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.
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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
Quarter Homme sent a ton of pics featuring their undies. The newest release is the Beau Hipster, the blue trunks in the pics. We hope you enjoy the pics
I received these a while back but don’t think I ever used them. This is more pictures from Joe Snyder featuring the Athletic collection. I am a big fan of pink undies and have been for a while. Enjoy!
Marek+Richard has just released the “Eat Me Collection.” Have you ever wanted underwear that is made in great colors but inspired by candy? Even if you haven’t we think you should check this line out.
Here is what Marek+Richard say about the line: “Satisfy your sweet tooth with Marek+Richard’s EAT ME collection! Get a sugar high when you wear a pair of their pastel undies, or go sour and sport one of their “tasteful” humor tees. Inspired by delicious desserts and candy-coated cravings, EAT ME will take you on a trip to Candy Land: no golden ticket required. So go ahead and indulge, a few cavities never hurt nobody.”
This line is made out of pastel fabrics with a grey accenting waistband. My favorite color is the pink. I don’t know what it is about pink underwear but its one of my favorites! The other colors in the collection are purple, blue and yellow. The trim is in a darker shade of the main color.
Eat Me comes in three styles. The styles are a brief, jock and Trunk ($19.50-29.50). Along with the underwear they have a series of T-shirts ($32.50) with slogans such as “Eat Me”, “Suck on It” and Eye Candy. The t-shirts match the undies perfectly. Marek+Richard is a company that believes that underwear should be fun in and out of bed! Their campaigns are always over the top and super fun.
Find these and more at the Marek+Richard site!
Alexander Cobb sent us over some pics of Danon in their underwear. One of the pairs features the Tattoo Dragon trunks. Which is a mix of a tattoo print with a koi on it! We hope you enjoy the pics.
From Alexander Cobb –
The symbol for Alexander COBB® is the Koi – Japanese for carp and homophone for affection or love. Koi represents love and friendship and is synonymous with different elements in the collection – colour, symbols, style and cut. It is also special thatAlexander COBB® depicts koi through the art of tattoo – one of the most beautiful, most intriguing, and the boldest tattoos. Metaphorically, we believe the Alexander COBB® range will feel like tattoos, your second skin.
The Alexander COBB® men’s underwear range includes slip ones, trunks, boxer shorts and boxer long, and comes in 4 sizes (S, M, L, and XL). Our size chart provides details that will help you select which size best fits your body measurements. Each pair is made with designer quality elastic band, 92 percent cotton, and 8 percent lycra, so they feel like your second skin. The Alexander COBB®men’s underwear is a product of the European Union (EU) Europe and therefore guarantees high production standards (EUR-1 certificate) combined with leading Scandinavian design.
FlashAvenue Studio sent us some great pics to share with you guys. Model (Left) William Prost wearing Teamm8 Underwear – signature brief pink. Model (Right) Lewis Woodley wearing Teamm8 Underwear – classic brief watermelon. We hope to work with them a lot more and showcase some more of their work!
If you’re a long time reader of UNB you will remember this pair the Just /b/ Trunk. Alex did a video review and it got taken off YouTube for Violating Community Standards. We have since reposted on Vimeo. But if you want a pair of underwear that was too hot for YouTube then this pair is for you! Find this and more at the Baskit Website
We don’t usually cover gym accessories but this I felt I couldn’t pass up. Did you notice the gym bag in the pic? Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t! But we are doing a few reviews of Good Boy Gone Bad and they sent me a gym bag. When I first opened the package I was impressed by the bag but I thought, its a good gym back.
Then I really got the bag out and noticed it’s made of neoprene. This has to be the most ingenious material for a gym bag. There is nothing wrong with nylon bags but this one will keep your wet clothes from leaking through, or keep the water from getting in! I also like this bag because it has an compartment for your shoes!
The bag come sin two colors red or blue. The materials are neoprene. It retails for $68 on the Good Boy Gone Bad site. If you’re in the need of a great gym bag, check it out!
This past year we have loved Marcuse and will have two more reviews for them coming up. Marcuse has Armando Adajar shoot some of their great swimwear! Here is one of the pics. We hope you enjoy
This is one of the favorite pics I personally took at the UNB Swimwear Guide shoot back in April. Just a really cool picture taken on the iPhone. This Martin and Derek wearing Vuthy Sim swimwear!
Its time to be a STAR! Supa-Wear just released the newest line called Supa-Star. If you have stayed away from Supa-Wear because you wanted a pouch, now is the time to give them a second look. Pouches are the most important thing to me in underwear, so creating a “natural lift” pouch sign me up! I am going to try to get a pair to try.
The new line is in two colors, and as I have said before the names are pretty awesome, Cop and Cowboy. The cop is the blue combination and the Cowboy is the orange/red. I like the color blocking they have done and the piping around the pouch. My personal favorite is the blue, I am not a big fan of orange. However, James on our site will probably love them, he can’t pass up an orange pair!
The new collection is available in a briefs, jock (more like a jock brief) and a long boxer. There is no trunk in this line yet. The trunk has been a staple in the Supa-Wear line but they have opted to go with the long trunk. See the entire line below and go to the Supa-Wear site to purchase!
Are you a fan of Big Brother on CBS? Well, I will admit I am not but a friend sent me the info that current house mate is a model who was part of C-IN2 Grip campaign, named Cody Calafiore. If this had been 5 years ago or more it would be a big deal. Case in point remember when William Levy was on Dancing with the Stars? It was a scandal! Now, not so much.
If you don’t watch Big Brother like I do, who is Cody? He is a 23 year old, former soccer player from New Jersey. As you can see by the pic above even if you don’t know who he is, you have seen his pics! I def remember the the campaign, it was some great images from C-IN2! I checked his Twitter(@Cody_Calafiore) page and who ever is running it is not shying away from the underwear past. I mean if you looked like Cody in underwear, wouldn’t you show it off. Heck I would just walk around in my underwear!
So far he’s still in the Big Brother House and as been labeled “adorable.” He’s told the house mates that his a Sales Executive and not a model. It maybe all part of the game. What do you think of the Big Brother House Mate?
