From the darkness, light is found and on this day, the guys at the British brand Bum-Chums declare “The Hidden Is Revealed”…
The British-Made brand Bum-Chums aim to wow audiences the world over with their new release of underwear into the world. This Autumn/Winter collection is simple, contrasting and brilliant, comprising two signature fitting Hipster designs, 2 contoured Briefs as well as an all-new hybrid Swim Brief design to impress onlookers.
With inspiration drawn from the cloud of myths surrounding secret societies, Bum-Chums launch the Illuminati Range. Simple black and white contrasted designs, with contoured patterns and detailing. “The emphasis of this collection is all in the contrast.” says Anthony Finney, Creative Genius at Bum-Chums.
The Hipster sports a contoured pouch with accented contrasting on-the-top binding work to add support and cupping to the shape and fit, while the chunky leg binding makes sure the fit to the legs is snug and appealing to the eye. To compliment this the Bum-Chums Brief is very fitted indeed, showing plenty of frontal displacement and hugging in all the right areas, including the bum cheeks with their signature back seam to give that cupping look to the rear. All in all these pants a positively popping with pleasantness and pride!
If that were not enough, the surprise launch of their hybrid swimwear, a black-mesh with black & white Lycra sets off the collection, giving a fitted and contoured shape to the male form and adding a little risqué bathing at the same time, with the see through rear mesh vents. This is really quite a sexy design indeed.
The addition of the black power-net mesh rear panel adds to the Illuminati theme of revealing the hidden, and the design really is revealing.
“We always aim to use the best fabrics we can in our products, combined with our British in-house manufacturing base here. We use real people to create the garments, and we’re constantly fighting the far-east manufacturers, competing more on quality than we can on price.” Says Craig Hendry, founder of Bum-Chums, who still gets hands on with making the pants.
Lynn Boulton, “Mother Superior of QC” at Bum-Chums says “These are all First-Class British Made products, which is something you don’t get much of these days as far as manufacturing is concerned.” Which is evident from the first look of the new collection.
Bum-Chums which has been making underwear solely in Britain since they formed in 2009 has always strived to innovate in the world of the Underwear Industry and their collections are usually accompanied with a somewhat creative twist of British Humour.
The collection will be launched and goes live Friday 16th September and are available to buy online at www.bum-chums.com Check out the videos and images to accompany the launch.
Marcuse is one of those brands that is never at a loss for great new pictures! They just released a new campaign featuring Ivan Gudkov in the 2015/16 collection. We hope you enjoy the pics
2(X)ist is celebrating their 25th Year. They just had their Fashion Show in NYC. They are one of the few brands that regularly has a runway show. We will have more on the show and the 25 years coming soon! Stay tuned.
Autumn has arrived in the UK and with it comes colder weather, shorter days, the promise of exciting holidays on the horizon and for shoppers at online only retailer Deadgoodundies.com, awesome underwear for men! English gents are relying on DGU to keep their crown jewels warm and cosy, and maybe even ready for some Halloween fun…
We admit the translucent lacy fabric of this stunning legwear isn’t going to do much to keep the chill off – but that hasn’t stopped it becoming an early seasonal bestseller at DGU.
Embrace All Hallows Eve from top toe with gothic inspired undies from Bruno Banani. These shorts are covered in green fauna and skulls for a look with serious attitude.
All-in-one underwear for men just keeps getting better. Shoppers on the UK side of the pond love practical designs like this flattering body with popper fastenings.
This top selling range from Doreanse is now available in a devilishly good red. Male underwear fans have been snapping up this micro slip as well as the g-string and skimpy trunk styles.
This year PUMP! Underwear has done some great pictures along with their amazing underwear. We definitely think you guys need to see their latest collection.
We have said it before that the Harness is the next big trend in the men’s fetish world. They come in all shapes and sizes as well. Male Power has released their own harness collection. This consists of two pieces, the top harness and bottom c-ring. One thing I like about this one is its not too thick. Many can be super wide and uncomfortable. Also it comes in three different colors. The fetish world is starting to embrace more colors than just black.
Male Power is always one to make super sexy underwear. So it’s not unusual to have them come out with this line. I really like this line. Its super sexy and can be functional as well. You can wear it to a bar night or put it under clothes for a fun time later with someone special. Here is a look at the front and back of each pair:
Harness is the perfect undergarment for the untamed man. It is a two piece set made with super stretch satin elastane and adjustable snaps, to ensure perfect fit and complete comfort. The outfit is accessorized with a ring in the shoulder harness, and a detachable C-ring in the waistband, for quick access to your assets. Color choices include black, orange and turquoise.
We continue our journey into Fetish Friday! What is one of the things guys always like? MESH, is almost always the answer. Mesh is one of those fabrics that never seems to go out of style. Its always on the top must have for a lot of guys. It allows you to show off to who you want and hide under clothes from others! The new Pikante Argarot Briefs are a new fun mesh design.
The mesh of the pair is made out of microfiber. I may hear your saying, yeah so what? Well, the fabric will give you amazing support and not show under clothes. To many this could be a plus or a negative. Not everyone will show off the briefs to everyone. Others like to show off what they are wearing under their clothes sometimes!
The design is really awesome and stands out. Its more of a bikini cut with white accents in both the black and green pairs. The pouch is designed to have an anatomic design. The microfiber fabric is made out of a 75% nylon, 25% spandex stretch microfiber mesh. This fabric will conform to your body better than traditional material.
Put all these things together and you get the makings of a great pair of underwear! Its sexy, fun and great to wear. Even fetish wear should be comfortable all day. Because let’s face it we all want to feel sexy every day!
Lastly, I would say that the green draws my attention. Not just because I love green, but it’s a different color for the world of men’s underwear. The black pair pops and us über sexy. Being black also makes it a bit more see through. The green will leave more to the imagination and be a little different.
Today we are going total Fetish Friday! Each post will be Fetish Themed. The Brief Distraction features Cellblock 13. This is Hugh Hunter in the Viper Jockstrap + Stryker Socks. We love the socks!
We bring you part 2 of the Eppureluca shoot RSH Photography shot! He also returns with model Ozzie. We love Ozzie due to this great sense of humor that comes through the pictures! Ozzie plus the great underwear of Eppureluca underwear makes for an amazing shoot. Enjoy the pics!
This is a picture from 2013 Swimwear Shoot for UNB. Ignacio Rivera Jr shot this of Kyle wearing Vuthy swimwear! We hope you enjoy this little seen picture
I really appreciate this you are one of my favorite models right now in the world of underwear. I think you will continue to grow in your career. Here are the questions:
Thanks for taking time to answer a few questions. You are blowing up on social media and we wanted to let our readers get to know you better. I was looking through some of our photo archives and found a shoot you did with Flash Avenue a few years ago. You have really done some awesome pictures.
You have an amazing look and are gaining a following, what made you want to pursue modeling? What was your first job?
Thanks, that’s very kind of you to say. I first started modelling when I was a college/university student back in Texas. One of my friends had gotten a job to walk in a local menswear show and asked me to come along. It started as just an easy way to make some extra money in between classes.
Looking back on your modeling career, what shoot do you consider your breakthrough in your career?
There have been two moments. The first was when I was living in Hong Kong and got my first print editorial. It was for a magazine called MrMr and was designed around this great snakeskin Vivienne Westwood suit. That really raised my profile over there. The second moment was here in London about three years ago when I first shot with Kadmil – a Serbian photographer who has done some of my favourite images. Two of the images ended up on covers which again raised my profile here and really set me on the path I’m on now.
You have shot for AMU and Flash Avenue Studios a lot recently. Which shoot has been your favorite? Why?
I had the pleasure to work a lot with Flash Avenue this past year. My favourite shoot with them would have to be my very first one. Firstly it was with a group of great guys – it’s always a bit more fun when you’re not alone – and secondly the sets were very cool. The one that sticks out in my mind was a huge white block with a circle cut out of the middle. We all took turns posing inside the circle and it ended up looking almost acrobatic. The background was a hot pink gel, the circle was white and we were in black Marco Marco underwear. It looked really cool.
Speaking of Flash Avenue Studios. This year you have a calendar coming out for 2016. Tell us about the calendar and what we can expect?
Yes, the calendar is actually available for pre-sale right now (www.flashavenuestudio.com/shop). It will be shipped at the beginning of December but all the images have been taken and I’m very happy with it. It’s a compilation of some of the most popular images I have done with Flash Avenue over the last six months. In addition to several new ones that are exclusive to the Calendar.
Part of the proceeds go to charity. What charity did you choose and why?
Yes part of the proceeds will be donated to BLISS, which is a UK charity associated with premature birth; I chose that charity because I was born twelve weeks prematurely – I was tiny at only 3 pounds 15 ounces. I had to spend over a month in the intensive care. In fact that white mark you can sometimes see on my chest is a result of a heart monitor that was placed on me while I was in there.
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All shoots are different but have you ever had a challenging shoot? If so why was it challenging?
Oh yes I have a few. The ones that have been most challenging were because of the cold and weather. It’s just not fun to pose outside in underwear/swimwear when it is cold. But living in Northern Europe like we do sometimes you have to do it. The one I remember most vividly was a shoot I did in Berlin with Tim Mueller. He had secured the top of one Berlin’s tallest buildings as the shoot site. It was October and while it was a beautiful crystal clear blue sky day, it was only a few degrees – and really windy. There were five of us on that shoot. I can remember all of us sitting huddled under a few blankets waiting to be called out one at a time to shoot the set. The look on the face of the guy who was called as he had to throw off the blankets and face the wind was priceless. I’ve never been so cold in my life but in retrospect it was actually funny – and the photos were amazing.
As we have said, you have worked a lot with Flash Avenue Studios and AMU. Are there any brands or photographers you would like to work with that you have not worked with yet?
Many. There are so many photographers all over the world that I would love to get to work with. Rick Day, Wong Sim, Bruce Webber, Marco Ovando… the list goes on. Most of the time distance is the limiting factor since I’m based here in London. I travel a lot and try and make people aware when I’m going to be somewhere but there never seems to be enough time!
When you are not in front of the camera looking great in AMU underwear, what do you do in your spare time?
I’m religious about the gym and going on my runs. I’ve always liked fitness which is part of the reason I’ve been able to do this job. I can cook too. Other than that it’s spending time with my partner and relaxing. I read a lot and I love a good TV series.
Working out and looking great is important for modeling underwear. Is there any specific kind of diet and exercise do you do to prepare for shoots?
For shoot prep I tend to limit carb intake the day before and cut out water from midnight the day of a shoot. I’m not too fussy about it though as I’ve never had a particularly ‘dry’ looking physique and it hasn’t hurt me thus far. I find that its general consistency with exercise and diet that will get you to where you want to be on shoot day.
Before modeling underwear did you like great underwear before shooting it?
I’ve always been a fan of underwear. I can remember growing up in Texas. The first time I tried on a pair of coloured briefs – they were red 2xist and what a revelation!
Being an underwear blog we must ask what makes up your underwear drawer?
20% Boxers, 60% Briefs, 20% jocks, thongs and other miscellaneous.
AMU underwear has shot you in mesh but what is the craziest pair of underwear you have ever worn for a shoot?
That would have to be another AMU pair. It was actually just a pouch that hung in front with a waist band. There was no connector or anything that went under and around. We had a fun time figuring out how to wear those properly but we got there in the end.
When your name is mentioned more people know who you are how are you adjusting to the fame in the underwear world? When we Tweet about you people love your pics.
It’s very flattering and I always appreciate the support and messages I get from people. I’m just happy that there’s a group of people who enjoy my work and what I’m doing – I certainly am enjoying myself.
As you progress in your career what are your goals for your career modeling and beyond?
I’d love to have a long career. That’s the ultimate goal for any model since age limits how long it can be. Men have a bit of an easier time of it but that’s only if you can transition into the hot Dad/businessman look. I think it’s inevitable that the underwear jobs will eventually dry up and that’s ok. I’ll keep taking them until they do and after that do my best to look sexy and intriguing with clothes on!
What advice were you giving starting out that you can pass along to aspiring models?
Show up and be on time. If you’re professional it goes a long way. I’m amazed at how doing something that simple can really set you apart – but it does.
Thanks Andrew for taking the time to answer our questions. We look forward to seeing you very soon in new shoots!
We are very pleased to present the F/W 2015/16 Addicted underwear collection. Called Bubbly for its freshness, colorful and jovial character, it is a very innovative collection where we have used new fabrics such as polyamide and a high percentage of spandex.
With these new fabrics, the garments give you an exceptional fit. We have also introduced semi-transparent fabrics like tulle, which makes them very sensual and daring. Addicted becomes, once again, a pioneering brand in terms of innovation, research, development and quality.
In addition, for this campaign we have worked with three Russian models of great recognition in this country: David Lurs, Alexander and Alexander Krupnov Dor. Each one has a very particular profile: athletic David, masculine Alexandro and baby-faced yet toned and athletic Alexander.
Again we had the pleasure of having Dylan Rosser as a photographer, who has perfectly captured the message we wanted to transmit in this collection. The settings have also been a revelation: a playground to transmit the freshness, joy, color and innocence, but at the same time, the boldness and sensuality or “Palo Alto” style of the up-and-coming neighbourhood of “Poble Nou” in Barcelona, as well as other venues on the outskirts of the city.
Bodysuits are gaining popularity! Rufskin has always had some great bodysuits over the years. One of their newest is the Shang available in Gold and Burgundy (as shown) for $60!
RSH Photography did a shoot for us featuring the underwear of Macondo Trading. This shoot I swear is channeling Halloween. It wasn’t planned on our end but Ross made it so! We hope you enjoy this series. The pairs featured are PPU, Candyman and Pikante
Today’s Brief Distraction features BWET swimwear! They have a great new collection out! We profiled some of the pics last month! Make sure you go see the new collection.
This week the $12 Pair is not a pair of underwear but a Tee. Who can’t use a new Tee? This week it’s the Light Yoga Tee. Head to Baskit site to find this deal until Midnight tonight
For those Jock fans out there we bring you this Jock from Andrew Christian. Its Murray Swanby in the Andrew Christian9925 Almost Naked Premium Jock in Lime.
RSH Photo should be one of the official photographers of UNB. He’s done some great work in the short time we have met him. I personally love is work. The work with the new boys and for the BodyAware reviews was amazing. He got a chance to photograph Eppureluca. He shot Chazie and model Ozzie (who we have seen before). This series features Chazie! Enjoy the pics more this week!
Should swimwear be see through? If you wear this pair of BodyAware it will be! This is the See Thru Brazilian Swim suit. It only comes in white and is $26!
Are you a fan of Pikante, PPU, Clever, Candyman, JOR and more? If so Candyman Fashion is giving you 20% off all brands with code Columbus2015 at check out! If spend $50 or more and in the US you get free shipping, flat rate shipping for all international orders! Shop Candyman Fashion now!
NOTE: UNBtim does consulting work for Candyman Fashion
We love Max Emerson here at UNB. His Underpants Super Model series was one of the bet web series featuring underwear. Now he wants to do something to give back he is making a film called Hooked. It will benefit gay, lesbian and trans homeless youth. Which is an amazing cause. The video above explains what he wants to do with the movie.
Max is funding it via Indigogo. You can donate as little at $10. The campaign has 30 days to go! If you are looking to get a pair of his underpants now is the chance, one of the levels is that! For more information see the Hooked Indigogo
The new Modus Vivendi Candy is a lot of fun. I love the bright colors and fun cuts. The jock brief is perfect under the shorts! We hope you give them a look over!
From the darkness, light is found and on this day, the guys at the British brand Bum-Chums declare “The Hidden Is Revealed”…
