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Holas-beachwear-SS15-Miami Vice 05I am calling it now, I think that 2015 is going to be the year of the swimwear brands! We have some amazing companies come on to the scene. One of those companies is Holas Beachwear.
They have an interesting story on how they were founded. It started when three friends went on a vacation to Ibiza in 2008. They wanted to hit the beach but noticed their board shorts were out of place. “We didn’t particularly like what we found in terms of trunks so we decided to develop a brand which reflected our personalities and what we like in terms of quality, fitting and prints”. So they spent the vacation in their ‘out of style” shorts.
They caught up a few years later and That’s when one of the guys says: ” Why don’t design one? Seriously! We always wanted to find something to do together, we all love the beach and this could be it!“ Between nervous giggles and without saying a word, we knew we were going to do it. Create our own beachwear brand. The mission of the brand is “Uncompromising design with quality and comfort, reflecting the attitude of the modern man.”
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They went on to tell us more about them and the brand:. “We are 3 guys with 3 very distinctive personalities with the love for travel,parties and all the good things life as to offer, which we try to reflect on Holas beachwear collections.”
We make sure that all styles on Holas beachwear make a statement, whether in terms of colour, print or a certain fitting.People search for Holas beachwear to find that certain item they don’t find on other places. We don’t intend to be plain… Our Slogan: “Holas beachwear, Only for those who dare”
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Holas beachwear SS15 is in their second collection and they always have 3 lines on their collection. This year they have focused on:
  • Montecarlo Bay: Renovated and attractive nautical inspired line.
  • Miami Vice: All the fun and tropical side of Miami for a more confident type of men.
  • Marrakech Express: Moroccan tiles inspire this line where sophistication is a key word.
When asked about the name they told us this was how the name came out. “Finding a name was easy. Holas beachwear, our way of saying “hi” to a new beachwear brand and
adventure.”
Check out the three new collections of Holas Beachwear. We hope to have more with the brand soon!

UNB Reader Awards 2015

Last year we launched out UNB Reader Awards. This year we have some great brands in each category. So you can vote in every category or just one! You can vote once a day from now till Sunday March 1st. We will announce the awards on Wednesday of that week. Here are the finalist in each category. Click on each category to see all the pairs nominated.

  • Favorite Brief
    • Andrew Christian Trophy Boy Brief
    • C-IN2 Culture Club Low No Show
    • Cocksox CX16 Brief
    • Male Basics Spod Collection Brief
    • Modus Vivendi Military Brief
    • Teamm8 Touchdown Brief.
  • Favorite Thong
    • Andrew Christian Almost Naked Dare Thong
    • Clever 1059 Desert Thong
    • Gregg Homme Loverboy Thong
    • PetitQ P18 Eastside Thong
    • Timoteo Proton Glow Booty Thong
  • Favorite Jock
    • aussiebum WJPro
    • C-IN2 HARD Jockstrap
    • Cellblock13 Locker Jcok
    • Jack Adams Flex Racer X Fly Jock
    • N2N B0dywear Power Mesh jock
    • WildmanT WT14B Jockstrp
  • Favorite Jockbrief
    • Andrew Christian Almost Naked Locker Room Jock
    • aussieBum Riot
    • Cellblock13 Enforcer Jock
    • Go Softwear Hardcore Backless
    • PPU 1464 Brief
    • WildmanT WT58J
  • Favorite Trunk
    • aussieBum WJBare
    • Cocksox CXS68
    • Gregg Homme Encore Trunk
    • N2N Bodywear Vintage Trunk
    • Papi Cross Roads
    • SupaWear Diamond Dash
  • Favorite Boxer Brief
    • 2(X)ist Speed 2.0 Boxer
    • Clever 0190 Mesh Bars Boxer
    • Ergowear EW0120 Max Light Boxer
    • SupaWear Supa-Star
    • Wood Underwear Digital Camo
  • Favorite Fetish Brand
    • Candyman
    • Cellblock13
    • Gregg Homme
    • Modus Vivendi
    • PetitQ
    • PPU
  • Favorite Pair of Swimwear
    • 2EROS Honolulu Brief
    • aussieBum Loose 2.5
    • Cocksox CX08L
    • Marcuse Unlock
    • Modus Vivendi United Brief
    • N2N X-treme Bikini
  • Best Overall Brand of 2014
  • Favorite Online Retailer
    • Dead Good Undies
    • FreshPair.com
    • International Jock
    • Mensunderwearstore.com
    • Touch Of Modern
    • Underwear Nation
  • Favorite Brick & Mortar Store
    • Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
    • BRIEF! Charlotte
    • Les Dessous D’Apollon-Paris
    • Skivies – Dallas
    • U4 Men  – Seattle
  • Favorite Underwear Model
    • Chris Noffke
    • Derek Yates
    • Justin Leonard
    • Matt Wilson
    • Peter Le
    • Scott Cullens
  • Favorite Underwear Photographer
    • Anibal Velasquez
    • Jerrad Matthew
    • Adrian C. Martin
    • Armando Adajar
    • Timoteo
    • Simon Le

Each category has a write in option so if you disagree with our choices you can write your own in.

To vote go to our UNB Awards page! 

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In the last few years subscription services have been big in men’s underwear. Some focus a specific style while others like Bird Briefs focus on keeping your underwear drawer full of new undies as needed. It’s a great concept and for the busy guy who doesn’t have time to shop for undies (Yes I did said that!). We all know friends who can use a service like this. We got to talk to them about the new business that launched Jan 1 of this year. Here is what they say about there brand.

I came up with the idea for BirdBriefs this past summer- I essentially decided I needed some new underwear but was having a hard time finding the time to make the trip. I live in the heart of downtown and going to the closest Target or department store like Macy’s or Dillard’s is ALWAYS a chore.
At the same time, I had recently subscribed to a service called The Dollar Shave Club. I was happy with their service and it made alot of sense for me. So, I started wondering why there wasn’t some sort of similar version for underwear (socks too!) and that’s when I came up with the idea. I brought a few of my friends into the fold: Matt Ward – biz dev, Tony Emerson (who you’ve corresponded with) – Marketing/SEO, and Jeffrey Russom – The Engineer (brains too)….. At the end of the day, I just felt like there would be a market for subscription basics and no one was really delivering such a service the way I envisioned it should be done – so why not do it ourselves!?
So here we are. About 8 months later, I’ve studied textiles, styling, stitching, you name it. We’ve built out an e-commerce site. We’re having underwear manufactured and we’re taking orders! We’re doing all the fulfillment ourselves too. Its a little surreal – I never thought of myself as an underwear enthusiast but here we are! And I gotta say, I’m really happy with the way things are going. We’ve been in business for less than a month and we’re already rapidly approaching our 100th subscriber.
Go Check out Bird Briefs and sign up! I love their logo!

10702045_1520750444808283_2273562032750084684_nYou maybe wondering where we find new brands. Sometimes we run across them on the net. Other times we have brands write us and other times we find them in social media. This is the case with Magno Underwear.

I was going through our Twitter followers to see what brands were out there that i didn’t know about. I found about 15-20 new brands and stores. I kept a list of brands and then went back to check them out. A few have been very inactive on their site and social media but others like Magno caught my eye.

10599526_1508476826035645_2521146797220847099_nSo who is Magno and what do they do? Well it was founded in the US by three friends. Their mission statement is “At MAGNO, our ultimate purpose is to accompany today’s changing men into a sexier, healthier and happier person by creating a different yet commonly used product that is often overlooked but that is so fundamental to our everyday needs. We design, create and produce Colombian-made men’s underwear that is very carefully engineered to assist all men’s endeavors”

The first thing you notice with Magno is they are a classic designed underwear company. Their look is clean and 10547726_1506458699570791_3977209765673383831_oclassic. They do briefs, trunks, boxer briefs and long boxers. And the colors are black, greys and whites. Which I know can get a bad wrap from me at times. I like color and patterns but sometimes you need a great pair of underwear that’s not over the top. The underwear Magno makes is a solid color with a matching simple logo waistband. It’s classic and good looking pair of underwear.

My biggest gripe with the black, grays and whites is there is no creativity or design. This is no the case with Magno. It looks very well made and the design pays attention to the form of the guy. The boxer briefs are form fitting and you can see that in the pictures. The briefs are a fuller cut. I really want to try it. Every guy should own some classic underwear in their underwear drawer. Its a must have for every guy.

Sizing is a major issue for most guys who read the site. Just note the sizing runs to size 36 on the XL end. As most brands pay attention to the sizing charts on the blog.

What would you wear Magno with? I would say anything from a suit to jeans. They will go with anything you have in your closet. The design looks great and of high quality. The pricing is from $25 to about $30 for most pairs. The colors as mentioned above are gray, black, white and navy. Find out more about the brand on the Magno Underwear Site.

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The Second annual UNB Reader Awards is launching tomorrow. So remember you can vote once a day for the entire time. The winner will be Announced next Monday! You will have 7 days to go vote for your favorites. The picture above is from last year. The new nominees will be out tomorrow.

This year we worked as a team to come up with pairs to vote on. There was not a nomination period for readers this year. But we didn’t forget how important our readers are. If there is a pair form 2014 that you thinks should be the best in the category, you have a write in vote!

So vote in our awards tomorrow and every day!

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Underwear should be a lot of fun! This most of us reading this blog know. Its about putting on something fun and sexy to wear all day. Alick Alexander is one of those brands that embraces the fun and joys of underwear. How do I know this? Because this is what they say on the site “Underwear is the first layer of clothing we wear, it is the foundation of every man’s outfit. We could talk forever about our underwear, but ultimately it’s about you and how you feel wearing our underwear!” We couldn’t agree more!

They also are a brand that embraces the joys of color. They say that Black and White maybe stylish, which we totally agree, but colors add fun to a guys undies. Which is amazing to hear a brand embrace and cary as a mantra. I think many of the traditional American brands (not the ones we cover here a lot) are afraid to really to push color out there.Unknown-117

 So what styles do they offer? They have on their site a brief and trunk styles. My favorite is the String Tech Brief. Which has a almost foot ball pants lace up in the front. Its not functional like football pants but is a lot of fun. It’s a cool design that is outside the norm for a lot of companies. The colors are great too! They have blues, reds, pinks, yellow and black and white for those less daring. Prices range from $20-30 per pair.

If you’re looking to show off what you have, well Alick Alexander wants to help. They have a specially designed pouch in their ProTrunk to do just that. The pouch is engineered without any special straps or pockets to show off your crown jewels. I will admit this piqued my interest even more on this brand. I love an amazing pouch in my unides.

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I really LOVE this brand. I found them when Crunchiboy on Instagram took a pic in the brand. The head designer is based out of London and they are in Wales. They have been around since 2008 but this is the first I heard of them. I definitely will be keeping an eye and reaching out to them!

photo 3Have you ever been walking down the main shopping thoroughfare of a mid-sized Scandanavian city only to find yourself caught amdist a wintry downpour of freezing rain and light snow?

Of course you have. Who hasn’t?

Well this recently happened to me when I was in Sweden, and I had to duck into a local department store to wait the weather out. It was also a good excuse to engage in one of my favorite activities when I’m abroad: checking out the local underwear scene.

As I perused the aisles. Vividly imagining what Alexander Skarsgard would look like in all of the underwear offerings. I came across a brand I hadn’t seen before: Bread & Boxers. Despite the name, the stark white package in front of me had my favorite word in the whole world emblazoned on the bar code sticker: “brief”.

Everything about the package seemed intriguing. The spare packaging without an overload of graphics promised a garment that was so awesome that it didn’t need a half-naked dude on the package. But it also suggested that the garment itself would be as basic as the packaging. So, with my mind swimming with curiosity. I picked up two pairs the briefs (one white, one grey), headed towards the register. Handed my krona over to the cashier and then towards the exit.

As I left the Ahlens department store, the rain suddenly tapered off. Almost as if God herself arranged the weather photo 2interlude, so that I could discover and buy this brand of underwear.

When I returned to the states, I unpacked the brief and set them aside. It would be another pair that would enter the queue; not unlike dozens of other impulse underwear buys strewn across my bedroom. I did happen to notice it the other day, however, still clad in a package that is so spartan. I lovingly picked it up, pulled out the brief and put them on for a day of work. They made it through the day reasonably well.

The fact that they’re designed by Swedes isn’t a shock. They reflect that milieu of Scandanavian design concepts: spare, modern, elegant. As for the wear, they didn’t really stand out as anything either very good or very bad. They just were. For an undergarment on a workday, I’d say they were successful in that they supported me in a way that wasn’t a distraction.

Construction-wise, The brief is 84% organic cotton and 6% elasthene. A bit of stretch is provided by the latter material. The brief is primarily comprised of a single layer of fabric, save the front, which is lined. I love when briefs are constructed of a single layer of cotton, especially white ones, since they appear semi-transparent when they are put on. The brief offers full coverage on the seat and at its narrowest, the sides are 3.75 inches. They’re a little full cut for my own tastes, but that’s just me. I’m sure other guys out there will like the sheer simplicity and ease of the garment. It’s tagless in the back, with a little brand label sewn onto the band on the left hip.

I bought them in Euro size small (I’m somewhere between a North American medium and small) and they fit snugly, but not in a tourniquet cutting off vital systems sort of way. I’d say if you’re in between sizes like I am, go up if you want to breathe a little, but go down a size if you want to be a little bit of an exhibitionist.

Since I do work in the scientific field, I did what any good investigator would do and reviewed the literature. What I find most intriguing is the origin of the brand. If you go to the about the brand page on their site, they said that the idea for these minimal briefs was born from an instance where two friends were on travel and their luggage was lost. The brand then became something that was supplied to hotels for them to provide the garments to travelers who suffered the same fate, or as their site refers to it, an extension of the mini-bar. They were offered in rooms, and were such a hit, that guests began to ask for them in stores near them, and that’s all she wrote.

In summary, I’d recommend them to someone who’s looking an elevated basic: a high end brief that is simple, yet functional.

Scores:

  • Daily Fit-7
  • Sizing-7
  • Construction/Materials-8
  • Styling-4
  • Daily Performance-7
  • Overall-6.6

Find this brand at the Bread and Boxers website.

10857872_766718503412788_7960178544848575302_nI will admit I love brands from Japan. They are super fun and have their own way of doing men’s underwear. I also can’t fit in the underwear. It’s always cut super small in size and design. Which makes me sad but I can still appreciate the lines.

This week we want to point out brands that will get you may not have considered before. One of those brands is Tyler Bold. Which proclaims on their site that they are Japans Number 1 underwear brand. Unlike previous Asian brands we covered I would consider Tyler Bold to be more conservative in their designs. It’s not to say they don’t have thongs and jocks but their colors are a bit sutler. So you won’t find the bright pinks and funky patterns we have covered.

A lot of their undies looks very western in comparison to the other brands. I say this because it could be a high end 1463071_773742662710372_8376458285381430692_nbrand in the US. But they have one thing that most western companies don’t have, that is the Super Bikini. Bikinis are making a comeback in the US but only a few brands make them. The Super Bikinis are small cut bikinis (compared to our standards) and some of the barely coverage in the back. This I have noticed in a few brand that you show cleavage in the back in some Asian brands.

Now I know what you are thinking now, “but what are the sizing?” Well, that’s a very good question. I have tried to find it on their site and haven’t been successful. The only sizes listed are Medium and large. Which I would be safe to assume the large would be around a 32 waist, and that would be on the top end of the scale. Most brand I have found in the region, the largest size I have seen is an XL up to a 34 waist.

I think that Tyler Bold is a great company for those who want to try some brands from Japan. Especially if you don’t want to go all in on some wild colors or patterns. It’s very low key and really cool. Like a lot of western brand they have a branded waistband on some of the pairs and traditional colors. Prices are also pretty good, most of the pairs average around 2,000 Yen. This may sound like it’s a lot but with the current exchange rate it’s about $17 US. Which is not a bad price for underwear when many of us pay $30 or more for a pair.

You can’t find them in the US and will need to order them from the Tyler Bold site.

Wallpapers-5-899x599There are two things that catch my eye with underwear (outside of the obvious), and they are color and waistbands. Color has become the biggest factors in buying underwear for me over the year. The use of bright colors, blocks of colors and prints are carry a lot of weight with me.

I was going through my Facebook and I have an interest set up of “undies stuff.” It has all my underwear pages and brands and Idol Underwear came across my feed via Alpha Male Undies. The pictures were of the Day Vision brief. It’s clean, classic with a bit of pop in the waistband. This pair spurred my interest in finding out more about the brand.

Wallpapers-4-899x599They have a very interesting story on the creation. George formed the company and says this on the website “Hi my name is George and I am the founder of IDOL Underwear. I consider myself a citizen of the world, without borders, boundaries and prejuges. I travelled the beach cities of our beautiful planet all my life and I was always amazed by the beach idols of barcelona, playa del ingles, rio, tel aviv and so many hidden or not beaches. Therefore what a better name for my underwear brand than IDOL ? And also a perfect inspiration for the models I have designed in Barcelona, to fit perfectly the beach idols anatomy. I have put years of passion in my brand and I have made no compromise on the design , on the fabrics and on the production process. One year of creating the samples and finding the right fabrics, luxurious, was followed by a strict half a year of AQL production process implemented by SGS International (www.sgs.com). No room for errors because i am creating for IDOLS!”

Each line has a distinctive waistband as well. The Day vision has a very clean band that goes with the classic cut of the pair. Other types of bands range form sporty with the Night Vision/Lucky pairs and colorful graphic of the Tropicality line. For those out there who love waistband I think you need to check this brand out.

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The line consists of briefs, boxer briefs and jocks. The line has more briefs than any other style. Which to me is not a bad thing at all. I think the briefs are coming back as more brands like Idol are making more of them than any others. The boxers look like they have a great pouch built in the design. Which looks like it will fit amazing. Lastly are the jocks. Right now they are just two designs and I hope we get to see a lot more.

The fabric is another area that they are paying attention too. As mentioned above in the quote, they searched for the right fabrics. Using Bamboo and Modal men’s it will be super soft and comfortable through the day. Many of my new favorites are Modal. The feeling against the skin is just amazing. Having more companies use it is a great thing.

My favorites on the site are: Ultimate Boxer in White/Turquoise, Day Vision in White (both brief and boxer), Tropicality (both) and the Lucky Red in blue. I love what they are doing.

To see the collection go over to the Idol Underwear Site and see all the pairs.

ss12_c-in2_4013_white_100-fNothing cause more controversy with me and friends than talking underwear. If you’re like me you have friends who are into underwear or willing to try new things. This has gotten me the reputation to be teh go to guy for suggestions for new pairs. I know a guy who’s a boxer lover (yes I have friends who are, I don’t get it but they are friends) a thong to wear. The same goes for a brief lover, I’d never recommend a boxer.

So it got me thinking. I love patterns and colors and it’s another way to me express myself. But not all guys see it this way. We even have readers who love different cuts but like to keep it very traditional. They love briefs, trunks and boxer briefs. The colors are classic (white, black, navy and etc) and don’t go for crazy waistbands. Names and branding on waistbands are a way they reject brands. To me this would be insane!

But is this wrong? Should all guys step out and try new things and branch out? As the title says is it boring or just right? Before I started writing this blog I wanted to get every guy in the US to try bikinis. But after writing the blog I have talked to so many guys who love every kind of underwear out there. Nothing really surprises me any more when I talk to readers.

Early on in the life of UNB. I got the chance to really talk to one of our readers who very much was a classic guy. He had a strict set of guidelines on how he liked his underwear. He only liked white or black. The waistband had to mach the color, no two toned underwear. Then the fabric had to be good quality cotton. Lastly, it had to hold its shape and give great support. To me this seemed boring at the time.

As I look back it made me think we all have our own criteria we use for underwear. Some of us have more than others (over almost 7 years I have heard it all). I think if you want to stick with conservative underwear its fine. As long as its not a 6 pack at a discount store, I have no issues. If you want 2(X)ist Essentials, CK White briefs, go for it. I think we need to support out classic wearing underwear brothers. We don’t want people criticizing our undies so we should support anyone wearing better underwear. Just go after the ones buying it at a discount store!

narciso-swimwear-2015-004-1Are you a guy who loves colors and patterns? If you are then a brand we have covered a little on the blog is for you. That brand is Narciso. They are based out of Argentina and have a really great design aesthetic. They do underwear and swimwear mainly with a bit of lounge/activewear.

Who is Narciso? You have seen them on our Facebook page and blog a few times. They do amazing campaigns for each season. They just released the new swimwear campaign for 2015. They have a philosophy “Create intimate clothing and gear for the masculine public that allows them to have a distinctional factor to the conventional thing that they can find in the market”.

They just released their “Summer” campaign for their new swimwear collection. Which is the perfect time because the southern hemisphere is in summer and the northern hemisphere is getting ready for summer (I know it’s Feb but how many of us are looking forward to summer). The collection is pretty much all trunk. Meaning square cuts not board shorts or swim shorts. That also means there are no swim briefs. They have done some in the past but not right now.

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The underwear collection is massive! They have everything form classic colors and cuts to some bright fun prints and everything in between. Unlike the swimwear the underwear has styles ranging from boxer briefs to thongs. Its a very diverse underwear line. I can’t go through everything but you should go over and check out what they have to offer. You will find something you will like.

Where can you find Narciso? The best place is their website. I can’t recall a site or store that still carries them in the US. There used to be a few but they have all stopped carrying the brand. Go check out the entire collection!

Over the last few years we have a set of posts that gets traffic long after the pairs on them have been retired. Those are underwear for endowed guys. I think these posts are so popular because endowed guys face a challenge in finding underwear that fits. Speaking from experience, it sucks when you see an amazing pair of underwear and then think to yourself “There is no way that pouch will contain me”

This has happened so many times to me. Its hard to find underwear that fits and gives amazing support. That is not to say its impossible. Over the last year I have tried some new brands and have some standards that every endowed guy should own. And the pairs are not all about showing off, its about great comfort. Comfort is the number one factor for me finding underwear.

I am going to give you some brands to go research that will make it easier to shop. I will mix it up the styles because not everyone is a brief fan like I am.

B7a12saIMAEEYl6Sukrew – When they first came on the market they had pairs without any pouch. All your business just hung out. I was skeptical of how this would work. But their briefs and trunks came out and have an amazing pouch. It’s one of the most comfortable pouches of 2015. I reviewed a pair of the Tartan briefs. When I slide them on I knew they would be amazing. The pouch really conforms to a guy and gives you such amazing support. The way the pouch was designed it can fit guys of all sizes not just the endowed. I will say I didn’t notice too big a bulge in my pants but its a pair that is just amazing and I will be buying more of these.

9623 _6_Andrew Christian – Not only does Andrew Christian have one line but they have two lines that are great for endowed guy. The two lines are Trophy Boy & Almost Naked. The Trophy boy is made for the super endowed guy. Meaning is you are way above average these will fit. Where as the Almost naked isn’t marketed for endowed but has an ergonomically designed pouch. The Trophy boy I call the Magnum condom of underwear, guy want to brag they can fill them out (not that its a bad thing!). I like the Trophy boy line but is a little looser cut and not as much support to me as the Almost Naked. But this is a personal preference and you may like the cut and support of the Trophy Boy. This however is not a factor for me not to buy them. I have a few pairs and do enjoy them.

gold2International Jock John Sievers – This brand is one that is a hidden gem at International Jock. I think very few of the mainstream population knows this brand. It’s very well made and has an amazing pouch. While not specifically marketed to endowed guys, it is one of the best on the market for us. I haven’t seen this brand out in the wild that much, meaning i don’t see guys posting pics in them or guy wearing them out. Don’t let that fool you thought. They have a massive amount of colors and the most popular cuts. The line is designed and sold exclusively at International Jock. I have a pair of the Gold and I was more than pleased with the pair. Each time I talk to a guy who has tired them, they swear by them. Take note they aren’t the cheapest undies but finding a pair that fits, sometimes price isn’t a factor.

blue_miniBig Boys Pants – The name says it all here! These pants (UK for underwear) is made for big boys. This brand I have reviewed a few times here and is a lot more classic in their cuts and colors. So if you like to be a little more conservative in your underwear this would be a great brand for you. The materials and pouch are top notch. I have tried the boxers and briefs, each totally exceeded my expectations each time I tired them. The best thing about the brand is they designed a pouch specifically for them. Next, each pair is made out of modal so it feels so damn amazing on your skin.

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Cocksox – Where do I begin with this brand? It is one of the first pairs I have even tried. The CX01 bikini is a staple in my underwear drawer. I love wearing it! But one of the things you should know is that you will show off everything you have! That is with the original Cocksox. The pouch is like a wonder jock for women. It takes everything you have and shows it off to the world. There are some situations where this would be a problem but sometimes you want the attention. As in most underwear brands, I prefer the briefs more. But all their underwear is great. I have tried I think everything they have in their catalog. Each fit very well and you won’t have any problems with it being too small.

These are just a few brands right now I swear by. There are more on the market such as Ergowear (which I will be getting new pairs to review) and Obviously. More makers of underwear are making pairs for this market. Which is a great thing. As I try more brands I”ll let you know!

1559637_958987924128629_8772126229882752198_nIn out week of profiling new brands, I think Toot will be the one most readers will be familiar with. Toot is a company out of Japan that came to my attention a few years ago when a friend wore them. At the time I only knew them as small trunks that had Toot written across the back. They were fun and sexy.

Over the last year or so they have been harder to find on the US market. I used to see them at a few online stores and now I don’t think they have much of a presence at all. Which is sad because they make really great undies. And if you’re asking they do more than trunks. They also to briefs, leggings (long johns), swimwear and activewear.10408099_964191170274971_2231780093617889842_n

The one thing I LOVE about Japanese underwear designers is they don’t play by the “masculine rules”. Which is to say,they don’t say only underwear can be black, grey and white and only in a boxer brief or full cut brief. They experiment with fabrics, colors, prints and styles. There really is nothing off limits to them. I think more brands in the US would do the same if the underwear buy public (outside of guys reading this blog) would buy it.

One of the best designs I think they have is the Plaid (or Tartan as our European friends would say). Toot calls these the Check Bias cut boxer. But we just call them plaid. Another one that really had me do a double take are the Pez boxers. Which have the Pez logon the back. Its not a brand that I would think to put on underwear. For those who don’t know Pez is candy that is dispensed out of the head of a cartoon character.

The collection on the site is massive on their site. They have separate sections for Colors and Basics. This is on top of the regular sections. The colors have just about every color you can imagine in their trunk cut. Most are bright and fun. Where as the Basics is just that, a basic collection of underwear in white/grey/black. I’m not anti classic, there is a time and place for everything and I think every guy should own a few pairs.

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Who should check out Toot? Any guy who wants some fun and colorful underwear. Prints and colors are important and you’re not afraid to wear some colors that always thought of in men’s underwear. Also, for guys who are a bit smaller. Like most Japanese underwear its done to fit the Japanese public and no the US market. So if you’re above a 34 inch waist you may have some issues. That said I love the brand and hope you take sometime and go check out all the pairs and swimwear!

SingletsSinglets are one of the hottest things on the men’s market right now. Each year more and more come on the market. Late last year we brought you a 101 post on singlets and what do look for with your first singlet. Now we bring you 5 great singlets on the market.
The singlets we choose range from traditional to erotic. It all depends on where you want to wear the single and how much you want to show off. These are some of my favorite singlets out on the market right now.
Unknown-116N2N Bodywear – USA Singlet – This is “hot off the presses” as they say. It was just released in the last two weeks. I think the colors (red, green, blue) are just amazing! The cut and design make it one of the hottest singlets on the market! $50
Cellblock13 GForce SingletCellblock13 – G-Force Singlet – Let’s face it, sometimes you want a singlet for some fun times and not wear out. The G-Force Singlet is one perfect for play time. G-Force is a low cut singlet in 4 colors (grey, blue, yellow and red) with a black stripe on the side. But what makes it super sexy is the mesh pouch you can wear with or without a pouch – $69.00
1_268883e3-6ea3-4afa-af8a-e945c041bdad_largeGo Softwear – AJ  Endurance Singlet – Say you aren’t ready to try the mesh of the G-Force, the Endurance Singlet is a very traditional singlet. It has a full cut and longer legs that come just above the knee. Available in three colors (navy, grey and black) with a contrasting trim around the neck and arms. – $48.50
Unknown-120Pistol Pete – Power Mesh Singlet – This is a super fun design from Pistol Pete. It’s one that is a mix of some traditional design and some erotic. The singlet itself is made  out of sports mesh material. So it’s slightly see through depending on the color you get. The colors (red, black, navy, royal and yellow) are made with contrasting accents. The design accents everything you have! – $59.50
Unknown-121N2N Bodywear – PX Singlet – I had to put N2N on here twice because they have embraced the singlet. This is one of my favorite singlets of all time. The PX line has has several color schemes over the years but the design stays the same. It’s super low cut but the legs go mid thigh. The thing that makes it amazing to me is the pouch. They put the famous N2N Pouch in the singlet. I swear by this one! – $56.00
I hope you enjoy the singlets listed. You can’t go wrong with any of these. Each year more come out and we will bring you more as they are released! Are you a fan of singlets? If so which are your favorites?

10941021_989121107782238_6967234150691861265_nNot everything we do on the site is underwear or swimwear related. Many of you out there want to find great work out/active wear. Like underwear, you want something different than what your friends are wearing. Not every guy likes to go down to the local sporting goods store to find work out wear!

BCNU is a company we have covered but not a lot of the blog. I originally found them on Facebook and have posted a few Brief Distractions with them. But I think it’s time we give you a showcase of what BCNU is and what they have to over.

BCNU stands for “Be Seein’ You.” They started in 2011 in Sydney, Australia and as they say “To fill a gap in the 10933870_982771388417210_4610298344889770371_nmarket with an effortlessly cool, stylish sportswear and streetwear label that didn’t seem to exist at the time” Now the market for men’s activewear has taken off. It’s one of the biggest growing segments in the men’s fashion market.

What do they currently offer? Their products are divided up by Sportswear, Streetwear and Accessories. But don’t let the labels fool you, BCNU wants you to be able to wear their gear 24/7. It can be stylish in the gym or on the streets.

Like most activewear companies they have shorts, sweats, tanks, shirts, hoodies and socks. The new 2015 collection has some great Sportswear. The Arena Sporty Short along with the Academy Tank are my personal favorites. Clean and both great work working out in. The streetwear has some cool hoodies and the ones that are coming in to fashion big time, the sleeveless hoodie!

Last thing I want to mention is the socks. They have only three pairs but those who LOVE socks are going to flip for these. They call them Sporty Socks. The socks are calf level or over the calf in right bold colors. The Navy sock is my favorite, but really all three are amazing. They not only look Great but will perform great. The compression aids in circulation and incorporates Blister Management System. So they are fashion and function.

If you’re interested in BCNU, head over to their site and check them out! You should know they do offer free shipping world wide!

drinkLast year we launched the Swim Brief Challenge. We will continue this again this year. But before we get in the full swing we thought we should give you guys a few suggestions for those who have never worn a swim brief in public. We aren’t going to list any super skimpy designs but some fuller cuts that you can build up your confidence before going full on swim bikini!

Pistol Pete Lifeguard BriefPistol Pete Lifeguard Brief – Pistol Pete has great swimwear! This pair is a fuller cut with 2 stripes on the side. Available in white, blue or red for $39.50

Perdition-FAronik Perdition. Aronik has amazing pics of their swim. They have some super fun prints but you can go classic with the Perdition. Perdition is a solid black swim brief for $92.00

Bwet Caledonia BriefBwet Caledonia – Not everyone wants a solid pair. You can show some personality and not go over the top with the Caledonia wish is a red/navy/white color block pair. 45 Euros-

dash-white-1_2Teamm8 Dash – They have created a simple yet amazing swim brief. This brief is higher cut on the thigh and is available in white, red, black, navy and pink. $59 AUD

csx77-signal_red-1CSX 77 Retro Swim Brief – This may seem an odd choice for a swim brief challenge but the new Cocksox. The CSX line has a full cut pair without the famous Cocksox pouch.It has a color stripe on the right hip. Available in white, black or red. $49.00

If you’re going to brave out in a swim brief this year let us know. If you are going to wear one and have question email us! We want more guys to wear them out in public. We are hoping to change public opinion on them!