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Greek brand Modus Vivendi has just released a brand new line of underwear and streetwear featuring a neo-retro polkadot design. Great style never gets old so the label revisited the trend and brought it back in fashion! The Modus Vivendi PolkaDot line comprises three styles of underwear (low cut briefs, briefs and boxer briefs), a tank top, a shirt and a bermuda style pair of shorts in this pattern.

The campaign of this line is inspired by the 1950’s barber shops. It represents a way of living with honour to tradition. Models Christos Efremidis and Christos Kitsiou as the barber and the client are photographed by the talented team of P2Photography on location in Thessaloniki, Greece. We hope you like it as much as we do!

Credits
Underwear and streetwear: Modus Vivendi
Photography and video editing: Panos Misailidis – P2Photography
Models: Christos Efremidis (The barber), Christos Kitsiou (The client)
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece

I love 2EROS because they do matching swimwear like the V10 & S50 Desert Camo. They are the same print but in two different designs. As much as we want every guy to wear a swim brief, some can’t or won’t wear them. For those who can’t we hope you wear something just as stylish.

Here is what 2EROS says about the new Desert Camo:

This military-inspired print has seen a resurgence! This season 2EROS have moved away from traditional combinations and have experimented with lots of bright and bold colour variations. Adding that layer of fun and spontaneity to a classic print. The S50 and V10 boast a daring low-rise fit to accentuate your every asset. They are also form fitted, super lightweight and quick dry.

The V10 Desert Camo features:

  • V10 Fit – a low cut brief cut
  • Quick Dry – perfect for a day at the beach or pool
  • External drawstrings – with the classic 2EROS aglets
  • Front cup mesh lining – Lined so you won’t show off everything!
  • Material: 82% Nylon / 18% Elastane

The S50 Desert Camo features:

  • S50 Fit – a daring low-rise fit to accentuate your every asset
  • Quick Dry – perfect for a day at the beach or pool
  • External drawstrings – with the classic 2EROS aglets
  • Mesh lining – Give you some extra support
  • Material: 100% Polyester

Both of these pairs are perfect for summer! The print is one of my favorites of the year. The blue camo with the orange just pops! You will be the hit of the beach in these! And get more than one pair for the summer!

BRAND: 2EROS
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: 82% Nylon / 18% Elastane
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $49.95 AUD
BRAND: 2EROS
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: 100% Polyester
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST:  $79.95 AUD

WAPO Wear just released new swimwear collection. The most eclectic collection yet contains bold prints, vibrant colors, timeless black and white designs with modern twist and interesting patterns. As previous years WAPO is using high quality Italian fabric and all swimwear is made in Europe.

First photo-shoot which opens the new swimwear season took place in beautiful city Rio De Janeiro where colorful new designs are in contrast with exotic nature and velvet caramel skin of model William Thuller

WAPO Wear now offers Free Shipping for all orders and wide selection more than 50 swimwear designs together with limited WAPO Eye-wear collection.

Visit www.WAPOWEAR.com and check out new collection 2017

Not everyone who reads UNB wants to go to the skimpiest bikini or thong. There are quite a few who like boxer briefs and prefer them to work out in. Jack Adams has a new pair that boxer brief fans need to know about. It’s the Air Trainer Boxer Briefs. They are part of the Spring 2017 Collection

The official description is: Jack Adams Air Trainer Trunk designed with a horizontal fly for quick access with nature calls and a contoured pouch to nestle the boys for support. The fabric is micro Lenzing Modal that offers the finest comfort, breathability and hugging form. Made of 95% Lenzing Micro Modal and 5% Elastane

What you guys Will love about the pair:

  • It has a functional fly. There is a number of guys out there who prefer a functional fly.Sometimes it’s a design thing and other times its functional
  • Contoured pouch design. The one thing that seems to be universal with UNB readers is a great pouch. No matter the size of the guy, one that gives amazing support and doesn’t contract you is top of the list.
  • Lenzing Modal Material – Modal is amazingly soft. It feels so good on the skin. Put this in a pair to work out and it’s a total win!
  • Simple waistband – Believe it or not we have guys who are not big waistband fans. For those who like something more low key this pair has a black waistband that will accent the pair and not draw attention to it. It’s a classic style that can be worn in the locker room without shouting what your underwear is.

If you’re looking for a great pair of underwear to work out in check out the Jack Adams Air Trainer Boxer Briefs

BRAND: Jack Adams
PAIR: Air Trainer Boxer Brief
COLORS: Black or Royal
FABRIC: 95% Lenzing Micro Modal and 5% Elastane
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $34.00
LINK: Jack Adams Air Trainer Boxer Brief

Marcuse sent us some amazing pictures of their new collection. They gave us a bit of info about the collection:

‘The idea of this season is fun, dramatic and bold with a hint of the 60’s. They are reminiscent of the polka dot brief and Andy Warhol’s artwork.We invited photographer Pavel Lepikhin @pavel_lepikhin to shoot our favorite model Anatoly Goncharov @tollgoncharov ”

It’s SWIMWEAR SUNDAY! The time of the week we celebrate amazing swimwear! One of the underrated swimwear brands on the market is WildmanT. Tim has made some amazing pairs of swim over the years. Some even featured enhancing features. While others were really cool and well designed briefs and trunks.

The official announcement is:

“Introducing Sportivo!  The sporty and masculine bikini designed for the tough guy.  It’s that little sexy black bikini every real guy should have with a hot kick of color to stand out.  Features one racing stripe on the crotch and two stripes on the right side.  It draws attention where you want it most.  Fits like a glove that you won’t want to take off.”

The pair is a bigger cut brief. It reminds me of speedos swimmers used to wear in the 80s/90s. I think the bigger cut looks good on many body types. Including beefy guys, who sometimes feel that they can’t pull off a swim brief. WildmanT, I think, is going after the guy who wouldn’t normally wear a swim brief with the Sportivo line. I say BRAVO WildmanT. It’s time we start marketing to the guys who are weary of swim briefs.

The pairs are solid with a stripe down the front and the sides. It’s not over the top but more of a classic design. It’s a great first swim brief for guys. If you jump in and go too skimpy, the swim brief may not fit well. I say try the larger ones and then go skimpier.

The pair is made out of an 80% Nylon / 20% Spandex fabric. One thing newcomers may like is it’s lined. Meaning you won’t show off your goods.  Available in a few colors, so you will be able to pick out your favorite color! Lastly, it has a drawstring waist. Which is pretty standard in swimwear.

If you are going to try your first swim brief, we think you should try the WildmanT Sportivo Bikini

BRAND: WildmanT
PAIR: Sportivo Bikini
COLORS: Black/Yellow, Black/Red, Black/Purple, Red/White, Teal/White, and Purple.
FABRIC: 80% Nylon / 20% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $45.50
LINK: WildmanT Sportivo Bikini

JOR is well known for its prints. Every year they release such new prints. It really amazes me how the find all these prints. It’s not like they have one print they just changed the color or changed up a few things. They have prints that consist of cities, plants, animals, and more.

In the new prints, they are the Choco, Dandy, Pride, Tatocoa, Parce, Amazonia and Salento. These are just limited to the underwear and not swimwear. There are even more in the swimwear collection. We will have more on those soon because there is not enough space in this post to cover it all!

Most of the styles have a tank, boxer (boxer brief), and brief. I will say that I wish they had the thong and jock included in all the prints! I think they would go over well!


Choco Print

The Choco print is a tropical print featuring leaves on a white background. This one is just available in the tank and boxer.


Dandy Print

Dandy is a more subtle print. It has a light blue or mint background. Each one has an anchor on them. The tank has a bit more graphic elements


Pride Print

JOR has a Pride print for a while. It’s a rainbow inspired design. It’s not the literal interpretation of the pride flag. The colors are a bit darker. All three have the saying “You Make Me Happy – Peace and Love”


Tatocoa Print

This is probably my favorite print. It’s a photo print with writing and graphics over the print. This line also has a jock and thong.


Parce Print

Is another photo print mixed with graphic elements. The photo is a city print. I really like the teal/light blue accent color on the pairs.


Amazonia Print

Looking for a bright waistband with a fun tropical print? This is for you. With flowers and a leopard on the pairs. Done in bright floral colors.


Salento Print

The Salento is a mix of stripes and a floral print. The yellow and blue stripes made a great background for the flower print.


I wanted to give you a quick overview on the new stripes. See the entire collection at the JOR website.

We here at UNB have been pushing the Swim Brief Challenge every summer. The Challenge is to wear a swim brief in public. This will hopefully break the same US people have over swim briefs. Currently, it’s looked down upon on a guy wearing one on the beach. You still have to wear the dork shorts aka board shorts or swim shorts.

Each year we get more and more guys on the swim brief train. Well, wanting to wear them to the beach. More straight guys have been on this train that I would have ever thought. UNB is getting guys to think about their swim choices. I know it’s a long process to change social norms but we are working on it.

Guys Want to Wear Thongs

Over the last two years there have been more and more companies producing swim thongs. It started about 3 years ago with Vuthy making swim thongs in his collection. Other companies also made them such as Cocksox and, I believe, BodyAware. Flash forward to this year and JOR has quite a few of them in the collection. This got me thinking should we have a Swim Thong Challenge?

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In our recent survey on thongs, 40% of respondents wanted to wear a swim thong. While around 35% of them have worn them currently. The surprising number was those who have already worn them in public, 17% of guys have! It appears that the swim thong market for men is on the rise!

This is a trend that is on the rise. It’s going to be a subcategory in swimwear, just as swim briefs have been for years. Will swim thongs go mainstream? I don’t think so but I have been pleasantly surprised before.

Challenges of Swim Thongs over Swim Briefs

Some guys find swim briefs scary enough to wear on the beach. Many have said they feel totally exposed and on display the first time they wear them. While you are covered (with most swim briefs), with a thong you are really on display. The only thing covered are your goods. Your assets are out for everyone to see.

Having your assets out can cause trouble. Our friends at Cockpit Undies know all about the laws about swim thongs. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean you won’t get harassed by local law enforcement if people complain. Which is just a hassle that most guys don’t want. It’s best to do research before venturing out in a thong. The best advice I was given by a thong lover is go to a nude beach and wear it. There you will have no issues about what you wear.

One other issue is finding a swim thong. Most companies don’t make them. Yes, the market is growing but I don’t think we will ever see a swim thong from 2(X)IST or more main stream brands. It will be from smaller to medium brands.

Lastly, if you get called “gay” when wearing a swim brief, wearing a thong will get even more “gay” slurs from people. This is the main thing we are trying to change in general in swimwear and underwear. The person who wears the item is gay not the garment. Sorry, I won’t get off on this tanget. This is an entire post in itself.

Where Can You Buy/Who Makes Thongs

This is not a comprehensive list but some of the ones we know that currently make them! If you know any more send us a message or comment below with who makes them.

  • Cocksox – Has made them for as long as I can remember. They continue to update their line thongs with new colors and prints.
  • JOR – JOR is a company that recently started making them. They have put their own spin on the swim thong and look pretty nice.
  • Cockpit Undies – One of the biggest supports on the Swim Thong market. He believes every guy regardless of body size should wear them. He makes a few in each print so you can get an almost one of a kind suit.
  • M-Wear – One of the newest brands making custom thongs. Matthew is just starting and growing. But he makes incredible gear.
  • SkinzWear – Looking for something skimpy and some great prints? Skizwear has been around since 1986 and been making all kinds of swimwear.

We want to empower and encourage guys to wear what they want. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t wear soemthing. Speaking as a beefy guy, I plan on wearing a swim thong at some point this summer. When you wear a swim brief or thong let us know! We’ll be posting graphics to share on social media when you do the challenge.

UNB has developed a community over the years. There are several guys who I see comment, enter contests and talk to us on social media. These guys have been around for years. We love to see it grow. When I first started the blog it was mainly other gay underwear lovers. As the years progressed we have gained a loyal straight readership. Who knew that underwear would bring us all together. Also, that some of the straight guys would be so passionate about underwear.

We all have our own journey into how we discovered underwear. We love to share those stories with our readers. I think it encourages those who feel that they are the only one they know who loves underwear. It doesn’t’ matter if you’re gay, straight, or bi. We want to hear how you found underwear and how it shapes your underwear love today. Don’t worry if you say you can’t write, we have a template and just write like you talk.

This is your chance to open up to a group of guys and share who you are. Consider it Underwear Anonymous. Hi I’m Tim and I love underwear. It doesn’t matter what you like either. From boxer briefs to thongs to lace. Share what it is you love and why you love it. Don’t worry about sharing your real name on the net. We can use a pseudonym.

So how do you get started? Just fill out the form below and we will get in touch. Remember we are all here for each other!

 

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Are you looking for new workout wear? If so the new Storm line from SupaWear is one you should be checking out! SupaWear has long been known for underwear and swimwear. But, in the last year or so they have expanded into more work out gear. Here is what Supawear says about the new line:

“Prepare yourself, the Storm is a-brewin! Supawear’s newest gym/streetwear collection is now available. The collection comes in pants, shorts, and tops which features a form fitting style combined with Supawear’s strong and bold designs. Storm continues to focus on form and structure, which makes the collection not only Supa comfortable but also accentuating and enhancing all your assets.”

The new collection consists of:

  • Storm Singlet (Tank) – White
  • Storm Sweat Pants – Black
  • Storm Shorts – Blue
  • SUP T-Shirt – Grey
  • SUP T-Shirt- Blue

This is perfect for the guy who wants something more classic gear. Especially those who aren’t big fans of runners. These are perfect for you to wear to the gym, crossfit or around the house. We hope you will check out this great collection from Supawear.

 

First, congrats Nick on becoming the new Trophy boy for Andrew Christian. What made you enter the Trophy Boy Contest?

I decided to enter the Trophy Boy contest on a split decision. I saw a post about the contest on Instagram and thought to myself, “what could it hurt? If I lost, nothing changes, and there’s always a small chance I could win!”

Many times on model contests, so many people submit pictures and get lost in a sea of other models. When did you realize that you were seriously in the running to be the trophy boy?

I actually forgot about the contest after I submitted my photo and just assumed that I went unnoticed. Then a month later I received an email that told me that I made the top 50. At that moment I realized I might have a chance to change my life completely!

You were part of the final four guys. What was the best part about the final competition? What was the hardest thing about the competition?

The best part of the final competition was learning more about the business side of modeling. For a while I thought modeling only consist of taking good photos, but since entering the contest I realized it’s much larger than that. I learned that modeling isn’t just about the poses and the lighting, it’s about true confidence, hard work, marketing yourself, and being open to trying new things! The hardest thing about the competition was actually competing against all of these attractive guys. When all these guys are talented, good looking, and outgoing it can be hard to find a way to stand out from them. Everyone had what it took to win this competition, but the hardest part was showing people that I was different, that I was better.

Andrew Christian has some skimpy styles. Were you up for being photographed in thongs, jocks and mesh underwear?

Yes, Andrew Christian has some skimpy styles and I was totally down to be in (or out) of all of them. I was told one major piece of advice before I left for my first shoot in LA that stuck with me even to this day. I was told to always volunteer and not to be afraid to let your walls down.

What pair or pairs have been your favorite to shoot? And what is the wildest pair you have modeled for Andrew Christian?

My favorite pair to shoot in would have to be the BLOW line. I love the thick waist bands, and the mesh feels amazing! The wildest pair of underwear I’ve modeled for Andrew Christian would have to have been the singlet. When you think of singlet, you think of more coverage then a jock strap, but this singlet was basically a thong and a harness mixed!

Trying out for the Trophy Boy, you were obviously a fan of Andrew Christian underwear. Did you have a love of underwear in general?

I’ll be honest. I probably owned 10 good pairs of underwear before entering the contest. I never really got into underwear until I saw Andrew Christian’s line more in detail. When I tried on my first pair in the shoot, I fell in love with underwear. His underwear made me like underwear more and my body more!

Being an underwear blog we have to ask these two questions: What style makes up most of your underwear drawer? What is your favorite pair of Andrew Christian underwear?

Well since I model for Andrew Christian now, my underwear drawer is pretty equal when it comes to the style. But the AC team tends to love my ass showing, so Jock Straps seem to always show up the most! My favorite pair of Andrew Christian underwear would have to be my FUKR Slick brief. I just feel a sexy masculine vibe every time I slip into them.

Andrew Christian has some great models in their line up. Who are a few of the models you hope to work with in a video or photo shoot?

I love all of the models, everyone has been so welcoming and accepting! I cannot wait to work with all of them! But if I had to pick a few, I’m excited to work with in a shoot, it would have to be Topher and Arad!

Other than starting your career in modeling with Andrew Christian, what do you enjoy in your down time?

Lately my downtime has changed drastically. Before the contest in my downtime, I loved to work out and go out with friends. Now since the contest and winning, my downtown has changed to building. Building a career, building a new life, and building new relationships on the way!

What is one thing that may surprise our readers to know about you?

Something surprising that the readers don’t know about me… that’s a hard one seeing that I am pretty open. But if I had to say, it would probably be the fact that I actually get camera shy on videos. I still get nervous during shoots, even if I may look like someone who always knows what to say.

  • Briefs or boxer briefs? Briefs
  • Favorite workout undies (style)? Hands down the Vibe tagless briefs
  • City/Country you want to visit? Thailand
  • Jock or thong? Jock
  • Singlets? Yes or no? I’m down for anything!
  • Favorite Cheat food Ice Cream
  • Who is your biggest supporter? My boyfriend ☺
  • Swim brief or trunk? Swim brief
  • What are your date night undies? FUKR
  • What’s your best feature? My tattoos
  • Oddest place you have been in undies? Inside a cupcake shop
  • Music: Country or Pop? Pop
  • Favorite Color? Green
  • Ever worn a swim brief in public? Yusssssss
  • Celebrity who should do an underwear shoot? Nick Jonas

Now that you are the Trophy Boy, when can we expect to see you in a new video/photo shoot?

Any moment now! If I had control over the content I would have been in 10 by now! But the massive video should be the first one! So keep updated!

If Andrew Christian does a second Sex=Power=Freedom. Would you participate?

When Andrew Christian Does another Sex=Power=Freedom book I will be first in line to participate! The book is a positive and strong message and I need to be a part of that inspiration!

What does being the Trophy Boy for Andrew Christian mean to you?

Being a Trophy Boy for Andrew Christian means the world to me. This title means change, movement, growth, and not just with the company, but internally with me. Having this title changed everything for me. It changed the way I viewed life, myself and the supportive community around me! A lot of people see a title, a contract, a pair of underwear, where I see the building blocks to a reality worth living. Being an AC Trophy Boy is the reason I smile when I wake up. It sounds sappy, but I now wake up every day realizing I did it. I worked hard for something I wanted and I achieved that goal, and that satisfaction keeps me smiling.

Lastly, where can our readers find you on social media?

You guys can keep updated with Andrew Christian and my life on Instagram @NickMasc. Facebook : Nick Mascardo, and my personal favorite which gives you a closer look into my life my personal Snapchat : SnapandTattoos

 

 

We asked you guys about thongs and a week ago we shared the overview of the results. Now we want to share what some of you guys said about your feelings for thongs. All this is information is without any identifiable information. So you may be quoted in this post!

We asked why you guys wear thong. You guys said: 

  • I think they give better support than a jock, good under compression shorts at the gym and sometimes for hot yoga, like having decent support with minimal coverage
  • Minimal material, great support, can make you feel sexy
  • Sometimes to be sexy, sometimes because I want to be bare-assed, and sometimes just ’cause I feel like it.
  • I like the support of pouch and knowing people don’t know I’m wearing them.
  • I think it is sexy and gives me an extra boost of confidence.
  • Less bulk under whatever I am wearing.
  • I think they are damn comfortable. I love them under jeans and khakis. I also feel sexy and yes, masculine too. I love the support of good thongs and how they really keep the boys secured.
  • I want to feel extra sexy.
  • no lines in back and shows off my bulge
  • Comfort. Also great under running tights.
  • just to change it up every now and then
  • Comfort! During hot weather, air flow. Amazing support. Maximum freedom of movement.
  • Feels great and sexy. Love the support it gives.
  • No “panty line,” the feel of “less,” & the comfort of the fabrics in the ones I own.
  • I find them extremely comfortable, the support is better than a jock, and they make me feel sexy and more confident.
  • I like the feeling of them—much more comfortable and less restricting than briefs and bikinis.
  • They make me feel sexy, and feel less constricted when wearing them under snug jeans
  • It’s exciting, different, a change from normal underwear. It’s sent, it’s something only.i know I’m wearing. It’s powerful. It’s comfortable and supportive.

For those who don’t like thongs, here are their reasons: 

  • Just don’t like them most of the time uncomfortable
  • They are uncomfortable and not always flattering
  • Don’t Care for the constant weggie
  • I have nothing against them, but i think briefs are so much sexier
  • I work in a factory, peer pressure
  • I find them slightly uncomfortable so they are distracting to wear.
  • I like them, fiancé thinks they’re “gay” she doesn’t like them but tolerates or ignores them

Last, we asked why you LOVE thongs. 

  • Best comfort and just fun to wear
  • Love the look and freedom
  • They’re very sexy. You feel it while wearing it. Makes you very aware of it
  • They’re sexy, comfortable, supportive. Gives a bit of a wild side. Keeps you cooler. Like how they look.
  • Love how they make me feel
  • They are some of the sexiest underwear a man can wear. They also provide support to a man who doesn’t like a lot of material under his clothes.
  • Same as the reason for wearing them. Plus I like knowing I am wearing something that not a lot of guys wear
  • Thongs are a hot option. The t strap might not the best choice for everyone, but I love them. They provide a provocative, sexy charge.
  • I love thongs because of how I look in them. They make me feel sexy when I wear them. I know there is a stigma attached to men that wear thongs but I do not care, they are comfortable and I am sure if men would give them a chance thongs would lose their stigma.
  • Like not being mainstream.

I love polls like this that shares our readers passions and interests. Also, those who don’t like a pair and why.

Do you want to celebrate equality? It doesn’t matter if you are gay, bi or straight. It matters that you want everyone to be equal. Andrew Christian has released a new Pride collection. It features more than just underwear. It has hats, backpack, shirts and more. But we will be focusing on the new brief and jock.

Andrew Christian said this about the new collection:

Celebrate equality with our sexy and cool Pride Stripe Brief. This limited edition pair has everything that you love about every Almost Naked pair we’ve made, and come in a fun rainbow color Pride Print. And because we know you feel as good as you look, they feature our Signature Andrew Christian slimming waistband. They just feel like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. Hang-free design with no hidden cups, straps or padding. Extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on, your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. Virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing.
 The brief and Jock features the awesome Almost Naked pouch. It’s a personal favorite of many of us here at UNB. It’s an ergonomically designed pouch that fits guys of all sizes pretty darn well. It always ranks high in any post we do about pouches. Also, both pairs are made from the same rainbow stripe material. Match that with an Andrew Christian branded waistband. It’s a really great design. The rainbow print isn’t over the top and screams “gay.” Well, I don’t think so! But you can judge for yourself.
Find both pairs at the Andrew Christian site. Note they are limited edition and sizes may sell out!
BRAND: Andrew Christian
COLORS:  As shown
FABRIC: 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST:  $20.00 or $18.00