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The world of underwear has changed greatly since you launched N2N. Just recently guys of all orientations are loving erotic wear. When I was discovering my own love of underwear, I remember coming across N2N and was blown away by what you wear doing. You were one of the first companies I saw doing erotic wear.

N2N was founded in the late 90’s. What made you branch out into designs that were super sexy when other companies were making basic gear?

Growing up in Connecticut, I was always intriqued by sexy underwear and swimwear since I was can remember. You can thank my European dad for that! SO growing up wearing skimpy items was the norm for me even though it would get me ridiculed in the locker room or beach. I noticed that what I came to like wearing was a challenge for find at the time. THANK GOD for International Male in the 80’s…they were my source for inspiration and “porn” 🙂 The magazine reminded me that there was indeed and audience for sexy men’s wear and that there were guys out there that liked what I liked! I wasn’t such the odd ball afterall!

Erotic wear is in every collection, why is the erotic wear so entrenched in the N2N DNA?

Because I hate boring and dull. A pair of sweats or any other article of clothing can be practical and uninspirational or they can be designed in such a way that makes you take notice. Not trashy, but alluringly sexy. That’s my goal.

What was some of the first gear you created? What did you learn from this first line?

The very 1st items I ever designed was before N2N was even a thought. Of course it was sexy swimwear. During my unemployed 6 months in Orlando, FLA in 1990.

One of the newest collections is the Ultra Suede, What inspires you to make new gear?

I am always looking for collections that inspire and push me outside of my comfort box. Thought I would take a somewhat fetishy item, which would typically be created out of leather or pleather and put my spin on it. Nice hardware, stretchy suede and some unique designs such as CHAPS…were all I needed to get inspired!

What qualities make for the best erotic wear? Is it cut? Fabric? color?

Cut and fabric go hand in hand. You can have a great pattern but if your fabric doesn’t stretch the right way, it could be pointless. and vise versa. The color is the icing on the cake but it also a very important obvious factor to the look.

The Black now Liquid Skins has been around for a few years. What have been some of your best sellers over the years in erotic wear?

And they are still going strong! The jock, singlet, muscle top and liquid skin runners are probably the most popular items!

If you could bring one collection back from the past, which would you most like to bring back and why?

Well, the truth is I usually ressurect 1 or 2 items from the past each year. I usually tweek and recolor them to give them new life.

I will be doing that with a series of swimsuits that will be called the “X COLLECTION”…OK, I’ve said too much.

Have you ever designed something and said “Oh my that’s gone too far?”

HA, yes…that usually just ends up in my sample box collecting dust…

Erotic wear used to be only limited to the gay world now straight guys are loving it. Why do you think guys are so attracted to erotic wear?

FINALLY, the straight guys are realizing that sexy clothes that show off the body are genderless….they are not “GAY” clothing. it’s about being comfortable and secure enough in their own bodies. The more celebrities or athletes push the envelope the more you will see the general public make the shift. It is happenening. The more women are accepting of it as well plays a big part. Basically guys or anyone for that matter don’t want to be made fun of , ridiculed or picked on. If we can all just get along and accept everyone for who they are, what they are and not let the clothes you wear define you, we’d be much better off. LORD, that’s what I’ve been doing for over 18 years!

We want to thank Andrew for giving us some of his time to talk about erotic wear! Find the current N2N Bodywear Collection, including the erotic line, at http://www.n2nbodywear.com

We continue our series on the Vampire Strippers Must Die. This time interview Pablo Hernandez. You may have seen him in some of the underwear modeling he has done in the past. Here are his answers to our questions about the movie.

Vampire Strippers Must Die the preview looks like a super fun movie. What made you do this fun film?

Just getting to audition for a vampire role was such a cool opportunity! And he’s a stripper! I jumped at this role!

It’s been said it’s a Mix of Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Can you tell us about the movie?

It’s fun, it’s campy, it’s so me! I’ve tried to dig into my character and his relationship with his brother Matt by picking on Sam Ortiz as often as possible off camera.

What can you tell us of the Overnight Male Dance Troupe, and what we can expect from them?

I expect that each of us will bring some sexy and different moves to the stage. I know Bryant has some body rolls that give mine a run for my money.

Did your previous modeling experience help you get this role?

When the director of the film, Keith, reached out to me, I think he had some sense of my career. I feel that my modeling is only successful because of my acting skills. I’m not a model that thinks he can act. I’m an actor that loves to role play and the role of model has been my longest running part.

Can you tell us about your character in the movie?

I play the character of Tyler. I never take myself too seriously and I neither does he. At the same time, I don’t want to play the character as myself. I have to incorporate some of myself into him, but I am looking forward to investing into the character and give him a twist.

Do you have any hesitation being in underwear on the big screen as opposed to pictures?

Not really. I know most normal people are not comfortable being in their underwear in public, but I’m most comfortable that way. My years of experience make it easy for me to be move on camera instead of just standing and posing.

If you like these interviews go support the movie with their Indigogo campaign!

We profiled Maurice Bright in a model profile. Now he sent us some of his latest pics. “I recently modeled for a collaborative campaign with Tani USA Underwear captured by photographer Rawy Rayan (Instagram: @rawy.fla) (Twitter: @rxwystaa)”

I am still recovering from three days of non-stop walking! This year I had four shows to go too. They are Magic, Curve, Liberty and MRket. The last two were at the Sands Convention Center, Curve moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center and Magic is as always at Mandalay Bay. It was several days of 16,000 steps or more! I have to get walking more before February.

There weren’t as many brands as years past. Many of them are just starting to go just to the February show. But this gives me a little more quality time with the brands that are there. Which is a good thing. The world of men’s underwear is like a small family. It’s a good thing too.

There is one show I may not go to much any more. Curve has had less and less men’s brands. This year no brands I meet with attended the show. It also moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center. This brings out some nostalgia in me. I went to my first curve in Aug 2010. They had about half the men’s brands and Magic the other half. I’ll continue to get in just in case another brand may go. But enough about reminiscing on the past!

This year there are some seriously awesome things coming out of the shows. I met with 2(X)its, 2EROS, Bwet, Gregg Homme, Jack Adams, Timoteo./Cellblock13, Nasty Pig, Wood Underwear, Papi, Pistol Pete, Rounderwear, Junk UnderJeans and Tribe. Not as big as last year but a good number.

So what can you expect:

• Something amazing will be coming from 2(X)its at the first part of the year.
• Gregg Homme blew me away with the new sexy collection
• Jack Adams has a massive new collection that is different from other stuff and I wish I could tell you more
• Junk UnderJeans has some amazing new workout wear and underwear coming
• Nasty Pig is stepping out of it’s box some but still amazing.

These are just a few things I can tell you. Do you hate that I can’t go into more detail? This year is going to be awesome in the world of undies. The picture above is from Junk Underjeans. As the new lines come out we will cover each of them fully. So stay tuned to the blog.

One thing I didn’t like too much was the lack of models. Back in the day we would have tons of pics of the new underwear on the models. Now very few actually have one. So we have stopped many of our show videos. We will be making up for that in other areas! I hope this changes in the future.

I would love you guys to give me feed back on what you want to know about new brands and how we can connect you guys with great brands and undies! Let me know guys!

The new Etymon collection is out from ES Collection. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy the pics!

As a new season dawns, men’s specialist underwear and swimwear retailer Deadgoodundies have been taking a look back at what UK fellas have been wearing in 2015. Beautiful briefs for men are the most numerous in this top selection, how many DGU hits have you got in your drawers?

Doreanse 1330 Micro Modal ECO String GBP5.00

Yes you read that price correctly! No wonder this is such a hit with online shoppers in the UK. Soft, ribbed microfibre and a super narrow elastic waistband, all for a fiver.

Ergowear FEEL Suave Bikini GBP19.00

Have you experienced this Ergowear range yet? The gloriously soft Suave fabric and roomy pouch is a winning combination.

Clever Moda Kayanite Latin Brief GBP19.50

This low rise slip has been popular with British shoppers this summer. As well as the gorgeous Grape shade these undies are available in a brilliant bright blue.

Sloggi Basic Mini Brief GBP11.00

Great underwear for men never goes out of fashion! Sloggi’s supreme quality and effortless styling have ensured this gem’s place as an all round top seller at DGU year after year.

Manstore M420 Micro Pant

It’s a little bit naughty and so much fun. Manstore’s colourful PVC style trunk has been so well received that they’ve just launched even more shades including this gorgeous gold.

Modus Vivendi Super Mini Brief GBP14.00

Super by name, super by nature. Great value, cotton rich material and a truly modern cut. Oh and FANTASTIC colours too.

NEW at Deadgoodundies this month

Body Art Odeion String

HOM Scarf Micro Brief

Modus Vivendi Flash Brief

Find all these pairs on Deadgoodundies.com

We continue to bring you more about Vampire Strippers Must Die! This time we have an interview with Brant Wood, one of the stars of the film. We will have one more interview soon!

Vampire Strippers Must Die the preview looks like a super fun movie. What made you do this fun film?

I’ve always loved dancing, and I’ve been a fan of vampire shows and always thought it would be fun to play one. So I figured what better opportunity to put my dance skills to use while getting to be a vampire. It sounded like a fun experience that I couldn’t pass up.

It’s been said it’s a Mix of Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Can you tell us about the movie?

I would definitely say that is a great way to explain it. You get the sex appeal from the stripping and dancing of course, but you also get the sexy dark side from the strippers being vampires. It adds a little bit of mystery to the characters. The combination is very sexy and makes you want to get to know the characters as they develop from scene to scene, and there is a lot of comedy as well.

What can you tell us of the Overnight Male Dance Troupe, and what we can expect from them?

You can expect a lot of great dance moves, witty remarks, and a few surprises.

What was it that made you take the role in the movie?

I wanted to be able to say that I’ve been a stripper and a vampire of course. I don’t think very many people can say they have been either.

Did your previous modeling experience help you get this role?

I would probably say yes. I have been able to express my personality and confidence in my past experiences, which is something that is portrayed strongly in my character Joey.

Can you tell us about your character in the movie?

I play Cowboy Joey. He is Canadian and all the ladies love him. He’s the best dancer and leaves everyone wanting more.

Do you have any hesitation being in underwear on the big screen as opposed to pictures?

I’m a very confident person. I’ve never been one to be shy or hesitant in my underwear. I’ve gotten so used to it while modeling. I think everything looks better on the big screen. 😉

If you want to support the film go to their Indiegogo page and donate some money! We think this will be a super fun film.

Looking for a fun pair of underwear? Today only the Baskit $12 Tuesday pair is the Billy Boy Brief. This brief has a pocket for a condom! It is also available in 3 different colors. Green, red and blue. To get this pair go to the Baskit site!

This movie is one I want to see. I love movies that are just fun! We want you guys to hear from the director Keith Hartman. They are raising money through Indiegogo for the film. If you like what we have posted here head over to the Indiegogo site and support the movie!

We posted about the movie last week, can you tell us about the movie and how the idea came about?

I go to a lot of indie film screenings that are about really depressing people doing really depressing things. And my usual comments to my friends are, “Needs Vampires” or “Needs Strippers”. So I decided to take my own advice. And also, I’ve always wanted to make a movie with a gay action hero.

How does this compare to other films, “You Should Meet My Son! and “Real Heroes”, you have made?
Like my first two films, it’s a character driven comedy. Sure, there’s a lot of eye candy and action in the film, but we’re trying to make something a little surprising where people will care about the characters and enjoy the plot twists. There’s an interesting gay love triangle in the film, and the lead female vampire has a cool character arc.
The script won first place at the New York LGBT Film Fest’s screenwriting competition, so I think we’ve got a good story to tell.

What has been the initial reaction to the trailer that was released?

Through the roof! People seem to get the concept, and they’re digging it. And that was just something we shot in one day on a shoestring budget. Now I really want to show everyone what we could do with the whole film.

The movie looks like a lot of fun. What can we expect from the finished film?

I’m describing it as Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Tonally, I’m going for something similar to Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which is one of my favorite comedies. The idea is that you put the characters in this wild set up –”We’re male strippers on tour and we’re being attacked by vampires”– but then you play it straight. The humor comes out of how they all try to deal with this crazy situation. You want the audience to care about the characters and what happens to them.

What made you pick Pablo and Bryant in the film? Did it have anything to do with their modeling past?

In both cases, it was their modeling pics that got them in the door, but then it was their acting chops that got them the role.

Bryant came in and just nailed the Cowboy Joey role at his audition. He has great comic timing and this goofy charm that works perfectly for that character. And his martial arts background means that he can learn all the complicated fight sequences and make them look great on film. I’m really lucky that I got him for his first big film role. That guy’s gonna be an action star.

Pablo turned out to be a wonderful surprise. He always looked so serious to me in his photos, but he came in and just blew my whole team away with his ability to do comedy. We actually considered him for several different roles, until we realized that he had great chemistry with Sam Ortiz. So we paired them up as bickering brothers who strip together and fight over everything.

Once we were all on set, I found out that Pablo and Sam are actually good friends, who do constantly try to out do each other. It’s a lot of fun to watch the two of them go at it, and that playfulness comes across in their scenes together. And they both have crazy martial arts skills, so their fight scenes look amazing, too.

Also, while Bryant and Pablo are our big names, the rest of the cast is freakishly talented, too. For several of them, it’s going to be their first big movie role. I’m just lucky I got them before some other director snapped them up!

This film is letting people get involved through Indiegogo. What made you go this route and how can people support the film?

Necessity. This is the sort of weird little indie film that Hollywood never takes a chance on. My odds of getting a studio to back this are zilch. The only way this movie happens is if the fans get behind it and make it happen.

Folks can check out the indiegogo page at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vampire-strippers-must-die. I’ve tried to make the campaign as much fun as the movie. –I think we have the only campaign video to ever feature backup dancers.
In addition to the usual stuff, like downloads of the film, our backer can get all sorts of fun rewards– like taking a strip class with the guys, being an extra in the film, or even learning to stake vampires with our fight choreographer.

If you could sum up the movie in one word what would it be?

Strip-o-Vamp-tastic.

Lastly, when will it be released and how can our readers see it?

We’ve got the cast and crew lined up, so if the Indiegogo campaign is successful we’ll be moving into pre-production immediately and shooting in Nov. Our Indiegogo backers will get to see the film when it hits the festival circuit in the summer of 2016, and it will go into general release in the fall of 2016.

GO support this effort!

When did you first discover your love of undies?

While I first truly discovered my love of underwear in early college, I can look back on several parts of my childhood that might hint as what was to come.That would probably be a whole post in itself, however. What really got me started was a simple question, that occurred to me in late high school with a not so simple answer: Why do women have a huge variety of choices when it comes to underwear, but not men? Little did I know that just beyond my knowledge, on the internet, was a whole world of men’s underwear, just waiting to be discovered.

What style was you favorite when you started to love underwear (boxer brief, brief, jock, thong or etc)

My early pair choices were influenced by a couple of things. First, I was looking for something vastly different than the boxers I wore at the time. I had no interest in briefs, and earlier experimentation with boxer-briefs had found them lacking. With that, I gravitated towards the skimpier styles, like thongs and bikinis. The fact that they were a few dollars cheaper than styles with more coverage, like boxer-briefs or briefs, made it easier for me to agree to an impulse by with my meager college student funds. Ebay was a very important resource to me.

When you bought you first pair of underwear what brand and style was it?

If I remember correctly, the first pair I purchased was a multipack of Hanes String Bikinis. I consider my true first purchase my Polo Ralph Lauren Thong. Both were purchased from, of course, Ebay.

What influenced your underwear buying habits when you first started your passion (catalogues, internet or friends)

When I first started shopping for undies, things weren’t as easy as it was now. Social Media was nowhere as big, and online retailers collections were far smaller. Quite a few of my favorite brands I might not have heard of if not for a chance comparison or recommendation in a review. I’m the kind of guy to read all through the reviews before they make a purchase, and because of that my early dream thong purchases to get were the CK Body and 2xist. Also, the sex appeal was undeniable. Even as a straight guy I was captivated by the front profile offered by thongs and bikinis. As mentioned above, I relied heavily on ebay to be able to afford or discover undies. Without the internet the most adventurous i’d be capable underwear wise would be mass market bikini briefs.

Are there any brands you had to have when you started buying? Did you ever get a pair?

There were always brands and pairs that I wanted, but due to my lack of funds either had to wait for lucky chance appearances of eBay, or never got them. The one I remember the most was from Papi. It was the Modern Stretch Bikini. By the time I had discovered it, it could only be found on eBay, for outrageous prices.
There were only a couple times where I truly thought to myself “I HAVE to have one of these!”. The first was my discovery of Ergowear. The second was the first time I laid eyes on N2N’s Tropic line.

Did your first pair still influence the styles you wear today?

While I have yet to utilize thongs and bikinis as daily wear, I still find it hard to not buy a nice looking one these days, even though I have about 40 pairs between the two styles. They are still certainly my favorites. My underwear journey has not been a straight road. There have been stops and starts. In the early going I wouldn’t wear my special pairs that often, going weeks or months in between wearings. Eventually, I didn’t wear them at all, and they languished in the back of my underwear drawers for years. In 2013 I came back to undies, partially due to twitter. I have rediscovered my love for undies, and it has increased. My collection has grown exponentially, and my wear habits have changed a lot since coming back into undies two years ago. I have ditched boxers completely for daily wear, and have started wearing briefs.

What is your favorite style today?

Today, I’d say my favorite style would be bikini briefs. They are just such a good compromise of form and function, sex appeal and comfort. They also are a good look on my slim frame. It would be trunks if they looked better on me, though.

 Who are you favorite brands now?

My favorite brands, if based on by how many pairs by them I now own, would be N2N Bodywear, and Ergowear. I also like 2Xist for daily wear pairs. Cocksox is also a favorite, even though I distinctly remember thinking of them as too skimpy when I first came across the brand.

Underweardude details his underwear experiences on twitter @underweardude.