We have a post coming up about if bikinis are making a comeback. But in the mean time Andrew Christian has come out with the NanoFit Ultra Bikini on model Topher DiMaggio. Post contains an affiliate link.
One of the biggest complaints I hear from you guys is how underwear fit real guys. If you’re an underwear model with a 30-32 waist, you have no problem finding underwear. However, very few of us can consider ourselves male models.
Real guys have real issues with underwear. Some of the biggest issues we hear are from endowed guys, guys with butts, big thighs, bigger guys and smaller guys. I’m sure there are tons more out there. We want to tackle these issues on the blog!
In order to do this we need your help! We want to hear your issues in finding underwear. What are your biggest gripes? How do you overcome those issues?
We are looking for some guys to talk too and explore how we can meet these needs. Speaking as an endowed guy it’s hard to find underwear that fits in the pouch. You see a great pair of underwear and put them on and…. Well you don’t fit. Guys with butts have the same kinds of problems. They sometimes have to buy a pair of underwear a size up, which I don’t think still fits well. One area that I think is under represented is smaller guys. It may seem funny but guys under 29 inches have their own issues.
We are creating a Google Drive form you guys can fill out and offer your advice and problems. We would love to follow up and maybe interview you on the blog about the problem. All responses are confidential and if we interview/quote you, we can use a pseudonym.
This is a video that show cases the behind the scenes of the JOR Spring 2014 collection shoot. The new collection. I haven’t seen it yet but really excited to see it!
Today’s Brief Distraction is for all the Boxer Briefs fans! This is the PUMP! Underwear’s new Hero Jogger. The pouch has a sports mesh that will be perfect for jogging or other athletic activities.
We love helping charities here at UNB. We have helped our own James with the AIDS Ride in California and try to post when we can about great charity events happening. I have gotten the chance to talk to Jack Mackenroth on Twitter and he’s been such a great guy. We post a lot of his underwear pics and when he asked about posting this i said sure. He’s working to raise $50,000 by making sexy selfies, heartfelt videos and Undies. He told me in an email that he would auction off undies for $250! Here is the official press release:
Former Project Runway designer turned HIV activist, Jack Mackenroth is attempting a feat that many individuals and companies are struggling to conquer – mobilizing and monetizing a massive social media following for the greater good. Known on social media for his scantily clad photos and sharp wit, mixed in with a dose of activism, Mackenroth has pledged to raise $50,000 (the individual fundraising record) for BRAKING AIDS® Ride (www.brakingaidsride.org) – a 285 mile bike ride from Boston to New York City benefitting Housing Works (www.housingworks.org), whose mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy and the provision of lifesaving services.
“Housing Works is honored that Jack is devoting his time, energy and social media prowess to raise awareness and funds for our fight to end AIDS and homelessness,” said Charles King, Housing Works CEO. “The money Jack raises will directly fund the lifesaving services we provide to nearly 4,000 individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We’re looking forward to riding with him in September.”
With just seven weeks to reach his goal, Mackenroth is urging his devout following to donate to his fundraising effort by incentivizing them with sexy selfies and heartfelt videos that allow consumers to make a real difference for HIV, while getting tremendous social media exposure on Mackenroth’s personal channels, including his Twitter (107,000 followers), five Facebook accounts (250,000 followers) and Instagram (17,000 followers). By donating $250 or more to the cause, consumers will receive a shirtless photo of Mackenroth, personalized with their name or social mediahandle on his chest. For those looking to make a more substantial donation of a $1,000 or more, Mackenroth will up the stakes – offering a personalized ass pic—with 2 takers to date. The overall strategy has already yielded rapid results – raising $8,000 in just two weeks!
“Having been diagnosed as HIV-positive 25 years ago, this is a cause that is obviously a very personal one and although I have workedwith and lent my face to countless HIV charities, organizations and campaigns, I have never directly asked for donations,” said Jack Mackenroth. “I am setting the bar very high here to see what’s possible. I’m hopeful that others out there are as passionate as I am and are willing to support me.”
Two companies have also seen value in his ingenious, sexy marketing technique. Martone Cycling Co. (www.martonecycling.com) has donated two bikes to the ride, both of which will be used to help fuel fundraising efforts. By donating $100 dollars or more, consumers will automatically be entered in a raffle to win one of the bikes (pictured), while the second bike will be given to the person who is the highest overall fundraiser other than Mackenroth. The bikes retail for over $1500 dollars. SCRUFF, (www.SCRUFF.com) is also supporting BRAKING AIDS®Ride by purchasing team jerseys for Mackenroth’s team, The Mack Pack. Additionally, SCRUFF will be matching up to $2,500 in donations later this month.
The Mack Pack, currently has 15 riders and to date they have collectively raised over $31,000. If anyone would like to ride they are still accepting registrations and welcome more members. Register here: http://info.housingworks.org/jack-mackenroth-social-media Jack added, “I’d like to beat the team total record as well which is close to $150,000. We’ll see if people who read this will be motivated enough and selfless enough to give money to total strangers who are really struggling on a day-to-day basis.
Mackenroth will also be utilizing his social media outlets from now until the end of the ride to document the amazing experience and capture the challenges, the humor and all the inspirational moments during his journey. BRAKING AIDS® Ride will kick off in Boston on Friday, September 12th and finish in New York City on Sunday, September 14th. You can help Mackenrot hmake a difference in the lives of people struggling with HIV and homelessness by donating at bit.ly/jackmack. You can also watch his touching video about why he is so inspired to take on this monumental challenge.
You can follow Jack on Twitter and Isntagram @jackmackenroth.
Armando Adajar sent us some some great pics of his latest shoot. If you had trouble with the link in the last post, we didn’t include the correct link. This one is correct. Find more about Armando at the AADajar Photography page on Facebookk or the Armando Adajar website.
CREDITS:Model: Bobby Creighton
Underwear used: PULL-IN, MODUS VIVENDI, C-IN2
Have you guys tried the Cheapundies.com line? I have tried a few of the pairs and they are really high quality and have an amazing price. They have underwear and swimwear. The new campaign features Colby Melvin and Jon Varak. (Post contains an affiliate sales link)
We have some good news and some bad news. If you were a fan of the Dash brief, well its no longer around. But the good news is that the Mate brief is back and now replaces it! Teamm8 makes really great fun underwear.
The Mate is a low cut design. This year we have seen the trent of lower cut briefs come on to the market. This makes is a perfect suit to show off all the hard work you have been doing in the gym. Teamm8 says this new super low cut will give it an edge and I agree! The suit also features signature metal tip tie-cord. Which is not something you see in underwear every day
The Mate has a 95% cotton and 5% elastine fabric. The construction features a front seam that will that will give you extra support though a nice pouch. You maybe asking what colors does it come in? Well they have white, black, blue and grey marle. They aren’t super bright colors, if you’re looking for something super bright this may not be for you. If on the other hand you want to have a really great pair of undies with an amazing fit, these are for you.
They retail on the Teamm8 site for $31AUD (Australian Dollar)
Benjamin is the first recession-proof underwear. Three classic, sheer stretch styles are imprinted with hundred dollar bills. The randiest of our founding fathers would be proud to know that he is decorating these soft, sleek and sexy garments.
The Mini Pouch Short has a low-rise waist, high cut legs and contour comfort pouch. The Bong Thong offers a narrow front pouch, one inch sides and T-back with low-rise waist. And the Posing Strap sports a comfort contour pouch with a plush elastic G-string back.
Benjamin could only come in one color – green. Wear your net worth, and get more bang for your buck.
You can really shine when you slip into Crinkle Disc, a luxurious array of shorts, jocks and thongs. They are created from an ultra-sexy fabric imprinted with circular discs, and imbued with rich silver or copper colors.
The very classy Enhancer Mini Short is a boxer brief with a tone-on-tone logo waistband. The high cut legs are trimmed with soft, plush elastic for complete comfort. A contour, self-binding pouch provides sexy support. The Jock gives you a full front pouch with plush elastic leg bands, to create a cut out effect at the hips. The sleek pouch on the Micro Thong is trimmed with plush, stretch elastic for perfect coverage. It has a matching elastic logo waistband.
These should be rolling out to your favorite Male Power retailer soon!
ES Collection did a “Proud of Barcelona” series of pictures this year. It features the new underwear campaign of 2013/2014. All the pics have been amazing
Envy Menswear is pleased to announce its official sponsorship of the highly popular all-male dance troupe, Rock Hard Revue. Rock Hard Revue is the #1 male revue show in Florida and was recently featured on Season 9 of “America’s Got Talent.” As per the sponsorship agreement, Rock Hard Revue will don the luxury menswear brand during their numerous, high-profile appearances across the country.View photos of the men of Rock Hard Revue representing Envy on the Envy Menswear Facebook Page.
The group has become a sensation in Florida and elsewhere with its high-energy shows featuring male dancers, who combine live vocals with catchy music and lots of audience participation. Directed and choreographed by David Greenhouse, former director and choreographer of “Chippendales” in Las Vegas and choreographer of Joe Manganiello’s “La Bar” in Dallas, Rock Hard Revue has grown to be a favorite for girls’ night out, birthdays and bachelorette parties.
The group has become a sensation in Florida and elsewhere with its high-energy shows featuring male dancers, who combine live vocals with catchy music and lots of audience participation. Directed and choreographed by David Greenhouse, former director and choreographer of “Chippendales” in Las Vegas and choreographer of Joe Manganiello’s “La Bare” in Dallas, Rock Hard Revue has grown to be a favorite for girls’ night out, birthdays and bachelorette parties.
“We are very excited to partner with Envy Menswear for our show,” said Greenhouse. “Image is essentially important to the overall success of our show, and the looks and styles of Envy fit right in line with the appealing men of Rock Hard Revue, and are welcome addition to our overall outfit.”
C-IN2 is back with a new video for H+A+R+D Line. This time they want you to Play HARD! Check out the video and find the line at the C-IN2 site.
Summer is still going strong! Marcuse just released their Summer14 collection, this season Marcuse invited Australian photographer Russell Fleming to create another stunning shoots with new model Jay Gemma, at the Gold Coast, Australia. This picture features the Starz swimsuit in white.
Today is Baskit $12 Tuesday! The day where you can score some great deals on Baskit Underwear. The pair they have this week is the Active Jockbrief. So if you are a fan or want to stock up on some great undies today is the day for you! Just head over to the Baskit site and go under specials and you will find this pair and many more on sale.
We always hear some of you guys say you want to see real guys in underwear. You like the model shots but you want to see how the underwear fits real guys. Well, Garçon Model did that with it’s Kickstarter. They had one backer to be a model in a shoot. That person is Vernon.
Here is what Garçon Model said about the shoot:
“Vernon was flown in to Vancouver and was a great sport and a natural in front of the camera. His energy and positivity shined through in this beautiful photo shoot. Vernon became a friend and he’s now part of the GM family!”
They did a quick interview with Vernon and here is what he said:
1. What pushed you to make the Kickstarter pledge?
I am always open to new experiences. Makes life interesting and exciting. The only pledge level that struck a cord was the one involving the photo shoot. Several years ago, I was into bodybuilding and, at the encouragement of friends, I had professional photos taken. The photographer suggested that I consider print work. I joined a couple of “casting” companies in the area, but nothing ever came of it given my busy work schedule. This pledge gave me the opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do.
2. What sets Garçon Model apart from the others?
Love the way it looks on me. It is extremely comfortable and offers great support throughout the day. I am a pretty active guy. Whether it be sweat or spray while on the boat, the fabric holds up really well when moist or wet. Other brands tend to stick and pull.
3. So… how did the shoot go?
The photo shoot was fun but harder work than I expected. I guess that could be due in part to my inexperience. I felt really awkward and stiff in the beginning. A drink or two probably would have helped. The guys were great. They were very patient and talked me through it all. The joking around helped a lot. As the shoot progressed, it got easier. Would love to do it again, but definitely won’t quit my day job.
Today’s Brief Distraciton features Cody Sneed for FU e=fu8. We have profiled FU e=fu8 a few times. We hope you check them out at their site and also check out the Official Cody Sneed site. Photos taken by Tobin Alexander
It’s not every day we cover shirts. As more companies are branching out beyond underwear and swimwear it is something you may see more of on UNB. I think coving them makes sense for us. Most companies are branching out into work out wear and other clothing that compliments underwear.
aussieBum has released new Rugby Jersey. The jersey is made out of 100% sports grade cotton. The line also “which features a vintage style knitted rugby collar. A charcoal logo and number vinyl transfer accentuate the sporting features of the jersey, available in burgundy, green, royal blue and black.”
I will be the first to admit that I do love a rugby jersey. I think this is a great addition to the aB line up. Also they have red and marron to their ‘Rugby Heritage’ shorts collection. Now you can look like a rugby player but with out the chance of getting hurt.
If you like the shirts and want to check them out, head over to the AussieBum site. They retail for about $51, depending on the exchange rate. The Rugby Heritage shorts retail for about $30.
This year Marcuse has done some amazing images. This is part of their latest campaign they have done. It makes me wonder if you guys are bold enough to wear White swimwear on the beach.
Summer is here and its time to enjoy the sun. Timoteo created a new video showcasing their amazing swim for this season. Including the Marina super low! Watch the video and model Eric.
I know you guys know who Derek Yates is, this week he got a big break! The pics he did for Rick Day were showcased in DNA Magazine. This is the very first shoot we did with him!
I have to start off saying N2N Bodywear is one of my favorite underwear companies. The first reason is they make really comfy and great underwear. Second, I love the guys over at N2N. They are really amazing guys. I know you guys have heard me say it before but there are very few bad folks in men’s underwear. It’s a very small community and just really great people.
Usually when we get N2N, I get a chance to try the Signature Trunk, but not this time, the other Tim got it! I was a little bummed but I got to try a pair I have never tried before. That pair is the Vintage Trunk. I believe this is the second year for the collection (but I could be wrong). The vintage line is one made to look like it’s been in your underwear drawer for a few years.
Over the years of UNB I have tried these “pre worn” type of underwear and they always feel great. I was hoping this was going to be the same with the vintage trunk. When I took it out of the plastic it comes , the fabric felt super soft. It made me go “What is this made of?” The fabric is a Rayon/Spandex blend. I slid them on and they felt like I had had them for a year or more.
The fabric wasn’t the only thing I liked about the pair. In the list of top 10 pouches, the N2N pouch is one of favorites. Andrew knows how to make underwear to fit a guy. Granted, I have a larger pouch than most, so it’s the most important thing in undies for me. Some run way too small but rarely have I had them too big. This is just right.
I wore these running around town for a busy day. First, the pouch as mentioned above was amazing and gave me the support I needed. Next, the trunk, while not a favorite, fit more like a brief. Meaning it didn’t ride up or go too far down the leg. It was a very nice cut that reminds me of the Signature trunk like. Lastly, the fabric just felt amazing against my skin. They have out done themselves on this line.
The sizing is spot on. You shouldn’t have any issues with N2N at all. The size chart is pretty accurate. I haven’t ever had any issues with mis-sizing. Actually I haven’t ever heard people who have had issues. If you have let me know.
Pros:
- Super Soft Fabric
- Great N2N Pouch
- Amazing design
Cons:
- Some may not like the colors since they are more pastel
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 9.5
- Sizing – 10
- Construction – 9.5
- Styling 9.5
- Performance – 9.5
- Overall – 9.6
N2N Bodywear furnished this pair for review. You can find this on the N2N site for $24.00
Were you aware that C-IN2 has some new swimwear? If not this series was shot at the Dead Sea by photog Rick Day. The suit featured here is the HARD line. Similar to the underwear but now in a swimwear line.
I know we have a few fans of Male Power out there. This week they have released four new lines. The first two are the Radical Sport (above) and Nylon Burn out (below). I have a few pairs of Male Power that I really like, such as the zipper shorts featured here for the Radical Sport. Just don’t zip it back up while still on because…. well you know! Here is what Male Power said about the line
“Anyone can look like a star athlete in Radical Sport, a line of shorts and thongs for the man who is occasionally zipped up but never buttoned down. All styles are made from a sensuously soft fabric imprinted with zigzag black lines, and are trimmed with functional, zipper fly fronts.
The Zipper Short features a contoured zipper pouch, low rise waist and high cut legs. In the mood for something even more daring? The Zipper Thong, a Male Power classic, offers a one inch back and sides and low rise waist. Wilder still is Zipper Moonshine, which looks like a brief in front, and has a jock-like, cut out backside for a partial baring of the buns. Color possibilities are light wine and slate; fantasy possibilities are endless.
The sizzling but subtle Nylon Burnout is perfect for men who project a sophisticated sensuality. The stretch fabric is comfortably lightweight, and offers a croc-like pattern on the outside and a hint of sheerness within.
Three different styles appeal to many different tastes. The Pouch Short affords a bit more coverage with its mid-length leg, low-rise waist and comfort pouch. The Wonder Thong teases with a full uplift pouch, low rise waist and one inch sides and back. The Posing Strap offers le minimum – a plush, elastic G-string back and a full comfort pouch. All selections are Male Power favorites, and come in either navy or taupe.”
These are going out to retailers now, so check with your favorite retailer for availability.
It’s hot now and the swimwear you should wear should be hot as well shouldn’t it? I think the main point of swimwear is to show as much off as you can legally get away with in public. Well, that’s just my opinion, and I know many of you share this opinion. I have see your pics on Twitter!
What makes swimwear hot to you? Is it the cut? The Color? The Fabric? To me it’s the cut and fabric. I love swimwear that conforms to my body and still accents all my curves. The color is the next important factor. Basic black is always good but when at a tropical location it’s important to really enjoy some color. Why be there and wear something navy/black. The last thing is how fast it dries. I remember the days of growing up and wearing those baggy swim trunks that took forever to dry. Now with modern fabric, it can dry in the matter of minutes.
Pistol Pete has released the Citrus Brief this summer. The pair is designed to accent what you have and make it look amazing. The main color is the pouch that wraps around back. If you look close the white parts in the design are a semi sheer mesh. Now you won’t be showing off all the goods, but you will be showing off. Below the mesh it has an accenting color. It’s available in Orange, Green and Blue.
The one thing I really love about this pair is the way the main color is cut. It accents your pouch and draws attention to it. This pair will command attention on the beach. Especially if you wear the orange. The mesh isn’t wide enough to make it seem obscene, it’s just enough to show some skin. If you’re looking for something bold but not too wild, I suggest you check out the Citrus Swim Brief.
This design is one also that so Pistol Pete. They create swimwear that is not like anyone else’s. The Citrus Brief sounds like it would pass all my tests! Now just to loose enough weight to fit in it! This pair retails for $49.50
