We are loving the CA-RIO-CA new pictures and swimwear. They have made some amazing prints. This is Ed Garcia as shot by Gaston Barrios for CA-RIO-CA
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We have teamed up with wearMEunder to give away 10 pairs of underwear! Make sure you enter every day at the wearMEunder Page!
Bang! Clothes are making some awesome swim briefs! Designer/Model Duny De Lacruz has made the Mini-Briefs. Which are smaller swim briefs. They are sexy and look amazing in the two colors!
Ken Wroy is a very interesting company. The last pair I reviewed was a trunk that I actually liked. The fit of the brand was pretty good. Now they have furnished us the London Brief to review. It’s part of their new Great Skyline collection. The Great Skyline collection is a take on the NYC print they had but now used the skylines of other cities. It’s a really cool line. I was really looking forward to trying it.
The first thing I noticed was the fabric. Most of the other pairs I have seen from Ken Wroy have been cotton. This is a 89% Polyester/11% Spandex. It felt great when I took it out of the box. Oh, before I forget the box is pretty awesome. It comes in this travel box and is super fun. Its not for those who want to be discreet! Everyone will know you are getting underwear! (see the picture). Back to the pair! The gold waistband really works with this pair. It sets off the print nicely and tops the pair just perfect. The red city print in the London pair is my favorite. But all the prints are pretty awesome.
I wore the pair to a party. I felt this pair deserved some fun night. I really didn’t dress up the theme was funky t-shirts. The pair felt just as great on as it did when I took it out of the box. The spandex in the blend made it stretch and fit great. This pair really surprised me how well I thought I would like. The design was amazing but the fit was very good as well. I have no real complaints with this pair in wearing. Other than I want the entire collection of cities now!
The sizing was pretty spot on. The XL I received said it was for 37-39. I thought when I took them out they maybe a bit tight as I am a bit bigger than the size. However, this was not the case it fit amazing and the fabric still held it’s form and shape. The sizing should match their guide pretty well.
PROS:
- Amazing fun design of City Scapes
- Great fabric that moves with you
- Gold waistband is a great touch
CONS:
- If you’re not a fan of bright prints you may not like this
- The waistband maybe over the top for some of you
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 9
- Sizing – 9
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 10
- Daily Performance -9
- Overall – 9.6
The Great Skylines Collection is available from the Ken Wroy Site.
- Brand: Ken Wroy
- Line: Great Skylines – London
- Sizes: S – XL
- Colors: As seen (comes in other cities which are different colors: New York, Sydney, Tokoyo and Paris)
- Cost: $28
- Where to Buy: http://www.kenwroy.com/collections/new-collection/products/london-briefs
Today we launch a giveaway of wearMEunder! We are giving away 10 pairs of the undies to 10 winners! Its simple just go to the wearMEunder contest page and enter! You can enter once a day until next Tuesday! Winners will be announced next Wednesday!
Enter at the wearMEunder Giveaway page
Rules:
- “NO PURCHASE NECESSARY”
- All people entering must be 18 years or older.
- The Sweepstakes starts Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and runs through Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Midnight, EST
- To enter you must fill out the entry form on the UNB website. All mandatory fields must be filled out, failure to do so will disqualify the entry.
- Prize descriptions: 10 winners will get 1 pair of wearMEunder Underwear.
- You may enter once daily from Midnight EST to 11:59 PM EST. Duplicate entries in this time will be disqualified.
- Odds of winning will be determined by the number of total entrants.
- One Prize per person
- If technical problems arise, the sweepstakes will be extended by the same amount of time. All decisions by UNB are final
- Winners will be selected at random and announced on January 27, 2016 on the UNB site
- Winners first name, last initial, and city/country will be posted on the site. Winners will be notified by email and will have 7 days to confirm their info or a new winner will be selected.
- We reserve the right to substitute prizes for equal or grater value.
- The sweepstakes may be closed at anytime.
- For a list of winners or to contact use please email at info@underwearnewsbriefs.com
- This sweepstakes is being run in the State of Georiga, USA.
- VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW”
We love the work that FuriousFotog does. He’s a great physique photographer. This is Dylan Horsch he shot! We hope to see more of Dylan soon!
Alright guys, We all love limited edition underwear. Having something different from all our friends is something a lot of us brag about. The price of limited edition underwear can sometimes be higher than regular underwear. Well, that changes with the limited edition Clever from Candyman Fashion! Use code Limited to get each of the 10 pairs for just $10! Orders over $50 in the US get free shipping!
NOTE: UNB Tim does consulting work for Candyman Fashion
We just reviewed the Big Boy Brief from WildmanT and now we got a chance to talk to him about the line
Can you tell us how you came to create the Big Boy Line?
I have a few friends who brag about their endowment and how regular underwear don’t fit (poor things) and they have been yapping in my ear for the past couple years….”When are you gonna make something that fits us big boys?” Plus, I have another friend who has big….balls…and he always complained that underwear was too tight for his balls and it was uncomfortable when he sat down or worked out. Plus, they always got sweaty against his legs. So I took the two ideas and made a strapless pouch first. It was a waist band with a big pouch in front and nothing else. It was roomy, supportive and held the “boys” up and comfortable for my big balled friend. So I put it on Amazon to test it out and it sold like crazy. Then I decided there was a market for generously endowed and I made an entire line around “The Big Boy Pouch”!
What styles did you offer in the initial release and why did you choose those styles?
Hmmmm….years ago I had a small website that sold underwear. Not my brand, other underwear brands. WildmanT wasn’t really formed until the accidental and joke product The Ball Lifter was created. I was photographing a model in their underwear for the site but the bulge was not pronounced enough. Stuffing his underwear looked too fake and a cockring didn’t lift his pouch enough. His balls hung low dragging down the whole package with it. So I jokingly said, “If you could just lift your balls and hold it there, the photo would look great!” Well the joke turned into me utilizing some elastic and pinning it to his waist band. It worked great and looked amazing in the photo. The model said he wanted one for everyday. I laughed and continued with the shoot. After the shoot, I sat down to make a prototype…again as a joke. I thought it would funny if I put it online and showed the model. Plus my mother (sweet old conservative lady) worked for me and I thought it would embarrass her too! Well the joke was on me. Somehow it went viral and two companies in Japan bought a crazy amount of them and the ball enhancing craze had begun. From that point, I started creating Ball Lifters, Protruders, Max Cock-Rings and eventually underwear and swimwear with built-in Ball Lifter built in. I became the Ball Lifter company.
You mentioned to me earlier in the week “It was nice to finally make something exactly the way I wanted it made without compromise” What did you mean by that?
When I started off, I didn’t know what I was really doing and I had no industrial machines. Most of my designs were designed around my limitations. Then when I got big enough to use manufacturers, each manufacture had their own limitations and the designs always got changed just a little bit. Sometimes the factory had to change the colors or fabric type and sometimes they just couldn’t get the patterns right. I always liked the final product (or I would never have approved them) but I never got “exactly” what I was shooting for. This year, we started our own manufacturing here in Florida. And for the first time, I get to make exactly what I want. I have all the right machines, I buy the fabrics and elastics myself and I teach my employees exactly how to sew them. It seems silly but after seven years my final product is exactly like the prototype! Go USA!
The pouch, I will admit is pretty darn amazing, how did you come up with the design? I will admit when I saw it I was a little skeptical but after wearing it, WOW!
I just tried over and over to create a pocket of fabric that would go over your junk but not slip off. Once I got something that was roomy and comfortable yet you didn’t slip out of, I designed everything else around it.
Did you design this line for a specific guy or all guys?
Two people and they would kill me if I gave their names. John Jackson and Tad Ground! (Tim laughs!!!!)
It has been on sale for a few weeks, what has been the feedback you are getting on the line?
I released it on Black Friday. It was a difficult time to release a new product. People are shopping for others, not themselves. Underwear is a difficult present to buy for someone else. And stores previously stocked up on merchandise to prepare for the holiday season so I was not too hopeful. I thought I would get some Black Friday traction just because of the sale aspect. Although I was correct about stores not buying right at Christmas time, I was floored with my sales with the direct customer. We sold more than we ever sold in a week’s time and all of the sales were for the new Big Boy Pouch line. I was amazed…..and freaked out because we ran low on stock
Currently it’s just available in black, are you going to expand the line into other colors?
I really liked releasing all black at one time. It had a more powerful visual impact. I thought of releasing the exact line in a new color every few months….but it turns out, the fabric that I love love love only comes in black and whiteL We may do the white but most likely we will do a whole new fabric all together when I find something else that I love love love againJ
For someone who’s never bought WildmanT underwear what advice do you give them before buying the Big Boy line?
One leg at a time??? Not meant as a floatation device?? Seriously…it’s pretty straight forward. If you are looking for a roomy pouch, you will love this line. It’s big, it’s roomy and it supports unlike other pouches. People buy one to try it and turn around the following week and order five or six pair. And to quote one savy customer “I’m telling you I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pair. OMG I don’t know how you did it but damn”
That quote is from yours truly! That is from the email I sent after I wore the pair. Its amazing!
We posted that Jocks aren’t being worn at the gym. Well this picture from PUMP! Underwear shows otherwise. Its their new Cruise Jock. Great colors and the orange leg straps are sexy!
Brand: PUMP! Underwear
Pair: Cruise Jock
Color: Blue/Orange/White
Cost: $22
Available at: http://www.pumpunderwear.com/store/jockstraps/pump-cruise-jock.html
Not every week do you get a pair of underwear. This week the pair is the Light Yoga Tee. This can be work with you underwear, jeans or under a shirt. It’s pretty versatile unlike underwear. You can wear this by itself. If you did that with underwear they would look at you strange. Find this at the Baskit site today only for $12
Armando Adajar is back, this time shooting PIADO underwear again. This shoot features model Marcin Michal!
MODEL: Marcin Michal
Wardrobe: PIADO Underwear http://www.piado.com
PHOTOGRAPHER: Armando Adajar
Website: http://www.armandoadajar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAdajarPhotography
Instagram: ARMANIS_EMPIRE
Twitter: @armandoadajar
I love bringing you guys new companies. One I ran across on Facebook is Fly Boy Apparel. They are just launching a kickstarter and are making some really cool undies. I got a chance to talk to the guys behind the site and get more info for you guys!
Tell us about Fly Boy Apparel, What made you create it?
My now business partner, Joshua Carlson, and I were discussing men’s clothing and as to why I had not taken off into the idea I had held for a few years now. I explained to him that the cost of wholesale and screen printing was simply too much with the funds I had available at the time. It was simply not a sustainable business in my eyes. We then moved the conversation onto men’s underwear and were discussing our favorite brands but that each had one issue or another, be it the fit, longevity, styling or price. He jested, we should create our own underwear line with the best parts of our favorite brands, and sat and thought for a few moments and said ‘Yea, uh……..actually, why don’t we??’.
We then set out from that initial conversation to slowly turn our idea into reality. Over the next six months, we started with basic photo shopping and sourcing. The logos and design started out drastically different as we realized some things, such as specific waist band stitching, were not feasible. We then turned it into having samples produced and shipped to us to which we thoroughly analyzed every inch and measurement to start tapering the design to provide the best fit possible. After a few weeks of tinkering we were able to place the first small order.
What makes Fly Boy Apparel different from other brands on the market?
Our premise for starting this line was to provide high design, premium quality underwear at a non-premium price. We wanted to use this opportunity as a chance to create our own style, incorporating the best features of our favorite brands, and leaving out the bad or fixing issues we saw in them.
We have been basically grass roots since we started. We have been beating the pavement, showing friends, acquaintances and anyone who was interested our product. We fully believe in our product and that we needed to just get it in front of people for them to as well. I have actually even hand delivered multiple order, jokingly calling or texting the customer that their “flyboy order has landed”.
We really take pride in what we have managed to do. And for Joshua and I, this is our baby, we want to nurture it and see it grow into something great.
I saw your styles you are going to offer, they look great, what made you pick these styles?
Josh and I took a real hard look at this. We wanted something that would last and not become worn quickly with washes. We immediately ruled out cotton at that point. We wanted something that was going to convey an image, a brand, a lifestyle. We feel that what we produced fully conveys a FLYBOY mentality of stylish, athletic, and on the go. The material is highly durable, breathable, smooth, and comfortable. We were actually pretty amazed when we got the final samples in at the quality and fit we were able to produce. Neither of us had really any experience in the garment industry prior but we fully stand behind and believe in these athletic style trunks and jocks.
Sizes listed are small to large. Are you planning to make XL and XXL listed on your Size chart?
As of right now, with our small inventory, we only have the sizes small to large. However, as of the first 48 hours on kickstarter, we are over 50% funded and hopeful we can exceed the goal to provide many options. With the next order, with kickstarter’s help, XL will absolutely be available in many of the options. We started with a small investment and unfortunately, we had to do what we could manage with the first order. With funding of kickstarter, we will have at least two XL options available and if we exceed it there will be more XL colors.
You mentioned in your video you wanted to create a sexy line but ended up with an Athletic line, what made you pivot and change?
We still went with the men’s sexy underwear line actually. Through sure fluke, we didn’t realize until we got them and wore them to the gym ourselves, we realized they were great active wear. We originally did the mesh just to appeal to an “athletic, sexy style” but once we had tested it, it was like “wow, these didn’t stretch all out from all the exercises, they’re not damp, and I don’t feel dirty after my workout”. We looked at it like a huge plus that we ended up dual purpose.
Starting a company is stressful what are some things you have learned?
I’ve learned a lot! Quickly! There are methods you will try that will fail. Ebay was really tough for us. We simply could not compete with the saturation of the overseas market on there. We didn’t let that get us down though, we started investing more time into our website, and are currently still working on improving, as well as our social media. We have been working hard to establish ourselves; we truly want to be more than just another underwear brand, we are aiming for lifestyle brand. Keeping a positive attitude about it all helps, you can’t let the day to day stress you.
I also learned that business never ends; there is always more to do, more to talk about, and more planning. It comes up in conversations a lot organically; it seems to be new and exciting for them. So I have to flip the switch and go right back into FLYBOY mode.
One of the best things I have learned though, is the power of building relationships. We were fortunate enough to partner with two great businesses that are fully supportive and parenting with us. It is still a bit of blur as to how it all happened so fast, but it grew fairly organically. TIPSY Phoenix has offered many avenues of promotional events that we can team up on. Their CEO, Eli Chmouni, has been great! He is planning with us events that FLYBOY can cater to and he legitimately want to help young entrepreneurs. He has been working with us on our business needs as well, such as trademarking. Tan United/TUC Shops helped us to find a home for FLYBOY to grow in. The owners, Keith Klemoy-Gurley and Randy Eddlemon, offered up some of their store space for our products to be in. It felt like a huge achievement to be in a store. They have been a huge factor in our development, and give us some outside guidance when needed. They really believed in our product and genuinely care to see us grow.
You started a Kickstarter for the brand, what made you do crowdfunding?
Honestly, it was something we were unsure of if we could succeed. The idea scared us to put our product out there for others to basically judge. I had backed a few my own in the past so I was semi familiar with it. I spent a few weeks contemplating over every aspect of our kickstarter. We thought we had nothing to lose by trying to convey our idea out there for people to see. I just keep the positive mindset that it will fund and overachieve so we have a lot of available options for backers.
The video was the scariest part for me. We didn’t have the sources to film something professional. So I just decided to keep it as real as possible. It took me probably 300 takes to get something I was ok with. It’s still not perfect, but kickstarters to me aren’t meant to be super professional. It’s about funding an idea and if you can convey properly, not perfectly, people will see the value.
What are you reward levels for the Kickstarter?
- $1 – Thank you for the support. Every dollar helps!
- $13 – A jock in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $15 – A Trunk in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $26 – A Trunk and jock in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $40- 3 Trunks in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $50 – 2 Trunk and 2 jock in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $73 – 3 Jocks and 3 trunks in your size (S,M,L) and choice of available colors.
- $105 – 9 pair you call it. You pick the styles! (we will contact you once funded with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)
- $150 – 13 pair you call it. You pick the styles! (we will contact you once funded with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)
- $250 – 25 pair you call it. You pick the styles. (we will contact you once funded with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)
- $500 – 55 pair you call it, and honorable mention on the website. (we will contact you once funded with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)website and permanent VIP status with FLYBOY. (we will contact you once funded to set up an appointment and with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)
- $1000 – 115 pairs of your choice and live meeting via zoom or skype where you can ask the two co-owners about FLYBOY and anything else that comes to mind. Well, almost anything. You will also receive an honorable mention on the website and permanent VIP status with FLYBOY. (we will contact you once funded to set up an appointment and with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L)
- $2000 – Design your own pair with our color pallet and waistband options. Receive personal webcam session for consultation. Have them named after you. Receive 50 of them as well as 150 of other options available. You will also receive an honorable mention on the website and permanent VIP status with FLYBOY. (we will contact you once funded to set up an appointment and with a list of color options available in sizes S, M, and L )
Where can our readers find you?
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1635981423/flyboy-underwear-for-men
- Website: www.flyboy.us
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyboyunderwear
- Instagram and Twitter: @flyboyunderwear
Andrew Christian is known for their fun swim briefs. This is the Ultra Bikini 7392 in Black. “Up your WOW game with our sexy and sleek Ultra Bikini. Made entirely of lightweight and stretchy material, this unique Andrew Christian design feels and looks like a second skin”
Brand: Andrew Christian
Pair: Ultra Bikini 7392
Colors Available: Black or Blue
Sizes: XS-XL
Price: $45.00
There is a new pouch on the block and it’s made by WildmanT. It’s called the Big Boy Pouch! The name is quite appropriate for the collection. I received the Big Boy Pouch Brief to review. It was on the top of my list this year to get and try. I am a huge lover of great pouches. When WIldmanT agreed to send me one I was super psyched!
The pair is made out of a sports mesh type material. Right now it’s only available in black. This makes it slightly see through but not over the top. When I went to put on the pair is like my brain slammed on the brakes. The pouch sort of looked like one of those where you stick your junk through it and it enhances. So my excitement went to “oh man.” But being the trooper I put them on. And WOW. The elastic around the pouch wasn’t there to super enhance your pouch. It was made to give some great support.
The pouch just felt amazing. It holds everything in one place and while yeah it probably has some enhancing qualities its made for comfort. I don’t know how Tim at WildmanT made this but WOW. My initial impression in no way lived up to the reality. He designed a truly unique and new pouch. Which is quickly moving up my favorite pouches in underwear. I am in love with this pair.
I wore this pair on an active day. It held up so great. The fabric moved with me through out the day. And the pouch gave great support and enough enhancing without making it seem over the top. One thing about the fabric, I wore it on a cold day and there were a few times when the wind picked up and I was like “Hello.” You could feel the breeze. I would suggest to wear it on a warmer day or wear it and be damned!
WildmanT has some great sizing. I received an XL and it fit amazing. The waistband wasn’t too tight and the fabric and cut fit great. I don’t think I have ever had an issue with the underwear from them. As always double check the size guide to get the correct size.
Pros:
- The super amazing pouch design
- Great fabrics that fit well through out the day
- Mesh is slightly see through and fun
Cons:
- May not wear on a cold day! You could get a breeze
- Some may not like the mesh fabric
- Only available in black, I want it in more colors!
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 10
- Sizing – 10
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 10
- Daily Performance -10
- Overall – 10
This pair gets a rare 10 out of 10 from me because there is so much to love about this pair. The fit, style and daily wear were off the charts. Find the WildmanT Mesh Big Boy Pouch Brief at the WildmanT site for $25
We have profiled BCNü Clothing a few times on the blog. They are an Australian company that makes really great work out wear. This year they have started a line of underwear. This is the Joey which has new, revolutionary push up technology. It retails for $34 on the BCNü Clothing site.
Men’s specialist underwear and swimwear website Deadgoodundies.com loves its UK and international customer base. So this month is all about YOU. Not only are there some great January savings still to be had, there’s a great range of undies and swimmers to help stick to that New Year resolution or just relax with some well deserved ‘me’ time.
Sukrew Jake Boyensberry Full Brief GBP19.99
This UK based collection offer supreme masculine comfort, with some rather naughty styles available for the more daring gent. Be a little bolder in 2016.
Boxair Graphite Breathable Boxer Brief GBP25.00
Techy chaps will love the spec of these intelligently designed boxers. Natural minerals in the fabric are just one of the ways these shorts help to regulate temperature. Great for everyday wear or that new workout regime.
Bruno Banani Chemistry Hip Short GBP25.00
Don’t forget Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Make a special purchase for the man in your life, or for you, to make the next date night one to remember.
Modus Vivendi Super Low Cut Swim Brief GBP26.00
Spending more time at the pool? Or perhaps after a hectic Christmas you’ve booked some winter sun. Men’s swimwear sales are really picking up at DGU so some fellas have definitely got the right idea!
There was a sneaky pre Christmas delivery of this brand new skimpy slip from Doreanse but nothing gets past UK undies fans and they flew straight out. DGU have just restocked though so there’s another chance to snap one up in black or yellow.
Ergowear FEEL Classic Brief GBP13.00
DGU truly believe that you guys deserve the best from your men’s underwear so they’ve increased the styles available in the Ergowear FEEL range to include these classics. If you haven’t tried ergonomic undies yet, make this the year you do.
Find all these pairs at Deadgoodundies.com
Garçon Model sends us some amazing pictures each week. Each one shows a great model in some of their fun undies. This is Model Garrett Westton is wearing their latest Elite Sport blue trunk. Pictures shot by photographer Travis Lane.
I was just looking through the UNB Twitter Stream and I came across Bully Wear. Their name and French Bulldog logo caught my eye. I had to see what they were offering. So I went over to their site and saw the underwear section. I clicked on the link and it took me to small but great selection of underwear! The one pair that stood out to me is the Bark the X boxer brief.
“Bully Wear designs innovative Athletic Apparel that accentuates the male physique. Our edgy tanks, tees and caps are for the self assured man who is not scared to show a little flesh; Hell our customers work hard and play hard!” They also emphasize that they are “committed to bringing quality clothing to the gay and straight community alike.” Bryan and Ray Wong are the guys behind the brand. They say: “My partner and I both know the benefits of working out and keeping in shape as we go into our forties and fifties. We thought it would be fun to create a line of Athletic apparel that incorporated our lifestyle, our personal style and one that would show off the male physique, while remaining comfortable and affordable.”
The Bark the X is a pair of boxer briefs made out of polished cotton mesh. The X comes from the X on the pouch. It makes the whole pouch stand out a bit more. The pouch color on both the red and black is white. The combination with the white pouch and mesh, it will accent and show off your body. Which for some of our readers is a good thing.
The design to me is pretty awesome. It was the pair that caught my eye first. Well, maybe the jock caught my eye first but this is the one I clicked on to learn more about. Its sexy but not over the top. The cotton mesh makes it slightly see through and gives a hit of skin.
The Bark the X boxer brief is available in red and black from the Bully Wear site for $23.50. The other pairs are pretty cool as well so go check out Bully Wear
One person on Twitter we love is Chris Says It. He’s done some really great video reviews. Head over to the Chris Says It YouTube channel to see more! Plus he has a great British accent!
We got a chance to talk to an up and coming model in the world of men’s underwear, named Matt Josbena. He’s was introduced to us through a former UNB guy. He’s a really great guy and we wanted you guys to know more about Matt.
Name: Matt Josbena
Age: 27
Interesting Fact: I used to weigh 300 pounds
What do you want to get into modeling? Why underwear/swimwear underwear/swimwear?
Modeling has always been a huge dream for me. To me its so much more than just taking a picture. It’s being completely vulnerable, and that was something I struggled with for a long time growing up. The reason why I love modeling underwear and swimwear is because you have to be truly comfortable in your own skin, and that is something I really want to help people do…build confidence!
What do you think sets you apart from other models in the industry?
I don’t think anything in particular sets me apart to be completely honest. Every model brings something to the table. Whether that be with personality, look, experience. I will, however, say that I am passionate and completely committed to my work. To me dedication, passion, and persistence go a long way.
What shoots have you done so far?(Which brands/photogs have you worked with?
I have done a lot of lifestyle shoots, bridal shoots, and fitness shoots. Over the past few year is when I got comfortable and confident shooting in underwear and my favorite photographer that I have grown to trust and we instantly work well together is Vincent Alain from Vincent Alain Photography. He is a genius!
Underwear has many styles from boxer briefs to thongs. Do you have any pairs you don’t want to wear on a shot? ?
I am most comfortable in briefs, but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I have just never tried wearing others. They can be kind of intimidating…am I right?!
Are there any underwear/swimwear brands you’d love to work with? Why?
Oryx, Andrew Christian, PUMP and Aussiebum are definitely on the top of my list. Mainly because I really love the design of the underwear and they also look extremely comfortable! But if there is one thing I love about modeling its being able to help a product line grow. So gaining the knowledge of other products would help me bring more business to other brands VIA social media and word of mouth.
Which photographers would you love to work with on a project?
I’ve got to be honest, I have followed Styrke Studio for a long time on Instagram and the photos are always incredible.
Who do you consider super stars in the world of modeling?
Eric Turner and Vince Sant. They make it look so effortless, which is how it should be. Natural and real.
Outside of modeling and working out what do you do in your down time? What are your hobbies and interests?
I love to cook and bake. I really like to go to natural springs and go for a kayak or a hike…be close to nature. I love taking acting classes at my studio ClassAct in Orlando. Traveling is definitely up there too. Really it comes down to making myself a better person and gaining more experience and knowledge! Also I love watching Netflix in my underwear sitting on my bed.
What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot?
I am in the gym 5-7 days a week depending on what I have got going on. Usually start out with a little warm up before lifting to wake up my body and then I go into the heavy stuff to build muscle. I generally do 20-30 minutes of cardio to keep myself lean. When I am about to shoot, I usually don’t lift as heavy and keep the cardio up. But “abs are made in the kitchen” so if you want that then you definitely have to keep on top of your diet.
Models can’t always eat great what is your favorite guilty pleasure in food?
Oh gosh! I think I have more than one…Pizza for sure and sweets (cake, cookies, candy, you name it!)
We are an underwear blog so what makes up your underwear drawer? (what percentage of briefs, boxer briefs, jocks, thongs do you have?)
Its 100% briefs. I just find them most comfortable.
What is one word that describes you?
Passionate
If you were stranded on a deserted island what is one thing you must have with you?
Protein Powder
What is your favorite color
Blue
What is a fact about you that would surprise our readers? (are you shy? Love disco? Know all the words to Star Wars?)
My entire life is a Bridesmaids quote. I can quote the entire movie. It so damn funny! And its always an ice breaker cause who hasn’t seen it?! That was the hint…if you haven’t seen it drop everything and watch it. You wont regret it.
Where can our readers find you on the net and social media?
Matt Josbena on Facebook @mattjosbena on Instagram
Photos by Vincent Alain Photography www.vincentalain.com
After the last post I received some questions about Patreon. So here is an FAQ of sorts for you guys
What is Patreon? Its a crowd funding platform for content creators. Fans can give you an amount per post or monty. We have chosen monthly because of the amount of content we do a month
How much can I donate? You can donate as little as a dollar a month to what ever you feel you want to give. You can end at anytime as well or set limits on how much you give a year.
How do I donate? You need to create a Patreon account at patreon.com and fill out all your information.
Can I donate and remain anonymous? YES you can. If you don’t want your name listed on our site we can use a pseudonym or “anonymous” but you will have to let Patreon know who you are. If you wish to remain anonymous let us know and we definitely will respect your wishes. You can still get all the rewards on the different levels.
Why are you doing Patreon? We are doing this because we don’t do paid/sponsored posts. It goes against why I started the blog. Its about our opinions on underwear and gear. I would rather be held accountable to our readers than a paid sponsor for our livelihood.
What will our money be used for? It will help with the costs of running the blog. We also want to get better photo and video equipment and lastly upgrade some computers for the site. The money will also be used for special shoots for you guys and review pairs for brands we may not work with.
How can you donate? If you want to donate go to the UNB Patreon Page and take a look! If you have any more questions please reach out to us
The direct link to out Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/unbblog
One photographer I think you guys should know is Noel Photo Studio. I love his work! Just his eye for shooting and the backgrounds/locations he uses are amazing. The model is Bryan Thounder Cloud.
There was a time where jocks were very common place in the world of working out and sports. It was pretty much standard that you would wear a jock for any sporting activity. The main reason was for support during the event and to prevent a sprain. Some sports still wear jocks but others have abandoned it for more modern underwear.
Contact sports still wear jocks. This is especially true if you have to wear a cup. Sports like baseball and hockey come to mind. But, sports such as Football are moving away from the jock. When I was little and playing sports it was a right of passage to go get your first jock.
What has replaced the jock? At the gym its moved more to UnderArmour and Nike gear. Its form fitting compression shorts that give you extra support in the legs. This gear has hit the mainstream and guys of all kinds are wearing them. It’s rare to see a guy actually in a jock at the gym now. I think a guy would get strange looks for wearing one!
There have been major advances in technology that have pushed the jock aside from being the main jock gear. This isn’t necessary a bad thing. Its great to see companies improving and making better underwear for men. But I still miss the jock!
So where can you find jocks? In 2009 I named it the year of the jock. This is really when the fashion jock too off. Before then fashion jocks were considered fetish wear. After 2009 it’s a standard pair more companies are making. They are experimenting with the fabrics used in jocks and with the traditional design. Each company is putting their own design spin on this classic.
A prime example of this is the original C-IN2 Grip jock. They updated the jock for working out and gave it a new design with new materials. Gone is the uncomfortable nylon pouch and it was substitute by moisture wicking fabric. The big leg straps were replaced by smaller straps that felt more comfortable. Lastly the 3 inch waistband was replaced more standard one you would wear under gym shorts with out it showing.
Just when I think I’ve seen all the possible designs of a jock, someone puts a new one out! The jock is becoming a staple in the world of men’s underwear. No longer worn for working out but more for fashion and comfort.
In the 70’s and 80’s the jock was more of a fetish garment then an every day pair. Now guys are wering them to work under a suit. To run errands under jeans or just to feel comfortable in every day wear. What is a loss for the world of sports is a gain for the world of fashion.
We would love to hear what is your favorite jock on the market today.
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Find the Grip line on the C-IN2 site