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New James Tudor Swimwear

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British Underwear/Swimwear maker James Tudor just released the new swim ranges. They have put their quintessentially British spin on swimwear.

Placquet Swim Brief : $58.00

Distinctive James Tudor Design and styling. Brief style placquet swimsuit. With four-way stretch Nylon fabric. They have a great Superb fit and are extremely comfortable. With a contrast front panel and 3 branded buttons and contrast waist and leg bands. 80% Nylon 20% Spandex.

This Style is available in Navy & Yellow, Navy & White, Red & Navy, Grey & White. http://jamestudoronline.com/underwear_styles/PSB/SWIMWEAR

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Classic Retro Swim Trunk: $68.50

Classic James Tudor swimming trunk. Traditional Square cut. Superb fit and comfort. Branded waist button, contrast welt pocket, waist and legbands. 80% Nylon 20% Spandex.

This Style is available in Navy & Yellow, Navy & White, Red & Navy, Grey & White. http://jamestudoronline.com/underwear_styles/RCS/SWIMWEAR

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Underwear of the Week – Nils Bohner Stars Greca Hipster

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nils-bohner-stars-greca-hipster-white-front-1It’s Been a while since we ran a boxer brief as the Underwear of the week. This week we have chosen the Nils Bohner Stars Greca Hipster.  Nils Bohner may not be a brand many of you know out there. But, we think it is a brand that you should definitely check out. Nils Bonhner is based in Germany and made in Europe:

“Mediocrity is not our standard!” is their motto. The NILS BOHNER products and collections have been around since 1997 on the German market. In all the styles of NILS BOHNER you will only find technically innovative fabrics such as high quality cotton, modal and microfiber fabrics use. These are then combined with comfortable soft rubber straps and other accessories.

Reasons this pair is our underwear of the week:

  • This is a limited edition pair
  • Made out of a 94% polyamide 6% elastane see through fabric
  • Signature Greek key waistband
  • Finished with a gold and red brand tag at the left hip

This pair is available from Dead Good Undies for £20 and is available in Black and White.

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Review – Pikante 9220 Jock Brief

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This is my second review of Pikante this week. I will say Pikante is becoming one of my favorite underwear companies. The pair I am reviewing is the 9220 Jockbrief.  This isn’t so much of a jockbrief as a jock bikini. It’s a smaller cut then usual jock briefs from other brands. I have one other jock brief and a pair of boxer briefs  from Pikante. The other jock brief has a great fit and I hoped this one was going to have a simlar fit.

The Pikante 9220 Jock brief is available in four colors. Those are white, red, blue and black. Each pair has a contrasting trim around the waist, legs and back openings.  Made out of 94% Cotton, 6% Spandex blend fabric. Which felt good through out the day. The waistband is a smaller waistband that had me worried if it would hold up through out the day.

I wore this pair to work and when I first slid the pair on on it made me feel a bit naughty. I haven’t had too many jock briefs and the opening in the back, didn’t feel odd but felt nice and did I say naughty because everything was hanging out!  The waistband issue I mentioned above didn’t cause problems. It held me up as I ran around work and did some errands. I received the red with black trim. I loved the color combination

Sizing in Pikante is pretty well matched to the sizing chart. I received an XL and it fit my 36-waist fine. This is definitely smaller then typical US sizing but if you follow the chart listed on websites you shouldn’t have a problem getting the right fit.

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Some things I liked were the smaller size of the brief. It fit me just right and felt great through out the day. Next, I love the color combination with the trim. They could have made it a solid color but added a bit of pop.  My suggestion for improvement is minor. The Cotton/Spandex blend felt great but I’d love to see this with a nylon/spandex blend. Some other pairs I have with this  blend just fit so well. The nylon/spandex could make it more form fitting.

Pros:

  • Color combinations
  • The size of the brief
  • Great look to the pair

Cons:

  • Maybe make out of a Nylon/Spandex blend

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 8
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance  – 8
  • Overall: 8

Pikante furnished this pair for review

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Sales Brief

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 hero 2(X)ist is having their Semi-Annual 25% off event. This sale is site wide. So go save one some great pairs.

Shop at: http://www.2xist.com
  free-jockstrap-june-2013 GET A FREE JOCK WITH EVERY ORDER OF $40 OR MORE

From now until Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 (midnight EST), when you shop at Jockstrap Central and your product total is $40 or more, they will throw in a free jockstrap. While supplies last, the free jockstrap will be one of their Wolf Athletic Supporters (If they run out, you’ll still get a free jock, just not one of those.) On the last step of your checkout (the invoice page) you’ll be asked to choose your size and color preference.

Wolf jockstraps are phenomenal and if you don’t have one already, this is a great chance to get one to “try” out. We’re sure you’ll be hooked! If you already have one, get yourself another for when the first is in the wash.

Shop at: http://www.jockstrapcentral.com

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 summer-kick-off-sale_12 Save 25% off on CK underwear now at Men’s Underwear Store. You may notice the picture is very “Back to the Future” Also while there save on 13 of the most popular brands!

Shop at: http://www.mensunderwearstore.com
 International Jock - June 2013 - Sauvage, Pistol Pete, LASC, Go Softwear International Jock is having a sale on Armani, C-IN2, CK, 2(X)Ist and more. Save 25% off these brands

Shop at: http://www.internationaljock.com
 E.Blast-(layout) C-IN2 is having a Father’s Day Sale. You can save 25% off the entire collection. There is one week left in the sale so don’t miss out

Shop at: http://www.c-in2.com
 Arb5.html.png It’s swimwear season and 10Percent.com is giving you 25% off all swimwear styles. This is for a limited time so don’t miss out. Some brands they have are Clever, Vuthy, N2N Bodywear, Rufskin and more!

Shop at: http://www.10percent.com
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Review – D.Hedral Seamless Brief

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D.Hedral is a brand we have covered many times on the blog. Including some really great pictures of former rugger Thom Evans. We got two great pairs to review, which are the Angel Fit and Seamless briefs. The first one I will be reviewing is the Seamless Brief. If you’re not familiar with D.Hedral they are a brand that is developed to enhance your backside.

I was really excited to try the D.Hedral after reporting on them for so long.  I wanted to see how well they accented my assets. The seamless brief, I don’t think has the same powers to show off my backside as the Angel Fit line. In the Angel fit you choose your waist and angle sizes. Where as, the seamless your only choice is size.. My past experiences with seamless underwear have not been too pleasant. Sometimes the waistbands won’t hold up and the pair looses shape during the day.  So I had hopes that I would not be let down.

I wish I had some exciting place to tell you I wore this pair and then put it through its paces. Like I went hiking or played baseball. I did not; I just wore them to work. Which when you come to think about it is where we wear our undies the most. It wasn’t to stressful day. I noted my concerns above and through out the day I kept notice on the underwear. It held up great and the waistband didn’t stretch or loose shape.  Made out of 92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane that felt great against my skin.  It really surprised me that it felt as good at the end of the day as the beginning of the day. I received the black pair but it’s also available in navy, grey and white.

If you order these directly from D.Hedral the sizes are in centimeters. So you will need to either do some math or find a converter calculator (which is what I did). The two sizes are S/M and L/XL.  S/M is 77-90 cm (30 – 35 inches) and L/XL is 91-107  (35-42). I have a 36-inch waist and the l/xl fit me fine. I didn’t want to chance the smaller size.

I really liked the fit of these. They did a great job making a seamless pair. Also, another thing was the waistband. Many times when you get a seamless pair it’s just the main material that is made into a waistband. This pair they paid attention to the waistband to differentiate it from the rest of the body of the brief.  My only complaint is that I wished they had a few brighter colors. I’d love to see a red or orange in this line.

Pros:

  • Great fit for a seamless pair
  • Made a great waistband
  • Soft materials blend

Cons:

  • Wish they had brighter colors

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 8
  • Styling – 7
  • Daily Performance – 9
  • Overall:  8

D.Hedral furnished this pair for review. It is available at their site for  28 Euros.

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Review – Pikante 8626 Spotlight Anatomic Brief

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We all agree that underwear should be fun. I decided to put that statement to a test. When I got a chance to pick some Pikante I chose the metallic silver Spotlight Anatoimc brief. It is not one that I would normally wear on a daily basis but sometimes we have to step outside the underwear comfort zone and try something new. This is the third pair of Pikante I have tried since loosing my weight.

My first impression was it’s a really cool pair, being all bright and shiny. The material is metallic (Polyester 93%, Spandex 7%.) but didn’t seem like it would stretch like other pairs I have received from Pikante. I was a little worried about the fit. On top of that is it has a zipper in the pouch. Need I go into detail how that can be bad for a guy? I don’t think so.  But I always try to have an open mind and I took an extra pair of undies to work just in case this pair didn’t work out.

I wore this pair to work. I didn’t want to do a review that was too intensive because I wasn’t sure how well this pair would hold up. The main concerns were it’s ability to move and breathe. So in the morning I put it on and liked the look of it. The fit surprised me; it didn’t fit as tight as I thought it would. It was snug but not too tight. As I wore it through the day my worries about it not breathing were put to rest. I could barely tell I was wearing a metallic pair. Granted I wouldn’t wear it to the gym or running but for daily wear or a date night you should be fine.

The zipper maybe a concern to most of you guys. I didn’t find it as a bother. The zipper is covered with fabric so it didn’t rub me in the wrong places. You may ask if I used it. For the review I unzipped it a few times during the day. Each time I as super careful zipping up. It worked fine and its not just decorative.

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If you are familiar with Pikante and their sizing chart it’s pretty much spot on. I’m a size 36 waist and the XL fit me fine. I believe the XL fits 36-38. If you’re close to a 38 you may have an issue. These aren’t made for bigger guys. Being a former bigger guy it can be frustrating to find great undies in larger sizes. But follow the size guide and you should be fine.

I really liked this pair. Will I wear it weekly, probably not but it will definitely be a fun pair to wear on occasion. The major down fall for this pair is it’s hand watch only. If you wash it in the washer you may find the metallic fabric may not hold up. So put in the washer at your own risk. I would say another great place to wear this would be in a costume if you go to Cons. There could be some super creative things you can do with it. But for my daily wear it made me feel sexy all day, no one knew that I was wearing such a fun pair under my pants.

Pros:

  • The Fun Factor is off the charts
  • Surprised by how it fit through out the day
  • Zipper is functional and not decorative

Cons:

  • Wouldn’t recommend for works outs or heavy activities
  • Hand wash only

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 7
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance  –
  • Overall: 7.9

Pikante furnished this pair for review. The pair is also available  n black

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New Male Basics Geometric Design – Chevron, Byblos and Hound Patterns

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MaleBasics came out with their new Geometric line this past week. It’s a really fun line featuring Chevron, Byblos and Hounds Tooth patterns. Here is what they told us about the line.

We decided to have a bit of fun with this new collection while keeping it classy end elegant. it’s all inspired on this season’s trend: Geometrics. We went from the traditional and classy “Houndstooth” a.k.a “Prince of Wales” to the simplicity of Chevrons. The Malebasics Geometric Collection honors the colors that have defined the brand for the last 12 years: Red, Black and White

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We chose 3 patterns that are very different from one another. Malebasics Byblos is an elegant pattern, inspired by structures that are impossible to achieve in the tangible world, it is a classy reminder of Japanese engravings and Op Art. Wait until you see how this hypnotic pattern gets wrapped around your waist.

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We made the Malebasics Chevron Pattern very irregular on purpose. The idea was to recreate the hand-traced patterns that can be found in African and Amazonian tribes. The effect is extremely beautiful and elegant when printed on our super soft fabric.

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“The Prince of Wales”: The quintessential masculine pattern. Commonly known as the Houndtsooth, it has its origins on the garments used by Scottish shepherds. Then popularized by Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor and Prince of Wales, it was adopted by upper classes as a symbol of status. During the 20th Century, designers like Christian Dior, Moschino and Chanel have used the pattern in their collections. As the geometrics are coming back this season, what pattern could be best revived if not the Houndstooth? We decided to go ahead with a Classic as we felt that it was time for the Prince to make it all the way to your underpants but this time, oversized!

The high percentage of Cotton on this collection and its weight, makes it very resistant and soft to the touch. We took our engineered underwear and transformed it by suing these new prints. The comfort is the same it’s just the look that has changed. There is a new element in this collection and that is the fact that we started to use our new logo on the waistband. Also, this is our first collection of Underwear that includes a Jockstrap.

Find the Patterns for pre-order  and more at the Male Basics Site – http://www.malebasics.com

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Review – PPU Boxer #1322

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The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the PPU Boxer #1322.  Before trying these on, I enjoyed taking in the big picture.  The white fabric has see through polka dots, the waistband is red with contrasting black logo sewn in, the leg openings have black piping to contrast with the stark white and bright red, and there is a black mesh area above the pouch for a peek-a-boo effect.  Interesting.  The PPU logo sits on each side and is not centered over the pouch which does not bother me like it bothers other guys.  The red waistband has a metallic sheen to it which I really enjoyed.

After trying them on, the waistband is comfortable at nearly two inches in width.  The slight pouch was accommodating, conforming, and defining.  While this is a boxer, it felt more like a brief.  Companies seem to have their own take on what defines a boxer and in this case I suppose a slightly longer side panel is the key.  The boxer was pieced together in multiple pieces to create the pouch and had a seam down the center of the rear for even more definition of the assets.  The black mesh panel shows off the area above the bits and the upper portion of the bits, as well.  It is quite erotic, in my opinion.  This boxer comes in several colors (mint, white, black) that most anyone would enjoy.  This is my second pair of PPU underwear and I like them.

While wearing this pair of underwear, I went on an extended shopping experience over an eight hour period with lots of walking, bending, and trying on clothes.  It was a busy day filled with quite a bit of activity that tested the underwear under normal circumstances for most guys.  The pair fit well, looked good, did not bunch up, did not ride up, and felt like I did not have underwear on at all.  This pair of underwear would be good for a night out on the town or everyday wear, but not for exercising or major activity.

I received a size extra large in this boxer.  This size should cover a 34-36 pant size.  Sizing was not true to size as I am a large in the vast majority of underwear, but this is a non-issue as the company tells you that the XL is a 34-36” size.  So, size up.  This pair can be found for around 21$ on most websites.

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I loved the polka dot see through pattern that made up the body of the underwear, the metallic red waistband, the black contrasting piping around the legs, the black mesh see through peek-a-boo panel, and the way the crotch area felt against my skin.  82.5% Nylon and 17.5% Spandex fabric combination makes this a slightly stretchy and conforming pair of underwear that I enjoyed.  The rear seam was another part of the boxer that I enjoyed as it showed off the assets.  This boxer had nothing about it that I could complain about.

Overall, this was a nice pair of underwear and I felt sexy and comfortable at the same time while wearing them.  The design is conforming to the body and creates a fantastic profile from the front and the rear.  I did find that one could take the pouch and pull it down and under the package to push up the mesh pouch area and create a totally different look for the boxer.  I enjoyed this boxer and look forward to wearing it again.

Pros

  • Style
  • Fabric
  • Color Combination
  • Cool Pouch design

Cons

  • None

Ratings:
· Daily Fit – A
· Sizing – B
· Construction/Materials – A
· Styling – A
· Daily Performance – A
· Overall – A-

 

PPU furnished these for review.

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Top Staff Picks for Adding Color to your Undies Drawer

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I asked a few of the guys on the site to give me what undies would they suggest for summer. Each guy gave me a pair and a reason why it would be a great pair for summer. Here is our list of what we think would make great additions to your underwear drawer.

 133137-102025_58131_1 UNB J.D. – Bjorn Borg Check It -Nothing says summer light bright yellow, purple and pink plaid, Check Yourself in the awesome pair of Bjorn Borgs.
 o4e0c427738496_cx01_orange_34_301x340 AtlBriefs – Cocksox CX01 Bikini Orange – Cocksox brief in orange. Aside from the fantastic fit, the bright color definitely puts some pep in my step
 c-in2_ss13_3426_clearwater_teal_f_zen_mens_underwear_street_jock_strap UNBBrandon – C-IN2 Zen Street Jock Clearwater – I am a huge fan of bright colors so it was difficult for me to pick one but I am also not the kind of person who punts when asked to pick just one thing. So for me, it’s my pair of C-IN2 Zen Sport Briefs in “Clearwater.” I think the light turquoise color is very summery, and the underwear itself is perfect for hot summer days because it features perforated rayon (mesh) fabric.
 0010-X37620-80014 Alex B – 2(x)ist Cabana Stripe – 2(X)ist does a great job picking new and flashy colors and designs. This pair has it all, the colors  and the stripes. These bright colors are the colors of this summer.
 921616_10151425491013325_772501945_o Tim – 2EROS Jock Line – My personal favorite is the blue pair. The bright blue material with the contrasting red accent will brighten up your undies drawer!
 41  TTheamazing – Andrew Christian Trophy Boy Boxer Brief Electric Blue – I love the electric blue color because it makes me think of the carribbean and i’m on vacation

 

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New Sauvage Retro Swimwear Collection Is In Style For Summer

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From paisley prints and plaids to solid colors and tribal designs, Sauvage Swimwear brings cool vintage style to men’s summer fashion. Made in San Diego, CA, the brand features premium quality swimsuits, including styles made with luxurious imported Italian fabric for an unrivaled look and feel.

Choose from trendy square-cut silhouettes that showcase your beach body or go the traditional route with longer leg lengths and classic colors. Sauvage offers such a wide variety of cuts, patterns and colors that there’s something for every kind of guy.

Modeling the Sauvage collection is International Jock’s newest model, George Johnson of LA Models. George has been modeling for five months and exudes sex appeal and the natural talent of a seasoned pro. He began modeling with a trip to Hong Kong for Abercrombie and Fitch. Prior to that, he attended California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo where he studied kinesiology and was a receiver on the football team.  In his free time, he likes to be out and about, and his future plans include travelling the world, starting a family, and owning a small business.

With one of the most extensive collections of men’s swimwear anywhere, International Jock is excited to have George Johnson modeling Sauvage and many other prestigious brands.

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Underwear of the Week – 2EROS Black Label Trunk

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Today’s Underwear of the Week is the 2EROS Black Label Trunk. The Black Label line is very classic in it’s styling. As mentioned above you won’t find bright colors. But don’t let that fool you the fit on these are amazing. As they say don’t judge a book by it’s cover. This has come to be one of my favorite ranges from 2EROS. The 2EROS site sums it up best “You will love the clean lines and metallic waistband plus featuring the Black Label woven emblem.”

The Black Label line from 2EROS is made form the same material (87% Tactel (Nylon) /13% Elastane) as the Jock Series. However, unlike the Jock Series this one is just available in Black, White and Navy, depending on the pair. This pair will breathe with you and feel amazing all day.

Reasons this Pair is our Underwear of the Week:

  • Classic styling with a modern twist
  • Great waist band made specifically for the Black Label line
  • Breathable and perfect for an active guy
  • Longer in seam for more coverage
  • Sexy and slim cut
  • Available in Black and White

This pair is available on the 2EROS website for $36.95 AUD

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Croota Underwear Fights To “Save The AS5” In New Campaign

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The United States of Australia have finally taken over the United States of America; in the form of low-rise, comfortable men’s underwear. About two years ago, Aussie underwear company Croota (www.croota.com) entered American shores and quickly gained ground in the highly saturated men’s underwear market. Expanding its headquarters to Irvine, CA has since helped the company experience exponential growth, brand sovereignty and visibility thanks also to its “Save the AS5” campaign, wherein the company has appealed to men who were once set on their old, boring underwear.

The new “Waisted” range offers guys a lighter, comfortable fitting boxer that hugs the body but gives enough room for it to breathe. “Waisted” is made of 95% cotton and 5% elastane, which combination allows for a sexy pair of low-rise boxers to comfortably fit under any pant. The range is offered in two versatile colors, blue indigo featuring a hot pink and silver waistband, and gray which features a maroon and silver waistband. A two-button front allows more give in the pouch and thigh. To add more flavor to this boxer, Croota added an 8×3 patch on the front left side, and additional vertical logo on the right and a silver Croota slogan on the rear directly below the brand label. The ranges retails for $21.90 USD.

“The American market has been highly receptive to our brand and our bold choices in color, fit and styles,” said Sang Croota, founder and creative director of the brand. “We’re excited to be offering our underwear to men across this country, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to ‘Save the AS5’ from boring underwear.”

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The name of Croota’s “Waisted” line came about as many manufacturers refused to assist with such a detailed waistband. The combination of satin and colored fabric to provide the intricate design is unprecedented in the underwear industry.

By introducing new ranges every two to three months, Croota offers a varied selection of boxers, trunks and briefs to men of all walks of life. It’s a fun, affordable brand that invites color, cut and fit for the fashion-conscious to the fashion-weary. Prices range from $18 – $22 USD, with special promotions on best sellers of the month. Croota is fully stocked in the U.S., and all American orders are dispatched from California. Free nationwide (1-5 business day) delivery is offered to U.S. customers.

For more information about Croota Underwear or the “Save the AS5” campaign, please visit www.croota.com.

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