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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:
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):
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
Looking for a Jock? Might we suggest any of the amazing jocks from Sukrew. It’s one of the best jocks I ever had! Plus it will make you feel super sexy.
Two of the newest guys in the world of Underwear are the Garcon Model boys. Named David and AJ. If you follow Garcon Model on Instagram you have seen these guys. Tell our readers a little bit about you guys. (Hobbies, relationship, work (general area if you want), I know we will have guys ask if they are a real couple.
What made you guys come on board and be the face of Garcon Model Online? How did GM find you?
[AJ]: We’ve really loved sharing our experiences on Instagram, and one of the most rewarding aspects has been the connections with friends of old and new. Top on this list is our connection with Garcon. We were first connected to Garcon when one of their co-founders saw a post of us wearing some of their underwear (which we received as part of an Underwear Expert box) and decided to reach out.
[Dave]: When GM asked us to rep the brand for them, we were very pleasantly surprised – we had never done anything like this before, but were intrigued by the idea. We talked it over between ourselves, and since we love their product and brand so much, we decided to hop on board and see where everything would go. So far, we’ve really enjoyed sharing our enthusiasm for Garcon with our friends and Instagram followers.
Before you were the face of the brand did you two like underwear? Were you a fan of Garcon Model?
[Dave]: We had done some one-off Instagram projects with a couple of underwear brands before, and we had fun coming up with interesting shots to promote the product we had been sent. We also got to try out a lot of brands that we hadn’t been exposed to before.
[AJ]: When the GM underwear came in our Underwear Expert box, it was new to us. We were immediately taken by the fun colors and sleek logo on the waistband. Upon trying them on, we loved both the fit and the quality of the fabric. They became instant favorites.
[Dave]: When we saw that they supported the #loveislove campaign on Instagram, we were totally sold. We knew this was a company that had not only a great product, but that also aligned with our personal values.
You guys have tried probably every pair of the GM lineup. Do you have a favorite style? Color?
[Dave]: In the past I’ve shied away from bright colors in my underwear drawer, opting for more classic black/white/gray styles. (AJ would use the word “boring”.) But the GM underwear has really turned me on to the fun and bright color combinations they use. They’re fun and attention-grabbing without being gaudy.
[AJ]: I’ve always liked bright colors, but the GM styles really stand out. And every cut is great. I’m more of a briefs guy, and Dave likes both briefs and trunks.
[Dave]: And both of us love the fit of the jocks! Oh and they have awesome new hats, too. We wear them constantly!
I said earlier you guys are the face of the brand and that’s true now that you shot the new collection. Was this the first time you guys have done an official shoot for the brand?
[AJ]: Yeah, this was our first shoot with the brand, and really our first professional shoot like this ever. It was such a cool experience. We had so much fun with the photographer (Anthony Deeying, @anthonydeeying) and his team.
[Dave]: Anthony and his team are all professionals, so they knew how to keep things moving and keep the energy up despite the long day. It really was a pleasure working with them.
From the behind the scenes pics and videos you posted on Instagram, you looked like you had fun. Underwear shoots can make for a long day. How did you keep it fun through the shoot?
[AJ]: Well, first of all we had each other so we were bound to have a good time.
[Dave]: Aw. Isn’t he the sweetest?
[AJ]: And Anthony, the photog, and his team were really great. We were throwing jokes around the whole time and laughing a lot.
[Dave]: You can’t take yourself too seriously when you’re in your underwear in front of a camera!
You both got to see and wear the new collection. Any favorites or pairs our readers should take note of when the collection is released?
[AJ]: I definitely love the new orange color. It’s bright and puts a smile on my face in the morning when I put them on.
[Dave]: I’m partial to the pink. It really pops and is something I’ve never had in my underwear drawer before.
Why should guys try Garcon Model underwear?
[Dave]: It’s a super versatile brand, so there’s a GM style for everyone. They’re a great way to work some colors that really pop into your underwear repertoire. (And their basic black/white options are classy and comfy, too!)
[AJ]: For me Garcon underwear is a really great balance between comfort and style. I feel great when I wear them and I feel damn sexy when someone gets a peek of me in them.
[Dave]: And he looks it, too!
You wear their fun swimwear too. We have what we call the Swim Brief Challenge, every year to encourage guys to wear them. Why do you think more guys should wear them?
[AJ]: Brief-cut swimsuits are the best. It’s a real shame Americans don’t wear them more often. For me, briefs allow me to be the most comfortable at the beach while also showing off my leg days at the gym – those aren’t easy work!
[Dave]: I’ll second that. Life is too short for baggy unflattering board shorts. And the GM swimsuits are the perfect remedy.
What is something our readers would be surprised to know about you guys?
[AJ]: Well, many people are surprised when we tell them that we live in different cities (Boston and New York). People see our Instagram (@monkey_bizniss), which has pictures of us together all the time. But in reality we usually only get to see each other on the weekends. We actually started our Instagram account as a way to feel a bit closer to each other when we were apart and to motivate us to take pictures of activities and events when we were together.
[Dave]: The distance isn’t easy, but we take the good with the bad. Not getting to see each other every day has made us really value and protect the time that we do get to spend together.
In the pictures, you have done a lot of things, what has been the best thing you have done while representing Garcon Model?
[Dave]: We’ve been able to travel as official brand reps for some really fun events, like the Atlantis cruise this past January and the Winter Party festival in Miami in March.
[AJ]: Coming up, we have the Matinee Las Vegas event over Memorial Day. Expect to see some really fun pics from the water park!
What do you have planned for the future? (Any events, etc)
[AJ]: We love to travel and really enjoy going to events all over. This summer we will be in Vegas, New York, Boston, Ptown (our favorite!), maybe Fire Island, and possibly Barcelona.
[Dave]: And wherever we are, you can count on us rocking the GM brand. Look for us and say hi!
We’d love for you to answer a few rapid fire questions. These are just one-word answers or yes or no
Brief or bikini? Brief
Jock or thong? Jock!
Swim Brief or Trunk? Swim Brief
Beach or Mountains? Both!
City/Country you want to visit? Maldives
What are your date night undies? GM briefs!
What’s your best feature? [AJ]: Dave would probably say my butt 😉 [Dave]: AJ’s butt.
Oddest place you have been in undies? Our friends’ backyard after a big New England snowstorm. Brrrr!
Favorite Workout Undies? (Style) Jock straps 😉
Have you been recognized as the GM boys? Ha! It’s starting to happen more and more. The first time it kind of caught us off guard, but now we really enjoy talking about the brand with new fans. If you see us out and about, you should say hi!
Where can our readers find you?
Follow our adventures on Instagram at @monkey_bizniss, and also right on the @garcon_model page.
This is a video that features N2N Bodywear from 2014. They are back for this next swimwear guide. We can’t wait. It’s being shot on May 13, more to come! Join our social media so you can see behind the scenes
We got these amazing pictures of Jacob Ford in the Andrew Christian Massive collection. I asked who took this awesome picture and Jacob responded: “I did, with my iPhone.” I’m blown away! We have a few more to share with you guys.
We know a lot of you love thongs. Some have the courage to wear them out and others don’t. We asked @Sixfootfiveguy on Twitter to talk about how he started to wear thongs to the gym exclusively. He gave up jocks and now just thongs it to the gym.
Lately you have been posting tons of pics of you in the gym thonged. What made you start wearing thongs to the gym?
At first it was jocks, because jocks had become trendy and more readily available. But to be honest the straps never stayed in place. I had some N2N thongs and experimented wearing them and found that once I got used to the strap they were perfect (and made a sexy bulge).
When did you make the change to just thongs only for the gym?
Probably about a year ago I had enough balls and enough thongs for everyday gym.
Many of our readers want to wear thongs to the gym but don’t have the courage to do so yet. Have you had any strange look from guys? How did you handle them?
In the beginning I used to put my thong in my shorts and put them on together. I was more comfortable naked than with a thong on. But overtime I stopped carrying because it’s their issue not mine.
What advice do you have to those guys who are hesitant about wearing them to the gym?
Start simple! Maybe a 2xist Y Back Jock or something from Joe Snyder. You’ll find a cut that you like the most. Thongs vary in strap width so fine one you like.
What are your favorite thongs to wear to the gym?
Have you seen on Twitter/Instagram you have inspired other guys to rock the thong at the gym?
Oh yes! I get messages from tiny bros and big dudes alike! I retweet them all the time on @sixfootfiveguy
Did you carry over your thongs to the pool or beach yet?
I have where it’s appropriate! I do it in Chicago on Hollywood beach and I’m visiting LA and Las Vegas soon and hope to sun these buns.