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Review Blue Collar Underwear Clear Blue Skies City Brief

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UNB BlueSkiesfrontHave you heard of Blue Collar Underwear? Chances are you haven’t heard of this brand. I think it’s definitely a brand you should know! They were “started to revolutionize the way you feel about your underwear and the way your underwear feel and look on you. Our goal with every pair of underwear is to bring functionality, fit, feel, comfort, quality and affordability back to the underwear industry. And we’re doing so without sacrificing style.” They go on to say don’t let the “Blue Collar” name fool you, they have made their underwear for everyone.

I have been talking back and forth with them for a while. We have profiled them on UNB a few times and they wanted me to review some of their undies. The first pair I received was the Blue Skies City Brief. I will be the first to say that Trunks for me can go either good or really bad. BUT, I’m kept and open mind because I never know when I’ll be surprised.

The first thing I noticed was the fabric was a mesh fabric which I kind of liked. When taken out of the package, it worried me that they maybe a little small. But after sliding them on those fears were dispelled (more on sizing below). These were kinda stretchy and really felt amazing. I will say I’m surprised how well they fit and felt. Remember you have to step outside your underwear box sometimes!

Let’s look at the comfort of the pair. The first thing I noticed was the fly. It does have a functional fly and had a white panel on the right side that thought added to the design. The fabric felt great. Honestly, I was surprised how well it conformed to my body. When I felt it out of the package it didn’t seem super stretchy. This was a pleasant surprise to me! I gave these a big challenge going to watch a sporting event in the sun of the south. If these were to not handle the hot day, I would be very disappointed.

The pouch is one thing I loved. Long time readers know that I love a great pouch. Being on the bigger side it is important. The initial reaction was the pouch may not be stretch or be comfy. Sometimes in trunks, the pouches can loose their shape. This one did amazing. I was really impressed and it’s one of those pairs that makes me enjoy trunks.

The size I reviewed was an XL. The XL fits guys 36-39. I am 6’4” and 245 ish ( on a good day) my current waist size is 38. The pair fit pretty well. I am on the upper end of the scale. It didn’t bind or feel too small. I was happy with the sizing. These days more and more companies are doing their own sizing so it’s super important to pay attention to the sizing charts (Which we will have all updated on our site soon). Never assume you’re a certain size, ALWAYS look at the size charts.

Pros:

  • Fabric felt amazing
  • Great pouch that was supportive

Cons:

  • Some may not like the functional Fly
  • Only in Darker colors (love to see this in some bright colors)

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9.5
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction – 9.5
  • Styling – 9.5
  • Daily Performance – 9.5
  • Overall – 9.4

Blue Collar Underwear furnished this pair for review. Available for $21 at their site.

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Alexander Cobb “Daniel at the Gym” Pics

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Alexander_COBB_gym_logoFor those who are not familiar yet, Alexander COBB® is a Danish brand of men’s underwear.  Starting from spring 2013, Alexander COBB® becomes a synonym for originality, comfort and quality.

The Alexander Cobb (AC) men’s underwear range includes briefs, boxers, and boxer shorts, and comes in 4 sizes (S, M, L, XL).  Each pair is made with designer quality elastic band, 92 percent cotton, and 8 percent lycra.

These pictures feature their model Daniel!

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2wink Graffiti Xtreme Swim Brief

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2WINK GRAFFITI XTRE#11901D6It’s Australian day here at UNB! We have covered 2wink a few times on the blog. One of the more memorable pairs was the H2O swim brief last year that has a white panel in the front that is see through when wet! Its not for the shy guy! Now they have released the new Graffiti Xtreme Swim Brief.

This year there is a big trend in patterns in swimwear. There have been some wild prints and some really fun ones. Graffiti is especially big. The best thing about this trend to me, is that it can be so different between the brands. Some trends can have pairs look a like. I’m sure we have all seen them.

2wink has made the Graffiti Xtreme out of Italian nylon and has a really fun print. The print has skulls and bright colors mixed in. It would be a great pair for our Swim Brief Challenge. Also it would be a great conversation starter on the beach/pool. 2wink is one of those brands you don’t see a lot up here in the States so it would set you apart from you friends. So if you want something very few people would have, this pair is it!

It is available from the the 2wink site for $49.95 USD. So see it and some of the other great swim they have created including the H2O

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Style Brief aussieBum Spot

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LFHR_UNDaB13017_blue_briefaussieBum is on a roll lately! They have been releasing so many awesome pairs of underwear lately! The newest range is the Spot. The Spot is: “This fun, cheeky design from aussieBum is available with bold waistbands and stitching detail in primary colour options of red, blue and yellow. Made from a high quality cotton lycra material for a complimentary fitted look. Spot on for the stylish man!”

I admit I think underwear should be fun or why should we wear it? If you’re reading this blog, you have a similar point of view on underwear. The reason I like this so much is the fun whimsical dot pattern. It’s not exactly a polka dot. The dots are bigger and more spread out. There is just something about this pair that makes me smile.

The styles available are the brief and hipsters. They are available in 3 different colors. But you should note the colors are just the waistband, which are blue, red and yellow. So if you’re looking for some bright colors this pair won’t have them! But, if you’re a fan of waistband, like I am, this could be a great pair.

You can get these pairs from aussieBum for $15.30 for the brief and $16.99 for the trunk. These prices are super reasonable and with the free world wide shipping why not get a pair or two?

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Flash Your Waistband with Garcon Model

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With 90s fashion trends making a return the look-at-me logo is back with a vengeance and that includes underwear! From the streets of South Beach to the nightclubs of Ibiza guys want an underwear waistband that commands attention.

This new wave of Logo Mania has seen demand for Garçon Model’s underwear, with its iconic metallic GM waistband, increase by 40% compared with the first quarter of 2013 and sales are set to soar ahead of festival season.

Our signature GM waistband has been hugely popular with guys that want to flash a new and exciting brand under their t-shirts! There was a demand for branded premium underwear and guys are really embracing that. The stereotype that guys don’t care about their underwear is certainly becoming a thing of the past.” – Mehdi Mebarki, Co-Founder of Garçon Model.

Whilst research has found that men are happy to settle for basic briefs during the winter months, come the sunny days of Spring its out with the basic and in with the bold.

With a trend started by Calvin Klein back in the 1990s, and recently re-launched with a social media campaign, statement logo waistbands are the easiest way for customers to show their brand loyalty.

For Spring/Summer 2014 Garçon Model offers bold logo waistbands in 11 fresh color combinations from elegant black and silver to audacious pink and yellow.

The Garçon Model ‘Miami’ collection of luxurious microfibre briefs, trunks and boxers are available from $28.

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Timteo Goes Patriotic! with the Olympian Swim Brief

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timoteo-olympian-super-lowThis year Patriotic (Flag) swimwear is HUGE. So many brands have come out with different pairs. The trend has gone world wide including flags from Brazil, Australia, UK and more. The bulk of the trend is the US flag. Timoteo has put his own unique spin on flag motif. It’s not a literal interpretation but a more abstract view!

Timoteo has a very unique style that has set him apart since he came on the underwear scene. He’s not afraid to design super fun underwear/swimwear. While not known for swim specifically, he has made some really incredible swimwear over the years. I think after the last two seasons more and more guys will be wearing Timoteo Swim. He keeps getting better and better! So there is no better time than now to try it!

I think this pair is going to go down as one of his more memorable pairs! It has a very clean look. The front is solid white with two red stripes on each side. From the front you wouldn’t know what has a blue background with white stars. The style is the Super Low swim brief they currently produce.

To me it has a very Olympic feel to me. I just think of the summer games! I think this is because in the 80’s and 90’s they would release patriotic/flag inspired swim briefs to coincide with the games. They were always something like this. Imagine if we had our Olympians in Timoteo swim briefs!

Timoteo has out done it with this pair. One thing you should know is this is a limited edition pair. So if you’re interested in getting it, get it sooner than later because it maybe gone. It currently is $40 on the Timoteo site.

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UNB 2014 Swimwear Guide

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We had a really amazing shoot this year. First off I want to thank our Sponsors, Clever Moda Masculine Underwear, Vuthy Sim Swimwear, Bwet Swimwear, N2N Bodywear, 2EROS and Manus Swimwear. We had a great day to shoot swimwear. Unlike previous years when we had rain and clouds. Our Photographer Ignacio Rivera Jr. out did himself with these pics.

Our three models were Matt, Derek and Martin. You have seen all of them before. Matt has been in two other shoots (Swimwear 2013 and Holiday 2013), Derek (July 2013 Baskit Shoot) and Martin (Holiday 2013) each have been in one other shoot. We def want to work with all of them again soon!

Clever Moda Masculine Underwear

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  • Derek (left) is wearing the Clever 0574 Copacabana Swimsuit Trunk Color Black-Red
  • Matt (middle) is wearing the Clever 0578 Ipanema Swimsuit Trunk Color Black
  • Martin (right) is wearing the Clever 0579 Buzios Swimsuit Brief Color Black-Red-White

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  • Derek is wearing the Clever 0568 Brazil Swimsuit Brief

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  • Matt is wearing the 0577 Itacare Swimsuit Brief Color Green-White

Vuthy Sim Swimwear

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  • Martin is wearing the Vuthy 433 Bikini Asymetrical Swimwear Color Red-Gray

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  • Matt is in the Vuthy 411 Bikini Jellyfish Swim brief

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  • Derek is in the Vuthy 421 Square Cut Hibiscus Trunk

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  • Martin (left) is in the Vuthy 417 Bikini Old Glory Bikini
  • Derek (right) is in the Vuthy 434 Brief Patriotic Stripes

Bwet Swimwear

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  • Derek (left) is in the Bwet Soma Swim Trunk 14512 Turquoise
  • Matt (right) is in the Bwet Artchstone Swim Brief 14202 Orange/navy

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  • Matt is wearing the Bwet Atelier Swim Trunk 14701 Red

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  • Derek (left) is wearing the Bwet Rushmore 14305 Red/Navy
  • Martin (rigth is wearing the Bwet Mima 14216 Black

 

2EROS

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  • Matt (left) is wearing the 2EROS Honolulu Ocean
  • Martin (right) is wearing the 2EROS Honolulu Sunset

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  • Derek is wearing the 2EROS Geometric

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  • Martin is wearing the 2EROS Tribe

N2N Bodywear

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  • Martin (left) is wearing the N2N Bodywear Laguna Sport HP1
  • Matt (rigth) is wearing the N2N Bodywear La Cruze Purple LC1

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Manus Swimwear

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  • Mating (left) is wearing the Manus Tropical Macaw Print
  • Derek (middle) is wearing the the Manus Neon Yellow Swim Brief
  • Matt (right)  is wearing the Manus Leopard Face brief

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Style Brief – aussieBum Read Me

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READ ME - GIF 1aussieBum is back at it! This time they are living up to their slogan, “if you doubt yourself…wear something else.” The newest range is the Read between the lines. Which is exactly what you do on the waist band!

They write: aussieBum introduces ‘Read Me’, a fun cheeky product with a conversation starter waistband and first ever side split design. Constructed using soft micro modal fabric for optimum movement and comfort. The soft material and relaxed fit make it the underwear choice for the confident man.

I believe that this pairs waistband is one that must be shown. It would be a big shame to hide it! But, you would want to do it in the right situation. That maybe a night out, on a date or around good friends. I wouldn’t suggest this one to be shown at work.

Next, I’m so happy to see more companies using modal. It has become my favorite fabric for underwear. Not only is it super soft but its great at making you stay cool through out the day.

Lastly, it’s available in a brief and trunk. The colors are red, white and blue with the Read Between the Lines waistband. The brief is around $25 and boxer is about $29. Find these and more at the aussieBum site.

 

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What’s Hot in May in the US from Mensunderwearstore.com

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MUS May What's Hot CollageSummer is finally upon us! Here are our top 5 picks for May, including bold colors, body-hugging fits and a pair of swim trunks that fit the bill for any occasion.

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Diesel Bold Stripes Blade Briefs

Spring and summer are all about colorful underwear, and these are the perfect briefs to add a pop to your top drawer. Diesel’s signature Blade Briefs hug the body in all the right places, and the four stripes colors make these a hit. Our favorites are the blue-green pair (pictured here). Which ones are your favorites?

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C-in2 Zen Active Sport Briefs

C-IN2 Zen has been a hit for ages, and for good reason. With this collection, the magic is in the fabric. Made of bamboo rayon, the Zen collection is filled with underwear that are ultra lightweight, soft, and breathable. These undies are versatile – the breathable fabric makes them perfect for the gym, and they’ll keep your body cool throughout everyday wear. Our top pick from this collection is the Zen Active Sports Briefs – slim-fit, a sexy look, and a design that will let your body move freely.

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Emporio Armani Stretch Cotton 2-Pack Briefs

Being on the go, we’re huge fans of 2-packs – especially when they come in two awesome color combinations. The Emporio Armani Stretch Cotton 2-Pack Briefs solve all of our underwear problems. The comfortable fit of these briefs provides support and shape while the two color styles provide an office-appropriate look for daytime (that could be paired with a suit) and a brighter pair for casual clothes. This 2-pack of briefs is perfect for guys who are going from the office to a night on the town. From the dark gray to the neon pair, all you need is a quick change to look great for a hard day’s work or a night out.

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Calvin Klein Steel Microfiber Hip Briefs

Calvin Klein’s Steel Microfiber Hip Briefs are a popular seller for us, and this time, CK is back with two awesome new colors – pink and turquoise (or “vivid” and “wattage blue.”) These briefs sit up higher on the hips and guarantee a sexy shape and look. But it’s more than just the look: The microfiber fabric on these briefs is stretchy, breathable and silky-smooth. A comfortable fit and a sexy look – simple as that.

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HUGO BOSS Acava Swim Trunks

Every guy needs a pair of sleek, solid swim trunks to wear for any occasion. HUGO BOSS swimwear is filled with tons of awesome swim styles this season, but our favorites are the Acava Swim Trunks. These slim-fit swim trunks come in three classic colors and provide a shorter, modern look that will elongate the body and give your legs some sun. Sport this men’s swimwear at the pool, the beach or the tanning deck – you’ll be the sharpest-looking guy in and out of the water.

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Modus Vivendi New Summer Video for Dreamland

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Let the self you dream of become reality with Modus Vivendi’s new campaign, Dreamland. Igniting images of men, idols and heroes that fascinate and excite, Dreamland presents some of the world’s most coveted male characters, and invites you to become one of them. Be what you dream.

Credits:
Brand: Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Photographer: Panos Mihailidis
Video editing: Dimitris Tsatsoulis
Models: Stefanos Papadoloulos, Aris Kitsios, Christos Tsahpinis, Ilias Konstantinou,
Styling: human681974

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Poll Do You Wear Mesh Underwear?

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mesh-pollWe are curious if you guys wear mesh underwear? It could be the sheer mesh or the more subtle sports mesh but with no lining. One thing I have discovered here at UNB is mesh crosses sexual orientation. It amazed me how many straight guys LOVE mesh. I thought it maybe too gay but Obviously it doesn’t!

We want to know when you wear it or when you’d like to wear it. Do you wear it all the time? Occaisonally? Only on special Dates? Want to give it a try? or would you never wear it?

Share your opinion on mesh!


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Adrian C Martin feauturing Manus Swimwear

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_MG_3904_1565Adrian C Martin is making a name for himself in the world of men’s underwear/swimwear! He done work for a lot of the companies we cover here on UNB. The lastest company he’s working with is Manus Swimwear. Here is a series he did featuring  model Moises García, who is also a DJ, Swank García (www.facebook.com/SwankGarcia). The photos were taken in Tenerife, Canary Islands. See more pics in the gallery below

Photos: Adrian C. Martin (www.adriancmartin.com)
Swimwear: Manus Swimwear (www.swimmanus.com)
Model: Moises García

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