Today’s Brief Distortion is from Alexander Cobb. I am loving what I”m seeing from them. They are a new brand we are covering. You guys should check them out!
Have you guys seen Alexander Cobb underwear? It’s a Scandinavian brand that has come to my attention this past month. You maybe asking who is this brand? Well they make underwear that fits like it’s your second skin. The perfect combination of materials and design – the ultimate blend of cotton and elastin in a range contemporary cuts in a number of limited edition prints.
Here is what their website says about them: “When you wear Alexander COBB for the first time, you will feel the difference. They perfectly to your body – and our waist bands in particular are of high quality hugging your waist line without lines or mark. And the our high quality materials mean that they will retain their shape over time.”
Prints are my new favorite thing in underwear. I’m branching out and fun prints are catching my attention. The one in the picture is the Koi print they have just released. You may ask why they chose the Koi design. ”
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 that Alexander 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.” But one thing you should know is the underwear has a strawberry fragrance. The brief and trunks are 35 Euros and
I love what they are doing an think you guys should check them out. I haven’t seen them in the US but you can order directly from the Alexander Cobb Underwear website.
Troy Wise is another of my favorite photogs. He’s got a more rougher style with this series that I love. The lighting and everything I love! We hope you enjoy
Model: Rodrigo Rezende (@rodrigorezende1) with BMA Models
Stylist: Rick Guzman
Photographer: Troy Wise – http://www.troywisephotography.com (@troy_wise)
Clothing: Kenzo Jumper, Bjorn Borg, N2N Bodywear, Versace Underwear
2(X)ist is one of the oldest men’s fashion underwear companies on the market. You would think they could get set in their ways after almost 20 years on the market. However, that’s not the case. The print line is the perfect example of how they keep revamping this line for each season.
At Magic I always get to talk to Jason Scarlatti, the creative director, and he always out does himself. He’s one of my favorite people to meet up with. Each time when I think they have reached the limit on stripes and prints, he pulls another rabbit out of the hat! It just amazes me how they create new and fun prints. Jason has an eye for what’s coming and going to be big in the world of men’s underwear.
This collection has three new prints. The first is my favorite. The Digi print.
The print is just as the name suggests. It’s digital inspired. I have seen some camo prints in and out of underwear in a similar style. Which I really like this, and it sorta reminds me of camo but is not in the traditional camo colors. The bright blue they use in each style sets them out of the camo sphere.
Stripes
I Love how 2(X)ist mixes colors in their stripes. Granted I”m not a fan of super crazy stripes but these mix a great color pallet. It’s mixing colors I wouldn’t think of mixing to create a great pattern
Wave Print
The Wave print is more of a chevron style print. Its the most subdued print of the bunch but still very colorful and fun. The part I love the most are the matching waistbands. Each series in this has a matching or complimenting waistband. The Wave is one that has a 2(X)ist color matching band that sets it off very well!
Rugby Strip
Last is the Rugby Stripe. This stripe is not one I would thing in men’s underwear. With underwear being so small I wouldn’t think of using a wide stripe. It would seem to get lost and only a few big stripes. However, with the stripe and the contour pouch it really has a nice design. I think the pouch is the part that makes me like design so much. The stripes accent what you have and the way they make a chevron. The V in the front just shows off what you have
I hope you guys check out the collection and let us know what you think! These briefs are available for $18 at the 2(X)ist website. They are also available in trunks as well!
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We love getting pics from Andres Ramirez. he’s got a great creative eye. This set doesn’t let us down.
- Model: CRISTIAN CARCELA
- Photographer: ANDRES RAMIREZ www.andres-ramirez.com
- Brands of Underwear & Swimwear: 2EROS, ANDREW CHRISTIAN, CANDYMAN, C-IN2, PPÜ UNDERWEAR, TIMOTEO, TOOT, TRIBE, XTG and XTREMEN.
Cristian Carcela is an exciting model of only 19 years of Cadiz (Spain). Fitness a perfect body. Measures 1,81 and exudes sensuality and eroticism. Currently combines her studies with her passion, fashion. Is a big fan of sport in the main, although the fitness he loves.
Over a week ago we launched the 2014 Swim Brief Challenge. We want all guys who read this site, regardless of sexual orientation, body type or draw backs to wear one in public. I know it’s a lot to ask for some of you guys but let’s do this, this year!
Back in the day, many years ago I used to rock the swim briefs all the time. It was my swimwear of choice and I hated when I had to wear board shorts. They just were super uncomfortable and too much material. I remember going to Florida with my ex and he insisted I not wear them on the beach. This was a beach that was 99% straight and I don’t think anyone had worn one there in a long time, it was also the mid 90’s and swim briefs were still big in the gay market.
So I complied with his and wore my american flag Speedo brand suit under my green trunks. Yes I still remember what I wore all these years later. At one point I almost took them off but kept my word. Which I was not happy about, but I won’t do this again.
Flash forward to this past year. We did our swimwear shoot and had some great brands participate. One pair that caught my eye was the N2N Stratum. While not a swim brief, the style and pouch caught my eye. So after the shoot I got that pair and wore at the pool after the shoot. It felt great, this was the first time I have worn anything like it in a few years. It felt amazing.
It got me thinking about my advice I give everyone who reads the blog, wear what you want! To hell with everyone else. Granted swimwear is something that is seen more than underwear but we need to all do it. I am going to wear a swim brief this summer! The avatar on my Twitter is a pair from Undergear that I wore this past year!
I want to hear from you guys who’s going to wear and when you wear a swim brief. Email us or tweet met @unbtim and let’s do it
Rick Day did a great series for PUMP! Underwear last year. If you’re not familiar with the brand then go check them out! We will bring you more from PUMP this year
I got a chance to meet up with Andrew Christian at Vegas. Like years past, they have an amazing amount of underwear coming out. It still amazes me how much they produce in one year. It’s usually one new thing a week.
One of the newest is the Show-it Jock Thong. You maybe going, wait Jock and Thong? Yes it’s a hybrid of a jock with an extra thong strap in the back. This hybrid has been around for a while but still is not one that is mainstream. Ever since the jock brief success in the men’s underwear market, combinations of different pairs have taken off.
This pair is made with the Show-it Technology. Which will take what you have and enhance it in the pouch. So if you’re not a fan of enhancing undies this may not be for you. This proves that enhancing underwear isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
The Show-it tech has been a staple in the Andrew Christina line up. It’s been one of the longest lines in his collection. That and the Flashback were some of the first lines I remember them creating.
The thing I like about this pair is the way the undies really accent want you have in the front and back. The pouch has the elastic above the pouch extend down a bit. it’s a nice look I think! Where as the back has trim that accents your assets in the back. It just frames you nicely in the front and back!
If you’re up for trying something new then we suggest you check this par out. It’s not your every day pair of underwear and wear it on a date and we guarantee you’ll get a look or two from your date after your pants come off
Available at the Andrew Christian site for $22.93
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Bluebuck underwear has some really great lifestyle pics. It like they took a real guy out and made some pics with every day guys! They are the company behind Ben Cohen’s line as well.
I’m back from Magic/Curve and I”m worn out. This is the one of the few trips the jet lag has really gotten to me. This past show was a lot of fun. There were fewer brands than in years past and I think it maybe a trend that will continue. Which has me sad that is the case. I really love going and meeting with brands. I have made some great friends and this is usually the only time I get to see them face-to-face.
But, let’s keep it positive. There were fewer brands but we made some strong new connections with some brands we don’t work a lot with, those brands include; Garcon Model, Teamm8, Bwet Swimwear, and a few more! Other brands we love to meet with are 2(X)ist, Baskit, N2N Bodywear, Frank Dandy, 2EROS
This year we’re not going a big post on all the brands. We think it’s more important to cover the pairs as they come out. We have a schedule and will be following up with brands to bring you the new pairs when it comes out. Brands such as N2N Bodywear and Gregg Homme release their lines a once and we will cover them. Both have some great new lines.
The highlight of the trip is the Annual Meet and Greet we do. It’s a chance for everyone to meet up and just have a good time outside the show. It can range from 2 to 30 people. No matter how many show up it’s always a good time. This year we had Timoteo, N2N Bodywear, 2EROS, Frank Dandy, BWet Swimwear, PetitQ, Shrine Boxer, Garcon Model, Underwear Nation, BoyRio, and a few more! It was a great time. We will be doing this again in August.
Some of the highlights of the show are:
- New collection from N2N is released – Including swim and active
- Andrew Christian has some new styles he’s not done before
- Baskit will be releasing 3 new styles in the next few months!
- 2EROS has some amazing swim coming out
- Timoteo has expanded the Cellblock13 and has one pair I LOVE the waistband
These are just a few highlights. We will be bringing you more over the next few weeks and months. I will be launching the new improved UNB podcast called “Brief Talk Podcast”.
We got a bunch of pictures from Paul Ferrer! They are really great pics. I chose this one today because just when I think winter is done here it sneaks back in!
Here is what’s hot this month from Mensunderwearstore
EA Contrast Cotton
For guys who prefer basics but still want to add in a pop of color to their underwear style, the Emporio Armani Contrast Cotton briefs and trunks are the answer. The collection comes in six cool color combinations with full briefs and trunks as additional style options.
The underwear have a double-lined pouch for support and comfort, contrast piping and a stretchy contrast waistband. Whether you’re into the look of briefs or the square-cut trunks, these EA undies provide awesome shape and comfort.
Naked Tencel
Tencel is an organic, antibacterial fabric that absorbs 50% more moisture than cotton. Naked’s fusion of Tencel and spandex (for a little bit of stretch) makes for breathable briefs and trunks with comfortable fit that forms to the body. In three basic colors, Naked Tencel combines a dose of color in the waistbands for a cool, modern look with the silky smooth, eco-friendly fabric. Most important – these briefs and trunks are ultra comfortable!
C-IN2 Pop
Color-lovers, rejoice. C-IN2’s Pop collection has 10 bold colors (including 4 brand new colors!) and 5 styles: the Street Jock Straps, the Army Trunks, the Lo No Show Profile Briefs, the Sport Briefs and the Profile Briefs – all supportive, all great fits, and all in C-IN2’s awesome signature designs guys know and love. Our favorite is the Street Jock Strap. Instead of the straps coming from the waistband, they weave around the front for a cooler shape and a different kind of lifting support.
Emporio Armani Basic Microfiber
Emporio Armani’s Basic Microfiber collection will shape your body and provide a bit of shine to the look. The briefs, thongs, and trunks (soon to be available on Mensunderwearstore.com – stay tuned!) are made of a polyamide blend (similar to nylon) that’s stretchy and lightweight. In addition to the double-lined contour pouch that has contour stitching, you’ll have the best of both worlds in these underwear: comfortable support and a soft, silky fabric that hugs the body.
Diesel Fresh N Bright
The Fresh N Bright collection has been a signature staple of Diesel underwear. New and improved with updates on the trunks, briefs and jock straps, we’ve just added three colors to the mix. These undies are the perfect casual essentials, comfortable for everyday wear, and can go with jeans and a T-shirt or under something more dressed-up.
Find these and more at the Mensunderwearstore site.
It’s great to be back home after Magic. I got a chance to meet with Andrew Christian. They have some really fun stuff coming this year. Some things you might expect and some great new things. Enjoy the 7282 NanoFit Ultra Bikini, Green as worn by Vladamir Shmygol
Today is Baskit $12 Tuesday. This is when you get a great pair of underwear for just $12. This week the Contrast Boxer Brief is the pair. So go shop and get some great fun underwear at an amazing price.
Fashion followers have been in their element in the UK this month, with first the BAFTAs and then London Fashion Week adding some glamour to a rather wet and grey start to the year. At men’s underwear specialist website Deadgoodundies.com lots of new ranges are arriving for spring, but it is brands’ core ranges that are really tempting people into a bit of Etail Therapy. Or maybe they’re just refreshing their underpants collection for the new season?
Doreanse Aire 1310 Jockstrap GBP11.00
The bestselling Aire range from Doreanse now includes this stunning jockstrap. UK customers are raving about the light silky fabric and supreme comfort.
Doreanse 1280 Thong GBP8.00
Long gone are the days when a brand’s basic ranges offered just black, white or grey. This all-time bestseller is available in eight colour choices all year round!
Body Art Arta Rio Slip GBP18.00
Micro briefs always sell out fast as more UK men discover the great support and freedom of movement these minimal shapes can offer.
HOM New Original HO1 Cotton Modal Maxi GBP26.00
This simply chic short is one of DGU’s most popular boxer briefs of all time thanks to soft cotton modal fabric and HOM’s patented HO1 horizontal opening.
Olaf Benz 1200 Sun String GBP24.00
Fashion swimwear for men might turn heads but serious swimmers too know they can find great beach and pool ready designs any time of the year online at Deadgoodundies.com.
Bruno Banani Waterproof Swim Short GBP31.99
UK gents are definitely learning that less is more when it comes to their swimwear. So long baggy, shapeless Bermudas – hello body hugging shorties!
Jockstrap Central launched the Raw Studio almost eight years ago and due to the excellent craftsmanship, innovative designs and unique fabrics it quickly became one of their best selling product lines. Due to a business partnership issue, they closed shop prematurely. Needless to say, Jockstrap Central was disappointed to lose such an awesome brand. Well the good news is after a six year hiatus, Raw Studio is back better than ever with new designs, improved fabrics and more affordable than ever – and once again, the line is exclusive to Jockstrap Central. They’ve launched with an initial three sexually charged and unique designs:
RAW STUDIO Y-JOCK
The Y-jock is a full featured jock that’s not only stylish but contains a big sexy twist. The front consists of a streamlined brief style panel shaped like the top of a Y (hence the name) that seems to hang off the waistband. A contoured pouch design in a luxurious silky soft Microfiber and Elastane fabric with four-way stretch ensure comfort and a perfect fit. Black elastic edging maintains shape while hugging the legs and emphasizing your bulge. A cutout is formed between the waistband and the top of the y showing off your pubes and providing a sexy escape route for your shaft (see the photos on our website for a demonstration).
Includes a unique one and one quarter inch two toned silver and black comfort waistband that along with the leg straps running parallel beneath adds a final stunning visual detail to this totally unique jockstrap. Available in blue, gun metal and white.
RAW STUDIO C-SCOOP BALL LIFTER
There’s a number of ball lifters on the market and they’re mostly pretty pedestrian but not the C-Scoop. While this ball lifter is fully functional providing the lift and boost you want, it’s also pretty damn stylish using Raw Studio’s signature silver and black comfort waistband and a totally unique suspended elastic cock ring design: Two elastic straps come down from the waistband a few inches apart and attach to the base of the ring right behind your balls. The design not only looks great but it’s feels great too. Whether you’re wearing it on it’s own to display what you’ve got or wearing it under a pair of light fabric shorts to maximize the bulge, you’re going to LOVE the C-scoop.
RAW STUDIO STRAPLESS SOCK
The Sock is a simple yet ingenious design consisting of a waistband and suspended pouch and nothing else. Other sock style underwear, while definitely sexy, aren’t normally well designed – they tend to fall off with any slight movement. Raw Studio, however, took this design challenge head on (pun intended) and came out on first: With a super contoured microfiber pouch and a short cut elastic, together they form a fitted cup with a small opening to cradle your boys to perfection, the elastic sits high behind the balls to keep the pouch in place. The best part is because there’s no straps pulling the pouch down, you’re able to hang naturally and free with sporting an awesome bulge.
The C-Scoop is sophisticated in it’s simplicity and undeniably sexy. Available in navy-blue, gun metal and white.
Shop at Jockstrap Central
I was excited to talk to Teamm8 this past week in Vegas. They were there and we’ll bring you more about them and the amazing new swim and undies they released!
I am reviewing the Gregg Homme Snakeskin Thong from the Gregg Homme New Collection. So first let me preface this review by saying, I am deathly afraid of snakes. I absolutely cannot stand them. I can’t even watch them on TV without have to leave the room. However, when I got these in the mail, I couldn’t wait to get them on. The initial look and feel of these were amazing. There was not way I was going to be running in the opposite direction from these bad boys. Not only was the styling really cool, but they were from Gregg Homme so the “sexy” factor was going to be awesome as well. This particular style come in string, boxer brief and brief cuts.
Ok, so I am a thong guy! I don’t mind wearing them at all. The “floss” effect doesn’t annoy me one bit. I think they are sexy and most guys give them a bad wrap. I have not always been a fan but keeping an open mind when it comes to undies, is something that I have always tried to do. I wore this pair to work on day and they did a really good job. It was a pretty average day of meetings and sitting at my desk, but I really didn’t mind these at all. The pouch up front was very room and held everything in place. It also seemed to lift my package a little while gave the illusion that it was bigger, which was something else that I really liked. I will take all the help I can get! The waistband is only ½ an inch thick so it is very minimal and it’s made out of a faux-suede material, which is super, soft and comfy. They also have the Gregg Homme Logo stitched to the waistband front and center. The pattern is so amazing. It really looks like true snakeskin. The material is soft and stretchy, so your “snake” has plenty of room to grow if it needs too!
I got a size medium for this review, and it fit great. I usually wear a medium and these fit true to size. The pouch up front was roomy and added plenty of support and the string up the back was thin and hardly noticeable at all. These are all things that I look for in a great fitting thong. One of the other things that I really liked about this thong is the “Y” shaped back. Most thongs are just a string from the bottom of the pouch all the way up the back. These added a little more sexiness as the pattern is carried around to the Y-Back, This added just a little extra coverage and stability to the back of the waistline. I wouldn’t feel the need to go up or down a size if you are thinking about purchasing these. They are very true to size!
Like I said, I wore these all day at work and I thought they did a great job. However, I would probably keep these in the drawer for a date night or when I know they will get the attention they deserve. But it is nice to know that they will work for everyday wear if I am feel like adding a little “sexy” to my work day. The pattern and fit are also amazing and everything about the thong is spot on. The one thing that I didn’t like, and this is so small, but the seam where the pouch and the “thong” met up was a little bulky. Nothing that would make sure throw these to the side by any means, but it was something that I noticed and is important when finding a great thong!
Overall, I really like this thong. When I found out I was getting it, I really wasn’t sure what to think, but I am so glad that I had the opportunity to review this. I don’t think this is the thong for the “first time thong buyer”, but if you like thongs and have worn them before, this is one you should add to your wish list. The pattern along makes me what to try one of the other cuts from this collection. The material is awesome and just an overall well constructed thong! I have worn this a couple times now since I have received it to review, and every time I put it on, I love it just a little more!
PROs:
- The Pattern and Material is one that you have to see and experience to really get an idea of how AWESOME it is.
- The Y-Back adds a little extra coverage around back but doesn’t take away from any other part of these undies.
- The waistband is thin and amazing comfortable. Didn’t dig in and everything stayed right where it needed to.
- The Pouch is roomy and supportive.
CONs:
- The only one that I have is the little seam between the pouch and the thong is a little bulky.
Ratings:
- Daily Fit: 9
- Sizing: 10
- Construction and Material: 9
- Styling: 10
- Daily Performance: 9
- OVERALL: 9.4
Gregg Homme provided this pair for our review. Check out all the other cuts and styles from Gregg Homme on their website!
I was super excited to sit down with Cocksox! They have some amazing things coming. I can’t tell you what they are but they will have some new swimwear. Some things you will expect and others you won’t! But all super cool!
If you’re like me you love traveling and going to new places. However, you hate going through security and the “joys” (said sarcastically) of flying and traveling. Standing in line for an hour, then waiting at the gate to get on a flight that was shorter then your wait. Then getting of the plane and making your way to baggage claim and then to your hotel. It’s usually a day that lasts longer than you expect.
Car travel is just as tedious. You get up super early drive 6-8 hours or more and make several stops during the day. The best part is you can bring your own music and travel with people you like to make the journey better!
We are going to give you some advice for underwear for traveling
- Wear a favorite brand – Wear a brand you know and love. you will know what to expect from the pair and not be surprised. There will be no binding, pinching and lack of support.
- Don’t Experiment – A long drive or flight is not the time to experiment with a new brand or style. Example is if you’re a boxer brief guy don’t pick a trans atlantic flight for wearing a thong. At some point you’ll be in the bathroom and take it off and have to free ball the rest of the trip
- Wear your go to style – Sort of a take on the one above, if you’re a briefs guy, wear briefs. You will be thankful
- Wear breathable materials – One of my favorite materials to travel in is Modal. it’s very soft and breathes with you. Perfect for being in a car all day
- Colors are awesome – wear something colorful, to me wearing great colorful underwear makes me feel happy. So yellows, reds, greens and even pink.
- Pack Extra underwear in your carry on – This time of year there have been major delays due to weather. This is never true than when you have a connecting flight. Being suck in an airport for 24 to 48 hours is never fun.
These may seem like Duh tips but wear something fun and familiar on long trips.
Picture by Paul Ferrer Underwear
We give you an interview of a company we have worked with over the years. Ryan has always been amazing and designed fun undies. So when he sent this in we loved it! If
What gave you the idea to start McKillop? Were you out with friends saying “I could do better” or did you stumble into the industry
I started toying around with the idea in 2008 when I tried on a friends pair of “lets say cowboy underwear” and they were the most ill fitting underwear I have ever worn. I knew that Men should have better fitting clothing, and that I was able to offer that to them. You are right I did test out the ideas with friends first, and scouted fit models on apps like Grindr and Scruff to try on and review pairs that was a different size other than myself. But I also did stumble in to the industry as well. When I was in college I thought I would be making high fashion gowns but I must say this is a much better fit for me.
Did you love underwear before your entry into the market?
Honestly I had a little fetish but totally forgot about that – kind of till now. When I was 16 – 19 years old, anything a little out of the ordinary peaked my interest and back then there wasn’t very much to chose from. I remember buying a jock with a zipper down the front and another white jock, I cannot remember the name of the brand but I remember it was French and the quality was amazing.
What made you focus first on jocks?
First I focused on our pouch – funny story but I used to go to the clubs and when I got there I wished I went commando – but I never wanted to go commando on the way there- so I made the pouch so it could easily be removed and replaced when it was time to go home. Then after perfecting that design I threw on some leg straps to expand the line. Also being that I started with a product line that required a tiny bit less work and fabric allowed me to learn the ropes of this industry without the complicated items we do now it was a perfect choice.
How has the experience been for you in the first few years?
We are 5 months away from our 5th birthday and we are still learning everyday. The first few years was such an adventure navigating through the wilderness per say. Learning social media , web design and heck running a business properly. It took everything I had but it gave me my dream. In year 1 we had a very successful line and year 2 a horrible one, that was hard to overcome but you need to be a chameleon; change, move and adapt, and FAST. This is one of the reasons we pulled out of China. We test market everything in our design studio with our MUSE program and we only sew what our customers need and nothing more. If something needs to change we can do it immediately. But we are not there yet we still work our asses off each day to become better at what we do , how we do it, and communicate to our customers the feeling like they are a part of something bigger than fabric and elastic. I look forward to our year 10 interview and you ask me about today : )
Looking back would you do it all over again ?
Funny you should say that – WE ARE !!
Mckillop has a dirty little secret that we are not giving up. We will hint a little though. We have made almost every mistake possible in the past 5 years and learned from each and every one. These lessons have put us in a good position to become stronger. We are in the process of “The year of change” as I am calling it. Mckillop is getting a facelift (www.Mckillop.co), we are going to expand our enhancement products and we are opening another brand. The cool part about the new brand is that it has a huge advantage of being smarter at the starting line. This new brand I can tell you will be the exact opposite of Mckillop – Mckillop is somewhat conservative, we are based on fit, style, comfort and luxury but our new brand will throw all of that out the window. Its like our alter ego and guys is it ever dirty lol – you are going to love it. We can’t wait to show it to you later this year.
I”m always super excited every February to see N2N Bodywear. They only have one collection a year and each year they out do the year before. I will be meeting with them in Vegas and will cover the entire line very soon!