As avid underwear consumers. One of the main things we look for when making a purchase are looks. Especially when you know that one undie in particular is going to be seen by someone. No, I am not talking about the bedroom but the locker room. Yes the one place you avoided as a kid but ended up loving as an adult (at least in my case). Due to the fact that at some point in he locker room you are going to have to strip down to your skivvies and reveal it all. I don’t know about you but I always like to be prepared when that moment comes. My favorite gym wear is almost always Andrew Christian.
Yes Andrew Christian. The brand we all know and love to wear, has gone back to the basics while bringing us something fresh and new with their upcoming Vibe collection. Andrew Christian is usually my go to brand when I workout. Due to their anatomically correct pouches with their “Show It Technology” and “Almost Naked” styles. That let my goods have that support and freedom. while also showing them off a bit in the gym. While all those factors are a plus, it’s what happens afterwards that makes me think twice.
Before I hit the showers at the gym. I cringe at the fact that I have put my Andrew Christian undies through such a vigorous gym session. The stretching and sweating I endure during a workout takes it’s toll on my undies. After a while and we all know good underwear doesn’t come cheap enough for us to simply toss out and buy more. But have no fear my fellow fitness and underwear enthusiasts. The new Vibe collection from Andrew Christian has promised to change all that.
Their new Vibe ad campaign looks as though they have toned it down a notch in terms of colors and over the top styles. They make up for it with their underwear that is promising to be the go to pair when it comes to controlling sweat and unwanted stretching. Adult film actors Ryan Rose and Arad Winwin and model Jon Pastor offer plenty of eye candy in the 2 minute ad that already has me somewhat sold (don’t judge.) The video showcases Ryan, Arad and Jon pumping iron, several sets of squats and most of all doing lots and lots of sweating. Which is something we all do at the gym. Some of us more than others, which is why I know these new lines of undies are going to be the answer to all our prayers.
Aiming for a release this February, I’ll be sure to try to get my hands on a pair and put them to the test once available. Currently the Vibe collection has only two pairs in a brief and boxer. Vibe brief starts at $22.50. Vibe boxer starts at $25.00. Can be viewed online at andrewchristian.com
We got a few of our guys to tell in the wonderful world of color of undies. You all know that my favorite color is Green but here are a few of the other guys!
UNB Brady
When I first started buying my own underwear I kept the colors very traditional. White for my daily and black for fancier events. It may have started out because I was scared to buy any other colors. I used to be so afraid of what people thought. It may sound strange to some but buying grey underwear was me branching out. Might be why I love it so much now. It was my first taste of undies freedom! I now buy whatever I want and care much less about what people may think. Even still grey remains a staple. It goes with any outfit and matches any skin tone. Very classic look to me with just a hint of style (For that fancy-daily look). Im going to avoid any 50 shades of grey puns here. Just say that from charcoal to platinum, grey can be quite ambiguous. Black tie event to lounging around the house, grey can work! My favorite pair has to be my Tommy Hilfiger Action Sport Brief. I love the bright white waistband contrasting with the heather grey and TH brand right in the middle. The navy trim is the icing on the cake for me! Too bad they discontinued it…
Quickly the Calvin Klein Black Series Low-rise trunk is becoming my new favorite. I have never felt a softer and luxurious synthetic fabric. These are the type of undies were I like being reminded that I am wearing them!
That one pair of underwear that makes you see red.
“Once I stole a pair of red underwear from the department store. My mom wouldn’t buy them for me – she said they were Satan’s panties!” Okay no I’ve never stolen a pair of undies but I did steal that quote from the film Miss Congeniality. What is it about the color red that I find so intriguing? Maybe because more often than not in the world of undies. Red is associated with being sexy. Exactly why red is usually one of my go to colors when it comes to purchasing underwear. Whenever I think of red, the words confident and flirtatious come to mind. I am neither of the two but when I slip on a pair of red undies, I suddenly feel as if I am. Whether I’m wearing my Aussiebum Wonderjock Pro trunk during work or gear up in the bedroom with my Papi Jockstrap. something about red (in my opinion) that enhances my best assets. If I had to pick a favorite pair though, I would have to say it would have to be my PUMP! Flash Jogger boxer for several reasons. One of the reasons I love PUMP! underwear is their creative way of mixing masculine and sexy all into one. The boxer has all the right cuts that make my butt and legs look good. The soft cotton material that I find so comfy. The undie itself fits quite snug, which is something I look for when I make a purchase. One of the selling points for me though when it comes to PUMP! is that sporty jock look that I love so much. Their use of mesh in their underwear is simply amazing. This boxer in particular has mesh pockets and a mesh crotch area which I find so useful during a vigorous workout. Mesh underwear is sexy in of itself but red mesh undies just scream “take them off already” but in a good way. So in closing, I always do research before buying a pair of underwear off the net. There is something about colors in particular that make me throw all my purchasing standards out the window and impulse buy the first bright red pair that catches my eye. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to judge a book by its cover, or in this case a pair of red underwear.
Green was my favorite color growing up, and is one of my favorite colors for underwear. It is an uncommon color for guys underwear, so it really stands out. It is also very versatile. Dark green can give a pair a classy look. While a bright lime green can make any style super fun, no matter what it looks like! I’ve got fourteen green pairs with my favorite being my lime green Cocksox bikini brief.
Beau Briefs
With underwear we all have go-tos when it comes to brands, styles and cuts but what about color? I for one LOVE a good pair of yellow underwear. I’m not really sure why but ever since I bought my first bright yellow pair of Timoeteos I have always seemed to gravitate to the color. I’m a fairly pale person so yellow isn’t exactly an obvious or good choice but none the less, it makes me smiles. It brightens my day. At this point I’d say I have about 10 yellow pairs, mostly all in briefs but one thong and a jockstrap count amongst the number as well. Something about it, perhaps it reminds me of spring or the sun, something those of us in Seattle could use a bit more of. Whatever it is, yellow undies are a great addition to a drawer.
RSH Photography shot Pleep in N2N Liquid Skins. here he is in the Silver Liquid Skins thong. We hope you enjoy the pic we will post a lot more from this shoot soon!
As men’s underwear specialists DGU knows that fellas’ choices in the pants department have got a lot bolder over the years. No longer is a jock strap or g-string a thing to fear. Men’s thongs are now one of the most popular styles at underwear and swimwear website Deadgoodundies.com so it’s high time we revealed our bestselling thongs.
There’s no doubting their popularity but thongs are still uncharted territory for some blokes. DGU offer many great styles so you can test the water with soft fabrics, comfy cuts and at prices that won’t break the bank.
Ergowear’s range of men’s underwear is ergonomically designed to work in harmony with the male anatomy. They do a fantastic selection of strings in a great range of colours and the most sensual fabrics.
Undies connoisseurs will love the luxury range of strings the Olaf Benz range has to offer. A particular favourite at Deadgoodundies.com is this classic thong, created from one sweep of premium microfibre. An obvious choice for men’s underwear sophisticates.
Enhancement isn’t just a feature of ladies’ underwear you know. The Joe Snyder range has a bountiful selection of bulge boosting thongs which make the most of what nature gave you. And who can complain at that?
There’s also a market for gents who need more, erm, accommodating underwear. Big Boys is a British-based brand and a must have for guys who’ve been well blessed in the downstairs department!
Today is $12 Tuesday. It features the Energy Brief from Baskit. The brief is available in Black, Super White, Riviera Blue and Kiwi Green. Today only it is 47% off! Shop the Baskit site
In this day and age, it seems new brands are popping up every month. It can be very easy to just stumble across a brand that you have never heard of. Even though it already has a large following or has been around for years. Sort of like how with the sci-fi /Fantasy genre everyone gets into it through a different series. Leaving it an incredibly vast but fragmented category. So some brands fall through the cracks, or become lesser known, yet underrated.
When you think of Australian brands, probably Aussiebum, 2Eros, and Cocksox come to mind. Yet there is another good underwear maker from down under, that I think is awesome, called Croota. Since I discovered them a couple years ago I’ve enjoyed their styling and designs. They even do small touches well. For instance, on the back of my thong, right below the care instructions, is printed the line “For use before marriage”. How tongue-in-cheek is that! I also like their patterns. Such as their take on tartans and a print of the Croota name repeatedly split into individual letters and jumbled up. Pulling of the combination of looking interesting but not overcrowded.
They also make an interesting thong. It has a very wide back, which may put some thong wearers off , but I haven’t found it to be uncomfortable. It does have a purpose. I have found that the larger back helps to accentuate what you naturally have back there.
One last great thing they have is free shipping, which is always a plus in my book! I hate it when a $15 pair is really $20+ with shipping. Though they are based out of Australia, they have a USA located warehouse so it won’t take long to get to you at all.
Basically, if you haven’t tried Croota, check them out. They’ve got a great style all their own, and make fun, good looking products. In my mind , Croota deserves to be just as popular as their bigger Australian brethren.
I often ask myself this question. Why am I doing UNB? Why do I put in so my effort and time into he site for the last 7 years? These are usually days when I”m feeling burnt out and why even bother. Like most things in life we all go through cycles of good and bad. This was the case in December. It was a rough second half of the year both personally and for UNB.
After things settle I realize why I do the site. It’s the passion for men’s underwear. I have had this passion for as long as I can remember. I love to share my passion with others. The blog is the perfect way to do it. Yeah, it’s a massive amount of work, not enough pay and takes hours of planning. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. As much as there are downsides there are these amazing up sides. The first is meeting so many amazing guys who love undies. Which is our readers. I have gained quite a few friends from the blog.
Then there are days I get something like this:
I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for all the amazing work you and your staff do to keep your readers up to date on the happenings with the underwear industry and fashion. I’ve been an avid reader of your website for the better of 7 years, I’d say, and wanted you to know that I appreciate your website wholeheartedly.
As a happily married straight guy, I’ve certainly had my challenges being that I’m a minority in this realm of men who share my interest in underwear, but I learned to embrace my passion and share it rather than hide it. Your website helped me accept my obsession as it served as a constant reminder every time I visited (pretty much daily) over the many, many years that there’s nothing wrong with having a fascination with underwear even as a straight guy. So thank you for helping me accept, well, myself.
Furthermore all of your articles, reviews, video reviews, guest writings, etc. have had an influence on my underwear purchases. Whether it be a brand you highlighted or an actual pair of underwear that was reviewed, UNB definitely influenced my decisions. I have no doubt that if I rummaged through all of my underwear drawers, yes drawers, I could pick out at least 50 pair that have been an impulse purchase because of a review you (or another staff member or guest writer) posted. So let me also thank you for helping me to become money poor but undies rich! 🙂
Here’s to continued success at UNB in educating men (and women) that there are better underwear choices to be made!
Forever grateful,
Undiesfool
I was blown away. For about 5 minutes I was speechless. This is not a post to say “look at how awesome we are.” I’m still very much in the head space where I forget how many of you guys read the blog. This is because I just want to share things in underwear. However, for all my gripes and complaints here is a guy who has been reading the blog, almost from inception. Reaching out and saying thanks. These emails just make me smile and know everything I do pays off! I emailed him back and he was shocked I emailed him back! If you email us asking a question or sending a compliment or complaint. I will email you back. It may not be right then but you will get a response.
This year we have gained one of the strongest group of guys we have ever had on the site. It just sort of happened that Brady, Underwear Dude, Undies Rock, Peter and Josh joined all at once. Each brings a different view point and love of undies. We tripled our straight guys! Which is an important underwear market.
I just wanted to stress the dedication of myself and all guys on the site. Each guy you read has an amazing passion for the space. We want to share things we find and share our love with you guys. There have been some great personal posts recently and expect more! Its opening up and showing because you like undies, it’s a great thing.
This year we want to get more of you guys involved with the site. It could be participating in social media, helping us with posts or guest writing. We want to take UNB to the next level but we need your help! Feel free to send us feedback and get in touch with us! All the guys on the site love talking undies and we will be glad to talk to you about the wonderful world of men’s underwear.
Bikini briefs are one of the older skimpier styles, and in this day and age, to many they are overshadowed by more modern styles like the thong and the fashion jock, and are also being supplanted by low rise briefs. Even so, bikinis will never really go away, and might even be making a comeback.
I really like bikinis. I love the combination of skimpy yet coverage, style and substance. Some days I want something fun but want my backside covered. This balance is one of the bikini’s strongest points. Bikinis are available in many more different varieties than any other style. There are so many different things you can change. You can mess with the front coverage, anywhere from a conservative, more mass market definition of a bikini all the way to being practically indistinguishable from more skimpy styles. Rear coverage offers even further flexibility. Anywhere from normal full backs, to three-quarters, half, even smaller, or anywhere in between. There is also the”string bikini” style, where the legs are left free of material, leaving only the waistband, pouch, and rear. There truly is an option for everyone with the bikini.
Among some retailers, bikinis are becoming more and more common. For instance, lets take a look at the well known designer N2N. They’ve been making all types of underwear for decades now, and their bikinis, thongs, and jocks are top notch.
Among their newest collections, which include Classic Rib, Primary, Fresh, XXX, California Dreamin, Air, Luxe, and Vintage; out of all seven lines only two have thongs, while every one of them has a bikini available. That’s just one brand, but telling for sure.
The low rise brief has also stolen much of the bikinis market share, as many of these briefs might as well just be conservatively styled bikinis with a waistband! Even so, you will still find bikinis, usually “string bikini” style, with cutaway legs and a waistband, among big brief brands like Andrew Christian.
In closing, while over the past decade the market share of bikinis may have shrunk to the increasing competition in the skimpy side of underwear like thongs and jockstraps, I believe that bikinis have many redeeming qualities and features that will keep them from ever fully going away. Long live the bikini brief!
I have never been a big fan of being cold. So when winter rolls around I look forward to wearing my long compression leggings and tops and of coarse, the good old fashioned but sexy union suit.
I was fortunate enough to get a pair of 2(x)IST Tartan Cotton Union Suit. I have had several different union suits and onezees. Normally I prefer a nice synthetic material to cotton, so when I was given the 2(x)ist Tartan Cotton Union suit I was a bit hesitant. But I am always willing to try something new.
When I first put on the 2(x)IST union suit, I was surprised that the cotton did not stretch as I have found lots of other cotton underwear has in the past. The 100% cotton construction did not stretch out and sag. The fact that is stayed firm and supported me pleased me. It was as if I was wearing a synthetic blend union suit.
Now I never wear the union suit out of my home. I prefer wearing them as lounge/ play wear. These did not disappoint. The color has not faded after several washes and wearing’s. They keep me warm and make me feel sexy and as an added bonus I have been told they look really sexy on me.
If I had that “someone” special I would get him a pair so we could cuddle together on the next cold night, watch a movie and see what happens.
I know you can find these and the 2(x)IST website and I recommend them on your next quiet, romantic night in at home with your special someone.
Clever is coming out with a new collection! This is a preview video of the collection releasing soon. “This video shows a preview of the 2016-1 Clever Moda collection. Taken place in Medellin, Colombia in January 2016. It shows models, makeup and photography in a jungle-like scenery in the middle of the city.”
Wood Underwear is one of my favorite companies to visit. I met them at Magic one year and every year after they went to Curve. Now they attend another show. They have some amazing undies that are very classic in styling!
When Tim told me there was a company that was designing matching socks and underwear (furnished by Sock It To Me). I immediately got excited. As you get to know me, you’ll learn I am very detail oriented. “The Devil is in the details” I often obnoxiously gloat. I usually meticulously coordinate my outfits. So with Sock It To Me creating matching socks and undies, this could make my life a bit easier. One less decision to make when getting ready!
Initially I was expecting matching designs whether it be paisley, plaid, polka dots etc. But when my package arrived I was unexpectedly excited to see the mighty tyrannosaurus rex covering the boxer-briefs, and one mighty t-rex on each sock. Admittedly I probably wouldn’t pick these out at the store. My drawer consists of mostly classic colors or simple prints. These remind me of my Underoos as a kid and I’m always down to add a bit of nostalgia to my wardrobe. This is the first I’ve heard of Sock It To Me. (Although I swear I’ve seen someone whip these T-rex socks out before.) They have been designing fun socks since 2004 and matching underwear seems to be a new endeavor for them. They currently offer a handful of matching sock/undies combos for women and men. Bikini cut and boxer-brief, respectively. Socks are available in ankle, crew, and knee high although the combos only come in crew currently. I was a bit worried at first. I didn’t want the underwear to just be a gimmick and fall short of quality. Right out of the package I noticed how soft the fabric was for the underwear. Also credible stitching and detail in the sock, as to be expected. I began thinking of a proper forum to test ‘em out. Casual attire seemed appropriate. T-shirt jeans etc. but I thought how fun these could be hidden under a suit or tuxedo even. Possibilities could be endless here.
Considering how fun these socks and undies were I knew they needed to be seen and talked about. One of my favorite watering holes is consider a “hipster hangout”. It’s basically a glorified gas station with zany merchandise and a beer lover’s heaven. This was on the agenda for the evening and I thought this lounge-y atmosphere would be the perfect place to test ‘em out. After my shower I slipped on the boxer-briefs and was impressed at how soft they were. Really soft comfy waistband with the Sock It To Me logo branded around. Perfect addition to the “everyday drawer”. The design on both the socks and the boxer-brief are both really well done, and strand out nicely. I thought about how well these would sit on the shelves in the bar I was on my way to. Right next to the rubber chicken key chain, and the squirrel car air freshener. Really though, these would kill it here. Also, this is the perfect atmosphere to slip in “hey my underwear matches my socks!” and be met with uproarious (t-rex boom!) laughter. On the other end lounging in these watching tv/playing video games felt quite appropriate. These guys are onto something!
I received a Large and right off the bat I felt as though these are a bit snug. Which is rare because I usually fit right between a medium and large. According to their size chat a Large is 35-37. Without a wash these are a bit snug. I worry my crack will show throughout the night. (one of my biggest undies peeves!) The elastic around the legs seems properly made as though it will stay put and not ride. The site refers to it as a “Crossgrain crotch gusset”. These provide a simple front no fly seem that holds your package comfortably. Now the back is interesting. There is no seem, typical of a boxer, yet this underwear provides a nice lift in the butt. Maybe where the added tightness comes into play? Once I slipped them on the hugged me like a proper glove. One glance in the mirror and we both agreed,” damn we look good.” Throughout the day I never notice my crack exposed as though the waistband stayed in place, despite its snug fit. Never felt constricted. I barely noticed them which is exactly what I want in a day to day pair of undies. I am comfortable recommending you purchase your typical (US) size for the undies. They are also made of a cotton spandex blend that feels really nice and form fitting. The socks also never slouch around my ankles and fit nicely under my Converses. (my most obnoxious fitting shoe) There is also a nice subtle cushioning around the ankle, toe, and heel. The crew cut comes up just below my calf and again stayed put all day. I would almost consider these dress socks in the way they feel with a very lightweight material. “Stretch It” sock technology covers men’s feet 7-13. I am an 11 and these fit nicely and normally. I dare say these are master crafted socks.
I really liked the design on these socks and underwear. A very fun addition to the drawer. The boxer briefs have a classic look with just a bit of new technology to make them comfy and stylish. Perfect for the day to day. Super soft waistband with the no tag tech that everyone should be adopting. The butt lift was really surprising to me given the no seam back. Similar with the front seam pouch. Simple design but looks great once you get it on. They may be onto something with this simple cut. The socks also feel great and allowed my feet to breathe. The little bit of cushion they offered actually helped. I did notice the stitching inside the socks would get caught on my toes when putting them on. I worried I was warping the design. Not something I could see myself wearing every day. Also the hang dry recommendation for the socks and undies can be tough and out of routine for some. Overall though I have been really enjoying them.
I am pleasantly surprised Tim told me about Sock It To Me. They weren’t what I was expecting but got to have some fun with them. As I assumed that bar was the perfect place to let these mighty T-rex roar! I think I lasted one beer before I was like “Ok, shut up everyone and check these out”. It floored some of my friends and they immediately wanted to know where they could get some, and what other designs. Some friends are like “ok stop flashing your undies, you do this all the time”. BUT! They all agreed how great these would do in these bar/grocery dives that are popping up everywhere. I felt unprepared when someone pointed to the socks and asked what they’re names were. (genius red-headed stranger!) If you are reading this. Let me introduce Barnabus Theodore Rex(Right) and T. Rexico Buress(left). I don’t think I’ve heard men’s underwear being brought up so much in conversation in one night. Kind of wild! Nor have I had to expose my undies in public so. Thrilling! What an adventure I got to have with my T-rex undies and socks. Even when I got home I found myself lounging around the house, not wanting to shed this fun gear. I can’t wait for them to come out with a whole bunch of matching socks and undies. Cheers, Sock It To Me!
Note- this was too good not to include. From their site-
“Imagine T-Rex trying to pull on a pair of men’s boxer briefs. It’s almost as hilarous as these underwear. Our popular T-Rex style is now available on underwear for men! These men’s boxer briefs are comfortable and stylish. Too bad T-Rex will never know. Poor guy.”
Pros
Super soft undies. Great for every day.
Really fun design. TLC went into making both socks and undies!
I mean matching socks and undies, c’mon!
Really well-crafted socks
Both socks and underwear fit well and comfortable all day.
Cons
Recommends hang drying socks and undies
Inside stitching in socks may cause problems down the road
Underwear may appear a bit snug
Daily Fit- 7
Sizing- 7
Construction- 8.5
Styling – 9
Daily Performance- 8
Overall= 8
These are available on The Sock It To Me website for $20 in the boxer brief and $11.50 for the socks. If you buy the bundle, you can save some coin at $29.50 altogether.
Bum Chums is a company we have worked with for a long time here at UNB. We love them because their underwear is a lot of fun and well made! I mean bright red metallic fabric and big mesh? What’s not to love! We had a chance to talk to them about the brands.
Each brand has is founded for many different reasons. How was Bum Chums founded?
Long story this one guys! But the truth is… It really started when I was studying at University. I was working 5 jobs at the time, one full time and 4 part time as well as studying by distance. I had to work so many jobs because I couldn’t get a student loan for my courses. I’d just handed in a Law assignment and was headed home and thinking about Christmas Gifts for family and friends. Although my mates were maxing their plastic to buy things, I knew I hadn’t the cash to do that. So… Backtrack to School days… My Brother and I are real close and we used to love outdoor stuff. Building dens (usually with power tools) and rolling round in dirty places and exploring. Well our school trousers usually took a beating and needed regular repairs, as school uniform was expensive and you got one a year back then! So our mom very quickly taught us how to use sewing machines. “Watch how it’s done sons, next time you’re on your own”!
So this gave me an idea. Christmas presents… Pants.
I went to the local market and found a nutty lady selling what I called “Stretchy Material” on the stall. I told her what I was planning and her words were “Best of British”!!! She meant good luck! I didn’t know it until I got to know her better, but Lynn, had once run many of the Factories in the local area before they closed in the 80’s. I didn’t know how difficult stretch fabrics were to work with, but she helped give guidance and an unhealthy taste for expensive industrial machines.
From the first pairs of Christmas presents which my friends loved, many asked for more and more, until eventually I got alright at making them and they all suggested I did it as a business. To be able to keep the world in well-made pants.
One of the reasons our underwear is so well made is one because Lynn wouldn’t let me make anything that wouldn’t hold up to her scrutiny, but also because I’ve bought poorly made pants before. Ones with holes under the elastic because it’s done with 2 needles and not included and I’ve had the pants with the unfinished front pouch with raw overlocking irritating my bits!
In short, I wanted to do better and I still stand behind that today… Still learning and still working with the resources I have but unwilling to compromise on quality.
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What is your philosophy for making great pairs of underwear?
Great underwear simply starts with care. Remembering that your pants are the most intimate piece of clothing you own, both so far as comfort goes but also as far as feeling sexy. Your underwear is the base foundation of a gentleman’s outfit, so it needs to be well made, supportive and make you feel sensual at the same time.
You make everything in the UK at Brief-Towers, what was your decision for making it all in the UK and not outsourcing production?
In-house production was something that was decided long ago. Having seen the collapse of the UK textile industry and then the plight of off-shore manufacturing. I wanted to make sure we did things the right way. It took a lot of time to source; just finding UK suppliers was difficult as so many had closed. The benefit is really provenance. I know the lady who crafts our elastic waistband, the guys who knit and dye our fabrics. I know that each pair of pants we make have the same love put into every pair. I know that no one has been locked in our factory to make them and no one is being exploited to do that. I can sleep soundly knowing that our pants are made ethically. Also, if there’s an issue that needs to be resolved. I’m only 2 hours drive from our furthest supplier and can fix most things over a coffee, ensuring high quality throughout. People sometimes say our pants are a bit more expensive than others, which I understand, but consider that our entire process from start to finish is essentially fair-trade and then they don’t seem so expensive at all.
Where did you get your cheeky style over the years? You have had styles such as the In2Cooler, NutSack & Sneakpeek.
Cheeky style! Well guys, shouldn’t underwear be fun? I mean not many other people do it this way. Styles like the In2cooler and the likes were designed with a specific solution in mind. In this case to eliminate sweaty crack & sack; a plight of many a gym going man. We just add a splash of light hearted British Humour to the mix and we’re away.
Mesh plays a big part of your collections, why do you guys love mesh so much?
Oh that’s easy… We get asked for it so much. It’s the largest search term on all of our platforms and people contact us all the time asking for more. It can sometimes take us a while to source an ethical solution to the fabrics, but once we have… We’re away… Everyone likes to show off just a little bit!
The latest collection has matured some but still has the fun style (the Kink and Illuminati). How did you evolve the brand from the earlier collections?
The cut and finish has really evolved with the re-investment in machinery. The styles were re-done to be more in line with a man’s form, taking note of the places we need support and moving the lines to match. We added the more chunky binding to the Hipsters, our boxer style, to help prevent pants riding up and to add more value to them. There are pants for every occasion and so we wanted to add a more mature collection or two to balance the need for practical every day pants along with the attention seeking styles we also carry!
You have some great swimwear. We have reviewed it in the past, are we going to see more new swimwear soon?
Yes, swimwear is next on our list of things to do. However, we’ve been testing sustainable fabrics from many suppliers over the last year and none of them so far have met the mark as far as colour-fastness and vibrance together. We don’t want to compromise on quality and certainly don’t want to sell swimwear that runs in cold water… So it’s going to take more looking at!
If you could have a celebrity be photographed in your underwear/swimwear who would you like to see in them and why?
Ooooh… I’d have to say Wentworth Miller, the hot dude actor probably best know as the Tattoo guy in Prison Break… I’d love to get him in my pants. Ahem! No really… In the Bum-Chums! But in all seriousness, as a small brand wanting to grow, if there are any celebrities willing to post a selfie in our pants… I’ll make you a pair myself. We need all the help we can get.
What is something interesting about Bum-Chums our readers should know about the company?
Bum-Chums is essentially a one man operation! Although we’ve tried outsourcing before, it didn’t quite work and so everything is done by just one person now. With a little help on the accounts and book keeping side of things. From design, manufacture, packing, photoshoots and shipping, it’s all done by just one guy.
What would you say to someone who’s not tried your underwear? Why should they try them?
If you own a dull, dreary pair of pants with more skids than the French Alps, falling apart and feeling sorry for themselves… Then it’s time to try Bum-Chums. Our pants are designed to fit, stretch and give in all the right places and the polyamide fabrics we use are designed to last. Every pair is put together lovingly and ethically to bring you the most pleasure we can.
Where can our readers find your underwear?
There aren’t many stores who carry our brand, although if you’re in the UK, there are selected Nice ’n’ Naughty stores and we really hope to be able to stock in the Clone-Zone stores too at some point. We keep knocking on the door. However, the main place to buy them is www.bum-chums.com
If anyone knows a store who would like our pants, we’d love to hear from them. Finding stores where the Bum-Chums brand would fit in well is difficult because of the niche market we sit in.
Private Structure rarely had a model at Magic. In 2013 they had a model that show cased all the new undies. Private Structure has some great pairs that are reasonably priced.
Fetish Friday is all about stepping outside your normal undies and wearing something fun. Something you love and has a hint of sexualness. Is that even a word? Fetish wear let’s us escape our every day and live out a fantasy or unleash our darker side. But in a good way! Not everyone has a closet full of fetishwear. Some are just getting started in this world.
Are you looking to get into the fetish world but not do a deep dive in? If you said yes the pair we are profiling this week is just for you! The Fetish Friday pair is the Neoprene Bulge Brief from BodyAware. This pair can actually do double duty as underwear or swimwear! So it’s basically a two for one!
These neoprene briefs are made out of the similar material as wet suits. Neoprene has become of the hottest fabrics in men’s swimwear/underwear. BodyAware has joined other brands in creating gear in the fabric. One thing to know about neoprene is it’s super tight. Its made to conform to your body.
It’s called the Bulge brief for a reason. It’s designed to enhance and show off what you are packing. It will enhance what ever you have no matter what size you are. “No matter what type of pants you are wearing the bulge from this unique pair of underwear will pop and excite. Now any man can have a nice package bulging out to be seen and admired.”
As we mentioned above this pair is made to fit snug. If you want to to have looser fit make sure you go up a size. Sizing for this pair is pretty standard. Care instructions for the pair are hand wash and dry. Keep that in mind when you purchase this pair.
I love this pair a lot. Its sexy and fun without being too over the top. Many guys out there want to do something different but don’t want to dive head first in the fetish wear. Its sometimes good to wade into the waters and test things out.
The Neoprene bulge brief is from Bodyaware and retails for $37.95 and is just available in black
This post is a mix of Patreon and what we want to do this year. So when you see a post it’s like PBS pledge week! But we feel that crowd funding is the way of the future for content creators. So without giving you guys the sales pitch again I’d rather tell you what we want to do this year. How your help will help us.
First we want to be able to do better videos. We have done videos for years on the site. We want to branch out and do a lot more of them. This will include web series, video reviews and more. Video work takes a lot of resources. I have a lot of ideas I want to see happen this year!
We want to make some site improvements. This is from a new them to making our current site easier to navigate. But this is beyond my level of expertise and we need to hire someone to help make this happen! On the list are a few things from the last site deign and some new things that have been developed.
Shoots! We love doing shoots but want to do more. We have heard from straight guys you want to see a guy and girl together in a shoot. Gay guys want two guys. So we can do more artistic and shoots aimed at each audience. I have one thing that is tied to a shoot that I really want to do this year but.. more on that later. I can’t let you guys know everything.
Reviews of undies. Yeah we do plenty of reviews but we want to buy some undies we wouldn’t get normally. They could be from Japan, Columbia, Australia or more. New brands and unknown brands in the US. These pairs are usually not cheap. The price of the undies or shipping!
These are a few of the things we want to do this year and we would love your help with it! We want to make UNB even better! So if you can help go to the UNB Patreon Page and help. If you can’t afford to do monetary help share UNB in your social media!
Junk UnderJeans has a few models over the years. This is their biggest model they ever had. It was at Magic in 2012. This past year we did a few videos with their model. We hope we get more this year!
Last night I was tweeting, after a bit of wine, and I tweeted
and it got me thinking. It’s true. I have grown more and more to love myself. This self-love and acceptance seemed, upon further reflection to have an interesting correlation with my underwear hobby/obsession. However, as my old argumentation professor would be quick to point out correlation and causation are not the same thing. Very true. Underwear did not cause me to love myself but they added to my self-esteem and overall self-image. And then I realized something:
My relationship to underwear bears a strange and sort of beautiful resemblance to my relationship with my sexuality and in the end myself. So let’s dive down this rabbit hole.
When I was younger I would sneak old Nordstrom catalogs into my room and check out the underwear section, starting with the women’s but always fixating more on the men’s. So much was my unknown suffering at the time that I was even okay to be sneaking looks at gross, outdated, tighty-whities that I would one day come to mega-loath. I mean icky, old white pairs with the infamous thin gold band at the top. These were dark times.
Now I grew up in a very conservative household and I would have died if my parents knew that I was looking at the catalogs like this, let alone the men’s section. It was a secret and it was a secret that I even kept myself from acknowledging for a long, long time.
I remember once trying to cut a pair of my own underwear so that they would be more bikini brief style. The experiment did not go well. Much like trying to find and make the partner that one wants out of the clearly wrong ones. Sorry girls. There are times and situations in our lives that demand flexibility and making things work. Yet there are things in our lives that we have to realize don’t fit or conform for a reason. Those old tighty-whities were never meant to become bikini briefs, never.
Eventually I would come to buy my first pair of nice underwear, black Calvin Klein hip briefs. From there I would buy random off brands of different cuts and styles from the likes of Fred Meyers or Macy’s (Bon Marche for the PNW back then, shout out!). Yet every so often I would purge the underwear from my life. Round up all of the ones I had bought secretly, put them in a paper grocery bag and throw them away. Burying them deep in the garage can so they wouldn’t be seen.
I promised myself to keep everything “conventional”. I would discipline myself, train myself. Somehow I saw underwear as a gateway, a secret acknowledgement to the even bigger secret that I, like the undies in the trash, had buried so far down that I wouldn’t let myself truly discover it. From deep down in the drawer to hidden deep in the closet and then to deep in the garbage, this was not to be spoken of.
This went on for years. I would “slip” and buy a pair of undies and just like that the collection would grow again. Being able to drive to Seattle and shop at more scandalous stores with a big, vast selection accelerated this trend. Build it up. Bury it down. Repeat. And at every step of the way, fear.
Fear was ever present. What if my mother discovered a pair of different underwear? What if I were exposed while changing at school? In my mind, one slip up would leave me alone, banished, outcast. Not until years and years later did I realize that I was actually imposing those realities on myself because of this fear.
Naturally this cycle coincided with the cycle inside my head about who I was. Right when I was about to reach a point of admitting my deep down secret to myself I would purge all traces of acknowledgement from my life. To use what I now see as a terribly offensive term, I would cleanse myself of it all. My 17-20 year old self probably would have used that term in the moment and I know now how detrimental that was to my self-love. There was nothing to cleanse, there was everything to embrace.
And so it went. Cycle after cycle. Nowadays I have a semi-massive underwear collection and I sometimes laugh to think about how large it would be if I never went through those purges. Similarly, I wonder how much fuller my life would be if I hadn’t dismissed myself or the real me.
Finally, I couldn’t escape it anymore. I LOVED underwear. I loved having it, I loved buying it, I loved wearing it and sometimes yes, I loved showing it off. It made me feel good about myself, it made me feel like a more realized version of myself. If you ask me, I am never sexier or happier than when I am rocking a great pair of underwear.
I accepted it, finally! It only took me 21 years. I let the collection grow, expand and get more diverse. At the same time, I slowly mustered the courage to love and accept myself. I unburied the secret I had been actively shoving down for years on end. I opened that trash covered paper bag and I let my true self out. And it was breathtaking. I could look in the mirror, into my face and be as happy with the person I saw looking back as I could look at underwear in the mirror and be proud. I was me and I was free.
To this day my underwear collection is a reflection and a beacon of who I am. It is my favorite and most valued expression of who I am, all of me. And I love it. And I love myself, my real self.
I understand that the love of underwear might seem stereotypical or over blown to some people and that’s fine but I don’t care. I really did treat this love, this passion as a reference to my sexuality and my acknowledgement of myself. I invested in it only to dispose of it in secret. I prized it only to tarnish it internally. And finally I let the world know. And thank goodness I did because I have never been happier.
The groundhog said we will be seeing an early spring this year. Some parts of the country are seeing warm weather while others are still freezing. Well for the people who are getting the warm weather, or just those who are hopeful the spring is around the corner. N2N Bodywear has a new line of shorts that will get you in the warm weather spirit.
N2N has released the Euro Split Short. The pair reminds me of a gym class from the 1960’s with the short cut. The pair has an erotic split that is cut really high. This pair of shorts will be showing off your legs. So guys make sure you don’t skip leg day! Everyone will be seeing that if you have these shorts.
The shorts feature ultra-thin fabric that is translucent. You can definitely see through this pair, but not totally. Shapes will be visible but there will still be some mystery left for the person seeing you in the shorts. The shorts also feature a built-in, free floating pouch for your junk. It is nice they are including that because this is not a pair you could free ball in otherwise. You will be exposed for sure. No that some guys would complain.
The Euro Split Short are made of 100% nylon. There are four different colors to choose from. There are red with white piping, black with dark grey, white with orange and red piping and blue with white and silver. All are nice combinations that add to the retro feel of the shorts. The N2N logo is on the left near the top of the slit.
These shorts are meant to show off your body that you have worked hard for. It fits in with the other styles N2N Bodywear is selling. All the styles are made to show off your body and make you look your best.
N2N Bodywear is a great brand that is made right here in the United States. That is a unique thing with many clothing companies. So buying these shorts will help make you look sexy while also helping out a company that is working to employ people right here.
Stud Underwear made it to Vegas one year! It was great to meet this new brand at the time. They had a great collection and they continue to make amazing undies! This was 2011 at Curve!
With Tim rallying us this previous weekend, he mentioned our theme for the week would be “magic”. I immediately began thinking how I could add some “magic” to my week. Looking over my schedule for the week, and then digging though my underwear drawer i began to think this might be difficult. I did have a concert coming up on Tuesday I was really looking forward to, and wondered how I could maybe include it, without just geeking out about music. I felt like running out and buying some exotic underwear was forcing it and wouldn’t truly capture any magic. I knew I was expecting my underwear subscription (3 pairs) but I had already glanced over what I was getting and didn’t think much of it.
Tuesday morning arrives and I wake up thinking how to get this day going. To begin with, concerts are my holy grail, my church, etc. I take them very seriously and am very detailed oriented about it just like everything in my life. (ha Im more fun than I sound I swear!) Lying in bed planning my day I hear my mailman shove a package between my front door. “Undies! Score!” I exclaim! I take the package upstairs and start opening it, only half excited because again I half knew what I was expecting. I never know the colors I’m going to get so I’m always a bit curious. A quick glance to see the colors then I go back to planning my day.
When putting my outfit together I decided id bust out a new pair I had just received and thought the red and yellow PUMP! Brief seemed like a cool color scheme so I’d go with it. I nonchalantly opened the package and my fingers immediately notice. “Holy Crap!” this was a mesh brief. Something very new to the what now seemed like a mundane brief selection in UNBBrady’s old drawer. I thought what better way to spark some magic, than to step out of my comfort zone in most comforted of zones. This was sure to be an interesting concert if at least for my outfits sake.
I slide the fire truck red mesh brief on and giggle a bit at how airy it is. The word PUMP! In red across the bright yellow waistband only cause more giggles. Of course my first mesh brief had to be loud as hell as far as color. The mesh itself is pretty normal. I’m not sure of the fashion term but its comparable to a basketball jersey. The design otherwise, pretty standard for a new men’s fashion brief. Nice center seam front and great lift in the butt. Amazing red and yellow color scheme with white trim. The elastic around the thighs isn’t too invasive, but is tighter than some of my other briefs. With that being said the waistband is extremely comfy. I did notice on the label that these briefs suggest air drying. Unfortunately, this will cause them to get worn less because that tends to be somewhat of a pain.
Once I had them on I starred at myself in the mirror for a bit. At first I was in awe at how exposed I felt. Then I nervously began to think, “what if I met a girl after the show?”. I started to think that maybe this wasn’t the best forum to try out my new adventurous brief. “Let’s just keep it safe “I thought. My mind then goes to Tim’s pump up before and I remember there’s no magic in safe! I quickly slide my jeans on before I change my mind.
First foot out the door I catch a breeze between my legs and right across my arse. I quickly hustle to the car and laugh at how fun this already is. At the bar throughout the beginning of the evening I catch many a wind. These briefs are definitely not for the cold winter, but that’s somewhat to be expected. Honestly, every time it simply excited me and reminded me of my little secret I’m wearing below. I even leaned over to grab a beer an exposed the bright waistband which immediately garnered a conversation. I wasn’t up for the whole mesh brief explanation so I left it at the color and cut. Most of my friends know me as the underwear snob so it’s not too odd of a topic.
I knew I was up for some fun and maybe some chills but I had no idea how applicable these briefs would be at the show! The mesh kept me so cool down there! I can remember leaving shows in the past and after getting real sweaty down there and then stepping outside into the freezing cold and being miserable. These gave me the perfect transition! These might become my official concert undies! If you want to add a little more magic to your underwear drawer you can buy these briefs at the PUMP! Website for $28.UNB Magic Week indeed!
Hey folks, I am so happy to be returning to the Underwear News Briefs family. I had to take a bit of time, cause moving across the country twice took a lot out of me. But now I’m back and ready to discuss one of my favorite subjects…men’s underwear. For this Jockstrap Wednesday, I wanted to profile one of my favorite jock brands’ new jocks for 2016. The ZAP Jock Strap in Light Blue by the one and only NASTY PIG.
To be honest, when I decided I was doing Jockstrap Wednesday. I originally planned to do something a little more edgy than a regular fashion or sport jock. I was thinking maybe finding a cool neoprene one, or leather, or something with a cool special material detail. In my search to find what I wanted, I stumbled upon this jock, and the search ended.
The first thing that obviously caught my eye was the color. A lot of the more kink-friendly menswear manufacturers stay with the darker colors, and bold hues like navy, black, slate, red. It makes me happy to see the kink-friendly companies embracing a little bit of levity into their collections. In a time when “masculinity” and “femininity” are being seen as ingredients and not polarities. Not all muscle-bears and leather-daddies want the traditional “code” colors (i.e. black, navy, crimson). This light blue/turquoise happens to be my favorite color, so when I saw it, it was love at first sight. I need this jock.
The next thing I know I’ll love about it is…a MODAL POUCH! I have a couple Nasty Pig jocks and they have a cotton/spandex content. Those are wonderful to wear. I can’t even begin to fathom how nice this jock’s 94% modal/6% spandex blend will be. This jock features vibrant citrusy yellow stitching. The logo on the waistband to match.
This pair is for sale on the Nasty Pig website for $29. If the brilliant light blue isn’t your flavor. They also make the ZAP in Orange and Navy (both with turquoise stitching and logo).
Some of you may recognize Marko Lebeau. He was the model for Good Boy Gone Bad. This was early 2011 and the first of many times seeing him. He’s super nice and always looks great in undies. I know some of these pics aren’t the best, they are when I had a point and shoot cam and not a DLSR that I have now!