The new Modus Vivendi Candy is a lot of fun. I love the bright colors and fun cuts. The jock brief is perfect under the shorts! We hope you give them a look over!
Omtex is back at Jockstrap Central with a new range of sports jocks called Neo. It’s hard to believe it was possible but Omtex has managed to improve on what is one of our Jockstrap Central’s customers most loved gym supporters. Like the first edition Omtex jockstraps, they still have the awesome brushed cotton pouch that our customers love, but with Neo, they’ve wrapped the waistband and leg straps with the same brushed cotton fabric so you still get the fit and support you need but with an extra dose of comfort.
Like their predecessors, Omtex Neo Supporters all have a sturdy 3 inch wide comfortable ribbed elastic waistband wrapped in brushed cotton and one inch wide elastic leg straps (also wrapped in cotton) with a double walled cotton pouch to help soak up all the extra moisture and sweat from those heavy workout sessions.
A front centered contrasting Omtex logo on the waistband with a contrasting vertical double stitch down the pouch and traditional detail label in the back adds a stylish touch without losing it’s masculine edge. As with the other Omtex jocks, Neo is also ridiculously affordable so you can buy multiples and have one to wear while the others are in the wash.
Neo is available in black, navy-blue and our personal favorite, a stunning warm grey – and for those who live by the addage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” don’t worry, all the classic Omtex jockstraps are still available and aren’t going away.
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A Brief discussion with Craig Hendry, one of the major players at Bum-Chums Underwear in England, UK.
Bum-Chums is a relatively new Men’s Underwear Brand, probably best known for their unique designs of underwear, choice of fabrics and possibly most of all for their “Tongue in Cheek” sense of humour that the British seem to think they’ve patented!
This simply isn’t the case, and Bum-Chums cheeky, sometimes camp and borderline outrageous humour does indeed translate the world over as the brand continues to strive towards their “mission to rid the world of dull, dreary, sad and saggy men’s underwear” so their site says.
We caught up with Craig ahead of the brand’s Release date for their new Autumn-Winter ’15 Collection and asked him some questions about him and Bum-Chums.
Q: Craig, we know you’re a busy guy and you told us you’re working on the pre-launch of the Bum-Chums new collection. What’s the news for the new AW15 range?
A: Gosh… That really would be telling! Naturally, we like to keep things under close wraps until the big-reveal… Naturally I can tell you that the theme is quite neutral for our brand and it will have some sort of narrative with it, as people have come to expect. The AW15 range and the following releases planned for November are all about “Every Day Wear” pants. We know quite a lot of our underwear is more for occasions, so these are more designed to be your trendy office pair and such.
Q: Does that mean an end to bright and bold styles from the brand?
A: Ha… No… Far from it… Honestly, all of the Chums here absolutely love bright and bold; styles and colours, the works, we just adore brightness in our lives! I mean, we live in Yorkshire, England and there’s a saying “It’s grim up North”, so we need all the help we can get!
Q: Craig, it’s said that you have a hands-on role within the company? What can you tell us about that?
A: I have to chuckle, as I think about this one. There’s a British Comedy called Little Britain with a character who wants to “write the theme-tune, sing the theme-tune” (and so on) Well, that’s a little of what I do. I started the business on my own a while back and on the way found Chums to join in the fight against saggy-naff pants! I’m lucky I found them really.
I guess I do have a keen hand in things. For one I’m the only designer here at Bum-Chums, I deal with everything from sketches, to making and grading patterns. I also buy in the fabrics and make the production samples myself and then I have a hand in making every single pair we sell! In between working with Anthony here on the website and online presence and the videography and photography.
Q: That’s quite a lot of involvement! You don’t model as well?
A: That’s a real interesting one actually. Although I’m really no model; I’m not a pretty boy! I have had a hand in the videos and I’ve been dragged in to a few shots in my pants a couple of times. In fact, I was the “stunt bum-double” in the shower scene of the “Sneak Peek Movie”. There’s a link here to our videos: http://bum-chums.com/pages/bum-chums-video
Q: Bum-Chums seem to have quite a range of models, other than you standing in yourself. How important are the models you use to your brand?
A: Our models are so important to us. In fact most of the guys are friends or contacts of the brand, we love people getting involved and as a small, growing brand, we’re so grateful for all the help we can get. We think that using real, every day guys like you and me is vital… I mean, everyone wants to know what our pants look like on a body like our own. Of course we have a brand style! It’s whacky sometimes, but it’s still there!
Q: How did you get into making underwear Craig? It’s not something you’ve done forever is it?
A: No it’s not… I used to be in the Security Sector, I worked as a consultant and at university I studied Law, Criminology and Security Management to Masters level! Quite an accomplishment I guess, but I’m really proud of what we do here at Bum-Chums and I gave up that career so we could get this bird off the ground and make British Manufacturing work again. We physically manufacture things in a country where our textile industry was decimated and transported overseas. All of our parts come from people I’ve met and shared a coffee and cookie with, no more than two hours away from our factory. It means a lot to us.
Q: What’s up for the future Craig?
A: Well that’s quite an open book really. I mean sometimes here we like to bring out something new just because we can and not so it fits into any real season or collection.
On the other hand, I can tell you that we’ve got our eyes on something really special for next year and we’re already working on that. It’s everything you’d expect from Bum-Chums and bang-on-brand!
Not exactly what we expected here, but certainly an interesting glimpse into the life of an underwear designer and manufacturer we cover greatly here in our blog.
For more on Bum-Chums, check out their site here at www.bum-chums.com and see what you think of their styles and we look forward to covering the launch of their new range… The only thing the Chums would tell us is “The Hidden Shall Be Revealed this October 16th and the Dark Shall be Light”!
Pikante is a brand that always has some interesting styles and prints. This collection is no different. It consists of some very sexy cuts, great prints and bright colors. I you are brand new to Picante a few things you need to know. Some of the styles can be very provocative! They aren’t afraid to use mesh that shows it all off! Lastly, its about fun with the brand. You can wear it to a date night or under a suit.
We are going to profile a few of the pairs that we really like!
Pikante PIK 8398 Nozomi Boxer – Black or Green
This pair is great for a trunk fan! The print is something different and not one you would really see in the world of underwear. Its available in black and green. The small waistband elastic forms a supportive pouch and it contains a full back. They used this print in a few different styles! The boxer is $24.48 at Candyman Fashion
PIK 8665 Argot Briefs – Black or Green
Picante always has mesh in the collection. Its the kind of mesh that leaves very little to the imagination. The new Argot Briefs at first glance isn’t totally see through but it’s not going to hide much either. This can be a good thing depending on where you wear it. The pair has a bikini cut with white trim in both colors. The front does have a pouch that will show off what you have under jeans or pants. My personal favorite is the green. It’s because it’s a different color than we are used to in underwear. The Argot Briefs retails for $20.48 at Candyman Fashions
Pikante PIK 9244 Teyotl Jockstrap Thong – Black or Blue
Pikante is no stranger to the hybrid pair. In the last few years more and more brands are making them. Picante is releasing the Jock Thong in these prints. You maybe asking what is a jock thong? Its what you see above. From the front it looks just like a jock but from the back it has leg straps of a jock and the center strap from a thong. This is the other print they are using this season. Its very low key. The black has the black waistband and the blue has the white. The Peyotl Jockstrap Thong is $25.48 at Candyman Fashion.
These are just three styles in the new Picante. See the entire new collection at the GDD World Picante 2015-2 Page. You can shop at Candyman Fashion! See our post earlier for sale information!
NOTE: UNB Tim does consulting work for GDD World/Candyman Fashions but the opinions in this post are his own.
We love the pictures Marcuse does for for their swimwear. This was a part of the great pics we ran earlier. This is the Vamper in Sky
Are you a fan of Picante? If so the new collection is out. (More on that later today) Candyman Fashion is giving you 20% off all Picante. Just use code Pikante2015-2 until October 12, 2015. If you spend $50 or more you get FREE SHIPPING!
2EROS makes such amazing underwear and swimwear. They have been branching out into more and more workout wear. The newest collection out Monday (October 12) is pretty awesome. Just when I think 2EROS can’t out do themselves they bring out something like BLK AKTIV. The new line is very fashion forward and fun. Jason at 2EROS has a great eye for design.
What is included in the collection? Cropped Sweater, Joggers, Compression Tights, Windbreaker, Sweater, T-shirt, tank and shorts. All BLK! Its a definite different take on the world of men’s work out wear. 2EROS reimagined what it means to wear work out wear! So what do they say about the collection? Here is what they told us:
A luxury activewear collection which “webs” functionality and style. The mesh and “silk web” like embellishments are inspired by the lightness, mobility and resilience of a spider’s silk web. Like the spider BLK AKTIV has many forms, from bottoms, to tops and outerwear, all which are precisely design for form, functionality and style.
BLK stands confidently with the black colour pallet, a staple that fits into any wardrobe, and that is the essence of this collection. It is active wear that is not restrained only to the gym or ‘working out’ but is active wear you can wear out.
This collection features a number of high performance fabrics that shapes and smooths your figure as well as sweat wicking and antibacterial technology.
Find it at the 2EROS website on Monday October 12th.
We love Antonio and Pleep. They did some awesome reviews featuring BodyAware. We are glad they are on the site and we hope you check out their reviews! Picture by amazing RSH Photography
Jockstrap Central loves Male Power for their fun and overtly sexy and erotic designs and based on sales over the past seven years so do countless customers. Whether it’s their super silky soft Bamboo Collection of jocks and lounge pants, their brief and jock hybrid called the Moonshine or their in-your-face full-frontal Extreme Collection of jocks and thongs, there really is something for everyone in our Male Power lineup at Jockstrap Central. To celebrate these seven years, and in conjunction with Male Power they’re giving away free Male Power underwear. Read on…
For the next three days, until Wednesday, October 7th, when you place an order at Jockstrap Central and it includes any Male Power product they are going to be including an extra and totally free pair of Male Power underwear with your order. The free underwear is from a selection of underwear Male Power sent them for the promotion (ones that are not currently available on their website).
If that weren’t enough of a great reason to shop, they’re also offering free USA shipping and discounted world shipping for orders of $50 or more and their North American exclusive range of fetish shorts and wrestling singlets are on sale. On your mark… get set… shop!”
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2(X)ist has released a few new lines. One of the newest is the Double Diamond. You maybe asking why do they call it the “Double Diamond?” Well I’m glad you asked, the collection is called this due to the fabric and the waistband. The waistband is a lot of fun but the pair overall is very classic.
When we met with 2(X)ist in Vegas in February Jason gave us a preview of the Double Diamond collection. The fabric is an embossed fabric that has squares turned on the point to form diamonds. The fabric is a wicking fabric that is perfect for being active and on the go. Made out of 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex.
The waistband is my favorite part of this pair. The Double Diamond really comes out. Much like other collections 2(X)ist really pays attention to detail. The waistbands either match or accent the main body color. The 2(X)ist logo is on the left hip. It’s fun but not totally over the top. They described it as a ombre waistband!
The styles that are in the Double Diamond are the No-Show Brief and No-Show Trunk. The colors available are Cobalt, Blue Danube, Formula One (red) and Black. The pairs retail for $26 for the brief and $30 for the Trunk. Find this and more at the 2(X)ist website.
Let’s face it, how many reading this blog could be considered an underwear model? I would say few and far between. Now how many have trouble finding underwear that fits in the waist? Speaking from experience, I am in no way a 32 waist and will never ben that size again. Bigger guys are wanting great undies! If you are this kind of guy you will love the new sizes Obviously just released!
Obviously has added sizes to the Basics collection featuring the new AnatoMAX™ pouch. The sizes are X-large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large. The sizes in inches are: XL 40-442XL 46-48 and 3X is 50-52. The colors in the collection are Black, White, Gray and Graphite and feature Obviously’s custom blend of MicroModal and Lycra fabric for maximum comfort.
It’s great that companies are paying attention to the market. Not all of us fit in the 30-36 waist range. I fluctuate and have found times where I can’t wear brands due to their sizing. Obviously should be commended on what they are doing because ALL guys deserve amazing underwear! That’s what we stand for here at UNB!
Find the Basics on the Obviously site!
Today we bring you something fun from Cellblock 13. The classic jock is back! This is the Freshman Jockstrap! Available in white, blue and red for $24
We have quite a few fans of Male Power. They are a company that creates super sexy underwear. Some of their pairs are dare to bare! But that is not the case with the new Maze line. The the thong is as wild as this collection gets! The print is pretty fun! Here is what they tell us about the collection.
The Maze is designed to amaze. Crafted from an entangled fabric with a bold, black and white print, it is distinctive, figure enhancing and eye catching. Just as importantly, it is created to be soft and pliable for cushiony comfort, and the natural pouch provides ample support. Choose the Mini-Short with low rise waist and high cut legs; the Bong Thong with low rise waist and one inch back and sides; or the Lo Rise Bikini with low rise waist, one inch sides and full coverage in back.
Find Male Power at your favorite online retailer!
We are loving the colors of the new Modus Vivendi Candy line. The shots, tanks and undies are in bright fun colorful hues! Leave it to Modus Vivendi to come out with this awesome collection
Initial impression of the BodyAware Showstopper Bodysuit was this is the same bright soft material as the leggings. This was the last item I had tried on of the three I had received. I had gotten the Neon Yellow color, which looked more like a very bright neon green. Like the Neon Softleggings, and it had a hot pink trim along the openings. This bodysuit comes in two other colors, Hot Pink (which has the neon orange trim) and Neon Orange (which has the neon yellow trim).
I have worn these condo around the condo as well as went out to the bars with them. They held up very well walking around the condo and while at the bar.
For sizing, the website says a Large is 34-36” in the waist and 39-41” in the chest, so I had gotten the large. I believe this is the standard sizing for a body suit, and it fit me very well.
For likes and dislikes of this bodysuit; I really enjoyed the fit and color. It really shows off the chest, package and butt, plus with the bright color you stand out in a dark bar.
Pros:
- Fun bright color
- Good Sizing
- Excellent cut
- Amazing Material
Cons:
- None
Rating:
- Daily Fit – 9.5
- Sizing – 9.5
- Construction – 9.5
- Styling – 9
- Daily Performance – 9
- Overall – 9.3
BodyAware furnished this pair for review. You can find the Showstopper Bodysuit on the BodyAware site for $39.50. Also comes in Neon Orange and Hot Pink.
Photos by RSH Photography
So here in Seattle (and I am SURE all around the world) we have some {gay} clubs that enjoying having Underwear Nights. Now of course this will sound overly sexual to many people. Other people will stick with their beliefs that most people going to underwear nights are probably “not the ones you want to see if underwear”. To both of those I say, BULLSHIT.
Okay, so you like, love, or enjoy underwear so why not go to an underwear night? They give you a chance to show off your newest or best pair in a comfortable, controlled setting. How better to discover new brands or styles then when you’re having a drink with friends or new friends at a bar?
Let’s talk nerves. Yes, it can be incredibly nerve-wracking. You are electing to shed everything, well almost everything, to a bar full of people. Talk about exposed. Remember, you’re not alone in this. It can be uncomfortable at first and maybe it will take time to feel natural again but I promise it is worth it. And of course it is always the moment right before that’s the most scary. Either right before entering the club, right before deciding to go. Or right before having to take off that first piece of clothing. Breath, take one moment, and then do it!
It can be an amazing rush to ultimately become confident and strong by making yourself vulnerable to everyone there. It’s one of those funny conundrums of life that an act of exposure and openness can make you the most whole and invincible. Will you still fidget, adjust, check and double check? Of course but that’s no problem, we all do it.
Sexuality and sexual energy does not need to have anything to do with the night. Oddly, think of it as a form of natural, nudism. Yhe point is not to hook up the point is to spend an evening with fairly likeminded people just being you. Our undies are a form of self-expression and that does not need to be sexual in nature. At these nights one often just ends up chatting with friends or strangers. Rnjoying a strongly poured cocktail or two and just being.
As to the people who assume that “the ones in their underwear are not the ones you’d want to see in their underwear.” all I can say to them is, “you’re an asshole”.
I like to believe that for every one in their underwear. Rhere is someone out there that wants to see them in their underwear. Perhaps the people that say that are just self-conscience or scared. Perhaps they are so closed minded that what they think of as an attractive person is the only kind. Either way, it’s too bad for them because they are missing out on a great experience.
This last weekend I went to back to back underwear nights in Seattle. One was at a bar I had never been to and the other was a city staple for this kind of night. I had a blast at both. Everything from the selection process of the underwear, to the meeting up with friends, to the hanging out and being just completely comfortable was great. Plus, getting compliments on my undies was a hoot as well (this weekend was all about CellBlock13 and PUMP! for me). I also saw some new styles I had not seen before and that was a thrill as well.
So, underwear nights, I say try it. I say go for it. I say have a blast. Remember, so many of us love and cherish our underwear for how it makes us feel. Getting to put that out there for everyone to see is empowering. Be brave, be bold, be you…in undies…at the bar
We love the work of FuriousFotog! This time he has his camera trained on Chase Ketron wearing Calvin Klein underwear!
My first reaction to the Up-Front brief was it leave nothing to the imagination. It’s a very lightweight sheer material. I was not wrong in my first reaction. I was however, completely in love with the color of a light blue almost robins egg.
Once I wore the Up-Front Briefs even for a few minutes a few things became very apparent… One, I love how they felt on my skin. Two I needed to trim up quite a bit.
I love to wear these under my slacks for work. They have a way of making any man feel very sexy while wearing any pair of pants.
I got the large size in briefs and im very glad I did. The briefs have a full back, which I love. They have a very nice pouch in front that almost pushes up your manhood, but not in another brands too much way. Its just the right about of showing off.
Pros:
- color and fit
- accent stitching
- full seat
Cons:
- None
Rating:
- Daily fit – 10
- Sizing – 9
- Construction – 9
- Styling – 9
- Daily Performance -10
- Overall – 9.5
This pair was furnished by BodyAware. You can find the Up-Front Brief for $17.50 on the BodyAware site.
Continuing the launch of Modus Vivendi’s
new autumn/winter 2015/16 collection is the release of a new, upbeat line of men’s underwear and sportswear: Candy! Made of the finest Italian velvet, Modus Vivendi’s new line is stylish and fun, confident and spirited. Using three vibrant colours, fuchsia, turquoise and warm yellow, Modus Vivendi sets the trend for this autumn’s menswear, with uplifting tones and versatile designs that you can wear at the gym, at home, or even as funky streetwear. Underwear comes in three simple styles: briefs, backless briefs and jocks. The sportswear range comprises 80’s inspired shorts, muscle tanktops, loose fitting pants and a unique hoodie that combines all three colours. Sweet!
The campaign for the Candy Line was shot in Barcelona. None other than English photographer Gavin Harrison set to work to show off the bold colours of this new line, selecting a wide range of hip locations to reflect the versatility of the clothes. Introducing two new men in the world of modelling, Gerard Casper Vack of Marlene Agency and Victor Manuel, the campaign shots are fresh, sharp and playfully provocative. Just like Candy!
Credits:
Underwear: Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Photographer: Gavin Harrison
Models: Gerard Casper Vack (Marlene Agency), Victor Manuel
Photo assistant: Chris Tilley
Video making: Gavin Harrison
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Did you know that Sukrew makes cottons? This is part of the newest pairs form them in Azure Topaz. It also features Marshall Arkley and Stuart Hatten. We are loving what this brand is doing!
Jockstrap Central is back with another double dipping deal. This time until Sunday, October 4th, you can combine their Omtex Jockstrap 15% Off Sale with their free USA shipping or discounted world shipping offer.
The Omtex Jock’s are true sports jocks designed to not only give you the support you need but to do so in comfort with the inclusion of a super soft brushed cotton pouch (great for those who find the woven pouches of traditional sports jocks irritating.) Includes a truly masculine full 3 inch sturdy elastic waistband and 1 inch leg straps. But that’s not all, there’s also two fashion forward jocks in the Omtex collection that are also on sale – the Camo Army Jockstrap, also a sports jock with a 2 inch wide waistband and the unique Aqua Swim Jock. They are also 15% off during the sale.
The other great thing about Omtex jocks is they come in a range of sizes to fit most everyone including XXL for all the hot hefty guys out there. They are totally inexpensive but now an incredible deal not to be missed with this 15% off sale. Isn’t it time to stock up?
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My First Impression of the bodysuit was how sheer it was and how soft it felt against my skin. This was the first piece I had ever tried on from BodyAware. Since this way my first item from BodyAware I wanted to go with a classic black color.
I have wore this item around the house several times and everything I told myself. “Wow… I really love the way this feels.” I wore this to take the dog out side on our back deck since the genital areas were not mesh but a solid black color.
I went with the Medium size and im glad I did. It fit my body like a glove and showed off what I wanted it to. It showed off my obliques and my arms very well. It also showed off my backside very well. Because of the cut in the seat of the body suit was made for a slender body frame like mine. If you are a larger man I would recommend a larger size…
im 6’1 and 175, so a shorter wider man would need a larger size. This garment was made for lean muscular type man such as myself. Some of the things I liked about this garment were the comfort, how it was cut, how it showed off my torso. I only had two things I would improve on this garment. One is how the front genital area is cut. Its as it it was bade out of a box of fabric that’s not flattering to the male antimony. The second is how the back of the garment is constricted. While I understand what it was put together this way, I feel like there were several ways to solve this problem.
Pros:
- Great feeling material
- Excellent cut to the front of the garment
- Love the two part sheer and full coverage areas
Cons:
- How the back two piece attached
- The front crotch area
Ratings:
- Daily fit- 10 amazing!
- Sizing -9
- Construction-8
- Daily performance-9
- Overall-9
BodyAware furnished this pair for review. You can find this pair at the BodyAware website for $15.95. Pictures by RSH Photography
BearSkn is a brand that is made for all guys. They believe no matter your size you should enjoy awesome underwear! We have worked with them some and I have tried their underwear and it fits great and feels amazing. They have sizes for bigger guys but don’t let the name fool you, its for everyone!
They have just released the new Neon Brights. Which is a bamboo Boxer Brief that has a black body with a neon trim. Along with the trim is a neon branded waistband. The colors are Knockout Pink, Clownfish Orange and Gecko Green.
Here is what the brand told us about the new collection:
A premium addition to the Bear Skn collection and to your wardrobe. The Neon Brights features sustainable Bamboo fabric, that adjusts to your body temperature, is moisture absorbent, and anti-bacterial. All with our signature mesh zone for extra breathability right where you need it most.
- Temperature match (cooler in summer, warmer in winter)
- Softer than cotton
- Antimicrobial properties
- Anti-fungal and oder resistant
- Eco-Friendly natural fibers
- MATERIALS: 95% Bamboo, 5% Elastane, Mesh: 95% Polyester
- FABRIC CARE: Machine Wash Cold
The Neon Brights collection retails for $24.99 at the Bearskn site