Here’s a sneak peek of the UNB Swimwear Guide. These are some behind the scenes pic. We are working with Chandler again. We love working with him. He’s an awesome guy.
If you would have told me there would be a certain sector of guys who would go crazy over swim thongs. I would have thought you were crazy a few years ago. But over the last year, we have seen growth in the swim thong market. Not only from gay guys but straight guys. YES, straight guys are going suns out buns out for summer. We are reaching a point where underwear/swimwear is no longer gay. It’s for all guys.
Today we chose the JOR Sunny Swim thong. It’s going to be in our Swimwear Guide (we shot it yesterday) and available in solids and prints. One color it is available in is Fuchsia. I mean if you’re going to rock the thong why now announce it to everyone around! Say, you’re less included to shout it out they also have it in black and white. But really, wearing a thong on the beach will bring attention in the US.
JOR has been one of the companies that have embraced the swim thong. They have been making them in every collection for the last year or more. Each collection they seem to release more and more swim thongs. That means you guys are buying them and wearing them. I think we still have a ways to go to get more on the beach but hey, it’s a start.
If you want to try a swim thong. We think this pair will be an awesome first pair. It’s not too small or too big but just right. If you already wear a bikini why not take the next step and thong it on the beach or private pool! We say go for it and rock it proud
BRAND: JOR
PAIR: Sunny Swim Thong 0427
COLORS: Black, Fuchsia, White, Grey Print, and Yellow Print
FABRIC: 84%NYLON 16%SPANDEX
SIZES: Small – XL
COST: $41.60
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Addicted has a new line out called CIRCUS, this is a collection that not only highlights its fresh, colorful and jovial character, as well as its fun prints, new fabrics, and cuts, but also the sophistication of many of its garments with gold and silver fabrics. We will have more on this line later this week.
Arthus and Nico are a French gay couple, they have been together for 12 years and have been sharing their lives ever since.
We are the owners and designers of men’s underwear brand PetitQ which means cute butt in French. The brand is available in over 12 countries and is focused on giving men this extra confidence to seduce and surprise their partners. With over 500 different products, there’s something for every men : from the quiet one to the very naughty.
The photographer is Tony Rondineau
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Today we are shooting our Swimwear Guide for 2017. In fact we probably are half way through the shoot when this posts! We have some great brands including N2N Bodywear, featured here.
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You’ve seen his pictures on All American Guys, followed his story on Instagram and Facebook, and been captivated by his handsome face on paperback novels, but now you can see Quinn Biddle in a much more intimate fashion in his stunning debut coffee-table book “Undressed.”
Blessed with chiseled good looks, sculpted muscles, and personality for days, Quinn Biddle has blown up recently as one of the industry’s top new fitness models. Whether doing intense gym shoots or stylish fashion layouts, Quinn exudes a masculine appeal that jumps off the page. Now he takes it a step further, pushing the edge and offering fans a peek into his private world.
Photographed by Michael Anthony Downs, “Undressed” features Quinn in powerful athletic and fitness poses, as well as revealing shots at home, outdoors, in the studio, and up-close in the shower. You’ll be amazed by his dazzling physique and ease in front of the camera.
See for yourself what everyone is talking about: the must-have new book bringing you Quinn Biddle “Undressed.” Visit AllAmericanGuys.com for more.
Looking for something different in the world of underwear? Might we suggest the South African brand Niku Underwear! They have some awesome styles you guys will love!
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Looking for something a little more fun? One brand that always has interesting styles and colors is Good Boy Gone Bad! This is the ELIJAH jock. Part of the new collection from GBGB. Check out all the fun styles at the GBGB site.
Pro Aktiv is 2EROS’s active underwear range. Pro Aktiv focuses on form and function which makes them perfect for any occasion. It features the iconic 2EROS CURV and a single layered pouch, which contours and shapes all your assets in a natural way. This also creates a ‘contact-less’ support to reduce chaffing and sweating, giving you the right amount of support and mobility.
Pro Aktiv is designed using a variety of premium fabrics from premium sweat-wicking Tactel and a 4-way stretch mesh to keep you cool and dry.
The new line is available in three different styles. The brief, trunk and jock. The two color combinations are titanium and platinum. Both colors are really fun and perfect the active guy. Even the waistband match the pair! What’s not to love about that.
I dare say that this is an ergonomic pouch. The description above says the pouch will let contour and shape to your assets in a natural way. More and more brands are paying attention to the pouch. As the industry grows it’s becoming increasingly important to men that they feel as great as they look.
The Pricing for the line is:
- Trunk – $35.95 AUD
- Brief – $33.95 AUD
- Jock – $29.95 AUD
Find the Pro Activ line at the 2EROS site.
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Looking for some awesome swimwear this summer? One brand we think you should try out is JOR. They have such amazing prints and solids. Plus it’s a great pair to take the UNB Swim Brief Challenge in! Shop the JOR US Store.
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The new Camo Swim line has been released by Modus Vivendi! We wrote the Camo lineup a few days ago. Go see the entire post and all the pairs released. Camo lineup
Today is the day to get an amazing deal on a great pair of underwear. This week the Baskit $12 Tuesday pair is the Contrast brief. This brief has a great solid color with contrasting waistband and trim. It’s a very classic style but so classic it’s boring! Remember this is only on sale for today. The deal ends at Midnight!
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We have another great picture featuring Jacob Ford in Andrew Christian Massive collection. These are pics he took of himself. We love sharing his pics.
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Are you wanting to take the Swim Brief Challenge? But you don’t want something too skimpy. You just want to dip your toe in the swim brief water. One of the best pairs to get is the Speedo Core Solid Brief. This is one of the first swim briefs I ever wore. It’s a classic in the world of swimwear. One that many guys out there wore on at swim team practice.
The Core Solid Brief is a solid. Shocking news i know! It’s in four colors, Navy, Red, Blue and Black. They are pretty basic in the world of swimwear. I think the first pair of these I bought were the black. You really can’t go wrong with the black. This pair is what I call a competition cut. It has wider sides, roughly about 3 inches. It will give you ample coverage but still have a brief form.
Why is this a beginners pair? As mentioned above you won’t be showing off all the goods. It’s a bigger cut but is flattering on many body types. The front is flat with no pouch. This mean’s you won’t be bulging to the extreme. Also, the pair fits great. I remember the first time I tried one on and I was like “OMG this feels amazing.” The brief will give you the support you need without constricting.
This is the pair that introduced me into wearing Speedos (I can say that since I’m talking about a Speedo brand swim brief) on the beach and in the pool. After a while I ventured into other brands and smaller pairs. I guess you could call this the gateway pair. It allowed me to feel comfortable and then move on to other pairs.
Lastly the pair is made from 74% Nylon / 26% LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber. Their Xtra Life Lycra is supposed to give 5-10X more wear. I can’t vouch for that seeing I haven’t bought one of these in the last few years. This pair is available for $39.00 from the Speedo site or you can find them at any big sporting goods retailer.
Are you a fan of boxer briefs? If you are one brand you should check out is Xtremen. You can find the newest pairs at Candyman Fashion.
We have all kinds of readers of UNB. Those who have been into underwear for years and have 100’s if not thousand pairs. On the other hand we have guys, of all ages, who just discovered underwear. Underwear 101 is a series we have to address some of the questions guys have about underwear. For our more experienced readers, they may not read them but we hope it helps other guys discover more underwear.
What is an ergonoical pouch?
You may have heard this on UNB. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard it a lot on UNB. Most of our guys love this kind of pouch. Men’s underwear comes in a few different pouches. First, there are pairs with no pouch. The front is one piece of fabric with no seam or designed pouch. The best example of this is Jockey Elance bikinis. The next is a what I call a contoured pouch. It’s a pouch built into underwear. It usually has a front seam in the design and is made to give you support. Brands like Clever Moda have this type of design.
Lastly, is the ergonomical pouch. It’s designed to fit a guy and how he naturally hangs. There are several types of pouches. Some of them enhance while others give a natural feel to the pouch. These usually have a lot of research and design behind them. As I said above not all pouches are the same. It’s important to find what you like best.
For example, Ergowear has three different pouches. The X3D, Feel and Max. I love all ut the Feel. It’s not that it’s a bad design, In fact, it’s pretty awesome design and it has fans. I don’t like it due to the way it fits me. It’s a personal preference. I feel I move too much in the pouch. I like things to stay in place.
Here are some great pouches to check out (This is a short list, there are a ton more to check out):
- Cocksox CX01 – This was my very first ergonomically designed pouch. It’s more like the wonder bra for men. It takes what you have and shows it off. I’ve described these as very bulgetastic. These will enhance and could show off a bigger bulge than you may want. So it may not be good for work or family occasions.
- Andrew Christian Almost Naked – One of AC first ergonomically designed pairs. It “allows you to hang freely” It’s available in just about every pair they make. I prefer the briefs but go with the styel you love best.
- Ergowear Max – “the pouch is manufactured in a three-dimensional shape that slightly lifts your genitals up and away from the legs, in a cozy yet fully protective manner. Made in many favrics and colors. “
- Ergowear x3D – “The X3D pouch is an original take in male underwear. A stretchy pouch that is designed to accommodate your genitals up and away, to avoid squeezing and adding a layer of flexibility and a slight enhancement for a provocative silhouette” My favorite pouch from Erogwear.
- Ergowear Feel –“The Feel have a traditional look but are still true to our anatomically correct principles of men’s underwear. They feature a roomy and enhancing FEEL pouch with an adaptable profile”
- Obviously – “AnatoMAX is the most recent pouch release and it is the largest pouch design available from Obviously. It provides a naturally shaped, anatomical pouch with MAXimum size, MAXimum space and MAXimum comfort. For those customers who previously enjoyed the Modal Range anatomical pouch – AnatoMAX is for you.”
- Sukrew – They don’t push the ergonomical pouch in their promotional text. You can see it in their pics. It’s one of those under the radar and in every pair they make. From thongs to oboxer briefs.
- Big Boys Pants – BBP is a little known UK brand. They are amazing and designed by guys who need a bigger and more comfortable pouch. I have heard a rumor they maybe updating their collection this year. This is a brand worth checking out.
Other Honorable mentions are John Sievers line from International Jock, N2N Bodywear N-hance and AC Trophy Boy,
We hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to comment and reach out to us.
Picture features Cocksox CX01
Great video by Thomas Hubener @ThomasHubener aquabatics dancer from cirque du soleil
from his Farewell party in Chicago #cariocawear #cariocasungaco