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The year that was 2015 was a great year in underwear and swimwear! There were so many amazing pairs that we had a lot of trouble narrowing it down to just a few pairs! But we did it and have an everything ready to go! This year we have a few surprises to be released later!
We have two pages to help you make an informed decision! One shows all the nominees and the other is the voting ballot. Unlike the US Presidential Election we’re only going until Sunday! You can vote once a day per email. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
We will announce the winners next Tuesday! So go vote!
When I want to feel sexy in underwear, Cocksox is my go to brand. The super comfortable fit, amazingly soft fabrics and a one of the best pouches ever in men’s underwear. Just when I think Cocksox can’t get any more sexy they surprise me! They just released the a new mesh line in the CX15, classic Brief and the CX75, sports brief.
You maybe asking what about this pair? Is it made up to the Cocksox standards? I would have to answer a resounding YES! The front features the pouch you have come to know and love. It is made out of their signature Supplex fabric. Supplex is super soft and feels great! The back is a seamless breathable ultra-fine mesh. This means the only think that is covered is the pouch. So as Cocksox says you will “exhibit fearless confidence.”
The pairs are available in three colors. They are Black Shadow, Frost White and Emperor Red. Its really hard for me to pick a favorite color. I first loved the Red, then I wanted the black, then the white! Now I want them all. Each one of them are super sexy and fun!
I didn’t know Cocksox was releasing a new pair. I am on their email list (same one as you guys). I read mesh and thought, oh they updated the mesh line. Then upon opening it, I was like “This is no update, its new stuff!” I loved the look and design of these so much. It was sexy without being over the top. Its like Cocksox stepped up their game on making sexy undies.
Cocksox has really grown as a brand. This year is going to be their 10th anniversary. It’s hard to believe they have been around this long! They originally started small and have grown every year. The new mesh pairs, while sexy, are still very classic to me. Meaning it’s not totally over the top. As I say there is a time and place for everything, but this I could see under a Tux to an event. Classic on the outside but something classic fun under.
I love these and think Cocksox did an amazing job on this new line! Make sure you go to Cocksox and see the pairs! The CX15 Brief is $28 and the CX75 Brief is $32 at the Cocksox Site.
Looking for something different and fun? Jockstrap Central has the Maskulo Jocks. They are a fetish jock with a detachable pouch! Which are super fun and could be a great Valentine’s Pair!
Swim Briefs can be in classic colors and still be super sexy! The Aronik swim briefs in black and white are perfect for any beach or pool. Really how can you go wrong with a black swim brief?
How many of us read in our undies? I think a lot of us our there love a day in just our undies. No matter if its reading, watching TV, playing video games or just relaxing! One great pair to do all this Baskit Contrast Brief. A classic cut brief that is just right for a lazy day at home. Find this pair at the Baskit site for $12 today!
We are excited to talk to BaNG! Clothes‘ Duny De La Cruez. The brand has some on strong in the world of swimwear! This year they also started a great line of tanks and more! We have profiled them several times as a brief distraction but now we give you more about the brand!
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us today Duny. First where did the idea of BaNG! Clothes come from?
My business partner and co-founder of BaNG!, Cristian Cravello, and me; we were having in mind to launch a line of activewear inspired by Miami. But when we think of Miami we don’t see the typical images of flamingos and palm trees. For us, and for a lot of people we connect with, Miami is more about the beaches, about its nightlife, and about taking care of yourself at the gym. And almost by playing with those words we realized we were wanting to put together Beach, Nightlife and Gym. What left us with its initials: B, N, and G, and there it was BaNG!, right in front of our faces.
How did you go from that spark of idea to BaNG!? What were some of our early challenges and successes?
Hardest challenge was getting made in Miami, the type of product we wanted. We had in mind a very specific type of quality, finishing, and stitching style, that could deliver a high-quality product. And the first attempts were really disappointing. Luckily, we found the right team of people, and after going through a tough learning curve together, we finally achieved the type of product we wanted to put out there.
Why did you choose Miami as your location for the business? You make all the swimwear in Miami as well?
Yes, we do. And from what I was commenting before, we made it our mission – and it is our pride – to have our stuff all manufactured in Miami. For many reasons. Because no one else was doing it something like this from here. Because we wanted to add something different to this city. But most of all, because we had a clear vision that the swimsuits were going to be the stars of our brand. And just like when you think of watches you think of Switzerland; or for pasta nobody does it like Italy; we felt certain that if there was one thing Miami can own and has all the authority in world to provide like no one else, it’s gear to use at the beach, under the sun, in the form of swimsuits, of course.
You guys are super creative, what spurs your creativity in the world of men’s swimwear and gear?
Wow! There’s so much stuff. I guess it’s the way our ideas collide and how the different backgrounds complement between my business partner and me. Cristian is more of a pop-culture freak. His influences can range from pop music, to 80s designers, to Italian directors from Cinecittà’s golden era. I am more the fashion retail and trends guru of the team. I have worked several years running my own clothing stores in Spain, and working first-hand with all the main European luxury brands, from Gucci, to Fendi, to D&G, Moncler, all of them. So I feel very comfortable when it comes to putting together all those influences from the fashion industry. And then I guess that the fact that I have traveled around most of the world, has really opened my mind in terms of creativity and influences that appeal more to a global type of segment.
You create some of the most amazing prints what has been the inspiration of them? They have a very comic book/graphic novel feel to me, was that what you were going for?
Many people strongly associate us with comic books. But the brand it’s not only about that. As I was just saying, there’s a lot of pop-culture influence in general in our collection. The comic-book approach, was I guess only our first step; because it is one on the myriad of themes pop-culture can address. But as we launch our new prints for 2016, it will become more clearer what is the overall scope of BaNG!’s style. Suspense-suspense…! Haha!
BaNG! makes some really great swim briefs, how did you determine the cuts you were going to produce?
On that end, may be that’s where my growing up in Europe mostly shows off. We went for cuts that are more up to the European standards, than American. Not in terms of sizing, which in Europe tend to run smaller. We kept more a universal fit on that end. But for all our styles we went with cuts that tend to show more skin, or fit tighter, in comparison to the average Speedo-like swimsuit you can find here and there.
Your site says you guys get to test out new swim suits on the beach and some killer pool parties. Do both of you wear the new pairs?
Absolutely. And there’s not one single model that we get to launch, until we wear it ourselves first, and even see how colors react after drowning them in salt water in the ocean, or with chloride water in a pool. And if all is fine and they pass our “test of fire” as we like to call it, then the swimsuit gets our seal of approval and is finally released publicly.
Wearing a test pair to an event, did you guys ever produce a pair that people went crazy for and kept asking where to get it? If so which pair was it?
It happens actually all the time. And not to ourselves only. Lots of people approach us right on the beach or when we walk by on Lincoln Rd or on Ocean Drive, and ask us where did we get the stuff we wear. And our customers write to us all the time, telling us how thrilled they were that they wore our BaNG! gear in a cruise, vacation resort, or pool party, and they were asked all the time about their swimsuit.
Duny, I see you in a lot of the pics for BaNG! you look awesome in the pictures, what made you pose for pics rather than hiring a model?
Saving costs – it is my own business after all, and I have to by a wise executive as well – hahaha!!
Your bio on the site said you love to travel, have you spotted others wearing your swim wear on beaches around the world?
Not directly, but we keep receiving pictures from our customers wearing our stuff from the least expected remote corners of the world. Asia, Middle East, Australia, Europe, South and Central America, anywhere! The brand has grown and spread globally so fast we can hardly believe it.
BaNG! Also makes Convertible board shorts, can you tell us what they are and why you made them convertible?
Rather than convertible, we called them “Hybrid.” And the name comes from the fact they they are made to use with a double purpose. As swimwear, in the water, of course; as any other regular surf-style boardshort. But also as casual wear, like funky pants you can use for when you want to go out for a walk, or meet your friends for brunch, or wear something relaxed while hanging out anywhere but at a beach. For that purpose, we started with the classic style of surfing boardshorts, but then we switched the fabric to one that drapes more smoothly. It feels fresher, softer and comfier to the skin and touch. You can walk for ours with them on and you won’t get you rushes on your legs. And the cut is also tweaked a bit, so that it offers a more flexible fit that shapes and molds the body into a much sculpted look.
We think more US guys should wear swim briefs. Is there a celebrity you would love to see in your swim briefs?
Joe Manganiello could possibly be the ultimate BaNG! man on Earth.
What advice can you give our guys on buying BaNG! Clothes?
Don’t be shy about them. Go for the prints, and once you have them on, own them and flaunt them. Make the sand your own runway with a BaNG!
Where can our readers find you on the net and social media?
Our webstore: www.bangclothes.com
Valentine’s is among us. If you have a significant other or if you’re single, we think you deserve to wear amazing underwear on the holiday. Valentine’s is one of the biggest underwear holidays of the year! This means our guys are going to share what we love and maybe some of us plan to wear this Valentine’s Day.
TheAmazingT – For my Valentine’s Day undie-cision, I am gonna go with the BLOW! Patriot Brief with Almost Naked by Andrew Christian. I received one of these in a Grab Bag, and was instantly in love with it. Then ordered 2 more (in different colors) of the BLOW! Briefs. They aren’t valentine-y colored. But my gosh, these undies are magical, hugging the butt. While proudly displaying the pouch up front. I felt so good in them, the first time I tried them on, I just walked into my roommates room so she could applaud them. It is just the perfect blend of total comfort and feeling super sexy. It is usually $29.70. (http://www.andrewchristian.com/index.php/blow-patriot-brief-w-almost-naked-1.html)
UNB Josh – Valentine’s Day has always been an excuse for me to break out a new pair of underwear. This year, I’m going with Joe Snyder. Joe Snyder is constantly coming up with great colors and designs for every occasion and taste. Recently, they’ve unveiled a line of “dazzling colors.” That feature a little sparkle for that special someone in your life. For Valentine’s Day, I’m choosing the Bulge Tanga Dazzling for my preferred pair. Joe Snyder Tanga thongs feature a great low rise cut. Thin straps, a great strap in the rear and the perfect pouch in the front. The pouch hangs a little lower than most. If you haven’t manscaped in awhile, breaking out the Joe Snyder Tanga thong for Valentine’s Day is the perfect reason to get the trimmers out, too. The Dazzling Tanga comes in five dazzling colors: black, purple, royal, pink and red. I’d probably prefer the pink, red or purple for Valentine’s Day, but you can’t go wrong with any of the colors. The Joe Snyder Bulge Tanga Dazzling is the perfect thong to surprise your Valentine’s date with. He or she will definitely not expect to be dazzled. You can get the Joe Snyder Bulge Tanga Dazzling on Joe Snyder’s brand site for $30 plus applicable taxes and shipping.
Beau Briefs: The day of love is oddly enough right around the corner, once again. Let’s be honest, there are a lot of different views on Valentine’s Day, some good, some bad, some hopeful, some resentful. Whatever your feelings it can be a great excuse to…get new undies! Is that my answer for everything? Maybe. Truly though, if you love the holiday then get something fun, special, maybe for a special someone. If you dislike it then get something personable, something for you, something to remind you that you’re a really great guy and all of those people out there who don’t get to see your new pair are missing out.
So what will I be picking out for the day? I will be rocking the BRICKELL briefs from Garcon Model. This is a sleek brand with eye popping colors and contrast, so why am I going with the black and silver pair? I love a classic, black brief. My first ever pair of higher end underwear was a black brief and I have always had a soft spot for them. I think they are sexy and by extension then, wearing them makes me sexier (even if it is only in my head). And on Valentine’s Day who doesn’t want to feel even just a little bit sexier? I will be purchasing my pair straight from the Garcon Model website for $28 and hoping that it arrives in time.
It really doesn’t matter if you’ve got a special someone and if you just want to share love with the world or if you are currently single and just want to look Hot as F*** Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to pick a pair, maybe rock a jock, or keep it brief.
UNB Tim: If you’re like me you’ll be spending Valentine’s day, Valentine’sless. Which isn’t a bad thing at all! It just means it’s another day to wear some amazing underwear! My pick for this year is the Gregg Homme Speed Briefs. These are great for wearing solo or for your significant other. If you are going out on a date, the Speed briefs are made for a date night. Just enough mesh to show off and just enough coverage to leave some things to the imagination. As they say it’s business in the front and party in the back! Its just super sexy to me. What if you’re not going out with a date? They are just as fun to wear every day! It’s a super sexy pair and we say wear sexy underwear regardless!
Find the Speed Briefs at Gregg Homme site for $36.95
UNB Brady: Wanna spice up your Valentine’s day? Pick the right underwear! This sporty brief from Modus Vivendi is the perfect addition to make you feel sexy and confident all February the 14th. I immediately fell in love with the tartan print (probably my Scotch-Irish heritage ha). This subtle red and blue design contrasted with the bright white waistband and trim is the perfect medium between boring and those silk boxers with hearts all over them. (we’ve all owned a pair) This brief is going to look great when you peel out of whatever outfit you end up in. This sportier cut is going to show some thigh and give your buttocks a nice lift adding to your confidence level. Also, this synthetic blend fabric is meant to be worn all dayand is very breathable so even if the temperature starts rising, you’re covered! These briefs are going to look and feel great no matter what you’ve got planned. I believe this is a newer design of theirs and I’ve only had luck finding it directly on their site. These undies are listed at 22.50 €. I look forward to snuggling, with my special lady, in these briefs while we get fat on chocolate! Cheers!
Undies Rock – It’s a given, Valentine’s Day is an intimate holiday. I know you’re thinking “It’s a BS Hallmark holiday,” and yes, but hey, if you’re gonna throw down on some chocolates and flowers, you might as well take it to the top with some sexy undies that will make your significant other drool over you. I like to think of Valentine’s Day as the “gateway drug” of holidays for undie gift giving/receiving, so if you’re looking to spice this Valentine’s day up, this is the time.
What gets me excited about the holiday is that I know my girlfriend and I will strut around in a special pair of sexy undies specifically centered on our plans for a romantic night. I hate to be traditional, but this is the holiday where you’re encouraged to wear saucier undies, which is why I recommend Doreanse Aire collection to my fellow undie comrades. The thin smooth/sleek, shear-like material (75% micro polyamide 15% spandex) screams total sexiness, and believe me you will feel it. At $13.00 this affordable pair won’t burn a hole in your pocket, which you can find at stores such as Audace, Dead Good Undies, and Freshpair. There are three cuts in the collection, thongs bikinis, and trunks, so there is bound to be a style that will hit the spot for you. I will mention that the bikini cut is a little cheeky, which I happen to dig, though I know it’s not for everyone. The brand sticks to a classic color pallet consisting of nude, white, black and of course red, which would be ideal for this occasion (love and hearts are like… red and stuff…right?). Though this may not be an everyday pair, it’s definitely perfect for a romantic night of partner-appreciation.
Let’s face it, if you haven’t gone out of your way to impress your bae by gifting or sporting a pair of dope undies, then you need to get on that ASAP (you will thank me later). Let Valentine’s Day 2016 be the day that you sport that saucy pair of rave-worthy undies and everything else will fall in place from there.
The Bottom Drawer – Thinking of the underwear I’ll choose for Valentine’s Day, I figured first place to start would be color. My wife always comments if I don’t coordinate my underwear with the holiday or occasion. Then with it being a romantic holiday, the next logical thing to look for is a pair with some sex appeal. So with those two things in mind, I went to the underwear drawer to see my options (basically bikini or thong). In the end I’m planning on my red Blueline T-Back Thong (I consider it a V-String). To me a thong has great sex appeal and also makes one feel sexy, which are two good qualities for the day. The fabric just allows the thong to mold to you, which of course accentuates the package. Then with the string sides and the string and triangle piece of fabric in the back it shows off the legs and the buttock. Only large retailer I’ve seen this thong for sale on is Freshpair for $8, which is a great price for a thong and one of the best I’ve seen this one advertised!
We hope you enjoy these picks and share what you will be wearing this Valentine’s Day?
We’ve done it again, securing yet another North American exclusive. First it was Raw Studio, then it was Maskulo and now we’re launching one of the hottest new fetish collections straight from Italy. Jockfighters is sports fetish meets urban warrior and it’s smokin’. They’re motto is Be Bad Do Good and like other fetish brands, they’re creating a lifestyle with their gear.
We’re launching with a streamlined ribbed cotton jock called simply The Jockstrap (of course), as well as their take on the jock brief called The Chaps Jock (with a revealing front hole and butt lifting back straps) and a sexy brief with convenient holes both front and back called the Slashed Brief (we got our exhibitionist model Ryan Russell to show off all the dirty features so obviously, those photos are NOT SAFE FOR WORK!).
The dirty features are but a sucker punch but it’s the almost 2 inch wide waistband that’s the final blow to win the match. With sports inspired horizontal contrasting striping and embroidered iconic Jockfighters logo dead center.
Even better, there’s matching socks for a complete look. They’re tube socks in your favorite fetish colors with sports stripes and the iconic Jockfighters logo and the word J-O-C-K-F-I-G-H-T-E-R-S across the toes. Perfect with your favorite pair of high-tops or combat boots.
Their jocks and underwear are perfect for the clubs, edgy enough for the fetish party but still sporty enough for the street and it’s all made in Milan, the fashion center of the world so you know it’s built tough.
I could go into more details about all the new gear but who reads this stuff anyway, you really want all the pretty pictures, right? Head over to our Jockfighters department to see our models Ryan Russell and Matt going a round in the new.
Two of my favorites in the underwear wold come together. Those are Marshall Arkley and Ergowear underwear. This is a picture from Deadgoodundies.com! it’s a picture that shows real men wear pink! Shop all the Ergowear at Deadgoodundies.com
Pictures in men’s underwear is an important thing! AMU has always had great pictures and their latest pics didi;t disappoint! “We are delighted to be able to show you more images of Fran Manent @FranManent. Fran is wearing the latest new arrivals from AMU. Fran is a Fitness Coach, check out his website franmanent.com where you to could get the Alpha Male Body.”
WildmanT is now available on UnderBriefs! One of the most famous brands on the market, WildmanT created the first pouch enhancement design. All of its designs make sure you’re shown to your best advantage! The WildmanT Big Boy collection now on UnderBriefs continues that design styling. Check it out now
Hi UNB fans, you might not have seen me around these parts. I’m a newly recruited straight guy and I go by Undies Rock simply because they do! I currently reside in LA, and I enjoy playing music and spending time with my girlfriend and beast-cat. We often refer to her (soft, domestic, house-cat). As a new writer, it is my goal to provide you with the most accurate reviews. Keep you up to date on coolest undies on the market, and maybe make you laugh (ok, grin) on the way. I am looking forward to joining the UNB team and please follow me on Instagram @undies_rock where I’ll also post briefs (pun intended) about my reviews as well as all the cool undies I dig. Here is a stab at my first review:
As an underwear fanatic it is always the hardest to choose a favorite pair of underwear because your taste is constantly evolving. You know somewhere out there, there is another pair that is going to steal the hot seat as your favorite. I say this because most recently I have fallen in love with JM Skinz thongs. Never did I imagine I would be raving about how awesome a thong is, but that was before I tried a JM Skinz thong.
I have known about the JM Skinz thong for at least a couple of years, but I never pulled the trigger on them because there weren’t enough reviews to mitigate the risk of buying another dud pair. As fate would have it, my girlfriend bought me two pairs of JM Natura thongs for our August monthly underwear exchange. Which blew my mind, and I must admit that I was a little bummed that I hadn’t given them a chance earlier. Since the Natura line was such a success, I thought I would try the Skinz line. Which is currently my favorite pair. I love the simple classic thong design as well as the thin encased elastic waistband design (as I am not huge fan of thick branded waistbands). But what really struck me about this thong is how incredibly comfortable they are. I can easily go all day with these thongs. For the most part I don’t even notice I am wearing them. They transition seamlessly from lounge, to work, to fitness.
I currently own a majority of the solid colored Skinz thongs, as well as a few plaid patterns. The color options aren’t the most flattering or creative. I have come to appreciate the standard color pallet they offer which meshes well with everyday use. JM is also one of the few brands I prefer to buy directly from their website (which they opened last year) because of the occasional deals they have (free shipping, discounts, 3-packs, etc.). You can also find them on mensunderwearstore.com. The 86% polyester and 14% spandex microfiber fabric is incredibly smooth and soft. It doesn’t irritate, and has the right amount of give and support. I have also washed my pair numerous times, and they have great shape retention. The sizing is fairly accurate; I have a 34 inch waist, so I ordered a medium (32-34”) which fits perfectly. I own 10 pairs and the quality control is spot on, so you can expect continuity in sizing. One thing I will mention is that their Natura line tends to stretch out a little more than the Skinz, so I order a small. The thong strap is 7/8” thick at its thinnest point, which literally disappears from your radar.
As I mentioned previously, I am not particularly blown away by the current color options, but I am content. I am also not a huge fan of the center seam in the crotch. Though this falls under the “nice to have category”, seamless fronts look the best to me which is a requirement for perfection. Other than these two nit-picky cosmetic draw backs, this pair is a standout in my collection. If you are curious, I say go ahead and take the plunge because I assure you these JM thongs will not disappoint.
For those thong dudes out there, this pair is a definite must.
Pros:
· Incredibly comfortable fit and material
· Great for all types of activities (work, exercising, lounging, etc.)
BANG! Clothes is making some of the funnest swimwear on the market. Photog Adrian C. Martin show his model Ovidio González in some of this fun swimwear.
Credits:
Photos: Adrian C. Martin
Models: Ovidio González
Swimwear: Bang! Clothes
Location: Maspalomas, Canary Islands
Are you a fan of Candyman, Ergowear or PPU? If so you can get 30% off all three. Shop this week and get some of the new PPU or amazing X3D collection from Erogwear! Shop now at Candyman Fashion! If you are in the US get free shipping on all orders $50 or more! Flat shipping on international orders
NOTE: UNB Tim does consulting for Candyman Fashion.
If you know me, you know that I love trying new brands and styles of underwear. I am pretty open minded and will always try something at least once. When I found out that I was getting a pair of Nukleus briefs to review (furnished by Underwear Concept) I was ecstatic. Nukleus is one of the companies that are not out to make a quick buck or get famous from producing undies. They pride themselves on one simple though. “To create everyday solutions for amazing people – our customers.” When I read this on their website, I though, WOW here is a company that really gets their customers. On top of having a great branding strategy (sorry the marketing major got the best of me their) they also create undies “Using innovative and sustainable production methods. we make underwear and basics from eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, Lenzing Tencel and organic bamboo.” Which I find very awesome! Undies for the betterment of the planet, sign me up!
I had the opportunity to review the Nukleus Nicobar Minis R brief, in a size medium. These undies look amazing and are super comfortable. The green color scheme is very earthy and I think is a great representation of their brand. These undies are made from 95% organic bamboo and 5% spandex. If you have never worn anything made with bamboo fiber you are missing out. This fabric is amazing. It is very light weight but durable and the spandex makes it very stretchy so these undies move with you all day. The construction is very traditional when it comes to a brief. The legs are not cut to high and the pouch is very roomy with and they have plenty of coverage around the back. I wear a 32 inch waist and the mediums fit perfect.
I really like the waistband as well. It is a two-tone elastic logo waistband with a very soft feel to the inside. I love wearing these for just about any occasion. I have worn them to work as well as to the gym and have never had any issue with them. The bamboo offers a nice organic anti-microbial element which makes these a great pair of gym undies.
PROS:
· Great Company with great values
· The fabric is amazing and encourage everyone to research and try organic bamboo
· Comfortable waistband and construction that moves with you all day.
CONS:
· I love the color but wish their was a little more excitement to it. They are pretty plain.
RATEINGS:
· Daily Fit – 10
· Sizing – 10
· Construction/Materials – 10
· Styling – 8
· Daily Performance – 9
· OVERALL – 9.4
This pair was furnished for review by Nukleus. These come in an assortment of green colors and can be found through the Underwear Concept store for $6.99.
This is the behind the scenes video of the UNB Clever shoot! It was shot in downtown Birmingham on the roof of some lofts. It was shot by Taylor Campbell and models are Brandon C & Brad QK. All pairs were supplied by Candymanfashion.com. For more pictures or a complete list of pair visit the UNB site – http://bit.ly/1KAWUaI
RSH Photography sent us more great pics he’s taken of Chazie Bly in the brand Eppureluca! The first set of pics he sent us of Chazie were awesome so we are sharing these too! There will be more to come!
We had a lot of fun this week with the wearMEunder Giveaway! You guys seemed to enjoy it as well! We are giving away 10 pairs to 10 winners! So here is what you guys are waiting for! The winners….
Simon D – Cheltenham
Martin R – Quebec
Ryan O – Quebec
Brad Q – Roswell
Drew B – Dover
Tanner S – Redwood City
Andrew O – Penang
William S – Windham
Richard W – Caterham
Thomas G – Carollton
Congrats to our winners! We will be having those sent to you ASAP and you can enjoy some great underwear from wearMEunder. If you didn’t win go check out all the amazing styles at the wearMEunder site!
You have seen Shawn Alexander before and now we have an interview with him! We hope you enjoy this profile
Name – Shawn Alexander
Stats– 5’8” 160 green eyes, blonde hair
Age – 27
Interesting Fact: I tend to be a homebody and love staying in and watching movies with a glass of wine and someone special.
What made you get into modeling? When did you first model underwear/swimwear?
It was always something that intrigued me, I never thought I would be any good at it but seeing guys modeling with amazing bodies and amazing images made me strive for it and continue to strive to get better. My first shoot was in Spring 2014.
Is there a shoot you consider your breakthrough shoot? One you got noticed by a wide audience?
I would have to say my first shoot with Kevin Hoover while I was still living in NYC. Following this shoot I was contacted by Joe Flowers with Joe Flowers Talent Management and began to be represented by him. Joe was able to book several jobs for me which slowly began to allow for more publicity and a wider audience.
Photo by Wander Aguiar
What do you think sets you apart from other models in the industry?
Modeling for me is a hobby more than a profession or something that I rely on to support myself. So, when I’m shooting it’s usually on my terms and I’m able to have fun with it without a lot of pressure.
Shoots can be a lot of work but fun. What is your favorite shoot and why is it your favorite?
My favorite shoot was a recent shoot I did with Landis Smithers. This was a fun shoot because it was an all-day project that involved several wardrobe changes, hair, makeup and 5 or 6 other models. We did solo stuff, pairs and group shots all in a gorgeous house in the Hollywood hills. It also gave me an opportunity to branch out of strictly underwear and swimwear modeling.
Unexpected things can go wrong at a shoot, what has been one of the biggest challenges you faced on a shoot and how did you over come it?
I’ll never forget shooting with James Franklin on location for DNA and we were shooting against a building and the sun was directly in my face and I could not keep my eyes open. I think it was frustrating both of us, but eventually we were able to get the shot just by closing my eyes and only opening them when he was ready for the shot.
Underwear comes in all kinds from boxer briefs to thongs and everything in between. What is the most usual you have modeled?
Most underwear I’ve worn in shoots have been briefs. I did do one shoot for different brands of jock straps for underwear expert. Ive also done swimwear for marcus Australia and ergowear.
There are tons of brands out there, which brands have you worn with on shoots?
I’ve worn many different brands: Todd Sanfield, Pump, Rufskin, cn2, es, ergowear, n2n, marcus, ca-rio-ca etc.
You’ve worked with Armando Adajar on a few shoots, can you tell us about them?
Armando is great to work with. One of my favorite shoots was with him wearing ergowear underwear. It was actually our first shoot together and was supposed to be a test shoot but the images came out so well they were used for the brand. We also did an ergowear swimwear shoot on location at the beach which was also a lot of fun. He’s always easy and fun to work with.
Photo by Thomas Avila and Julio Ramirez
What other photographers have you worked with?
Kevin Hoover, Harol Baez, Richard Rothstein, Wander Aguiar, Hubert Pouches, Dylan Robinson, Justin Monroe, Jeremy Kost, Jerrad Matthew, Jim Jordan, Landis Smithers, James Franklin, Thomas Avila, Julio Ramirez
Which photographers would you love to work with on future projects?
This list is endless: Rick Day, Thomas Synnamon, Joseph Sinclair, Brian Jamie, Scott Hoover just to name a few.
What has been your biggest accomplishment in modeling?
I was featured in DNA’s Hottest Men Alive 2014 Issue and being featured in MMensuel Magazine for an interview they did of Wander Aguiar who shot the photos they used.
Outside of modeling and working out what do you do in your down time? What are your hobbies and interests?
I work fulltime so modeling and working out are my hobbies. However, I love going to the beach, traveling as often as I can, seeing broadway shows (which is something I miss about moving out of NYC) and dining out with friends trying new restaurants.
What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot?
I mostly do resistance training 5-6 days a week and include HITT cardio 2-3 times a week. Before a shoot I may do more cardio and reduce weight in resistance training and do higher reps.
Models can’t always eat great what is your favorite guilty pleasure in food?
Fried food and pizza are my weaknesses, ive never had much of a sweet tooth.
Being an underwear blog we have to ask are you a fan of underwear?
Of course, one of the benefits of modeling underwear/swimwear is most of the time you get to keep the products. Having a good pair of underwear is always the foundation of the outfit.
Also, so what makes up your underwear drawer?
Most of my underwear are briefs, jocks and thongs have never been my thing.
What is your favorite song right now?
Talk Me Down – Troy Sivan ( the whole album is amazing though)
If you were stranded on a deserted island what is one thing you must have with you?
I would have to say my cellphone. I rely on it for everything plus I could call for help 😉
What is a fact about you that would surprise our readers? (are you shy? Love disco? Know all the words to Star Wars?)
I’m very shy actually especially when meeting someone for the first time. I’m also very self-conscious and am probably my biggest critic.
What is the best advice you got when you first started modeling?
Learn to take criticism, whether from viewers or photographers being able to take constructive criticism is important.
Where can our readers find you on the net and social media?
I’ve been featured in DNA and on theunderwearexpert.com site.
My social media is facebook (Shawn Alexander) and Instagram @shawn.alexander.
Matt Josbena is a model we did a profile on two weeks ago! He’s going to work with us on some videos. This first one we have him in two different Marcuse Swimbriefs. See how he likes them and will wear them this summer