Today we bring you another great shot featuring Andrew Christian Black! We will be reviewing some of these very soon! Stay tuned for more on the Black line!
The Grip line is one that has become one of the staples of the C-IN2 line. When they first released the Grip line was made for an active guy. The Jock in the series was and still is one of the most innovative jock designs of the last few years. This original collection definitely focused on the athletic side with not very many colors. This isn’t a bad thing the moisture technology and design made it a very great line.
The new colors are are more on the classic side. They are Black, Blue IT and Sanguine (red). Pair these with matching grip branded waistbands and it’s a great pair. The other detail I love on this pair is the trim. It’s not just a solid color but a band of matching colors that accent the pair. It’s pretty cool!
My favorite pair is the jock. It’s just a really great design on a classic pair. But would I turn any of the other pairs down? NO WAY! The grip line is hopefully here to stay for a bit.
C-IN2 just released the following in the collection
Grip Mesh Slider
Grip Mesh Jock
Grip Mesh Sport Brief
Grip Mesh Army Trunk
Find all these pairs at the C-IN2 Website
Like the title says we are looking for some real guys! What does that mean? Well, glad you asked! We want to find some of you guys who love to share your opinion on certain topics. We have already started this with a bikini series we did with Bikinisnthongs and UnderwearDude from twitter. We have a lace and thong post in the works.
The feed back we have received on these types of posts are amazing. You guys love to hear from the average, real underwear lover on these topics. They aren’t all one sided. The lace post will feature guys who are for and against men’s lace underwear.
Do you have these qualities? Love to write, have a strong opinion on your love of underwear, and love to share your point of view? If you answered yes to all this questions we are looking for you! How can you be included? Just fill out the form below and we will start emailing out who’s interested in taking part! Just send back by the deadline and you will be included! It’s that simple.
Keep reading and you may see your words on UNB soon!
Who better to profile on Undies Monday? Rufskin has some amazing and fun underwear. The pair we are profiling is the Elton. Which is a string bikini cut in bright red (also in white and teal). You are almost guaranteed to have an amazing day wearing this pair all day. Think of putting it on under your Khakis and sitting through meetings all day long. You will feel amazing. Or maybe you wear coveralls and work in a garage all day, these under your clothes will make sure your Monday is an amazing day. The Elton retails for $29 at the Rufskin site.
When you think of Rufskin what comes to mind? To me it’s always super sexy, body accenting and wild designs. The brand has it’s own style and its’ amazing what they have created over the last few years. This is from the underwear, swimwear, activewear and denim. You can say their designs are never boring.
Enter the Tino brief. This is one of the most classic designs I have seen out of the brand known for it’s fashion forward designs. Is this a bad thing? Not at all. I think every brand should have some more classic designs in their collection at some point. The Tino brief is more traditional/classic cut of a brief. Unlike traditional briefs there is no white in this collection. Rufskin used their own color palette.
Their description is:
This comfy and supportive brief featuring our iconic 1.5″ elastic waistband is fabricated using über-soft cotton-spandex jersey. Contoured seat and double-layered front pouch, secured with cover stitch, create and extremely flattering fit. Comfort and style at its best. Classic colors with black trim for an elegant touch.
The Tino comes in just two colors. They are grey and burgundy. I will say I love the burgundy more than the grey but both are very nice. The black waistband is a nice addition to this pair and sets it of nicely. Some of you maybe not expecting this from the Rufskin. They have done similar pairs in the past that are more traditional. It still very much has a Rufskin feel to the pair. They prove classic can be sexy!
Find the Tino brief on the Rufskin website for $42.00.
Model André Ziehe is back for this video for 2(X)ist. This features the current collection for Fall/Winter. Enjoy the video and the great collection
Go Softwear has two sides. The first is the athletic side and the other is the erotic side. The Hard Core line is their take on the fetish line. It’s a lot of fun and mixes colors, materials and designs. Go wild with Go Softwear!
Show of hands who here loves great colors? Who here loves great prints? Who here loves matching tanks and underwear? Who here loves bright fun swimwear? Who here loves bright work out wear? If you answered yes to any of those questions the new JOR collection is for you!
JOR is known for their amazing use of colors. It’s not just solid bright colors but prints as well. Each collection they come out with funs prints in both underwear and swimwear. They have a really amazing collection this year. We are going to show you a few pairs we think you guys need to get now!
Rally Collection – Sports mesh underwear is always some of the most comfortable undies. Well I think so. The Rally collection is a sports mesh of a boxer, brief, jock and thong. The entire line is awesome but the jockstrap is my favorite. Below we have all the styles in the line. Available in white, grey and black.
Mirror Collection – Just like a real mirror. The Mirror collection is a shiny nylon/spandex fabric. I don’t think you have to have all cotton and matte underwear. There are times you what to show off what you are wearing. A shiny fabric like the Mirror collection is awesome. They selected a black, white and blue. While the black is classic the blue really pops to me. My favorite in this line is the brief design. It’s low cut with contrasting trim. This line has a boxer, brief, jock and thong.
Lines Collection – Lines is a bit more conservative for JOR. They are known for doing mesh, bright colors. This is a more subtle for JOR. I am not say by any means this is a conservative pair. Stripes can be sometimes very boring. This definitely is not. The color combinations they use really stand out. The red is my favorite with red, pink and white stripes. It’s just fun! The styles in this collection are boxer and brief.
Tiger Collection – JOR has for the last few collections had lines that consists of a boxer, brief, jock, thong, tank and swim trunk and swim brief. It may sound like it would be over the top. These collections have been some of the best in the entire line. One thing I like best is the swimwear is not matchy matchy with the underwear. It’s similar but not the same. Each one of these deserves a feature but I chose the Tiger. Other lines with matching tanks are Animal, True Love, Picasso and Zebra
Monaco Swim Briefs – The Monaco series has one thing I love in swimwear. That is different colors than what is expected. This lines has a green and pink. The pink is awesome. The cut is a full swim brief that JOR is known for designing. These both will look amazing on the beach this year!
Vallarta Swim Briefs – Last collection they had flamingos and this time the Vallarta has the bright color print! The print seems to definitely be tropical inspired. The print is a leaf print which by itself has a hint of pink and yellow. Pari that with the pink in the front and you will stand out on the beach!
Runners – Runners are one of the biggest trends in men’s workout wear. JOR put their bright spin on runners. Last collection they had shorts and runners in solid colors. This collection they have two runners. One is a bright blue with a white stripe and the other is a black with yellow stripe. The waist band on the blue pair is a bright yellow. This will make the pair stand out and pop. If you don’t want to draw attention to yourself choose the black! The blue will get some looks!
Player Shorts – JOR has expanded their work out/active wear. These are shorter shorts. Not super booty shorts but form fitting and could be worn to the gym our as a cover up on the beach. The shiny nylon fabric and draw string waist really stand out. Pair that with the logo on the left leg. It really reminds of me of a retro pair of gym shorts. Ones you would see in the 70’s or early 80’s. Just available in blue or black.
This is just a few of the pairs I think you guys should know! There are several more you need to check out. See the collection on GDD World site or shop for it on Candyman Fashion site.
NOTE: UNBTim does consulting work for GDD World/Candyman Fashion but the opinions in this post are his own.
The Tartan line is one of the staples in the 2(X)ist collection. Every winter they release some amazing new underwear to keep you warm. Previous collections have had long johns, boxer briefs, briefs and the usual underwear. This year they have put in something different, the Bike suit!
What is the Bike suit? Its a cross between a henley muscle shirt and a boxer brief. It may sound odd but on a winter’s night it will be one of the perfect things to lounge by the fire in, and I would be eating s’mores! The designs you could also say is kind of like a onesie. But not so juvenile in it’s execution.
The Bike suit comes in three different colors. They are Black, Black/Heather Grey and Cranberry/Grey Heather. My personal favorite is the Cranberry. I can see guys wearing it Christmas morning opening presents. The suit is made out of 100% cotton. This means it will be comfortable enough to wear around the house or sleep in on a cold night.
The design has a 9 button up front. Each of these buttons are fully functional. Which is a good thing, could you imagine having to take it off if they weren’t! Below the buttons is where the Tartan print comes into play. It’s definitely a nice touch!
You can find each of these at the 2(X)ist site for $54.
We hope you have a fun and sexy Halloween. We wonder how many of you out there incorporated underwear into you costume. Like this Capitan costume from Candyman!
You maybe familiar with Cheapundies.com. They are a great resource to get amazing underwear/swimwear at great deals. But, did you know that not all the pairs they sell are closeout? They have their own CheapUndies line of underwear, swimwear and clothing. The best thing about the line is is very reasonably priced and very good quality.
CheapUndies just released a new line Fall collection. It includes Vintage Joggers, Ragland shirts and Golden Luxe Briefs. I would post pics but it’s better to see them in action. CheapUndies created a video featuring each of these. It includes Colby Melvin and Bryant Wood.
The Joggers retail for $19.99. The Ragland Shirts retail for $14.99 and the Golden Luxe Briefs are $9.99. Find these all on CheapUndies.com
Just a quick picture from the 2(X)ist fashion show and interview we ran this week. They have some amazing undies coming. Read our interview with 2(x)ist and see the new collections at the 2(x)ist site.
Scrimmage has arrived at UnderBriefs! Nasty Pig’s newest underwear range, Scrimmage’s briefs, jocks, and socks are available in red or gray. A great addition to your everyday wardrobe, you’ll make a big impression thanks to its use of bold collegiate colors and a classic athletic vibe. Free Shipping is available on US orders!
2(X)ist just held their fashion show for showing current and pairs for Spring. They are one of the few brands that puts on a runway show in the wold of men’s underwear! We got a chance to talk to Jason Scarlatti, Creative Director & VP Design for Attribution about the show. He gave us some insight into the shows and 2(X)ist!
Q: 2(X)IST just held their fashion show for Fall (or were you previewing spring). They are one of the few brands that puts on a runway show in the wold of men’s underwear!
A: Our annual fall fashion show previews the upcoming spring collection for underwear, athleisure, swimwear and accessories. This year, in addition to a Spring 2016 preview, 2(X)IST is celebrating our 25th anniversary and the debut of our new women’s collection.
Q: 2(X)IST has been doing runway shows for a while, why are they so important to you guys?
A: The 2(X)IST fashion show is a multifaceted event and is an extremely important part of our year. In addition to providing us with a platform to preview the upcoming season to key press and industry buyers, it also helps us to illustrate the full lifestyle of the 2(X)IST brand. Our evolution over the last 25 years is brought to life through the fashion show, allowing us to tell various stories through editorial, retail, and social media.
Q: How often do you do runway shows for the brand?
A: The 2(X)IST fashion show is held annually each October and is comprised of items currently available in the collection, as well as pieces that are launching in the upcoming spring season.
Q: What product lines did you profile in the show?
A: This year’s fashion show celebrated the evolution of the 2(X)IST brand. Kicking off with a video montage that highlighted the past 25 years, the direction of the show focused on the full lifestyle of the brand (expanding from an underwear destination) and where the brand is headed in the near future. The show featured everything from men’s underwear, swimwear, socks, watches, bags and athleisure, and new for the upcoming season, the introduction of women – his counterpart. The 2(X)IST women’s collection is comprised of loungewear, daywear and underwear.
Q: Putting on a show is a lot of work, what is the hardest thing about producing the show? On the flip side whats the best thing about the show?
A: The hardest thing about producing the show for me is distinguishing an element of surprise. I know the clothes will deliver. I know the models will deliver. Our production team and PR team are the very best. So I’m always confident in the show, and I know the show will run. But I always want that moment where people say “WOW”…. and that’s what I think makes our brand and our show different.
The BEST thing about the show are always the people — from backstage to the models to the crowd. Hands down you can always feel the energy in the room and its electrifying! I thrive on the entire event. The stressful parts and the glorious parts.
Q: A show is not planned over night. How far ahead do you plan the show?
A: We have a 6-month calendar set up to produce the show, but I’m laughing inside because usually the day after we are thinking how to top it the next year!
Q: Models are a key part of the show, what does 2(X)ist look for in a model for the runway show?
A: Our models reflect our core company values — the 2(X)IST DNA. They’re all gentleman and sophisticated women who like to have fun and own a room when they enter it. They are approachable and energetic. They care about the way they look. They take good care of themselves and others. They are confident and proud of where they are – and hungry for where they will go. These are all core attributes of our brand that speak to us in every aspect of design, casting and marketing.
Q: Would you ever have a celebrity model in the show?
A: We definitely would – but our focus has been our product, so the timing hasn’t happened for us yet.
Q: Speaking of celebrities, do you get many to attend the show? What do they have to say about the show afterwards?
A: The attendee’s to our show’s over the years have been a wide variety of buyers and press that span different aspects of lifestyle media. At times we’ve sprinkled in celebrities, as well as stylists, bloggers, and influencers. The buzz is always electric and that’s something we thrive off of.
Q: This up coming year is the 25th year of 2(X)ist, can we expect big things from the next runway show?
A: You can expect new and exciting extensions from all the runway shows we do. Our passion is to consistently evolve with and for our customer. To round out his — and now her lifestyle with fashion forward solutions.
Find all the underwear, swimwear and activewear that has already been released on the 2(X)ist website.
Just when you can’t get think aussieBum can’t make anything sexier… They prove you wrong. The new Punch range is one that is sexy without being over the top. Every day I get tons of emails about different things and when I saw the email from aussieBum and opened it up I did a double take. The first word that came out of my mouth was “DAYUM!” Not more than 5 minutes after I opened it a friend texted me to say that aB is on fire!
So what is this Punch line about? “The new PUNCH brief is designed for the man who likes to live by his rules and stand out from the crowd. Made in Australia, these high spec undies feature a smooth elastane pouch and a comfortable mesh that will keep you cool during the day and hot at night! The bold branded waistband reflects the attitude, confidence and front of those who dare to wear it. The new PUNCH is ready to bring out the rebel in you, go for it”
The things I like about this line are: The waistband is classic yet fun. You need a more subdued waistband on a pair this sexy. The mesh is just around the back. I’m not a big fan of mesh fronts. Things tend to get wonky and uncomfortable after a while. Lastly is its available in three colors. I love it when companies mix great colors and sexy mesh. It doesn’t need to be all black!
The pair is just in a brief. If you were hoping for a hipster, you’re out of luck. The colors available for this range are Coal (black), Fire (red) and Ice (blue). They retail for $21.96 from the aussieBum site.
If you haven’t tried aussieBum you are missing out on one of the great underwear companies that you must try! If this is too wild, don’t worry they have some that show off less!
Are you a fan of JOR? If so this second collection of the year is out! You can go wild with some of the prints including this one!
BodyAware is a fun company. This is a short video featuring the gang at BodyAware. You get to see a bit behind the scenes there. I love it when a company opens up! And prefect timing for Halloween!
Marcuse always does amazing pictures. We ran this Marcuse series a few weeks back. I think it definitely deserves another work. We are loving the pictures and model. See the other pics in our previous post.
Photographer. Serge Lee
Model. Ivan Gudkov
Location. Moscow, Russia
We all love a sale on underwear right? If you are a big fan of Clever you can now get 20% off all Clever! Just use code Video20 at www.clevermoda.us until November 2, 2015! This includes all underwear and swimwear! So go shop before it’s too late!
Curb Wear sent us some great and cheeky Halloween pictures. This is one of them! They have a few more we will run here and on our social media. But remember to Lock your Back-Door this Halloween!
Is color something very important to you? If it is the $12 Tuesday is for you! The Contrast line from Baskit is one of awesome colors with a contrasting waistband and trim. The brief is sexy and classic at the same time. Baskit makes awesome underwear! Just head over to the Baskit site to get this pair today only, for $12!
I wasn’t going to dedicate the entire day to the 7th Anniversary. After writing the anniversary post It got me thinking of the last seven years and how we have started to do our own photography When we first started we had more real guys and want to continue that trend of seeing the average guy in underwear. However, as we have stepped up each year we improve in both photography and models.
We have gotten heat over the years for using “non models” but we need to see real guys in underwear/swimwer. One of the ones that sticks out is in 2012 we got the post “These guys are fat.” Which struck me as odd because the largest guy was a 32 inch waist. They weren’t full of muscles and abs but they were good guys. We have heard from many of you that you appreciate what we do!
Now on to the pics before I get on my soap box. These are pictures over the years that I LOVE that we have done.
Shoot: UNB Swimwear 2011
Model: Ben
Brand: N2N Bodywear
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description; This was the shoot that almost didn’t happen. It was one disaster after another. It was done the day of the rapture (But we survived). This was the first time Ben wore a swim brief in public. A few boaters too notice but not too many. This picture is one I want framed and on the wall one day. It proves even when things go wrong, you can make amazing things.
Shoot: Swimwear 2012
Model: Cody
Brand: Clever Moda
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description: This was our first really big shoot. I was brand new to doing shoots. We had three models and traveled over an hour south of Atlanta to use a friends lake house. On the way there it rained and I thought it would turn our horrible. Well the day turned out great. However, the pictures for Clever didn’t. We had to reshoot them the following week. This ended up being one of my favorites due to the post and the suit.
Shoot: Holiday Guide 2012
Model: Adam
Brand: Clever Moda
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description: We shot this on the 60 something floor of the Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta. We had some great models and the first time we worked with Matt from Designer Drawers. It was a LONG shoot. The longest we have ever done. This was done early right when the sun hit just right. This pic I have used a few times over the years. Just a great angle and model!
Shoot: Alabama Brewery – Dec 2012
Model: David
Brand: N2N Bodywear
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description: This was the first shoot we did outside of a guide. We drove over to Birmingham on a Saturday morning. Might I add I had dental surgery the day before and was totally out of it. We had a bunch of N2N to shoot and David was our model. In the last minute we got Josh (who hopefully will be back on the site soon). This is a pic I love and is still out YouTube picture. David’s great smile and the focus is what I love. Its the perfect angle for this picture!
Shoot: UNB Valentine’s Guide
Model: David
Brand: Gregg Homme
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description: When it came to our early shoots we had Murphy’s law in full effect. One model fell out and we were left with David. We shot in an amazing house in the Mountains just south of Birmingham. Some of the pics didn’t turn out great but this one turned out amazing. David looks like the butler you wish you had for Valentine’s Day! It also taught us doing a Valentine’s shoot is very difficult. Hence, why we haven’t done one since!
Shoot: UNB Swimwear Guide 2013
Models: Kyle and Blake
Brand: Cocksox
Photographer: Seven Continents Photography
Description: This was a really fun shoot. Probably one of the most laid back we ever shoot. It was followed by everyone in the pool after fora few hours. I love this pic because it looks like two buds hanging out at a day at the pool. Granted the neon colors may not be one you think of but it was super fun! It was shot north of Atlanta at the former Black Jack Mountain Inn.
Shoot: Derek Yates – Julyl 2013
Model: Derek Yates
Brand: Go Softwear
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: This was our very first time working with Derek. We shot in in some Go Softwear and Baskit. He drove down from Chattanooga to do this on a week day We shot this at the same place at the Swim shoot. Derek knows how to model and looks amazing in undies. I love this shot on the steps most of all. To me it was one of the most artistic of the day!
Shoot: Josh in Birmingham – July 2013
Model: Josh
Brand: Clever Moda
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: I think Josh has some amazing potential when it comes to modeling. We decided to grab a few things from the UNB closet and head over to Bham to shoot him. The day ranged from a Bentley on a Parking garage, in a gym (this pic) and foot ball gear. This picture shows how incredible he is on camera. He’s not shy about what he wears.
Shoot: Josh in Atlanta – Aug 2013
Model: Josh
Brand: Xtremen Underwear
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: We received some underwear from Xtremen to shoot. We invited Josh over to Atlanta to shoot at a friends condo in Midtown. It was the 26th floor. Ignacio did a mix of old school with the holding of the film, while shooting on digital. The camera loves Josh and it was one of our shortest but I love it because it shows off Josh and the underwear perfectly.
Shoot: UNB Holiday Guide 2013
Models: Matt, Martin & Scott
Brand: Mundo Unico
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: This is our only shoot for holiday that we did that featured a holiday theme. It was done is a historic house in Birmingham that was decked out for the holidays. Remember when I said we had Murphy’s Law in effect. This was the was the perfect example of that. We had four models lined up. Three of them dropped out the morning of the shoot. Matt jumped in to help and Martin got his trainer Scott to come model. It turned out to be amazing. This was on top of me getting laid off the day before. The guys were amazing and such troopers that day! This day made me love Matt even more!
Shoot: UNB Swimwear Guide 2014
Model: Derek Yates
Brand: 2EROS
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: We shot this at Martin’s house (the one in the holiday picture above). It was a nice calm day and no big surprise. It was also the first time no models fell out! This is one of my favorite pictures from the shoot featuring Derek in the 2EROS. Its amazing what Ignacio did! There were several I wanted to profile but this one stood out! Derek is so easy to work with and does amazing pictures.
Shoot: UNB Holiday Guide 2014
Models: Derek & Nathan
Brand: Clever Moda
Photographer: Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Description: We are back to the same location as the 2013 Holiday guide. However this year it’s not decked out in Holiday! This is the first time we worked with Nathan as well. The shoot produced this picture. I swear the camera loves both of them. Pair them together and its magic. They looked amazing on the shoot. It was our coincidence that the boys wore Red and Green. Both guys know how to stand and it shows in the picture. Each is a professional and we love working with them.
Shoot: Long Johns – Dec 2014
Models: Chandler & Nathan
Brand: McKillop
Photographer: Taylor Campbell
Description: This was a COLD shoot. It was done on Matt’s deck and fire pit. We did something totally different with photography and did more abstract pictures. Taylor played with light and exposure and did some amazing pictures. This one features both guys in the light of the fire. Both guys look amazing in the long johns. It was so much fun for us. Ask Chandler and Nathan and they may say otherwise.
Shoot: Fetish Shoot – Feb 2015
Model: Nathan
Brand: N2N Bodywear
Photographer: Taylor Campbell
Description: Believe it or not this was shot right after the Holiday shoot for 2014. We didn’t release it till Valentine’s Day. It was also the most erotic shoot we have done. It skewed gay an had black underwear and leather. It turned out so amazing. We received a lot of feed back on this shoot, all positive. This picture of Nathan and his look on his face is amazing. Taylor captured the super sexy side of Nathan (not like that’s hard to do) and rocked this one out!
Shoot: UNB Holiday Guide 2015
Models: Bobby, Chandler and Michael
Brand: Modus Vivendi
Photographer: Taylor Campbell
Description: I like to think our shoots are a lot of fun. This picture I think shows just that, the guys are having a great time out on the lake with this picture. Chandler always has a crazy look on his face that makes me smile. It was the first time we worked with Bobby and he did such an amazing job for us. The other model Michael is just as fun to work with and does amazing pictures. All guys had a great time and just the energy an fun of the picture is what I love.
Shoot: BodyAware September 2015
Models: Antonio & Pleep
Brand: BodyAware
Photographer: RSH Photography
Description: This was the first shoot for UNB that I was not present while it was being shoot. Ross from RSH Photography shot our guys Antonio and Pleep in the BodyAware I sent them to review. They are two amazing guys and Ross captured them very well. Plus I love the briefs they are wearing!
I want to thank Brian from Seven Continents Photography, Ignacio Rivera Jr, Taylor Campbell and Ross from RSH Photography for doing amazing pictures for us over the years. I also want to thank Ben, Josh, David, Cody, Christian, Juan, Kyle, Adam, Matt, Blake, Chandler, Michael, Bobby, Derek, Martin, Scott, Antonio, Pleep and any other model I forgot for working with us over the years.
We have a lot more planned and working on the Holiday shoot now! I hope you enjoy a look back at the amazing photography we did over the years.
This month marks the 7th Anniversary for Underwear News Briefs. It’s been an amazing journey over this time. If you would have told me in 2008 that I would still be doing the site in 2015. I would have said you were crazy. I started it when I got laid off to occupy my time and share my move of underwear. After the start I figured I would score some free undies and kill some time. Well, I did score free undies but a lot more happened.
Well isn’t life funny. I did get jobs but I never forgot about UNB. Well in fact I got laid off 3 times in 5 years. UNB was always there to keep me occupied and busy. If I had to sit at home and do nothing I would have gone crazy. UNB is something I built and has become successful. It makes me smile to realize so many guys share my passion and love the blog!
There have been good times and bad times at UNB. However, I tend to focus on and remember the good times. So what have been some of the best things to happen creating UNB?
Solidified My Love of undies – I have always loved undies and this has made my love stronger. I can’t wait to see new lines and talk about them. UNB has exposed me to more brands than I would have ever found on my own. On the same page it allowed me to try many more brands than I ever could on my own.
Made Some Amazing Friends – I honestly at times forget people read the blog. Its like I”m doing it for myself at times. I guess it’s because I’m so focused on trying to write things you guys will like and show whats cool in underwear. Out of this I have made really good friends of people in the industry and out of it. There are a few readers I talk to on a regular basis via text, DM or email. Guys who love underwear are rare breed. We are friendly and share one big thing in our lives. They are easier to talk to as well, at least for me. The same goes for in the industry. The men’s underwear industry is an amazing and friendly place. There are very few people I don’t like working with in the industry.
Taught me the Difference between Personal and Business – This is something that the blog taught me and is an important life lesson. I don’t get upset if someone makes a decision purely on business. If they don’t want to do it and it’s not in the best interest of their business, I don’t get upset. Its the price of working with people. You can’t take some things personally.
All Guys Love Undies – We are a group of guys who shares something special. Many out there keep it hidden from family and friends. Its super personal to a lot of guys. After writing the blog for a few years I started to get straight guys writing me about the blog. My goal was to show all guys how underwear is amazing. This has paid off and we have gained more straight readers every year. These guys are some of the biggest underwear lovers around. Many far surpass the gay guys. It makes me smile every time I get a new email from a reader gay or straight.
I can write… sorta – Some of you have pointed out that grammar and spelling can get jacked up at times. The main reason is I am dyslexic. I have never liked writing and always tried not to do much of it. Things in the past have gotten mixed up in my head and would come out all wonky. I know I still have work to do but I have improved since the start of the blog. I CAN write. This may sound stupid to some but when you had no confidence in your writing skills its hard to start a blog. Now I am starting to know what it look for in my writing and improve.
UNB Readers are Awesome – I have mentioned that I have made friends and getting all guys to love undies. You guys never cease to amaze me and make me smile. There are days when I have things getting me down (site wise or in life). I will get this great email telling me how much someone loves the blog and I am smiles. You guys make the site worth doing. I ask you guys things and you guys always follow through.
These are just a few of the things that have I am thankful for the last few years. The first 7 years have been amazing. We have grown our reader base, do our own shoots and bring guys together. The last is my favorite thing! So whats in the future for UNB?
That is always a work in progress. We try new things all the time, sometimes they work and other times they don’t. But, it’s about trying new things. I have a few ideas in the works that revolve around video and some features. I also love feed back an ideas form you guys. So you guys can always feel free to reach out on Twitter or email!
Here’s to 7 more years of UNB and hopefully a lot more! Again I want to thank all our readers for reading and participating over the last few years. I Love you guys!
Over the years we have done a series of pictures. Today is the day we are celebrating 7 years of UNB! I wanted to do a picture that I Love that we have done. This one was the first to come into my mind. This was taken during years Swimwear Guide. I snapped it with my iPhone. It’s Chandler in JOR showing off for the boaters! He’s just an amazing guy! I loved this picture so much I put it on the back of my UNB business card. Today we will have all posts on our 7th Anniversary. It is very personal to me and I have to thank you guys! More to come today!