One comment that stood out in our reader survey was to find more models of color. I agree with this so when I ran across this picture on the Timoteo Tumblr, I had to use it. When possible we’re going to try to include more models of color. This features the Timoteo Rugby Lace-up jock Brief
You think it would go hand in hand with undies, but for me it’s been a recent thing I have added to my underwear love. Socks have come into their own in the last year or so. The world of socks has EXPLODED. When you used to go to the department store to find just black, brown, maybe grey and white. All pretty basic and rarely did you find something fun.
Flash forward to 2014 and Frank Dandy has released a whole line of Bamboo Socks. I got the chance to try them and to be honest I wasn’t expecting too much. I mean, it just seemed to me that “they were just socks.” I”m a simple guy and usually wear white ankle socks or longer athletic sock. This will change after trying these.
First thing is the bamboo fabric just felt amazing. Better than any cotton or nylon sock I have tried before. They were comfortable and breathed like no other sock I have had before. It felt like I wasn’t wearing socks at all.
The next thing that I loved was the color. I realized that I can now wear them to match my shirt or even undies. Usually when I wear a suit I try to match the underwear with my tie. I know some of you are going, why bother but others our there get it. I don’t always do it but I try too! Now throw in socks you can add a whole new level of matching. I wore the red ones with my blue high top Chuck Taylors. Which really set the shoes off.
Socks are moving to the forefront of men’s fashion. Frank Dandy just has solids but other markers are doing patterns, polka dots or stripes in super fun colors. So you can show more personality with your socks in a way you can’t do with underwear. I say this because very few people see your underwear but more can and will see your socks. It’s Super fun.
Let us know who your favorite sock maker is. Also if you need great socks go check out the amazing Frank Dandy. I have 4 pairs and love them!
An overview of the Timoteo Varsity Collection. Features model Steven Dehler, who has been an many of the Timoteo shoots. Shot by Timoteo himself!
Model: Steven Dehler
Photo: Timoteo Ocampo
Stylist: Marius Cigaral
Produced by: Joel Johnston
I’m so ready for summer and swimwear. One brand you should think about trying is Paul Ferrer, they have some great pics and would be something different than the rest of your friends would have!
We got contacted by Charles Owo the other week. They are a new brand n the men’s underwear market with some great new designs. We thought you guys needed to know this brand and interviewed them!
You started in clothing what made you start making underwear?
I started designing bespoke jackets and ties, and then decided to expand into ready-made clothing and accessories for men. In fact, underwear was the first line of our ready-made business. The true gentleman not only looks good on the outside, but maintains a certain level of refinement throughout his entire wardrobe, which includes his underwear. It’s very hard to find high quality, well designed men’s underwear. We are committed to filling that gap in the marketplace and to bringing the finest in men’s underwear to the discerning shopper.
Moreover, I’ve always had a thing for nice underwear and I probably own an underwear from every relevant brand that is out there. I envisioned an underwear line that replaced the mundane black, blue, grey or white underwear, with bold colors, made with the finest fabric available, and innovative designs that represent the modern man.
They say when you look good, you feel good, and I think that also applies to articles of clothing that isn’t exposed. I also believe that the right underwear gives a boost of confidence and you can tell a lot about a man from his choice of underwear.
What has been your inspiration for creating your line?
Growing up, I helped as an apprentice at the family shop and was fascinated by the tailor’s ability to turn yards of fabric into various garments. So as a teenager, I started designing using tie and dye, not necessarily with an end goal in mind, but truly in love with the process of creating, and in most instances the designs will come out great. It was then that I realized my passion for what I now know how to do best.
Fast forward several years later from assisting at the family shop, I launched my career working in one of the most renowned fashion power houses, Chanel. Although I was primarily involved in driving the business, being in that creative environment, coupled with the rich history and story of Gabrielle Chanel, fueled my desire to indulge my creative side. The culmination of these experiences provided the impetus to go on this journey that is CHARLES OWO.
Tell us about your underwear collection?
Just like our other product lines, our underwear re-defines luxury. We offer several designs to suit different occasions. We use the finest fabrics and our products are produced within the highest quality facilities located in Italy by artisans who are obsessed with quality as I am. I’m very proud of what we’ve created for our current line. Our most popular collections are:
The Iconic Houndstooth Collection, which consists of a brief and a lounge short made out of 95% cotton and 5% elastane fabric blend. The Lounge short features a closed pouch and drawstring. This is our most popular collection.
The Bold Cotton Collection, which consists of a brief and boxer brief made out of 95% cotton and 5% elastane. Both cuts feature a double stitched thigh hem. The design and fabric choice offer a better overall fit and reduces chaffing.
The Coastian Collection, which was recently featured on NBC’s Access Hollywood Valentine’s Day Edition, consists of a boxer brief in two colors, Pink and Blue. Each boxer has multiple color blocks. This is also made out of 95% cotton and 5% elastane. Contour pouch provides enhancement for better comfort, control and support.
What sets you apart from other underwear brands?
Because we are not just an underwear brand we think about underwear design more holistically, and how it relates with our other product offerings. We are committed to quality, and the level of detail and effort we put into crafting our underwear collection is unrivaled.
What does the future hold for Charles Owo?
We are very excited about our fall line. We will release an expanded collection, new fabrics, new design, but the same commitment to delivering the highest quality. I encourage you to stay connected with us on social media as we often preview new design from upcoming collections.
Find them at their site http://www.charlesowo.com
We bring you updates form Marek+Richard from time to time. They have a super fun underwear. It’s a company that loves to create colorful fun undies. But now they have ventured into the swimwear market. They have a new line called Soaked. It’s the first venture into the world of swimwear for M+R and it lives up to their brand image of being fun!
“Introducing M+R swimwear! Dive In and get SOAKED with our latest release: SWIMWEAR! Inspired by pool-side partayz and water gun wars, Soaked is a wet ‘n wild collection featuring your favorite swimwear styles: bikinis, trunks, and board shorts. So take the tarp off the above ground and get the slip ‘n slide ready cuz this summer you’re gettin SOAKED!”
The reason I like this collection is they have some really great colors. They have a more pastel color range, which has been big this year. The colors range from Yellow, Coral to Navy. Also in this collection they have swim shorts to swim briefs. So there is something you could wear on any beach! The prices range from $35 to $49, which is affordable for swim!
To see the collection go to the Marek+Richard Site!
Would you ever wear a swim brief to go canoeing? Or other summer time out door activity? The pictures that Manus Swimwear did last year featured swim briefs!
Double good news: Not only did Jockstrap Central just release a 15% off discount code Wonder valid for the next 5 days but they’ve also launched brand new Jack Adams Jockstraps.
Apprently, everyone’s been asking to see more of their latest model Tristian, so Jockstrap Central thinks him in the new Jack Adams Mesh Wonder jocks will do the trick!
Appropriately named, the Wonder Jock has it all from a totally roomy sheer mesh pouch up front to the ultra thick butt lifting leg straps in the back. As a bonus, If you like things up your bum, then the extra center strap is going to be right up your er… alley.
So, back to the front: If you’re like our model Tristian, big in every sense of the word, then you’re going to love the extra room. A generous pouch, a four-way stretch fabric and a contoured design spells comfort with a capital C. Of course we all knows how big guys like to show off and the totally see-through sheer fabric will do just that.
Spin around and you’ll find full one and half inch comfort elastic leg straps. They not only look great but provide an extra bit of butt-lifting goodness. A single centered g-string not only adds a little extra support but whole lot of thrill.
Finally, a one and half inch comfort elastic waistband with a single centered Jack Adams logo completes this awesome jockstrap.
As for the discount code, simply use the code “WONDER” (without the quotes) on the shopping cart page at Jockstrap Central between now and Sunday, April 6, 2014 and you’ll get 15% off your entire order.
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Enjoy this Throwback Thursday featuring the 2(X)ist Speed collection. We thought you guys may like some retro pics from previous years! enjoy guys
Are you a fan of the aussieBum Wonder Jock line? If you’re not familar the Wonder Jock (WJ) line, it did to men’s underwear what the Wonder Bra did for women’s undies. The WJ takes what you have and enhances it. To do this the it has a pouch to put your goods in and the WJ does the rest! See the pictures below to see how this is made into the brief and hipster.
aussieBum has now created a jock brief and jock boxer brief. Each style has the traditional cuts of the brief and trunk, but the back is cut out. I believe this if one of the first jock briefs they have done. One thing I really love about this collection is the green color. It’s by an far my favorite color and very few undies companies make green underwear. The official names of colors offered are: lagoon Forest, Chocolate, Burgundy and deep purple. Also made with the signature aB logo wasitband.
If you’re interested in these pairs the brief retails for $21 and the trunk/hipster is $24. You can find these and more at the aussieBum website.
The combination of beauty eroticism and desire makes the temperature rise to unexpected levels and this is the exact intention of the new Addicted Swimwear Campaign for summer 2014″, affirms Eduardo Suñer, the company’s Product Manager.
WET ME UP! Is the first installment of a wonderfull trilogy in which the Addicted 2014 Spring/Summer Collection will be presented – swimwear, underwear, sportswear/streetswear.
Find this and more at ES Collection
Underwear Nation does some AMAZING pictures. This is from the selection from March! It features the Supawear jock. The new selection will be out this shortly. Also, Jerrad the photographer, was the cover of DNA Magazine with a 10 page spread this month!
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This year we have challenged you guys to break out the swim briefs and wear them proud. We have gotten some great feed back on the campaign, you guys are actually going to wear them! Now, the next big challenge for you guys who have worn a swim brief, would you wear a swim thong?
More brands are making swim thongs than ever before. I can’t remember when we had this many on the market. Vuthy has definitely expanded their line. Last year they had a few but this year I think the swim thong collection has doubled. I will admit I have worn a thong to lay out in once. I went to a park that was known to have guys lay out in swim briefs. I would go lay out and would wear my swim briefs as underwear. However, on this day I forgot I had on a thong and when I dropped my shorts I felt the breeze on my back side. I said “What the hell” and laid out. I got a few looks but had fun.
This pair from Vuthy is a lot of fun to me. The color and pattern really bring attention to the wearer. And lets face it if your’e going to wear a swim thong you want the attention! The color is a bright orange with a jellyfish design. Super fun for the beach. It is also available in a swim brief and trunk if you want a pair with a bit more coverage!
This thong is made for swimming. The fabric is a 80% Nylon and 20% spandex. Which means it will be quick drying when out of the water!
The Vuthy line was just released so it may take it a few weeks to get to stores. Just do a search on their site for Vuthy 410 Jellyfish at your favorite store!
Are you bold enough to wear a thong? Have you ever worn a thong?
Today is your last day to give us feedback in our annual readers survey. I will say I have glanced over some of the responses and some of the issues you guys are pointing out have been ones I knew but you guys confirmed.
You may be asking why take the time, no one is going to read it. I actually go through every survey and read them. Sometimes I agree, some times I don’t and sometimes you guys open my eyes to new things.
Go do our Reader Survey Page to give us your opinion. You can also get in the UNB Focus group to make the site better on an on going basis!
We got a great picture from FuriousFotog featuring Vuthy Sim Swimwear. He’s done some great work and an up and coming photog in the fitness photography world. We hope you enjoy!
Is it possible to have too many pairs of undies that you need to buy some great tee’s? I don’t see how that can happen but if you are in that situation this week’s $12 Tuesday is the Light Yoga Tee! It’s available in 5 colors and you can stock up. If you do happen to need more undies check out the sales on the Baskit Sale page. Undies are as low as $8 ~
2EROS is on fire this year and i LOVE it. Their previous swimwear was pretty much solids. No longer, they are now doing patters and prints! The previous Geometric is an amazing pair you have to see. Like I said it may not stand out in pictures but see it in person if you can!
The newest swimwear they have is the Honolulu. Which is a yellow or blue body with a flower print. It’s a pair that will get you noticed on the beach. It’s bright and fun the way swimwear should be!
I think too many times we loose sight that our underwear and swimwear should be fun. We get stuck in a certain color or style and never venture out of that box. I think its time we all do. If you want to try something new and not go crazy, I would say go with the blue. It’s a little more subtle but still has the great tropical flower print on the front and back.
If you want to go wild and fun go with the yellow. This is a bright yellow that will get you noticed on the beach. The contrast in the yellow and pink makes this pair pop. Its making me want to get back in swim brief shape!
These two pairs are made out of 100% polyester. Don’t let that scare you off this isn’t your old school polyester! It also has a roomier pouch than previous swimwear from 2EROS, so if you had a problem you may wan to check this pair out.
I am really loving these. I saw them at their booth in Vegas and they were the first thing that caught my eye. They were amazing and fun. I think Jason outdid himself this time! Find this and more at the 2EROS site. If you get a pair let us know and send us pics in them!
Fan of C-IN2? Check out their latest video. Here is the description “”Looking for Now” is an old school saying with modern appeal just like the vintage inspired prints of Hand Me Down and the pounded pigment colors of Scuff. Model Levi Jackson mans up to the last of winter’s chills to showcase this spring’s bestsellers.”
Men’s Fitness photography is way underrated! One of the up and coming photogs is Eric Battershell. He’s done some amazing work this past year and we wanted to profile him.
Model: David Romano
11.22.13 Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina – NPC Nationals
Swimwear: TRIBE Australia. Swimwear
Are you a fan of Garcon Model? Or want some really fun colorful underwear? The new Miami Collection from Garcon Model was inspired by Miami and has 17 brightly colored pairs of underwear! So if you’re big into color it is a line you should definitely check out!
Find the new collection at the Garcon Model Site!
Are you a big fan of underwear? If you are let us know how we can improve the site! We are looking for you guys to help us make our content better. We are also looking to talk to a few of you and bring you into our focus group to have on going underwear discussions. We have a lot in the works and hope to bring you the undies you want to read about!
To do the survey go to our Reader Survey Page!
One thing I am super excited for is the release this week of N2N Bodywear’s 2014 Line. I got word it’s supposed to be out and they teased it on Twitter last week! Look for it later this week! I love the swim out of the collection a lot!
I have been seeing Ken Wroy at Magic for a few trips now. They are a company that has their own unique style. The prints are fun and different. Its not something you see out in the market! For many of our readers that’s an important thing! I know many of you want to have something not every one has.
This is my first pair of Ken Wroy I have ever worn. As I said above I was really looking forward to it. I received this pair in Vegas at Magic. This is one of the few pairs I have ever received there. Normally most just show the new line and rarely give out samples. I know many of you out there think you should score big time there. So I was super happy to get a pair.
I am not a big trunk fan. So when I took them out of the box, I was unsure how it would fit. I will say it worried me a little. I normally like my underwear a little stretchier. But, I am giving this a chance I told myself. I slid them on and noticed the legs were a little tight but not uncomfortable. Which I think is a good thing I will explain in a bit.
I wore these to run errands one day. So these would get a work out from me. The fears of them not fitting or loosing their shape were quickly put to rest. I think the tight legs kept the pair in place for the day. I liked how they gripped my legs. However, there is one thing that really surprised me was the pouch. I wasn’t expecting a defined pouch. But what it had was super supportive and fit me great. I didn’t have to adjust or worry about it bunching. I really liked these a lot, I wasn’t expecting to really enjoy them since I’m not a big trunk fan.
The sizing was pretty spot on for me. I am a 38 waist, yeah I have gone back up a bit, but working on getting it down again. But the XL fit me great. There was no binding and really issues.
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Ken Wroy furnished this pair for review. You can find this pair for $28 on their webiste. Check out even more pairs while there!
We are a few days in to our Annual Readers Survey. We really love getting feedback. Over the last few years we have made changes based on your feed back in previous surveys. It’s simple to do and takes a few minutes. You can tell us a little bit or write a lot! Either way we will read it and go through everything and announce changes coming up soon!
To take the survey go to our Reader Survey page!
Picture by Cocksox
It’s almost swimwear season. Vuthy has just released their new swimwear line. This year it has some mesh, more thongs and some really great prints. We will bring you more about this line very soon!