Junk UnderJeans is a company our guys have loved reviewing and they are run by two great people. Ever since I first met them at Vegas I have loved talking to them. They are a brand we have to cover more! I hope we can do that this year. This was the year they had the big model! You should have seen him in a thong!
I came up with this idea for our guys to write up pairs we think every guy should own. Its morphed into pairs we love that that we think everyone should own. Some of the pairs we have profiled aren’t around but still are amazing undies.
Finding just two pairs I could recommend was hard. There are so many I love but I had to dig deep and only pick two. So I thought about which pair I would want to wear if I could only wear two pairs. Then narrowed it down and the first pair is the Cocksox CX01 Bikini.
It’s no wonder that they are celebrating 8 years this year! They make underwear that fits amazing. The pouch is the main reason I love this pair. Granted some guys don’t like putting it all out there but I don’t fall into that category. I love putting on underwear that makes me feel awesome. The first time I slid on my very first pair of the CX01 I was in love.
The way they conformed to my body and held everything was just amazing. It takes me back to my younger days where bikinis were my favorite style to wear. Granted none of the ones I loved Growing up could match the pouch on this pair! If you’re shy and don’t want to show off then this isn’t for you. If you don’t care or want to show it off then grab a few pairs of these.
These are a must have because they really give me great confidence through out the day. I always feel special when wearing them. I have several colors and each time I pull one out I smile in the morning and that’s a great way to start the day.
This was one of those years where things were messed up! I say this because Curve ran Sunday and Monday and Magic ran Tues-Thursday. So I flew out at 6 AM, a short lay over in Denver and I was in Vegas and hit the ground running. While at Curve I got this picture of Jam Underwear. I didn’t get to talk much to them but got two pics. This also was the last year that most men’s brands attended Curve. Most moved over to Magic.
This was the first time I got to speak to Jam/Rounderwear. They were at Curve and got the info on the brand. The one thing I have always loved from this brand was the waistband on this pair. The 8 bit waistband I have always thought was cool
Another reason I love going to Curve/Magic is I find new brands I have never heard of before. In 2011 at Curve Stud Underwear had a booth at Curve. They had an amazing model and some great undies. They are still around and you should check them out!
The second pair every man needs is a few great pair of silk boxers. If you ever have to dress up for a job interview, wedding or funeral there is no better underwear to wear under dress pants. ManSilk Makes the Stripe Jacquard Boxer for around $33.00
They are smooth against the material of the pants and feel cool and free. The silk against you feels like nothing else, almost like a sensual massage. Plus if you have the opportunity to take your pants off with someone else, they look amazing on.
Next time you’re out shopping for some great new underwear, get yourself some Under Armour Boxerjocks and some great silk boxers. You won’t be disappointed.
You can find these on Freshpair.com and Amazon
I was super excited to meet Go Softwear. They are one of the brands I first started working with and Alex took over a hour to tell me about how they make underwear. It was a great talk that gave me an education on underwear production. They are still two guys I call friends. I met with them this past Saturday in LA
Again 2010 was a huge year for me! Good Boy Gone Bad was another company that hit the market and I could never get a contact. They were at Curve this time. Most times after we met in a hotel suite. This is someone you may recognize, Marko Lebeau. At the time I had no idea who he was, but he is an adult entertainer with his own site now. These pictures got shared so many times and until I found out what he did, then I realized why they got shared
2010 was a super busy year. It was the year I really got to meet so many brands. Also at Curve I got a chance to meet Tulio. I had seen their stuff in Atlanta at the Boy Next Door and even owned some of their stuff but was always unable to contact them. I got a chance to get to know them an work with them this year. Today I am in Vegas and will be a Curve the first part of the day and Magic in the afternoon till Wednesday!
Have you ever wanted to be in the center of the underwear world and be able to ask brands any questions you wanted? Well that’s me at Magic/Curve. I get to sit down with a lot of the top names in the industry and talk shop. I will admit this week is one of the highlights of my year. I get to catch up with a lot of my underwear friends and see what new things are coming.
Each Magic I post Brief Distractions of previous years. I get to go through the pictures and remember some of the brands I got to see and the undies that were released. This trip marks my 10th trip to Vegas for the shows. It’s hard to believe I have been going this long!
The first time I went was Feb., 2010 and flew up for the day. You may say that is crazy but I flew out Wednesday night, spent all day at the show Thursday. Then took the Red Eye back home and was at a conference at 7 AM. Times have changed, now spend 3 days at the show meeting with everyone from 2(X)ist and Andrew Christian to new brands on the scene.
Looking through my pictures is always bitter sweet to me. I of course remember the good times and brands I plan to meet with at this next show. Then there are those brands that either no longer go to Magic or have gone out of business. Some of these I’m sad about because I got know them well and loved what they were doing. But it’s all part of business right?
This trip will be kind of special since it’s my 10th trip. Each time I go I get to catch up with people I haven’t seen since the last show. I also always get to meet new people and brands. Doing the blog for 6 years, you think I may know every brand out there but each day, at least, one new brand comes on the market. It’s hard to keep up.
I hope this trip I will have good internet like last trip. In previous years you couldn’t get text or cell service. They have upgraded the network and this last trip I could do things. If it’s the same I’m going to Tweet who I am meeting with and what’s happening while in Vegas and LA. So follow me on @unbtim on Twitter and interact with me!
In 2010 I wen to Curve and met with one of my favorite brands, Cocksox! They had model Tory George working the show for them. He had appeared in several of our guides before this when NorCalBodz did our photography. It was so much fun to meet them and they still are an amazing brand to work with!
Many of you out there know my story on how I initially got into underwear. I got bikinis for the first time when I was 13 and was hooked. The colors, fabric and cut hooked me. The Jim Palmer ads for Jockey were the main reason I got them. They were different from the Tighty Whities of the time. This was the early 80’s and before the boxer and brief craze.
By the mid 80’s a lot of guys started to go to boxers. I never got boxers because I loved the support of my bikinis. I hated to have things go free. I think I may have tried one pair and said never again! At the end of the 80’s the boxer brief was invented. The first time I saw it was in a CK ad. They were a staple though the 90’s and 2000s.
We are now 20 years out and the underwear pendulum is swinging back to briefs and bikinis. You maybe asking, “how do you know this?” Again this is unscientific but I have had more guys tell me they are giving briefs a try again. This is allowing brands to bring briefs and even bikinis back to their line ups.
Many brands we all love have been making briefs. Being underwear lovers we are on the forefront of men’s underwear fashions. Most of us are willing to experiment and have fun with our underwear. Whereas, the general public is still hooked on boxers and boxer briefs styles. Go into any big box retailer and what do you see? Mostly you see cartoon/print boxers and multi packs of boxer briefs. Fashionable briefs are nowhere to be found.
There is one exception to that rule, which is Target. They have always been one to have fun with underwear cuts and colors. If you go back with Target, they started with the Bum like and have since moved to a new brand. That brand is the Evolve line and has always changed up colors and styles. There are more briefs coming to Target.
Why are tastes changing? I have one big reason for this, which is support. More guys have told me after they go back to briefs they forgot how great the support is in them. My biggest complaint with boxer briefs is they don’t hold their shape and my business has no support.
The next reason I think briefs are making a come back are the guys working out and getting great bodies. The trunks and boxer briefs can be super tight in the thighs. And we all know how bad underwear can be when it’s too tight anywhere! Plus I always say if you got it flaunt it and what better way to show off your body than in a brief or bikini.
These are just my thoughts. I’d love to hear what you guys have to say. Leave a comment or send me a tweet at @unbtim
In 2010 ES Collection was at Magic. I snapped this pic when they were walking around hanging out catalogs. It was my second Magic I attended!
I know I’m speaking to a lot of you guys out there. I am not a medium and haven’t seen since the mid 90’s. After ’97 my metabolism slowed down and I went from a 32 to a 36 in no time. Granted if I took the time to work out 6 days a week I could be in a 32 but I just don’t have the time to devote that much time to working out.
Over the years I have gone as far up as a 42 but back down to a 36 and in between. I am wanting to get back to a 36 and stay there, I am starting to work on it again. But let’s talk about underwear for us guys large and XL.
First thing to talk about is sizing. There are brands that don’t make underwear over size 36. The worst part with some of these brands is they run small as well, so anyone over a 35 inch waist can’t wear the underwear. This luckily hasn’t been too big a trend but it makes you want to double check the size chart, because sometime an XL isn’t an XL.
Some brands don’t make XL. There are a few brands out there who’s largest site is a large. The sizing sometimes on the large runs as small as a 34 inch waist. So there is no way a guy who’s on the upper end of the spectrum to fit in these.
Sizing for some brands is shrinking. Meaning some brands used to have a 40-42 now have a top end of a 38 inch waist. It’s the slowly shrinking waistline of underwear. So if the brand you like’s new pairs seem a little small, check the sizing chart to see if this has happened.
So you may be asking, “What’s a guy to do who’s on the bigger end of the spectrum?” Well I’m glad you asked! Speaking from experience, underwear is made for all guys! Us bigger guys love great underwear. We want to feel sexy and have undies that fit!
So what do you need to do to find great underwear? First, for any brand you are considering check the size chart (didn’t see that one coming did you?). Double check the underwear is made in your size. Then, make sure you order the right size on the size chart. This seems like a no brainer but we have talked to guys who refuse to move outside of a medium. They are a size 35 but still think they can make it in a size 32. Don’t do it, just accept the fact you’re a bit bigger, it’s not a bad thing.
Wear the style you like. Don’t let anyone’s opinion shape what you should wear. Granted there are times I put things on and went OMG NO! And sometimes I remove them and other times I say, what the hell! There should be no underwear shaming! Our underwear is our expression of who we are.
Lastly if you need help or advice, reach out to us here at UNB. Any of our guys would love to talk underwear and help you when ever we can. I’m always available on Twitter @unbtim (I may have to get back to you) or email. But use us as a resource!
Picture from the Sun Newspaper.
I love the week when I”m at Magic! Showing pics of the previous trips to Magic are so much fun. This is Freeman, a company no longer in business but you can occasionally find them on Cheapundies.com. Today I’m traveling to LA to meet with a few brands. Follow me on Twitter for updates and pics @unbtim!
Rufskin is a brand that loves to have fun. They aren’t just cotton underwear. They use all sorts of materials that can bring out the fetish side in every guy. Such as the picture above, I wouldn’t recommend wearing this out but for a bar night it could be interesting.
We ask that question because it’s the name of a new brand called wearMEunder. I discovered them on Twitter one day. Actually I have been noticing a trend that I am finding more new bands for you guys through Twitter than any other social media. I have been emailing them and they seem like a really great company! Here are some questions we asked:
What is the idea behind the brand?
The idea behind the brand really started with wanting to offer men everywhere something that we feel the market doesn’t currently offer necessarily. It is not necessarily that we want to educate men that underwear doesnt have to be the standard brief or boxer, we just want to be able to offer and show men that you can look even sexier by what you wear under!
For us underwear and swimwear is not just something practical that one has to put on before starting the day. In fact, it is more about embracing the fact that you should feel and look great when you start the day, go about your daily routines, go to bed and most importantly no matter where and when you can always feel confident that should you find yourself in nothing but your ‘undies’ you can be sure to still feel and look great!
Women have used underwear as a power of seduction and to get a sense of comfort and sex appeal for a long time, so it is just a matter of time for men to also grasp the concept that underwear doesn’t have to be just practical.”
What is your philosophy for the company?
Our brand philosophy comes from that as well! We believe that underwear is merely an extension of you and therefore they should feel like part of you. We try to make our underwear in a way that it feels like you are wearing nothing but you, your skin and that is why we call it skIn collection. Despite this, the products offer comfort and functionality which underwear should anyhow. We also try to be conscious that men nowadays have busy lifestyles and try to keep active. So it is important to offer products that are breathable, helping maintain the junk in the trunk as dry and sweat free as possible, thus our products are incredibly breathable. Also they offer anti-static materials, soft and we try to bare in mind that underwear marks aren’t sexy so we aim to use soft elastics on bindings etc in order to avoid those marks.
What was the inspiration you for your designs?
The design concept originated from professional divers/swimmers. Having to use quite tight and figure hugging pieces that not only provide all the support and comfort but are fully functional in every sense. That is why we choose to have and offer designs/cuts that are sexy and unusual but still pretty much keeping all that one wants covered and protected.
How are you getting the word out about your brand?
We are a small start-up independent brand, therefore we don’t have the usual budgets that big brands are able to possess. It is very important for us that men (customers) become more and more aware of our brand not by means of the usual advertising but by real people that can provide real input on what wearMEunder and it’s products are all about.
At the same time, we want people to feel like this is their brand, therefore we want them to be able to interact with us and our social media as a tool to get in touch not just with us but as a community of men.
What are some of your current best sellers?
Here are the current best sellers
It’s like Christmas in August! A lot of new lines come out and is like you get all these presents all at once! 2(X)ist is one of those that has dropped a new line. I know I had to have seen this but I don’t recall it in Vegas. However, when I pulled up my notes, Jason showed it to me back in February.
The newest line is Electric. It’s made out of microfiber and has wicking qualities. This will make it really great to wear to work out or be active in. This is good for you if you live in a hot climate (like Vegas or the Southwest). Electric also is available in a Jock, No-Show Brief, No-Show Trunk and a Boxer brief.
Colors in the line are White, black, red and navy. These are the main colors but the No-Show Trunk has 8 colors. By far the most of any in the line! If you’re a jock fan I have bad news, the only colors in the jock are Black and White. I wished they made the jock in the pink and blue waistband that is in the No-Show Trunk. I think a pink jock is HOT!
As mentioned above some of the pairs have contrasting waistbands. This is something I do like when underwear companies do it! It sets off a pair very nicely. If you’re not a fan don’t worry there are matching waistbands. Speaking of waistbands the band has the 2(X)ist logo with a silicone imprint. Some of you out there don’t like this so keep in mind when buying. To me it doesn’t bother me. The Sport collection had something similar.
If you’re a fan of 2(X)ist check out the line and all the colors! I tried to get pics but didn’t have much luck so go check it out on the site. Below is the pic from the email. The prices range from $26 – 30. You can find it at the 2(X)ist site or your fav retailer
We love Scott Cullens, last year he needed some undies for a shoot and hit me up. I managed to get my hands on some JOR and sent them over to him. He took these amazing pics! I don’t think there is much that wouldn’t look good on Scott!
Are you a fan of Jockbriefs? If you are 2wink has released the new Graffiti Xtremen Freedom Jock. They have been on a big graffiti print this last year and the last time we posted about them was the Graffiti Xtremen swim brief. There is a trend right now in men’s underwear to have matching underwear and swimwear. We aren’t talking about a literally making the pairs look a like but have the similar patterns and designs.
2wink enters this trend as well. I like this trend. There is something about wearing a favorite pair of swimwear that you can then wear under your clothes after ad ay at the beach. The Graffiti print is one that has garnered 2wink a lot of attention so it’s only natural that they would bring this to underwear.
This pair is not like the swim brief. The pouch has the graffiti print and the sides and back are white. The pair is trimmed in black and topped with a the 2wink Australia waistband that is black with red writing. It’s not a pair that you would probably wear to the gym (well some of you would) but would make a great night out pair.
You can get this pair at the 2wink website for $28.55 AUS.
Andrew Christian is not one to shy away from extreme underwear. Extreme underwear is a term I coined a few years ago to cover really skimpy and out there underwear. Those that barely cover and have a fun design. The Trophy Boy has a new extreme pair called the Trophy Boy Affair Jock. It should be noted this is a limited edition pair!
As you can see by the picture above there isn’t a lot to the pair. It’s a pouch with two straps. The straps cross in the front and form the leg strap and waist band. The pouch is sheer black. It is listed as a Trophy Boy pair but it makes me wonder how an endowed guy would fit in it. I have been fooled in the past with pouches and their ability to contain a guys manhood. This may just be one of those pairs. How ever, the website says it is made for hung guys!
This is what the site says. ”
Our Trophy Boy Affair Jock will really leave them speechless and envious. With soft mesh as the pouch and our Trophy Boy logo in glitter, it will be obvious what you have to offer. Our black on black Andrew Christian straps are sleek and we added a subtle pop of color with neon stitching around the pouch. With the feel of a jock in the back you’ll have comfort and support you need while looking perfect in the front and the back. Heads are gonna be turning your way and they won’t be taking their eyes off you in one of the sexiest new styles from Andrew Christian.?
If you are interested in this pair, it retails for $22.43 on the Andrew Christian website. Being limited edition better act fast before it’s gone!
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Looking for a great new line that has super bright colors and prints? Check out Discover Underwear! They are new on the underwear scene and you can see all the different pairs at the GDD World website.
Looking for a great pair of underwear? Today is the day when you get can get a great pair of undies for just $12. The pair today is the Billy Boy Brief. its the pair that has a condom pocket! so you will always be prepared! Find this and more under the specials at the Baskit website.
Most people hate Monday. It’s the start back to a new week and back to the grind! While your week may not be awesome we think your underwear should be! It’s my personal opinion that “underwear makes the man!” I hear some of you saying, HUH? You underwear should be the most comfortable thing you wear, because it’s the one piece of clouting most of us wear for over 12 hours a day!
That being said it should be fun as well! We are going to give you five choices to wear on a Monday. Don’t worry we aren’t going to have 5 pairs of thongs but we will have a mix of styles. They also, will be in some bright colors because I always feel better when I wear something bright with an amazing fit.
Diesel Fresh & Bright Yosh Low Rise Trunk.
I’m not a trunk guy but a large percentage of our readers are big fans. Diesel makes some great undies and what’s not to love about a red pair of underwear. Find it at the International Jock site for $27.00
C-IN2 Culture Club Lo No Show Brief
I think patterns are the new black in men’s underwear! I mean if you’re going to go with a pattern, you might as well go all out with them! This is the C-IN2 Culture Club Line. These prints were specially created for C-IN2 and this line! Its super fun and imagine if people knew this under you work clothes! Available at the C-IN2 site for $30.00
Full Kit Gear Premium Comfort Spot Jockstrap
Have you ever worn a jock to work? I have talked to guys who exclusively wear jocks no matter where they go. This is not something I would do all the time. I enjoy a jock but like to mix it up. A classic cut black jock from Full Kit Gear would be perfect. The original #10 Jock from Bike is harder and harder to find. Its time to find a new classic. This pair is available from Jockstrap Central for $17.95
Timoteo Rugby Super Low
Timoteo has been rocking the underwear world for a few years. They have grown in the last few years and continue to constantly put out good undies/swimwear. The Rugby line was released a few years ago and I consider it a “classic” in the world of underwear. It’s made out of blue/gold/white and just pops. The fit will be great as well and it’s something a little more low key for those who don’t want something too bright! Find this at the Timoteo site for $22.00
Joe Snyder Pride Frame Thong
Now we couldn’t have a post about Monday without a thong! I asked our resident thong guy Kyle what would be a great pair to recommend. He said the Joe Snyder makes amazing thongs. And you know, he’s right, the Pride Frame is probably one of my favorite thongs! The Pride frame comes in bright colors. I chose purple because it’s still one of those colors you don’t see in men’s underwear too much. This thong will proudly frame your pride! Yes I had to say it! Find this in many different colors on the Joe Snyder site for $23.00
These are just a few suggestions we love to hear your how you make Monday a Undie Funday!
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Hey guys it’s that time of year again! I’m heading off to Vegas to meet with some of your favorite Brands. So far I am meeting with Andrew Christian, Teamm8, 2(X)ist, Junk UnderJeans, Bluebuck, Timoteo and the list goes on! The weekend before I will be in LA and meet with GoSoftwear and N2N Bodywear! You maybe asking how you follow the fun? That’s easy follow us on Twitter @unbblog. Just about all pics and info will be funneled through there. If you follow my UNB Twitter profile @unbtim you hopefully will see more! I”ll post pics that you won’t see on the main account or Instagram. Last time I was in Vegas, they had wifi that worked and you could send stuff out. Granted, if that holds I’ll be Tweeting throughout the day. It will include when I am meeting with brands, previews of new collections and some various Vegas pics! Here are the list of accounts you should follow:
If you have any questions for brands Tweet met before or during (I can’t promise I”ll get them if you send right then but I’ll follow up with the brand.) I hope you guys enjoy our coverage!
