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26-08-15-1Have you ever wanted to see the magic that goes into an underwear shoot? If so the great people at Dead Good Undies live streamed their latest shoot. Don’t worry if you missed it, it’s now on YouTube! Granted it’s over 2 hours of footage, but it’s super fun to watch!

The part I like best is the first part when they didn’t realize they were live. Having done some live streaming things happen. It adds to the video for me to show they are real! Here is what they say about the live stream:

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International underwear experts Deadgoodundies.com have clocked up another world first – their latest photoshoot has been streamed live on YouTube.

The footage at https://youtu.be/ih6m1lwAqs4 is attracting massive attention, not least because it stars former Mr Gay UK and Mr Gay World Stuart Hatton Jnr and Adonis Cabaret star Marshall Arkley.

DGU founder Adam Davies, who was behind (and sometimes in front of) the camera for the shoot, is delighted with the footage.

“It was great fun, very funny, and technically challenging!” he laughs. “The video has Stuart and Marshall wearing HOM and Bruno Banani spring 2016 designs, along with Ergowear’s best selling Suave enhancing underwear which is a very hot property at DGU. There are party hats, lots of joshing, a recipe for the perfect bacon sandwich, questions from the live audience and of course plenty of up close and personal examination of the guys’ briefs, trunks, boxer shorts, thongs and more.”

Adam promises to do another live stream in future ‘perhaps a little differently…’ and meantime the YouTube footage is clocking up views from all over the world.

Wireless Armour (1)Underwear comes in all styles. But did you think of underwear that protects you from harmful electromagnetic radiation? This is an interesting concept from Wireless Armour. You maybe asking what is the purpose, well to protect male fertility. Its kind of cool to me. Its different and underwear with a purpose! Here is what they say about the brand:

Described by Sir Richard Branson as “underpants for superheroes”, a British scientist has unveiled Wireless Armour, a new line of ‘smart, wearable tech’ underwear which aims to protect male fertility by using a mesh of pure silver woven into fabric to shield against 99.9% of harmful electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by Wi-Fi devices including smartphones and laptops.

It is estimated that 70 million couples are affected by infertility worldwide (1). Male fertility has declined in recent years (2) and this has been attributed to exposure to environmental factors including electromagnetic radiation emitted by Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smartphones and laptops which have been shown in clinical studies to lower sperm count and motility in men (3). In 2014 the University of Exeter conducted a comprehensive review of all the data from previous studies investigating the link between EMR and sperm damage the and the analysis indicated a negative associations between mobile phone exposure on sperm viability and motility (4). Whilst the findings are not 100% conclusive it does show a strong correlation between EMR exposure and lower sperm health. In one study in vitro sperm motility dropped to 49% and viability to 52% after just one hour of exposure to radiation emitted by a mobile phone (5). Additionally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has assigned EMR as possibly carcinogenic to humans, in the category 2B, the same category as petrol exhaust fumes and other pollutants (6)

“Like so many people, my smartphone and laptop use has increased dramatically in recent years which made me realise that I was exposing myself to large amounts of electromagnetic radiation, mostly centred on my groin” says London scientist and Wireless Armour inventor, Joseph Perkins. “With my Physics background I knew there must be a way to shield from electromagnetic radiation using a simple solution. Wireless Armour has been tested by an industry leader in wireless shielding and the results show that our fabric shields against 99.9% of the radiation emitted between 100MHz to 2.6GHz. Put simply, this covers the entire range of radiation emitted by wireless devices, from voice and text through to 4G and Wi-Fi, almost everything is blocked.”

How Wireless Armour works

  • Wireless Armour has a mesh of pure silver woven into the fabric which creates an unbroken shield
  • The mesh disrupts the flow of electromagnetic radiation due to Silver being a conductor of electricity
  • The electromagnetic radiation becomes distributed evenly around the silver mesh and stops the electromagnetic radiation from flowing through it
  • A UK electromagnetic testing company showed that Wireless Armour’s unique fabric RadiaTex provides 9% shielding from electromagnetic radiation
  • The silver is weaved into the cotton to produce an extremely flexible soft fabric which lengthens the lifetime of Wireless Armour by increasing its strength
  • The silver fibres (about 35% of the total fabric) in Wireless Armour are highly anti-microbial, which means they increase hygiene by preventing the spread of bacteria and other microbes that cause smells

Wireless Armour retails between £24 – £35 and can be purchased here www.wirelessarmour.co.uk

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A friend of UNB has launched a Kickstarter for a Calendar! This its call the iBoyfriend Calendar.

What is the iBoyfriend 2016 Wall Calendar?

iBoyfriend 2016 is a 12 Month 12×12 2016 Wall Calendar, the same quality you would get from any calendar you would buy at your local calendar retailer.

Provocative and Sexy, the iBoyfriend 2016 calendar presents a collection of playful and fun images that showcases the magnificent variety of the male form. Each month features a 12 x 24 full spread image with a small calendar that won’t distract your attention from your new boyfriend of the month.

The iBoyfriend 2016 Calendar also includes an extra 12 x 24 inch poster of one of our amazing models.

Makes a great GIFT ! Get a jump on your holiday shopping and order today !

Learn more or contribute at the iBoyfriend Calendar Kickstarter Page

Why n2n makes amazing fetish wear

The world of underwear has changed greatly since you launched N2N. Just recently guys of all orientations are loving erotic wear. When I was discovering my own love of underwear, I remember coming across N2N and was blown away by what you wear doing. You were one of the first companies I saw doing erotic wear.

N2N was founded in the late 90’s. What made you branch out into designs that were super sexy when other companies were making basic gear?

Growing up in Connecticut, I was always intriqued by sexy underwear and swimwear since I was can remember. You can thank my European dad for that! SO growing up wearing skimpy items was the norm for me even though it would get me ridiculed in the locker room or beach. I noticed that what I came to like wearing was a challenge for find at the time. THANK GOD for International Male in the 80’s…they were my source for inspiration and “porn” 🙂 The magazine reminded me that there was indeed and audience for sexy men’s wear and that there were guys out there that liked what I liked! I wasn’t such the odd ball afterall!

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Erotic wear is in every collection, why is the erotic wear so entrenched in the N2N DNA?

Because I hate boring and dull. A pair of sweats or any other article of clothing can be practical and uninspirational or they can be designed in such a way that makes you take notice. Not trashy, but alluringly sexy. That’s my goal.

What was some of the first gear you created? What did you learn from this first line?

The very 1st items I ever designed was before N2N was even a thought. Of course it was sexy swimwear. During my unemployed 6 months in Orlando, FLA in 1990.

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One of the newest collections is the Ultra Suede, What inspires you to make new gear?

I am always looking for collections that inspire and push me outside of my comfort box. Thought I would take a somewhat fetishy item, which would typically be created out of leather or pleather and put my spin on it. Nice hardware, stretchy suede and some unique designs such as CHAPS…were all I needed to get inspired!

What qualities make for the best erotic wear? Is it cut? Fabric? color?

Cut and fabric go hand in hand. You can have a great pattern but if your fabric doesn’t stretch the right way, it could be pointless. and vise versa. The color is the icing on the cake but it also a very important obvious factor to the look.

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The Black now Liquid Skins has been around for a few years. What have been some of your best sellers over the years in erotic wear?

And they are still going strong! The jock, singlet, muscle top and liquid skin runners are probably the most popular items!

If you could bring one collection back from the past, which would you most like to bring back and why?

Well, the truth is I usually ressurect 1 or 2 items from the past each year. I usually tweek and recolor them to give them new life.

I will be doing that with a series of swimsuits that will be called the “X COLLECTION”…OK, I’ve said too much.

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Have you ever designed something and said “Oh my that’s gone too far?”

HA, yes…that usually just ends up in my sample box collecting dust…

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Erotic wear used to be only limited to the gay world now straight guys are loving it. Why do you think guys are so attracted to erotic wear?

FINALLY, the straight guys are realizing that sexy clothes that show off the body are genderless….they are not “GAY” clothing. it’s about being comfortable and secure enough in their own bodies. The more celebrities or athletes push the envelope the more you will see the general public make the shift. It is happenening. The more women are accepting of it as well plays a big part. Basically guys or anyone for that matter don’t want to be made fun of , ridiculed or picked on. If we can all just get along and accept everyone for who they are, what they are and not let the clothes you wear define you, we’d be much better off. LORD, that’s what I’ve been doing for over 18 years!

We want to thank Andrew for giving us some of his time to talk about erotic wear! Find the current N2N Bodywear Collection, including the erotic line, at http://www.n2nbodywear.com

VampireHunter-2 Lo ResWe continue our series on the Vampire Strippers Must Die. This time interview Pablo Hernandez. You may have seen him in some of the underwear modeling he has done in the past. Here are his answers to our questions about the movie.

Vampire Strippers Must Die the preview looks like a super fun movie. What made you do this fun film?

Just getting to audition for a vampire role was such a cool opportunity! And he’s a stripper! I jumped at this role!

It’s been said it’s a Mix of Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Can you tell us about the movie?

It’s fun, it’s campy, it’s so me! I’ve tried to dig into my character and his relationship with his brother Matt by picking on Sam Ortiz as often as possible off camera.

What can you tell us of the Overnight Male Dance Troupe, and what we can expect from them?

I expect that each of us will bring some sexy and different moves to the stage. I know Bryant has some body rolls that give mine a run for my money.

Did your previous modeling experience help you get this role?

When the director of the film, Keith, reached out to me, I think he had some sense of my career. I feel that my modeling is only successful because of my acting skills. I’m not a model that thinks he can act. I’m an actor that loves to role play and the role of model has been my longest running part.

Can you tell us about your character in the movie?

I play the character of Tyler. I never take myself too seriously and I neither does he. At the same time, I don’t want to play the character as myself. I have to incorporate some of myself into him, but I am looking forward to investing into the character and give him a twist.

Do you have any hesitation being in underwear on the big screen as opposed to pictures?

Not really. I know most normal people are not comfortable being in their underwear in public, but I’m most comfortable that way. My years of experience make it easy for me to be move on camera instead of just standing and posing.

If you like these interviews go support the movie with their Indigogo campaign!

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Jockstrap Central’s best selling brand Nasty Pig is back with their latest collection of jockstraps, briefs and socks. They’re continuing on their sport fetish journey, this time taking inspiration from the the ones we love to hate with the thankless job – the referee. This collection is made with one our favorite modern (and natural) material called Modal – it’s not only durable, feels like brushed silk but breathes like cotton with just the right amount of stretch to cradle your goods. Between the Modal and the clean athletic aesthetic of referee stripes, this jock will show off your equipment to perfection. Here’s the details:

As mentioned, the Nasty Pig Ref Jockstraps and Briefs have a super soft, double-walled Modal pouch in either black or red with masculine, bulge defining thin contrasting vertical stripes. The pouch is edged with black piping adding structure while drawing the eye to the prize. A super soft plushed comfort waistband has Nasty Pig’s iconic Pig logo front and center with complimentary contrasting racing stripes both top and bottom.

But there’s more – to complete the outfit, be sure to pick up a matching pair of Nasty Pig Ref Socks. These below-the-knee tube socks with referee striping are versatile in that they can be worn with the full length Nasty Pig logo either front or back, but we prefer front so everyone knows your true nature.

The Ref collection sets you up for all the best plays, whether you’re just getting to third base, or you’re ready to shoot to score.

Be sure to check out Jockstrap Central model Mick in the new Ref collection over at their website and as always with Nasty Pig gear, snag them early as they always sell out quickly.

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For my second review here at UNB, I received the hip brief from the British Puddings line from Bum-Chums. This line has several cuts (hip brief, trunk, jock and what they call a slingshot). They also have a few different color choices – mine were Berry Cumpote. I had never tried Bum-Chums . I have heard of them through a few different websites and always like to try something new. They retail for around $25 when you convert the price from British Pounds.

I wore these to work on a VERY hot Monday. Driving around town, sitting at my desk, taking a walk at lunch and then a haircut on my way home. This was before going to dinner gave these a real test drive! The briefs were very comfortable and stayed in place throughout the day. They would definitely be in my regular rotation – even for activewear since the material is suited for that. (92% Polyamide and 8% Elastane)

Sizing is a bit off for me because their website says a medium covers 32-34. I am a 31-32 waist these mediums fit just right. If I followed their guide, I would have ordered a small and I think they would have been too tight. So I recommend going a size up.

I loved the style of these briefs! The color was a bit louder than I usually choose but that made them more fun. They are a hip brief so they have small-ish sides without being tiny. The pouch gave a good amount of room up front and held things in place. Despite their name, I didn’t notice any change in how my bum looked in these briefs, but they felt great! One element that guys might not love is that the elastic around the legs. While very fun in contrasting color, is a bit too wide. This didn’t cause any discomfort during the day. It feels a little heavy – especially where the seams are. My last little complaint is the silly name. I’m not a huge fan of underwear brands with cheeky names, especially when it’s written all over the waistband. I realize I’m a bit of a dud for saying this, but there it is.

PROS

  • Fun colors
  • Great fit
  • Comfortable

CONS

  • Extra wide elastic on legs
  • Must order from the UK

RATINGS

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction – 8
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 9
  • Overall – 9

Bum-Chums furnished this pair for review. The British Pudding Hip Brief is available for £15.99

 

modusvivendi_ABSTRACT_LACE_line(1)Modus Vivendi releases its Abstract Lace line of men’s underwear

Modus Vivendi continues the presentation of its Fall/Winter 2015-16 collection with this limited edition, ‘flash’ line. The newly released line is called Abstract Lace and it comprises two types of briefs (low cut and classic cut) and jockstraps in pure white or seductive black. These sexy, masculine pieces are made from a fine semi-transparent French lace and are contoured to perfectly fit the male form. Not every man has felt lace on his body and this is a perfect opportunity: Modus Vivendi certainly knows how to pull it off. The Abstract Lace line is definitely classy and perfectly represents the brand’s ideals: high fashion, creativity, supreme quality and comfort.


The model for this line is once again Alexandros Kaltsidis. This great looking man is photographed on location in Thessaloniki by Panos Misailidis in a shoot that represents effortless chic and modernity.

Credits:
Underwear: Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Model: Alexandros Kaltsidis
Photographer: Panos Misailidis


Credits:
Underwear: Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Model: Alexandros Kaltsidis
Photographer: Panos Misailidis

 

IMG_9587I am still recovering from three days of non-stop walking! This year I had four shows to go too. They are Magic, Curve, Liberty and MRket. The last two were at the Sands Convention Center, Curve moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center and Magic is as always at Mandalay Bay. It was several days of 16,000 steps or more! I have to get walking more before February.

There weren’t as many brands as years past. Many of them are just starting to go just to the February show. But this gives me a little more quality time with the brands that are there. Which is a good thing. The world of men’s underwear is like a small family. It’s a good thing too.

There is one show I may not go to much any more. Curve has had less and less men’s brands. This year no brands I meet with attended the show. It also moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center. This brings out some nostalgia in me. I went to my first curve in Aug 2010. They had about half the men’s brands and Magic the other half. I’ll continue to get in just in case another brand may go. But enough about reminiscing on the past!

This year there are some seriously awesome things coming out of the shows. I met with 2(X)its, 2EROS, Bwet, Gregg Homme, Jack Adams, Timoteo./Cellblock13, Nasty Pig, Wood Underwear, Papi, Pistol Pete, Rounderwear, Junk UnderJeans and Tribe. Not as big as last year but a good number.

So what can you expect:

  • Something amazing will be coming from 2(X)its at the first part of the year.
  • Gregg Homme blew me away with the new sexy collection
  • Jack Adams has a massive new collection that is different from other stuff and I wish I could tell you more
  • Junk UnderJeans has some amazing new workout wear and underwear coming
  • Nasty Pig is stepping out of it’s box some but still amazing.

These are just a few things I can tell you. Do you hate that I can’t go into more detail? This year is going to be awesome in the world of undies. The picture above is from Junk Underjeans. As the new lines come out we will cover each of them fully. So stay tuned to the blog.

One thing I didn’t like too much was the lack of models. Back in the day we would have tons of pics of the new underwear on the models. Now very few actually have one. So we have stopped many of our show videos. We will be making up for that in other areas! I hope this changes in the future.

I would love you guys to give me feed back on what you want to know about new brands and how we can connect you guys with great brands and undies! Let me know guys!

 

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As a new season dawns, men’s specialist underwear and swimwear retailer Deadgoodundies have been taking a look back at what UK fellas have been wearing in 2015. Beautiful briefs for men are the most numerous in this top selection, how many DGU hits have you got in your drawers?

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Doreanse 1330 Micro Modal ECO String GBP5.00

Yes you read that price correctly! No wonder this is such a hit with online shoppers in the UK. Soft, ribbed microfibre and a super narrow elastic waistband, all for a fiver.

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Ergowear FEEL Suave Bikini GBP19.00

Have you experienced this Ergowear range yet? The gloriously soft Suave fabric and roomy pouch is a winning combination.

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Clever Moda Kayanite Latin Brief GBP19.50

This low rise slip has been popular with British shoppers this summer. As well as the gorgeous Grape shade these undies are available in a brilliant bright blue.

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Sloggi Basic Mini Brief GBP11.00

Great underwear for men never goes out of fashion! Sloggi’s supreme quality and effortless styling have ensured this gem’s place as an all round top seller at DGU year after year.

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Manstore M420 Micro Pant

It’s a little bit naughty and so much fun. Manstore’s colourful PVC style trunk has been so well received that they’ve just launched even more shades including this gorgeous gold.

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Modus Vivendi Super Mini Brief GBP14.00

Super by name, super by nature. Great value, cotton rich material and a truly modern cut. Oh and FANTASTIC colours too.

 

NEW at Deadgoodundies this month

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Body Art Odeion String

NEW hom-origins-scarf-micro-brief-front

HOM Scarf Micro Brief

NEW Modus Vivendi Flash Brief

Modus Vivendi Flash Brief

Find all these pairs on Deadgoodundies.com

Cowboy 3We continue to bring you more about Vampire Strippers Must Die! This time we have an interview with Brant Wood, one of the stars of the film. We will have one more interview soon!

Vampire Strippers Must Die the preview looks like a super fun movie. What made you do this fun film?

I’ve always loved dancing, and I’ve been a fan of vampire shows and always thought it would be fun to play one. So I figured what better opportunity to put my dance skills to use while getting to be a vampire. It sounded like a fun experience that I couldn’t pass up.

It’s been said it’s a Mix of Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Can you tell us about the movie?

I would definitely say that is a great way to explain it. You get the sex appeal from the stripping and dancing of course, but you also get the sexy dark side from the strippers being vampires. It adds a little bit of mystery to the characters. The combination is very sexy and makes you want to get to know the characters as they develop from scene to scene, and there is a lot of comedy as well.

What can you tell us of the Overnight Male Dance Troupe, and what we can expect from them?

You can expect a lot of great dance moves, witty remarks, and a few surprises.

What was it that made you take the role in the movie?

I wanted to be able to say that I’ve been a stripper and a vampire of course. I don’t think very many people can say they have been either.

Did your previous modeling experience help you get this role?

I would probably say yes. I have been able to express my personality and confidence in my past experiences, which is something that is portrayed strongly in my character Joey.

Can you tell us about your character in the movie?

I play Cowboy Joey. He is Canadian and all the ladies love him. He’s the best dancer and leaves everyone wanting more.

Do you have any hesitation being in underwear on the big screen as opposed to pictures?

I’m a very confident person. I’ve never been one to be shy or hesitant in my underwear. I’ve gotten so used to it while modeling. I think everything looks better on the big screen. 😉

If you want to support the film go to their Indiegogo page and donate some money! We think this will be a super fun film.

ANCHORCOLLECTIONLast week we brought you the new Bloom and this week we have the awesome new Anchor collection from 2EROS. Let’s face it 2EROS is going non stop in creating awesome swimwear and underwear. While in Vegas I got a chance to see some of the up coming collection. The Anchor was one of them! The shirts I LOVED.

I said this this past week that 2EROS is one company to watch. They are going to get bigger and better every season. I say this not because of Magic but when I was in Atlanta at the Boy Next Door, a woman came in and got her boyfriend 2EROS underwear and said he loved the brand. See, great underwear is spanning across all identities!

Here is what they 2EROS says about the new line:

The Anchor collection celebrates the nautical culture, from yachts, to anchors to the clean lines and colours.  It features a customised 2EROS anchor charm with a polished finish.

The collection comes in both a swim brief and swim short.

2EROS Anchor Swim Brief

The Anchor swim brief features the V07 fit which is our mid-brief style swimwear, a cross between a short trunk and a brief style back.

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The short continues from the huge success of the S50 fit, short length, fitted and lightweight.

To tie everything together we’ve introduced our Anchor T-shirts! These are form fitted and are made from premium “SUPIMA” Cotton.

Shop for these at your favorite retail store or at the 2EROS site. ITS OUT TODAY!

Garçon Model Newsletter - New Briefs

Garçon Model has always been a brand that has embraced color. I don’t think there are any colors that they wouldn’t turn into a pair of undies. They have just released three new colors! The three colors are Ocean Briefs, Dodge Briefs, Espanola Briefs. All come with the matching GM Waistband with accenting trim! Find these and more at the Garçon Model site.

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whtstrpbrtbikiniWhen did you first discover your love of undies?

I discovered my love for underwear around the age of 13. I stole a pair of my older brothers red silk bikini underwear
and tried them on. They were a few sizes to big for me, but I loved them. I had some older teenage friends that all
wore bikini underwear and speedos. I really liked the look and had to get some for myself. It took a few months to
convince my mom, I even threw some of my whitie tighties away, so it appeared I needed more underwear for school.

What style was you favorite when you started to love underwear?

My favorite style of underwear when I started was the bikini cut. I also liked jocks, but only had one for school.

When you bought you first pair of underwear what brand and style was it?

The first brand of underwear was a generic pair of bikini cut. And they shrunk real small and I had my mom buy me
some FTL polyester bikinis and cotton Brut brand. I told her I really liked the polyester FTL, so she bought me some
Spalding and Brut polyester bikinis too.

What influenced your underwear buying habits when you first started your passion?

It was definately the material and the cut. With white briefs they felt like i had a diaper on and the leg openings always stretched out. My underbuddy classmate and I called the nut crushers.
What influenced me was my brothers silk bikinis and the bikinis my older teenage friends had (I believe they were Brut
and Spalding, ones that came in the tube).

Are there any brands you had to have when you started buying? Did you ever get a pair?

The brands I had to have were FTL, Spalding and Brut. All polyester material. I loved the fun prints and the ones that
had the mesh sides. I told my mom that they were “cool” to wear in the summer and I wouldn’t get so hot down there.

Did your first pair still influence the styles you wear today?

My first pair definitely influences my styles today. I still love the silk feeling of polyester, Lycra, spandex and silk. And
they have to be a bikini cut.

What is your favorite style today?

The bikini cut is still my favorite style, but many of the brief cuts now are very skimpy and not as big and bulky as they
use to be.

Who are you favorite brands now?

My favorite brands today have to be Aussiebum, Andrew Christian and Cocksox.

Twins-Final Lo ResThis movie is one I want to see. I love movies that are just fun! We want you guys to hear from the director Keith Hartman. They are raising money through Indiegogo for the film. If you like what we have posted here head over to the Indiegogo site and support the movie!

We posted about the movie last week, can you tell us about the movie and how the idea came about?

I go to a lot of indie film screenings that are about really depressing people doing really depressing things. And my usual comments to my friends are, “Needs Vampires” or “Needs Strippers”. So I decided to take my own advice. And also, I’ve always wanted to make a movie with a gay action hero.

How does this compare to other films, “You Should Meet My Son! and “Real Heroes”, you have made?
Like my first two films, it’s a character driven comedy. Sure, there’s a lot of eye candy and action in the film, but we’re trying to make something a little surprising where people will care about the characters and enjoy the plot twists. There’s an interesting gay love triangle in the film, and the lead female vampire has a cool character arc.
The script won first place at the New York LGBT Film Fest’s screenwriting competition, so I think we’ve got a good story to tell.

What has been the initial reaction to the trailer that was released?

Through the roof! People seem to get the concept, and they’re digging it. And that was just something we shot in one day on a shoestring budget. Now I really want to show everyone what we could do with the whole film.

The movie looks like a lot of fun. What can we expect from the finished film?

I’m describing it as Magic Mike meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Tonally, I’m going for something similar to Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which is one of my favorite comedies. The idea is that you put the characters in this wild set up –”We’re male strippers on tour and we’re being attacked by vampires”– but then you play it straight. The humor comes out of how they all try to deal with this crazy situation. You want the audience to care about the characters and what happens to them.

What made you pick Pablo and Bryant in the film? Did it have anything to do with their modeling past?

In both cases, it was their modeling pics that got them in the door, but then it was their acting chops that got them the role.

Bryant came in and just nailed the Cowboy Joey role at his audition. He has great comic timing and this goofy charm that works perfectly for that character. And his martial arts background means that he can learn all the complicated fight sequences and make them look great on film. I’m really lucky that I got him for his first big film role. That guy’s gonna be an action star.

Pablo turned out to be a wonderful surprise. He always looked so serious to me in his photos, but he came in and just blew my whole team away with his ability to do comedy. We actually considered him for several different roles, until we realized that he had great chemistry with Sam Ortiz. So we paired them up as bickering brothers who strip together and fight over everything.

Once we were all on set, I found out that Pablo and Sam are actually good friends, who do constantly try to out do each other. It’s a lot of fun to watch the two of them go at it, and that playfulness comes across in their scenes together. And they both have crazy martial arts skills, so their fight scenes look amazing, too.

Also, while Bryant and Pablo are our big names, the rest of the cast is freakishly talented, too. For several of them, it’s going to be their first big movie role. I’m just lucky I got them before some other director snapped them up!

This film is letting people get involved through Indiegogo. What made you go this route and how can people support the film?

Necessity. This is the sort of weird little indie film that Hollywood never takes a chance on. My odds of getting a studio to back this are zilch. The only way this movie happens is if the fans get behind it and make it happen.

Folks can check out the indiegogo page at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vampire-strippers-must-die. I’ve tried to make the campaign as much fun as the movie. –I think we have the only campaign video to ever feature backup dancers.
In addition to the usual stuff, like downloads of the film, our backer can get all sorts of fun rewards– like taking a strip class with the guys, being an extra in the film, or even learning to stake vampires with our fight choreographer.

If you could sum up the movie in one word what would it be?

Strip-o-Vamp-tastic.

Lastly, when will it be released and how can our readers see it?

We’ve got the cast and crew lined up, so if the Indiegogo campaign is successful we’ll be moving into pre-production immediately and shooting in Nov. Our Indiegogo backers will get to see the film when it hits the festival circuit in the summer of 2016, and it will go into general release in the fall of 2016.

GO support this effort!