, just 20 bucks. For swimwear, this is an amazing price. Swimwear can range from the 20’s to well over 100 dollars. I think this would be an amazing first swim brief. Because of the price makes it very approachable to most guys. Second, there are more than just solids. It comes in several prints as well. You can go conservative or just have some fun with prints. Lastly, if they sell in stores it will be easy to get. Most stores now have self-checkouts so you can grab your swim brief, head to the self-checkout and no will know you bought one!
It’s awesome that Target is taking a risk like this and making swim briefs for the masses. I told people many years ago we will have a resurgence of the style. In the 80’s it was acceptable to wear and then went out of fashion. Now, we will see the popularity of the pair grow. If you go to the Target site search for evolve swimwear. There isn’t a landing page for the brand…yet.
It’s Swimwear Sunday make sure you check out the new Aronik Swim Ensign line. It has bikinis, briefs and trunk/square cuts in the collection. It will have something you will love.
Credits:
Photos: Adrian C. Martin (@adriancmartin)
Model: Christian Ull (@ull96)
Underwear: MaleBasics (@malebasics)
Location: Canary Islands
Did you know that ManStore is available in the US? If you are a fan and have always had to deal with international shipping and customes. You’re in luck it’s no more, The Boy Next Door Men’s Wear site has a ton of awesome pairs!
Silk and lace are two materials that guys are loving. One brand that I saw on Instagram, which has been a hot bed for discovering new brands, is SULIS. Their silk designs really spoke to me and I knew that I had to cover the brand. Before I could even reach out they emailed us this about their brand. I”m super excited about this brand and hope we can score some reviews of the brand very soon. I hope you guys will check out this brand!
British manufacturer Sulis use fine silk satins and high-quality lace to make unique boxers and briefs for men who desire more from their underwear.
Underwear for men isn’t boring anymore. It’s easier than ever to find something more comfortable, practical and sexy than the traditional cotton Y-fronts or loose shorts. Sulis bring lace and silk to the table, to create pieces that are exciting, elegant and comfortable.
The collection started with the silk lace touch brief, launched in 2016. A simple and comfortable “seamless-front” design in black or sable overlaid with a dramatic and robust baroque-inspired embroidered lace.
Director Duncan Faulkner says: “We thought it looked great, but it was an experiment really. The feedback from our customers has been really positive, so we have expanded the collection for this season.”
The latest designs of pure silk briefs are created from a rich palette of cranberry, navy, sable or purple. Luxurious panels of semi-sheer lace allow teasing glimpses of the skin beneath.
The collection also includes the stretch lace sided boxer. A supportive fitted boxer brief with a front and full seat in storm grey stretch silk satin (91% silk, 9% elastane) and legs made with a matching soft stretch lace.
All the collections are designed and made at the independent company’s studios near Bath, England and are available in sizes S to XXL.
Here are steamy pictures of model @woodyfox_official getting ready for Summer already. Photographer is @andrewstubbersfield Wearing Garçon Model
We are excitedly waiting for the new Gregg Homme line. I think you guys are going to love it as much as their previous lines. But enjoy Callum Winsor in a previous campaign until we get the new gear.
4 Hunks is introducing their very first thong! The company known for jocks and sports-inspired gear designed their first super fun thong. It’s called the Swing Thong. As you can see from the picture it has an ample pouch designed to fit the guys who need a bit more room in the front. In fact, they say “This is the perfect Thong to show off and tease guys with your massive tool!”
We got a chance to ask them about this thong:
I wanted to design a piece that really gives an impression. For that, I thought I need to give a good push from the bottom. So I constructed the pouch pattern upside down. Starting from the bottom to the top. It pushes everything to the top and front. I feel like it’s my duty to improve underwear.
When asked about this design, they told us they thought they could make the design of a thong more manly and sexy. I will say that they achieved this pairing. It’s a pair you can wear and show off in at the same time. I think they took on this challenge and succeded in making it pretty awesome.
As I have said 4 Hunks mixes some of my favorite things. Sportswear, spandex, underwear, and fetishwear. They called the mash up Sportishwear. Which I think is the appropriate terminology for their gear! This new thong is a great addition to their line up. You can also wear it with their harnesses and other gear.
If a pouch is important to you in a thong this is a must-have pair for you. It’s the first of many thongs I hope we will see from 4 Hunks. Each time they produce something new I am impressed!
PAIR: 4 Hunks Swing Thong
COLORS: Red
FABRIC: TBA
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: 15.50 Euros
It’s Thong Thursday! Here is a pic featuring Nick M in an Andrew Christian thong! It’s been a while since we ran a TT pic and thought this was appropriate for the day!
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Andrew (@andrewjs) reviews the Olaf Benz PEARL 1701 MiniPants – Lead. This is the second in our series of reviews
PAIR: PEARL 1701 MiniPants – Lead
COLORS: Lead
FABRIC: TBA
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $34.00 (as of May 2018)
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It’s Jockstrap Wednesday! Time to check out something from Jockstrap Central. This is the PPU Slim jock. Something super sexy yet still something you can wear to the gym. Check out the PPU jocks now! (Note post contains an affiliate link)
Tigerheat furnished this pair at a discount for our review. But all opinions are my own on the pair.
Rating: 8/10 (Average of the ratings below)
- Daily Fit: 8/10
- Sizing: 7/10
- Construction: 9/10
- Styling: 10/10
- Daily Performance: 9/10
Pros: Super sexy design, fun orange color, really fun to wear
Cons: Onesize fits all for all people, Just in orange you may want another color, thong background (if you don’t like them)
UNB Tim recommendation: If you’re looking for a super fun bodysuit this is it. This pair is made for fun and is super playful. If you’re tall you may have an issue but everyone should buy fun gear!
It’s no secret that I love singlets and bodysuits. I have loved them since I was in my teens. I didn’t get my first singlet till I was about 18 or 19. After that, I had to have more and more. Currently, in my collection, I have about 25-30 singlets. I haven’t really counted lately. After covering the Tigerheat Bodysuit I got a chance to get one and review it for you guys.
The first thing I noticed was the fabric. It’s not as thick as I thought it would be, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s a cotton fabric with spandex that feels great. If you did wear it to work out in it, I think it would be a great fabric. The next thing I noticed was being 6’4″ not all singlets are made for us tall guys. It took me a few mins to adjust and get it on. The high cut sides and thong back were something I had to get used too. The normal singlet I have has somewhat of a leg or a brief cut at the bottom.
I didn’t wear this pair to work or anywhere. Or for that matter for anyone, I just wore it to relax around the house one Saturday. I could see this pair used in more “playful activities” very easily. It’s super sexy in the design. Some of the gear I have is designed for working out and sport, while others like this is designed simply for fun. That fun can be in and out of bed!
The sizing for this pair is easy, one size fits all! Again if you’re tall like me it will be a bit of a stretch to get in. That’s the downside of the one size fits all! I’m also hoping that once I work out more and get in better shape it will fit me much better as well. Fingers crossed on that one!
If you love sexy bodysuits, check out this pair! I don’t think you will be disappointed. To order, DM them on Instagram
PAIR: Tigerheat BodySuit
COLORS: Orange
FABRIC: Cotton/Spandex
SIZES: One Size
COST: $39.99
