Do you remember our one and only Valentine’s Guide we shot? We had fun doing but was a shoot that more things went wrong than right! This picture features Cocksox.
Are you looking for an old school jock? One brand to look into is Timoteo’s Tight End Jockstrap. This jock has a classic waistband with the label in front. It also comes in multiple colors.
A piece of jockstrap trivia, the original “classic jocks” waistband stripes were different for each size. I heard this was for easy sorting by equipment managers.
This is what Timoteo says about the pair:
Combining the classic jockstrap look and detailing with today’s hottest colors & new fabrication. This is the NEW Cellblock13 Tight End Jockstrap. Built with a supportive woven mesh pouch and a sturdy elastic waistband, this rugged jock is the best-updated version of the traditional team sports jocks that livened up the locker rooms of days gone by.
Get the jock!!!
Pair: Timoteo Tight End Jock
Color: Army, Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow, or White
Fabric: N/A
Sizes: Small – X-Large
Price: $24.00
I”m wondering if you guys have this same issue. When I pack to go on a trip, either work or vacation, I always pack about twice as many pairs of underwear than I would ever need. For
When I start packing, I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t overpack as I used too. Back in the day, I would take way more than I would ever need. It was ridiculous. After a few trips with small carry-ons for a week trip. I learned how to pack with just enough. Now I add maybe one or two extra shirts but that’s about it.
Then we get to underwear; everything goes out the window. I try to pack pairs I love to wear. That leads to “oh I love this pair too.” and this one and this one. Well, I may want to wear this one too. By the time I’m done I have more undies than anything else. This kinda happens with swimwear but not as bad. I only pack 3-4 swim briefs.
An example, this trip to Magic/Project I was gone from Wednesday Night till Monday. This is for five days, but I had 12 pairs of underwear. I included underwear for cold, which Vegas was, and some just in case the weather warmed up. I also pack for activities and just in cases. Just in case I go
Who else does this? Do you over pack undies or everything? The only good thing is that undies take up very little space in a suitcase. Do any of your partners give you grief on packing?
I LOVE Ergowear. Their underwear has always been one of my favorites. They have just released the new Flamingo Fantasy line. This sounds a little funky but
The line comes in three different styles and in three different colors. The colors are Dusk (pink flamingo), Olive, and Black. The styles are the Bikini, Thong and Mini Boxer. All three have an amazing fit. Yes, I LOVE the boxer briefs from Ergowear and highly recommend them.
Get these at either the Ergowear site or Candyman Fashion.
It’s time for Baskit’s $12 Tuesday! This week X marks the spot. The X Trunk is on sale. It’s a line with an amazing pouch. Get the X Trunk at the Baskit site for just $12 till midnight.
I know we have tons of guys who read the blog, that needs great work out underwear. Underwear that feels great, looks good and performs well at the gym. A new line to check out is the SupaWear Turbo collection. The
Some of the awesome features
- Slim fitted to give a slimming silhouette and show off assets
- Single layered scoop pouch to give you an enhanced but natural lift as well as contour, shape and support everything
- Creates
a ‘ contact-less’ support to reduce chaffing and sweating - Made from
sweat wicking tactel and quick dry polyester to keep you cool and dry - 4-way stretch mesh to provide maximum mobility
The line comes in three different styles. They are the Boxer Brief, Brief
Pair: SupaWear Turbo Boxer Brief
Color: Blue/red or Orange/Black
Fabric: Solid: 100% Premium Tactel, Mesh: 85% Polyester / 15% Elastane
Sizes: X-Small – X-Large
Price: See site
Pair: SupaWear Turbo Brief
Color: Blue/red or Orange/Black
Fabric: Solid: 100% Premium Tactel, Mesh: 85% Polyester / 15% Elastane
Sizes: X-Small – X-Large
Price: See site
Pair: SupaWear Turbo Jock
Color: Blue/red or Orange/Black
Fabric: Solid: 100% Premium Tactel, Mesh: 85% Polyester / 15% Elastane
Sizes: X-Small – X-Large
Price: See site
I know so many guys out there love a great pouch. One brand to try with an amazing pouch is Sukrew. No matter the style you will love their pouch. Including the boxer brief.
Just
The gear is made with a skin-tight rubber-look fabric with soft, almost terry-cloth backing (so it feels great next to your skin). It’s slick, it’s modern and it’s sporty.
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Sheer underwear is back at Cocksox. Do you love sheer undies? If so check out the mesh line!
In men’s fashion, cotton has long been considered the king of fabrics. But as Deadgoodundies.com note from the UK, there can be an improvement on nature’s best… Increasing use of modal, viscose and Lyocell yarns in male underwear, sometimes solo, often in a mix with cotton, is revolutionising the fit, feel and features of boxers and briefs. These cellulose fibres, made from wood pulp, are breathable, colourfast and feel like cotton or silk, depending on the finish. These materials won’t trap perspiration or odours, have great stretch-recovery, resist shrinkage and they’re up to 50% more absorbent than cotton alone. Purists, take note.
NEW LINE From the maestros of ergonomic enhancement – Ergowear’s new X3D line including this brief, a mini boxer and thong in black, olive green or a great shade of pink called Dusk. Made from 90% viscose 10% Spandex to fit like a silky glove.
Ergowear X3D Modal Bikini Brief £16.00
NEW COLOUR In 62% cotton 22% cotton 13% elastane, HOM’s luxury HO1 Mini Brief is an update and improvement on the original best seller. With an updated waistband and recently launched in a sixth colour (jeans blue) this men’s underwear is the right choice for gents who want a classic shape in a modern fabric.
HIGHLY RATED by DGU customers who give this simple men’s string a lot of stars in their reviews – many for the 95% micro modal 5% elastane fabric which is slightly ribbed and praised for being so tactile, comfortable and supportive. This T-back thong comes in black, white and navy blue.
Doreanse 1330 Micro Modal ECO Thong £7.00
COOLING Men who run hot generally or those who just love to run appreciate the fabric of Comfyballs’ sporty Wood underwear designs, including this one in 45% modal 45% cotton 10% Lycra. This is a technical fabric produced using a carbon neutral process so it ticks the eco-friendly box as well as providing maximum comfort.
Comfyballs Wood Long Boxer Brief £28.50
ULTIMATE Indulgent underwear for men who treat their genitals like royalty. In 47% silk, 47% viscose and 6% elastane this tanga’s pouch is lined and the deep waistband has a velvety finish. The result is a brief fit for a king.
Modus Vivendi Silk Tanga Brief £43.00
RETRO The S by Sloggi collection is the brand’s foothold in premium men’s underwear – this brief comes in a clever ‘drawer’ box which makes it a great gift idea. In 47% cotton 47% cotton modal 6% elastane and a deep sided cut with no back or side seams, this product is bought from DGU on repeat by gents who appreciate the quality and flattering shape, retained wash after wash.
Sloggi Simplicity Retro Brief £18.00
Find all these awesome pairs at Dead Good Undies.
As I have said in a post earlier this week that the shows are not what they used to be for men’s underwear/swimwear. February is the big show, and then in August, there are just a few brands present.
Here is a list of the brands I meet up with:
2EROS
Olaf Benz
ManStore
Cocksox
Wood Underwear
2(X)IST
Gregg Homme
Papi
There is one new one that isn’t in the US market yet that we will cover in the next month or so!
This is way down from 20-30 brands back in the day. The brands that were there do have some fantastic things coming. Two brand that I can’t wait to see is Cocksox and 2(X)IST. Also, I am looking forward to sharing Olaf Benz and Manstore more!
You may notice there aren’t many pictures for this post. That is because no one has models at the show anymore. This would be great content for us as out Brief Distractions and videos. However, those days at the show are gone. Which I think sucks because it makes the job of reporting on the show much harder. I mean, how many pictures of underwear booths can you see?
The show is moving out of its longtime home at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and moving to the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the largest convention center I have been attended a show. It’s Massive and one thing I hate about it. However, they want it all under one roof. This starts in August.
Look for our coverage of the awesome new stuff as soon as it’s released. I have been sworn to secrecy until then!
Does this model look familiar? It’s Philip Fusco, he hasn’t been in too many shots lately. It’s great to see him back modeling for L’Homme Invisible. Check out our post on the new L’Homme Invisible line.
Are you a big fan of Clever Mode? If you said yes, rejoice the first new collection is out for 2019. As usual, there are new pairs of swimwear, boxer briefs, and briefs.
The lifestyle images feature more classic designs with a few fun pairs thrown in the mix. Clever is one of the best “basics” collections on the market. The classics have a great cut, fabric and styles.
Don’t worry there are still some great mesh and prints as well. Clever always comes up with the most amazing prints for swimwear. They make you feel great while on the beach. But don’t worry they also have amazing prints in underwear.
Here is an overview of the new collection.
Swimwear
Boxer Briefs
Briefs
Get all these pairs at the Clever Moda site.
Valentine’s Day may be over, but having fun indoors in your undies is never out of style. Check out the Maskulo
We shot Derek Yates back in 2012. This is the behind the scenes video we did for the shoot. We hope you enjoy this look back.
Black Rose Photography sent us this pic for Thong Thursday! He does a mix of underwear and some more erotic images. If you haven’t checked him out, go to his site
Get great undies at an even better price. Andrew Christian’s Valentine’s Day sale ends tomorrow. Get 30% off with code 30CPD
Michael Wapo (www.instagram.com/michaelwapo) wearing selection of swimwear by WAPO Wear (www.wapowear.com) photographed in Brazilian city Rio De Janeiro.
Wear a fun Jock for Valentine’s Day! Check out TenEleven underwear for a really sexy and fun jock.
I discovered this brand on social media (Twitter: @skinfit_mexico; Instagram: @skinfit.mexico) and just had to try their products. They sell a wide variety of products: underwear, swimwear, and sport/gym wear (singlet, tights, etc.). SkinFit is a Mexican company that was established in 2017 whose mission is to provide “Sportswear and Underwear for the current man with satisfaction guarantee”.
I will be reviewing both the Tanga Skin and the Tanga Bulge styles.
PAIR: Tanga Skinand Tanga Bulge
COLORS: Black, White, Red, Burgundy, Purple, Navy, Royal Blue, Plumbago Blue, Turquoise, Sky Blue, Mexican Pink, Pastel Pink, Magenta, Bougainvillea, Grape, Brown, Nude, Yellow, Neon Yellow, Orange, Emerald Green, Neon Green, Oxford Gray, Silver, Gold, Lilac, Aqua Green, Olive Green
FABRIC: Nylon satin lycra (92% Nylon, 8% Elastane)
SIZING: Small (28-30), Medium (30-32), Large (32-34), Extra Large (34-36)
COST: $20.00 USD (15% off first order for new customers with coupon: NEWCUSTOMER)
WHERE TO BUY: SkinFit
Rating: 9.4 / 10
- Daily Fit: 9 / 10
- Sizing: 7 / 10
- Construction: 10 / 10
- Styling: 10 / 10
- Daily Performance: 10 / 10
Pros:
- Many color options to choose from.
- Choose your pouch style. The pairs are essentially the same otherwise.
- Shiny and stretchy lycra material that is very comfortable and supportive.
- Marketed as underwear, but can easily be worn as swimwear.
Cons:
- Made to order, so takes a little longer to arrive.
- Unconventional sizing, which runs a little tight.
Recommendation: Highly recommended, especially if you love Joe Snyder. If you’re at the upper end of a size range, consider ordering the larger size.
Commentary:
I bought the Tanga Skin style in purple and burgundy and the Tanga Bulge style in royal blue and emerald green. My waist size is 33-34 and I normally wear a size medium in most brands, but I followed the size guidelines and ordered large.
I placed my order December 22ndand they arrived January 15th. I was quite surprised they arrived so soon as they are made to order and ship from Mexico (via FedEx). I’ve had domestic, stock-based orders take longer to arrive! Upon opening the package, I was very excited to try them on. The colors were vibrant. The fabric reminded me of my favorite speedos. When I slipped the first pair on for the first time, I was not disappointed. The only issue I have is they’re a little snug at the hips. This, along with the unconventional sizing ranges, is the reason for the Sizing rating of 7 above. I probably should have gone with the extra large and will consider that for future orders.
I have worn all four pairs for a variety of activities: work, gym, tennis match, lounging around, out and about with friends, etc. Having just finished my #yearofthethong in 2018, I have a pretty good idea of what I like and don’t like about a thong. Try wearing one every day for a year and not form strong opinions! Tim will say I already had strong opinions, and he would be right! 😊
After slipping them on, I was immediately reminded of Joe Snyder, including the snugness. The quality is just as high. The material, I feel, is a little thicker without feeling stiff. It’s very stretchy and comfortable. I easily wore them all day, no matter what activities I had planned. Even though they were a little snug, I didn’t experience the dreaded discomfort at my tailbone that I get when a pair is too tight (*ahem* N2N recent swimwear styles *ahem*).
The construction is fantastic! The side straps are about ¾” thick giving it a skimpier, sexy look than many thong styles on the market. The back strap (between your cheeks) is about 1”, which is on the upper end of the comfortable range. The seams are virtually unnoticeable. I hate when a pouches center seam rubs against my package all day, or I can feel where the pouch attaches to the back strap at the taint.
These styles are listed under their Underwear collection, but they can easily be worn as swimwear as well. They’re unlined, so the lighter colors will likely be somewhat see-thru when wet (if this is your desired effect, go for it!). I plan to give these a try at the pool, beach, or boat this summer!
The only difference between these two styles is the pouch. The Tanga Skin has what I would consider a traditional thong pouch – similar to the Thong 03 style from Joe Snyder. The material is stretchy enough that your goodies aren’t smooshed all day, and you can easily wear them pointing up or down. The Tanga Bulge has more of a bulgy, roomier pouch – similar to the Bulge Thong 02 style from Joe Snyder. The larger pouch, along with the stretchy material, ensure that your goodies are kept pushed forward and comfortable all day long. With this style (and most other bulge styles), you’re better off pointing down. I did notice that the bulge pouch also causes the front to have a lower rise, probably a full inch of difference between the two.
I will most definitely be adding more of both styles to my (ever growing….and maybe out of control) collection in the near future!
Tanga Skin and the Tanga Bulge
This week’s awesome deal is the Baskit Bask Brief. It’s this $12 Tuesday! Remember this pair is only on sale till Midnight!!
You can still make a bright statement in a classic brief when you go with our Bask Brief. Express your boldness with Bold Blue, or declare your perfection with Perfect Pink. Not feeling bold or perfect? You can always get real with Real Red. Choose the color that fits your mood then slide them on – and bask in the glory of you all day long.
Pair: Baskit Bask Brief
Color: Pink, Blue, or Red
Fabric: 96% Cotton/4% Elastane
Sizes: Small – X-Large
Price: $12 – Today only
One group of pics I missed while in Vegas was this series from WAPO Wear.
Model: Phoenix KeatingPhoto: Jarrod Carter
When I first started going to Magic/Project/Curve it was so much fun. There were over 30 brands at the shows, and I would be on the go for all three days of the shows. Luckily, the shows were staggered, and I would hit the last day or second day at Curve and then the last two days of Magic/Project. I would need this time just to get with everyone. And in 2010-2012 it wasn’t always enough time to see everyone.
Back at this time there would be brands that would be in hotel suites. It would be walking from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to the Hotel and back. These made for super long days. But I really enjoyed it because it was like I was seeing a lot of my favorite people. At the end of the show, I would be sad because I would have to wait another six months to see everyone.
Flash forward to 2016/2017, and I had to miss the shows due to financial reasons. For a full year, I missed the shows. In this time I really noticed how small the shows have gotten. Since 2013, fewer brands have been attending shows. Now the February show has the most people around 10-15, and the August show had about 4-5 brands.
The size of the overall show has gotten smaller as well. Project was both floors of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, but now it’s only the lower level. Attendance is not just the underwear brands but all brands. Next, it’s expensive to get a booth. You have the cost to attend, travel, hotel and more. It can be 7 figures easy.
So where does this leave shows for Underwear in the future? I think in two more years very few brands will attend trade shows. It’s so much easier with the internet to connect with customers. There is video chat, PDF Catalogs, and video that can help buyers make decisions. While this sucks for me trying to report on the industry, it makes it more cost efficient for brands.
In the future, we may not have Magic/Project, but I will still work hard to find new brands for you guys.
The last Videos in our series is the last overview video of the shows. It was in 2013 and gives you a great overview of both shows. This year I’m working on some new videos that don’t focus on shows but still shows you some of the beat undies and gear.