Today we bring you a #tbt featuring Gregg Homme. This is the Voyeur collection. It was one of my favorites they have done! We hope you enjoy this look back
Get lost in these mazes from the land down under! aussieBum has continued to push the envelope with their underwear in both comfort and style and their line of ‘Billy’ briefs are no exception! Marketed as a brief for the “true iconic male” the brief sports a low rise cut with virtually no waistband. Giving you that feel of almost wearing nothing. Aside from their traditional colors for this line of briefs.
aussieBum has now introduced patterns to give these undies even more of a pop! Colors come in Maze designs blue orange and red. The Brief Maze Blue comes in a turquoise blue with dark blue and yellow maze design. The Brief Maze Orange comes in a sky blue with a yellow and orange maze design. The Brief Maze Red comes in red with light purple and white accents for the maze design. I personally have never been disappointed with anything I have ever bought from Aussiebum. I am pretty sure this line of briefs is going to continue that winning streak. I enjoy a pair of underwear that is not only comfortable in supporting all my goods. But also delivers in the eye candy department.
These briefs leave little to the imagination in terms of their small cut. What they lack in material, they make up for in their designs. Mind you, I am a big fan of any line of underwear boasts a flashy waistband. I wanna be proud to represent the brand I am wearing. But there is something about the Billy Brief that is intriguing to me. That right there proves how good Aussiebum is at keeping their undies fresh (no pun intended) and exciting! This overview is for the Billy Maze Brief.
But keep in mind that these same designs also come in a ‘Hipster Cut.’ For those guys that don’t wanna show too much skin. These Maze Designs are definitely going to be a big hit with me now that spring is right around the corner. I’m sure with their eye catching colors, you want to miss owning a pair yourself!
Find the new Billy Maze Prints on the aussieBum website. The Brief is $11.27 and the Hipster is $11.94
In this installation of “Keepin’ It Brief,” our new series of short interviews, we took Arizona State University by storm, asking the people on campus different questions about sexy men’s underwear!
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Dilly Dietz makes some really great undies. The pair in our Brief Distraction are Pulso Briefs. Which are a mesh fabric with a contrasting trim in a bikini cut. They retail for $18.60 on the Delio Dietz Site
This year’s Awards were a lot of fun to do! We had some great participation by Brands and Readers alike. We just launched the Drawer of Fame! It will be included in the Awards going forward!
Now for the Winners!
Best Brief
Best Thong
Best Jock
Best Jock Brief
Best Trunk
Best Boxer Brief
Best Long John/Union Suit
Best Singlet
Best Overall Fetish Brand
Best Swimwear
Best Overall Brand
Best New Brand
Best Online Retailer
- Cheapundies.com
Best Brick & Mortar Store
- Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
Best Underwear Model
Best Photographer
Congrats to the winners and we will have the 4th Annual wards next year in January/February.
Cheapundies.com released a new line called CORE. This is their latest video featuring Sam & Jonathan doing acrobatics!
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Models: Sam Ortiz & Jonathan Ackley
Song: “Runaway” by Arcos
Yesterday we brought you the video and today we bring you a great picture of the Core Warrior briefs. They are just $8.99! But just for a limited time!
Its time for a great pair at a great price! The Baskit $12 Tuesday pair this week is the Energy Brief! The Energy Brief is a classic brief in a few different solid colors! These are classic enough to wear to the gym. They are also great to wear under your clothes to work. If you want to get a great pair in at an amazing price shop the Baskit site now!
This is our 3rd Annual Readers Awards and we decided to do something fun and different. We have created the Drawer of Fame. This is our very own Hall of Fame! Men’s Underwear is really coming into it’s own. Each year more and more guys discover great underwear. This is our way to celebrate all things men’s underwear.The Drawer of Fame is for pairs and people who have shaped the men’s underwear industry. You know those classic pairs that are just iconic. We have chosen 4 pairs to be our inaugural inductees and think they are the classics in every sense of the word. They also define a time in underwear. The four pairs range through the last 150 years.
The people we will induct are people who have had a major influence on the men’s underwear market. It could be a designer, model, photographer or anyone in the men’s underwear industry. My rough criteria was someone who has been in the world of underwear for a minimum of 10 years. This narrowed it down but it was still a tough decision. After going through people in the industry I wanted to induct just one person. However, I kept coming back to two people. Both of these individuals have had a major influence on underwear. I couldn’t imagine the market with out these two!
The Pairs:
Jockey Classic Brief – These Y Front briefs are one of the pairs when you think of a pair that changed underwear. They were released in 1938 to the public. They become so synonymous with underwear in North America the term “Jockey Shorts” were the generic term for briefs. The Y fronts are a Trademark of Jockey. In fact they created key chains that featured this iconic pair! It’s a true classic that has been around us for over 80 years.
Calvin Klien Classic Cotton Brief – Men’s underwear got one of its biggest jolts in the 1980’s when Calvin Klein started to market their underwear to the general public. Previous ads were nice but CK showed us men’s underwear could and should be sexy. Even a pair of white briefs made it stand out. It all started with the classic ad and snow balled. But had they only done this it wouldn’t be as great. CK took the brief and updated it with a modern fit and feel. That is still sold and made so many guys get them! They even showed up in the movie “Back to the Future!” CK caught the general publics attention in the 80’s/90’s. It jump started all guys starting to pay attention to underwear
Bike #10 Jockstrap – The Bike jock is the classic quintessential jock. The jock was created in 1897. It is the oldest design in our group. Jocks were mainly used for health and sports in the early days. In the 70’s the jock became apart of the fetish community in gay culture. It wasn’t till the 80’s/90’s that we saw the jock evolve. Then in the 2000’s the Fashion Jock came into it’s one. This is all because of this amazing jock! But nothing is as good as the classic jock. Unfortunately Bike is phasing this pair out, they will still make jocks just not the #10. All good things must come to an end. (picture by Jockstrap Central)
2(X)IST Y-Back Thong – Thongs have been around for men for a while. They were relegated to strippers and the seedy side of underwear. In the 90’s 2(X)IST put out the thong that we feel made the style go to the mass market. It was the first thong we remember seeing at a major department store. This pair was many guys first foray into the world of thongs. It showed guys it was ok to wear something different.
The People
The two people we chose are Andrew Makay – Owner, N2N Bodywear Jason Scarlatti – Creative Director,2(X)IST . Each of these guys have left a major mark on the world of men’s underwear. I couldn’t decide which one to go with so we are inducting both!
Andrew Makay launched N2N Bodywear in 1997. Its a brand that has never been afraid to show the sexual side of men’s underwear. His mix of classic styles and erotic wear has made N2N one of the giants in the world of underwear. Andrew brought the world to the notation that men can wear sexy underwear and still feel masculine. His work has become more of an art form. The designs of many of his styles accents the lines of a guy. Which looks super sexy. He and the guys at N2N never cease to amaze fans! You may think the market for N2N bodywear is a gay market but he’s spanning the market. All guys have come to love this brand. His underwear/swimwear/eroticwear is now a must have for underwear lovers everywhere.
Jason Scarlatti has been at 2(X)IST since 2003. He has been at the helm of many of the designs. 2(X)IST has brought style to the world of men’s underwear market. He has done this with the creation of prints, colors and stripes. 2(X)IST has created a a true fashion line starting with underwear. Lines such as the Sliq, Speed and Barcode have shown us that classic is definitely sexy. They are now branching out into activewear, watches and even a women’s line. They have seen some of its design changed while Jason has been creative Director. The over all feel of 2(X)IST is classic. However, this is anything but boring. The colors, fabrics and waistbands they use has given them their own aesthetic. I would say 2(X)IST is transforming into a lifestyle brand over just an underwear company!
Here are out initial inductees into the Drawer of Fame. We will add to these yearly during the time of the UNB Reader Awards. However, we may not induct as many each year but we think we need to celebrate all things Men’s Underwear!
Adrian C. Martin sent us this series. Its model Jorge Betés for australian brand Teamm8. The photos were taken in Maspalomas Dunes, in the island of Gran Canaria.
Credits:
Photos: Adrian C. Martin
Models: Jorge Betés (@jorgebetes)
Swimwear: Teamm8
Location: Maspalomas Dunes, Canary Islands
What says Valentine’s Day like a great pair of red underwear? Marshall Arkley in these red definitely say Happy Valentine’s Day!
Models in the underwear industry brings the underwear and swimwear to life. You may think it’s an easy job. But, be on a shoot for a few hours and you will see its not the glamorous life you think it is. Models do a great service in the world of underwear! We have selected a few models that really had a great year this year! Ones we love seeing and work in the underwear industry!
Here are the nominees
Vote for your favorite model today! Today is the last day to vote in the UNB Readers Awards!
This past month we saw more pics of Justin Bieber in his CK’s. While he’s not the most ideal person many of us would like to see as an underwear spokesperson. He does bring attention to the area of men’s underwear. I asked our guys who they would to see as the new underwear model/spokesperson. Here is what they said:
Dustin
I’d like to see Nick Jonas as an underwear spokesperson. He has already recreated the Marky Mark CK ads, but he’s hot enough to deserve his own! (I can’t believe I think one of the Jonas Brothers is hot.) Aside from obviously having an amazing body, we know he’s not afraid to play to his gay fans so maybe an underwear line that’s not quite a basic would be fun. N2N, Body Aware, etc.
Honorable Mention: figure skater Max Aaron. As a former skater, I wish these athletes got as much recognition as other sports and while he needs to cool it with the eyebrow waxing, he’s got an ass that won’t quit!
UndiesDude
Here’s my opinion on the subject: Who should be the new face of CK? Someone who appeals to both men and women, unlike Justin Bieber. Someone who men aspire to be, and women want to be with. While I first considered someone with an “everyman” sort of feel, I came to the conclusion that an “everyman” didn’t fit the image of the brand. Instead, someone suave and sophisticated. So how about.. Brad Pitt! Sure, he’s not the younger guy, but he’s instantly recognizable, popular with both men and women,and certainly looks the part.
UNB Tim
I have said my pick before on Twitter. I think we need a mainstream sports star to really bring undies front and center. The way Jim Palmer did in the 80’s. My pick would be Jesse Palmer. If you aren’t familiar, Jesse is a former football player. He started at University of Florida and then went on to play with the NY Giants. In 2004 he was ABC’s “Bachelor.” He’s clean cut and All American. I have seen him on the Chew and other talk shows filling in and he has a great personality. I think he would have fun doing shoots, but would we get him in a bikini brief? HMM I don’t know about that but it would be a start to get him in undies!
UNB Bryce
Someone I think would be great as an underwear model or spokesman is actor Tyler Posey. He is the star of the MTV show “Teen Wolf.” He is not afraid to strip down and show off his body on his social media accounts. He also enjoys nicer brands of underwear, which he has shown off on his Instagram account. When he visited Portland for Comic Con he went to the underwear store here saying it was one of the best things in Portland.
Undies Rock
I hate to be that guy, but I have to be completely transparent and say that determining a good representative for an underwear company is a tough task for me. Not because there are too many to choose from, but because (in general) I have never really associated objects/products with idols. Sorry for the run-on/dissertation. Not the intent. But to be honest, I would really like to see more normal looking men with fit, average, bodies, representing underwear companies (always been an advocate). To help encourage all types of men to wear comfortable and fashionable undies. I would much rather see a classy average looking dude in an advertisement than a celebrity (part of my problem is that I’m so detached from entertainment these days) or a crazy ripped, my veins are popping out of my bi-ceps, dude; it’ just not my thing. I think a genuine approach to marketing an underwear brand will allow for a broader audience to try something new and not be afraid of social constraints. I get it, some like to see celebrities endorse underwear brands they dig, and power on, but it doesn’t resonate with me, which is cool too.
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Recently Calvin Klein hired Justin Beiber as the new spokes model for their underwear. I was happy about that because I do like me a twink in nice underwear. Yes I do think Justin is a total hottie for a young guy and I love him in his Calvin’s. I have always liked celebs and sports people in their underwear. I grew up with Jim Palmer in his Jockey underwear on the tubes of Enlace bikini briefs.
I watch tv and movies looking for hints of the underwear that the cuties that Hollywood hires wears. I have noticed underwear lines on many actors and they vary from briefs to boxer briefs and even boxers. God bless the material used to create pants these days.
If I was sitting on Santa’s lap and asking for specific guys to be underwear models this would b my list:
- Zak Efron
- James Marsden
- Aaron Tveit
- Eddie Redmayne
- Finn Wittrock
- Jack O’connel
- Tom Daley
I am one of those guys who, despite being a bit older and 21 I still like guys in their 20’s, or at least looks like they are in their 20’s. I know I might be delusional but I like to think and feel like I’m still a 20’s something twink. Believe me, there is NOTHING wrong with feeling like that.
You might be able to figure out I like them younger and twinkish. There is nothing wrong with that, since we all are right in our own way.
I am hoping that the hot actors and athletes will be more open to modeling in their underwear. I know that WILL help me in the brands I purchase.
We bring you the second part of the photo shoot that RSH Photo did with Chazie Bly wearing Eppureluca. We hope you enjoy the second part of this series!
Boxer Briefs are one of the most popular styles on the market. We have selected 6 pairs that we feel were some of the best from 2015. Which one will be the most popular and win our Boxer Brief of the year? You will have to wait till next week and go VOTE!
Here are the Nominees to the UNB Reader Awards for Best Boxer Brief
GO VOTE for this an all our categories Until Sunday, February 7th! Vote in the UNB Readers Award page
Bum-Chums, the quirky British Brand raises the pulses of men the world over this week as the new Kink Collection is launched unto the public. With a tag line of “Anything but Vanilla”, the beginning for this new collection looks promising.
Based on the practice of bondage and seduction, temptation and desire, Bum-Chums seek to encourage male objectification in a sensual and sexual combination of styles and fabrics.
Sculpted with a fitted and well cut pouch designed to naturally enhance, the cotton elastane fabric stretches and gives exactly where men need it in order to promote their assets neatly. While the slutty introduction of the Mesh fabric with high-stretch properties, combined with their signature contoured back seam, adds to the creation of a perfectly formed backside, firmed by the power-net.
The on-the-top binding adds strength and lift to the front, accentuating the separation between the cotton and the net, whilst pulling in the pouch sides and adding frontal displacement and enhancing by design.
Bum-Chums launch this collection just before Valentine’s Day and begin with the introduction of two classic kink colours, Red and Black. Black Cotton elastane pouch with Red Mesh everywhere else and detail in Black too.
Available online at www.bum-chums.com for just £15.99 for either the Hipster or the Brief.
Okay for a season that saw many ups and downs I was not sad to go out with that second half against the Panthers that we had. If there is a team that can take you completely by surprise it is my Seattle Seahawks. Now for the first time in three seasons we will not be in the Super Bowl, a sad but true statement.
Now generally I am not a very superstitious person. I’ve stepped on many cracks and my grandmother’s back is completely fine. That’s how it goes right? BUT I do have my lucky pair of underwear for Seahawk games. It all started four seasons ago and has continued ever since. Attempts to wear a similar pair have ended in heartbreak.
For me there are certain requirements that a lucky pair of underwear has to meet for sports teams:
- It must be a jockstrap. Sorry, but it does. Nothing says sports like straps.
- It must be in at least one of the team’s colors.
- It better be cute/hot/sexy as F.
So bam. Those three requirements in mind my lucky pair for the last four seasons has been my green Diesel jockstrap. It’s fairly simple as far as design goes but it holds up very well. The straps still give my bum a lift and that’s after lots of washes. Green, blue and grey all play parts for the Seahawks. The year that I started with this pair our big accent color was lime green and it just made sense.
Like I mentioned, attempts to switch this pair with others like it (Blue Diesel Jockstrap I’m talking about you) have not gone well. Seriously, terrible games…WHY 4th Quarter WHY?!?! So even on disappointing outcomes I know it would have been worse if I were not wearing my lucky jockstrap. So if you’re a Broncho fan or a Panthers supporter make sure to don your lucky pair this Sunday.
Who knows your orange jockstrap might just win Super Bowl 50!
I promise I’m not crazy!
Armando Adajar has sent us some great pictures featuring the Wood Underwear loungewear in camo!
MODEL: Chris Biggs
Wardrobe: Wood Loungewear http://www.woodunderwear.com
PHOTOGRAPHER: Armando Adajar
Website: http://www.armandoadajar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAdajarPhotography
Instagram: ARMANIS_EMPIRE
Twitter: @armandoadajar
Jocks have become a very important part of a guys wardrobe. Gone are the days they were used for sports. Now they are a fashion item. They come in different designs and companies are become very creative! Every year when I think I have seen it all in jocks, someone releases a new take on the classic design. If you are a fan of jocks, you will love a few of our nominations!
Go vote for your favorite jock in UNB Reader Awards!
Time for another jock review! I have a couple items from FT that I like so I was optimistic. Fort Troff tends to like a hyper-masculine look so the camo print and large waistband weren’t a surprise. However the soft, perforated fabric was. These are made of 84% polyester and 16% spandex. All 3 versions have the same gray camouflage print but the stitching and trim. Colors that are available in red, blue and gray. A boxer brief, boxer jock and trunk are also available. (Fort Troff furnished this pair for review)
I wore these on a run which is when I would typically wear a jock even though most guys might use this for “fun”. This jock was really comfortable so it would work for guys who like a jock as underwear, too. The waist and leg bands are pretty thick so you are definitely aware that you’re wearing a jock.
The sizing lists a medium as fitting a 30-31, which is me, and it’s dead on. Nice and snug without being too tight. The pouch has a good amount of stretch so if you’re on the larger end of the size range, you should still be OK. I would follow your typical, American sizing for this pair.
What I liked most about this pair was that they actually held up as a jock! I have several jockstraps that are definitely just for play or as daily underwear. When I exercise, I sweat a lot and like everything up front to be nice and snug. Some guys might disagree, but too much bouncing on a run is not cute. I really didn’t have any issues with this jock other than some minor adjustments to the leg straps. But that happens with every pair I own so I won’t hold that against them. Camouflage isn’t really my thing but I still liked the style. Different colors/patterns would make me definitely get another pair. They sell as a pack of three along with a bonus cocking for $40. Seriously.
Overall, this was a good, solid jock and made me think I should try more in the future. I will definitely consider Fort Troff more than I did in the past. I had considered them for fetish wear or a store for gear, which is hot, but not always practical. My fetish for brief/jock lines through shorts was also well satisfied with the thick leg straps through my white running shorts. 🙂
PROS
- comfortable
- well priced
- sexy and still practical
CONS
- limited colors/fabrics
- Daily Fit – 9
- Sizing – 10
- Construction/Materials – 9
- Styling – 7
- Daily Performance – 9
- Overall – 8.8
Find this Jock at the Fort Troff site.
Timoteo has shot some great pics lately. This time he shoots models Bo and Rob. They flew into Los Angeles to visit Studio Timoteo and got a photoshoot in. Both from the cold and Windy City of Chicago they were happy to strip down for there underwear shoot in sunny Cali! We hope you enjoy the pics
Are you in the market for some sexy undies for Valentine’s Day? If you are Candyman Fashion has a 30% sale, site wide! You can save on brands such as Candyman, Clever, Pikante, PPU, Ergowear, Xtremen and more! The sale is scheduled to end on Feb 10th! So don’t miss out on some great undies!
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NOTE: UNB Tim does consulting work for candymanfashion.com
Over the last few years more and more guy are wearing thongs! We can tell that when we talk thongs or post about them. Its not just one type of guy wearing them. Gay, straight, tall, short, big and small are all wearing them. Its been sort of a renaissance in the word of thongs! We have a few great ones to choose from for our reader awards!
Here are the 2016 Nominations:
These are the six pairs we selected! We hope you will pick your favorite now! Go Vote at the UNB Reader Awards!
We love the new Mesh line from Cocksox! We had to share more pics of this amazing line. They took the pics in Sydney with the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background!
It’s Awards Season! That goes for UNB as well! We have launched our Third Annual Readers Awards. We are going to Cover the Main categories in a series of posts. You can see all the Nominations at the Nominations Page. This post will cover the briefs we have nominated as the best of last year!
Here are the Selections:
Now that you have seen them go VOTE! You can Vote on our UNB Reader’s Awards Ballot Page