Today’s Brief Distraction features Pikante Underwear. They just released a new collection, which we will cover this weekend. Its another super fun and erotic collection!
The Awards launched on Monday! So you have had three chances to vote, you have four more till Sunday! Don’t miss out on naming your top picks for 2014 in our Reader Awards. To see everything and to vote go to the UNB 2015 Reader Awards page!
My goal here at UNB is to try to awaken the notion that straight men should care about their underwear as much as every undie-fanatic out there. I do so because it’s important to me that all men see the options they have, while simultaneously educating them about how underwear is now, more than ever, being crafted specifically for men of all different shapes and sizes.
The biggest reason I’ve chosen to write for an underwear blog isn’t the fact that I love everything about men’s designer undies, it’s because I am a straight man who happens to love everything about men’s designer underwear. Sure, just because I am straight and I love underwear doesn’t make me unique, but given the overtly (at best) and in-your-face (at worst) homo-centrism that seems to have attached itself to the entire industry, my position as a straight guy navigating the insides of an industry dominated by homosexuality does give me a unique perspective.
Ultimately, the system likely won’t be changed, so it is my job to help my fellow straight brethren look past all of the aspects that make the industry so much more palatable to gay men. But in order to do that I decided to list some of the biggest reasons the industry favors one sexuality over the other, so without further ado, here are my Top 3 reasons it’s so much easier for gay men to be into the world’s best underwear.
1. That whole sexuality thing… If we’re going to start anywhere, it might as well be what I see as the genesis of all of the remaining issues on this list. Let’s face it, gay men and boys are attracted to (gasp) other men, so naturally an advertisement of picture of a fitness model in a pair of briefs or even boxer briefs registers perfectly with them. A straight man is attracted to women in their underwear. I don’t know too many men who get excited or want to see more of a Victoria’s Secret model wearing a pair of briefs with a contour pouch. Thus, the difference in sexuality makes it much easier for a man to be more inquisitive about a pair of underwear he sees on an attractive other man. And perhaps most important in creating this underwear-gap between the two “sexualities” is when the younger a boy recognizes he’s gay, the earlier the love of–or at least the recognition of men’s underwear may end up playing in his life.
2. Sexual objectification doesn’t go both ways… Men aren’t seen as sex symbols in the U.S. due to a lot of institutional factors, and because of this there is simply no desire in Straight America to see a men’s version of a Victoria’s Secret catalog. Worse yet, most women feel peer pressure to outwardly be disgusted by anything to do with a penis unless a penis or something to do with one (like…underwear) is being made fun of.
The fact is, men are the sex who “objectifies” in this country regardless of their orientation, straight men objectify women, and gay men objectify men. Once you think about it this way, not only is it easy to see why gay men have it so much easier to get exposed to the best underwear, it also becomes crystal clear why it is nearly impossible to market men’s underwear to straight men.
3. Underwear ads are only getting gayer… One of the biggest issues keeping straight men away from underwear while at the same time bringing more gay men to it, is the increasingly homo-erotic nature of men’s underwear advertisements. Now I plan to write a follow up piece on this topic because it’s rather large, but let me stick to the basics.
It’s a hell of a lot easier for a gay man to see a male model with tanned abs, sitting spread-eagle shooting the looker a bedroom gaze wearing a designer’s latest and think, “I have to have those” than it would ever be to even the most “metro-sexual” of straight men. Worse yet, overtly homo-erotic advertisements actually serve to further one of the biggest misconceptions about men’s underwear itself, which is that the underwear you choose to wear somehow dictates your sexuality to everyone else. While gay guys may love a bunch of simulated sex and naked video modeling on AndrewChristian.com, it’s only going to drive a straight guy away from amazing well-designed underwear.
There are several additional reasons why the world of outstanding undies is more suited to gay men rather than straight guys, but these are my top three. Fellow straight guys, what did I leave out? Gay guys, do you think I have a point?
Let me know on Twitter (@UNBBrandon) emailing me at brandon@underwearnewsbriefs.com, or sending me a message on Tumblr (thefirstthingon.tumblr.com)!
Enjoy this quick behind the scenes video from JOR! New brands are coming out very soon! I am back from Vegas and was going to write some stuff up but came down with bronchitis so you will get it next week.
Go vote for your Favorite Brief! We have several to choose from! These are posters we created for each part in the category. To vote go to our UNB Awards page and vote once a day till Sunday!
The wet and miserable winter the UK havs suffered is showing no signs of disappearing any time soon. Luckily shoppers don’t need to brave the elements to enjoy the new season delights arriving at men’s underwear specialist website Deadgoodundies.com. Here are some highlights from this month’s newcomers.
A picture can’t really do justice to this metallic marvel. The glittering pattern is created with clouds of gold, silver and copper for a super shiny look.
Mundo Unico Manaos Brief GBP19.00
The spring Mundo Unico underwear and swimwear has breezed onto the DGU site and UK gents seem keen to grab pastel coloured underpants like this colourful cotton slip.
Bruno Banani Colour Code Hip Short GBP23.50
Can’t choose your ideal colour this season? This designer brand is here to help with this paint chart inspired print!
Manstore M455 Grope Pants GBP36.00
This European collection is proving hot property this month with a host of stunning releases including this petrol blue boxer brief. The naughty shorty grants access to the pouch through open pockets at the side.
HOM Strawberry Boxer Brief GBP33.00
When these trunks are warm or are rubbed they emit a tasty fruity fragrance. All this wrapped up in a neat microfibre shorty from those fine designers at HOM. The men of the UK are really whetting their appetites with this one!
This great value animal print string is proving hugely popular with male shoppers this side of the pond. Luckily DGU have restocked fast to avoid disappointing undies fans.
Male Power’s two best selling designs are by far their Moonshine Jockstrap and their Zipper Short (still in production!). They’re undeniably sexy and both fly off the Jockstrap Central shelves as fast as they arrive. But now, Male Power is back with new versions: It’s the Radical Sport Zipper Moonshine Jockstrap and the Radical Sport Zipper Short which adds a front zipper to the Moonshine and making them both in a soft, slinky and stunning striped fabric in either slate-blue and black or wine and black. We love them.
The Male Power Radical Sport Moonshine Jockstrap has a low-rise brief front but gets its “moonshine” name from the back – the best way to describe it is a brief back with a big hole cut out for your “moon” to shine. As mentioned, the fabric is striped and the stripes help to accentuate the contours of your package and because it’s nylon and spandex, it’s super soft feeling almost like silk against your boys (they’ll love you for it!). And new to the Moonshine design is the zipper in the front pouch so now your front can be as exposed as your rear.
The Male Power Radical Sport Zipper Short, just like the original, has a low rise trunk cut and a very noticeable front zipper pouch for easy access. The spandex nylon combo not only feels great against your boys but it stretches in all the right places making this one hot go go short that’s sure to draw attention. And speaking of drawing attention, like the jock, the striped fabric although subtle does its job of highlighting every contour of your package.
Both designs includes a welcome extra fabric backing behind the zipper to help prevent things getting caught, but please still be careful!
Jockstrap Central’s big hunky model and fitness trainer Tristian is back to put the new Male Gear through their paces so be sure to head on over and enjoy the view.”
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Remember to go vote for our UNB Reader awards. This is a small of some of the brand and pairs that have been nominated. Let your voice be heard and vote for your favorite. You can vote every day for your favorite for write in a pair you think should win!
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I am calling it now, I think that 2015 is going to be the year of the swimwear brands! We have some amazing companies come on to the scene. One of those companies is Holas Beachwear.They have an interesting story on how they were founded. It started when three friends went on a vacation to Ibiza in 2008. They wanted to hit the beach but noticed their board shorts were out of place. “We didn’t particularly like what we found in terms of trunks so we decided to develop a brand which reflected our personalities and what we like in terms of quality, fitting and prints”. So they spent the vacation in their ‘out of style” shorts.
They caught up a few years later and That’s when one of the guys says: ” Why don’t design one? Seriously! We always wanted to find something to do together, we all love the beach and this could be it!“ Between nervous giggles and without saying a word, we knew we were going to do it. Create our own beachwear brand. The mission of the brand is “Uncompromising design with quality and comfort, reflecting the attitude of the modern man.”
They went on to tell us more about them and the brand:. “We are 3 guys with 3 very distinctive personalities with the love for travel,parties and all the good things life as to offer, which we try to reflect on Holas beachwear collections.”
We make sure that all styles on Holas beachwear make a statement, whether in terms of colour, print or a certain fitting.People search for Holas beachwear to find that certain item they don’t find on other places. We don’t intend to be plain… Our Slogan: “Holas beachwear, Only for those who dare”
Holas beachwear SS15 is in their second collection and they always have 3 lines on their collection. This year they have focused on:
- Montecarlo Bay: Renovated and attractive nautical inspired line.
- Miami Vice: All the fun and tropical side of Miami for a more confident type of men.
- Marrakech Express: Moroccan tiles inspire this line where sophistication is a key word.
When asked about the name they told us this was how the name came out. “Finding a name was easy. Holas beachwear, our way of saying “hi” to a new beachwear brand and
adventure.”
Check out the three new collections of Holas Beachwear. We hope to have more with the brand soon!
Today is the day to get great deals on underwear! You can get the Active Trunk from Baskit for only $12 today! just go to the Baskit Site and go under specials!
Last year we launched out UNB Reader Awards. This year we have some great brands in each category. So you can vote in every category or just one! You can vote once a day from now till Sunday March 1st. We will announce the awards on Wednesday of that week. Here are the finalist in each category. Click on each category to see all the pairs nominated.
- Favorite Brief
- Andrew Christian Trophy Boy Brief
- C-IN2 Culture Club Low No Show
- Cocksox CX16 Brief
- Male Basics Spod Collection Brief
- Modus Vivendi Military Brief
- Teamm8 Touchdown Brief.
- Favorite Thong
- Andrew Christian Almost Naked Dare Thong
- Clever 1059 Desert Thong
- Gregg Homme Loverboy Thong
- PetitQ P18 Eastside Thong
- Timoteo Proton Glow Booty Thong
- Favorite Jock
- aussiebum WJPro
- C-IN2 HARD Jockstrap
- Cellblock13 Locker Jcok
- Jack Adams Flex Racer X Fly Jock
- N2N B0dywear Power Mesh jock
- WildmanT WT14B Jockstrp
- Favorite Jockbrief
- Andrew Christian Almost Naked Locker Room Jock
- aussieBum Riot
- Cellblock13 Enforcer Jock
- Go Softwear Hardcore Backless
- PPU 1464 Brief
- WildmanT WT58J
- Favorite Trunk
- aussieBum WJBare
- Cocksox CXS68
- Gregg Homme Encore Trunk
- N2N Bodywear Vintage Trunk
- Papi Cross Roads
- SupaWear Diamond Dash
- Favorite Boxer Brief
- 2(X)ist Speed 2.0 Boxer
- Clever 0190 Mesh Bars Boxer
- Ergowear EW0120 Max Light Boxer
- SupaWear Supa-Star
- Wood Underwear Digital Camo
- Favorite Fetish Brand
- Candyman
- Cellblock13
- Gregg Homme
- Modus Vivendi
- PetitQ
- PPU
- Favorite Pair of Swimwear
- 2EROS Honolulu Brief
- aussieBum Loose 2.5
- Cocksox CX08L
- Marcuse Unlock
- Modus Vivendi United Brief
- N2N X-treme Bikini
- Best Overall Brand of 2014
- Favorite Online Retailer
- Dead Good Undies
- FreshPair.com
- International Jock
- Mensunderwearstore.com
- Touch Of Modern
- Underwear Nation
- Favorite Brick & Mortar Store
- Andrew Christian Flagship Boutique
- BRIEF! Charlotte
- Les Dessous D’Apollon-Paris
- Skivies – Dallas
- U4 Men – Seattle
- Favorite Underwear Model
- Chris Noffke
- Derek Yates
- Justin Leonard
- Matt Wilson
- Peter Le
- Scott Cullens
- Favorite Underwear Photographer
- Anibal Velasquez
- Jerrad Matthew
- Adrian C. Martin
- Armando Adajar
- Timoteo
- Simon Le
Each category has a write in option so if you disagree with our choices you can write your own in.
To vote go to our UNB Awards page!
In the last few years subscription services have been big in men’s underwear. Some focus a specific style while others like Bird Briefs focus on keeping your underwear drawer full of new undies as needed. It’s a great concept and for the busy guy who doesn’t have time to shop for undies (Yes I did said that!). We all know friends who can use a service like this. We got to talk to them about the new business that launched Jan 1 of this year. Here is what they say about there brand.
I came up with the idea for BirdBriefs this past summer- I essentially decided I needed some new underwear but was having a hard time finding the time to make the trip. I live in the heart of downtown and going to the closest Target or department store like Macy’s or Dillard’s is ALWAYS a chore.
At the same time, I had recently subscribed to a service called The Dollar Shave Club. I was happy with their service and it made alot of sense for me. So, I started wondering why there wasn’t some sort of similar version for underwear (socks too!) and that’s when I came up with the idea. I brought a few of my friends into the fold: Matt Ward – biz dev, Tony Emerson (who you’ve corresponded with) – Marketing/SEO, and Jeffrey Russom – The Engineer (brains too)….. At the end of the day, I just felt like there would be a market for subscription basics and no one was really delivering such a service the way I envisioned it should be done – so why not do it ourselves!?
So here we are. About 8 months later, I’ve studied textiles, styling, stitching, you name it. We’ve built out an e-commerce site. We’re having underwear manufactured and we’re taking orders! We’re doing all the fulfillment ourselves too. Its a little surreal – I never thought of myself as an underwear enthusiast but here we are! And I gotta say, I’m really happy with the way things are going. We’ve been in business for less than a month and we’re already rapidly approaching our 100th subscriber.
Go Check out Bird Briefs and sign up! I love their logo!
This is one of my favorite behind the scenes pics from UNB Holiday Shoot. We were setting up for the shoot and the guys were relaxing in Charles Owo underwear.
You maybe wondering where we find new brands. Sometimes we run across them on the net. Other times we have brands write us and other times we find them in social media. This is the case with Magno Underwear.
I was going through our Twitter followers to see what brands were out there that i didn’t know about. I found about 15-20 new brands and stores. I kept a list of brands and then went back to check them out. A few have been very inactive on their site and social media but others like Magno caught my eye.
So who is Magno and what do they do? Well it was founded in the US by three friends. Their mission statement is “At MAGNO, our ultimate purpose is to accompany today’s changing men into a sexier, healthier and happier person by creating a different yet commonly used product that is often overlooked but that is so fundamental to our everyday needs. We design, create and produce Colombian-made men’s underwear that is very carefully engineered to assist all men’s endeavors”
The first thing you notice with Magno is they are a classic designed underwear company. Their look is clean and 
classic. They do briefs, trunks, boxer briefs and long boxers. And the colors are black, greys and whites. Which I know can get a bad wrap from me at times. I like color and patterns but sometimes you need a great pair of underwear that’s not over the top. The underwear Magno makes is a solid color with a matching simple logo waistband. It’s classic and good looking pair of underwear.
My biggest gripe with the black, grays and whites is there is no creativity or design. This is no the case with Magno. It looks very well made and the design pays attention to the form of the guy. The boxer briefs are form fitting and you can see that in the pictures. The briefs are a fuller cut. I really want to try it. Every guy should own some classic underwear in their underwear drawer. Its a must have for every guy.
Sizing is a major issue for most guys who read the site. Just note the sizing runs to size 36 on the XL end. As most brands pay attention to the sizing charts on the blog.
What would you wear Magno with? I would say anything from a suit to jeans. They will go with anything you have in your closet. The design looks great and of high quality. The pricing is from $25 to about $30 for most pairs. The colors as mentioned above are gray, black, white and navy. Find out more about the brand on the Magno Underwear Site.
The Second annual UNB Reader Awards is launching tomorrow. So remember you can vote once a day for the entire time. The winner will be Announced next Monday! You will have 7 days to go vote for your favorites. The picture above is from last year. The new nominees will be out tomorrow.
This year we worked as a team to come up with pairs to vote on. There was not a nomination period for readers this year. But we didn’t forget how important our readers are. If there is a pair form 2014 that you thinks should be the best in the category, you have a write in vote!
So vote in our awards tomorrow and every day!
Bryan Hawn has done some great videos in the past. The new one features him on the beach and in the woods signing JLo Booty. Check out the video! He’s in swim briefs and jocks!
Underwear should be a lot of fun! This most of us reading this blog know. Its about putting on something fun and sexy to wear all day. Alick Alexander is one of those brands that embraces the fun and joys of underwear. How do I know this? Because this is what they say on the site “Underwear is the first layer of clothing we wear, it is the foundation of every man’s outfit. We could talk forever about our underwear, but ultimately it’s about you and how you feel wearing our underwear!” We couldn’t agree more!
They also are a brand that embraces the joys of color. They say that Black and White maybe stylish, which we totally agree, but colors add fun to a guys undies. Which is amazing to hear a brand embrace and cary as a mantra. I think many of the traditional American brands (not the ones we cover here a lot) are afraid to really to push color out there.
So what styles do they offer? They have on their site a brief and trunk styles. My favorite is the String Tech Brief. Which has a almost foot ball pants lace up in the front. Its not functional like football pants but is a lot of fun. It’s a cool design that is outside the norm for a lot of companies. The colors are great too! They have blues, reds, pinks, yellow and black and white for those less daring. Prices range from $20-30 per pair.
If you’re looking to show off what you have, well Alick Alexander wants to help. They have a specially designed pouch in their ProTrunk to do just that. The pouch is engineered without any special straps or pockets to show off your crown jewels. I will admit this piqued my interest even more on this brand. I love an amazing pouch in my unides.
I really LOVE this brand. I found them when Crunchiboy on Instagram took a pic in the brand. The head designer is based out of London and they are in Wales. They have been around since 2008 but this is the first I heard of them. I definitely will be keeping an eye and reaching out to them!
Have you ever been walking down the main shopping thoroughfare of a mid-sized Scandanavian city only to find yourself caught amdist a wintry downpour of freezing rain and light snow?
Of course you have. Who hasn’t?
Well this recently happened to me when I was in Sweden, and I had to duck into a local department store to wait the weather out. It was also a good excuse to engage in one of my favorite activities when I’m abroad: checking out the local underwear scene.
As I perused the aisles. Vividly imagining what Alexander Skarsgard would look like in all of the underwear offerings. I came across a brand I hadn’t seen before: Bread & Boxers. Despite the name, the stark white package in front of me had my favorite word in the whole world emblazoned on the bar code sticker: “brief”.
Everything about the package seemed intriguing. The spare packaging without an overload of graphics promised a garment that was so awesome that it didn’t need a half-naked dude on the package. But it also suggested that the garment itself would be as basic as the packaging. So, with my mind swimming with curiosity. I picked up two pairs the briefs (one white, one grey), headed towards the register. Handed my krona over to the cashier and then towards the exit.
As I left the Ahlens department store, the rain suddenly tapered off. Almost as if God herself arranged the weather 
interlude, so that I could discover and buy this brand of underwear.
When I returned to the states, I unpacked the brief and set them aside. It would be another pair that would enter the queue; not unlike dozens of other impulse underwear buys strewn across my bedroom. I did happen to notice it the other day, however, still clad in a package that is so spartan. I lovingly picked it up, pulled out the brief and put them on for a day of work. They made it through the day reasonably well.
The fact that they’re designed by Swedes isn’t a shock. They reflect that milieu of Scandanavian design concepts: spare, modern, elegant. As for the wear, they didn’t really stand out as anything either very good or very bad. They just were. For an undergarment on a workday, I’d say they were successful in that they supported me in a way that wasn’t a distraction.
Construction-wise, The brief is 84% organic cotton and 6% elasthene. A bit of stretch is provided by the latter material. The brief is primarily comprised of a single layer of fabric, save the front, which is lined. I love when briefs are constructed of a single layer of cotton, especially white ones, since they appear semi-transparent when they are put on. The brief offers full coverage on the seat and at its narrowest, the sides are 3.75 inches. They’re a little full cut for my own tastes, but that’s just me. I’m sure other guys out there will like the sheer simplicity and ease of the garment. It’s tagless in the back, with a little brand label sewn onto the band on the left hip.
I bought them in Euro size small (I’m somewhere between a North American medium and small) and they fit snugly, but not in a tourniquet cutting off vital systems sort of way. I’d say if you’re in between sizes like I am, go up if you want to breathe a little, but go down a size if you want to be a little bit of an exhibitionist.
Since I do work in the scientific field, I did what any good investigator would do and reviewed the literature. What I find most intriguing is the origin of the brand. If you go to the about the brand page on their site, they said that the idea for these minimal briefs was born from an instance where two friends were on travel and their luggage was lost. The brand then became something that was supplied to hotels for them to provide the garments to travelers who suffered the same fate, or as their site refers to it, an extension of the mini-bar. They were offered in rooms, and were such a hit, that guests began to ask for them in stores near them, and that’s all she wrote.
In summary, I’d recommend them to someone who’s looking an elevated basic: a high end brief that is simple, yet functional.
Scores:
- Daily Fit-7
- Sizing-7
- Construction/Materials-8
- Styling-4
- Daily Performance-7
- Overall-6.6
Find this brand at the Bread and Boxers website.
I will admit I love brands from Japan. They are super fun and have their own way of doing men’s underwear. I also can’t fit in the underwear. It’s always cut super small in size and design. Which makes me sad but I can still appreciate the lines.
This week we want to point out brands that will get you may not have considered before. One of those brands is Tyler Bold. Which proclaims on their site that they are Japans Number 1 underwear brand. Unlike previous Asian brands we covered I would consider Tyler Bold to be more conservative in their designs. It’s not to say they don’t have thongs and jocks but their colors are a bit sutler. So you won’t find the bright pinks and funky patterns we have covered.
A lot of their undies looks very western in comparison to the other brands. I say this because it could be a high end 
brand in the US. But they have one thing that most western companies don’t have, that is the Super Bikini. Bikinis are making a comeback in the US but only a few brands make them. The Super Bikinis are small cut bikinis (compared to our standards) and some of the barely coverage in the back. This I have noticed in a few brand that you show cleavage in the back in some Asian brands.
Now I know what you are thinking now, “but what are the sizing?” Well, that’s a very good question. I have tried to find it on their site and haven’t been successful. The only sizes listed are Medium and large. Which I would be safe to assume the large would be around a 32 waist, and that would be on the top end of the scale. Most brand I have found in the region, the largest size I have seen is an XL up to a 34 waist.
I think that Tyler Bold is a great company for those who want to try some brands from Japan. Especially if you don’t want to go all in on some wild colors or patterns. It’s very low key and really cool. Like a lot of western brand they have a branded waistband on some of the pairs and traditional colors. Prices are also pretty good, most of the pairs average around 2,000 Yen. This may sound like it’s a lot but with the current exchange rate it’s about $17 US. Which is not a bad price for underwear when many of us pay $30 or more for a pair.
You can’t find them in the US and will need to order them from the Tyler Bold site.
I’ve been wearing bikinis (or bikini briefs) for the past 20+ years. Thankfully, this underwear style has come a long way in that time. Below are six of my favorite pairs available for purchase today, in no particular order. I actually own all but one of these pairs, which I plan on correcting very soon!
Cover Male – Cheeky Bikini. (Available at freshpair.com for US $23)This pair is a fun “cheeky” mix between a bikini brief and a thong, showing off a lot more cheek than a traditional bikini back without riding up too much. The stretchy microfiber fabric has a shiny finish to it that adds to the edginess of the pair. This is the pair for someone who is a little more daring in their underwear choices.
N2N – Air Bikini (Available at n2nbodywear.com for US $20)N2N is by far one of my favorite underwear brands and they never go wrong with their styles. I chose the Air Bikini because of the freedom of movement they provide with the open leg (aka “string bikini”) design. This pair is extremely comfortable to wear, so comfortable that I usually forget I have them on.
Aussiebum – Billy (Available at aussiebum.com for US $12.86)I tried this pair a couple of years ago because of the fun patterns (also available in solid colors); and I’m glad I did. They’re made from a lightweight cotton that very comfortable to wear. Aussiebum continues to release new patterns for this style brief, so continue to check back if you’re one that likes fun patterns. (Note: The Billy line is also available as a trunk, but I haven’t tried it yet.)
Rufskin – Virgo (Available at rufskin.com for US $21)This isn’t a brand that I hear much about, but I discovered it a couple of years ago and make a point to try out their new pairs every year. This year, I found this pair which reminded me a lot of the bikinis from the late 80s and 90s. I purchased a pair and, when I pulled it on the first time, I was reminded of my very first bikinis all those years ago. This is the pair for you if you’re looking for an update on that “blast from the past” or enjoy the retro look.
Andrew Christian – Almost Naked Spree Brief (Available at andrewchristian.com for US $20.20)This is the one pair that I don’t yet own, but I plan to make a purchase soon. I absolutely love the Almost Naked line for its “hang free” design; I love all underwear that feel like you’re wearing nothing at all yet still look sexy and are comfortable. What draws me to this pair the most is the contrast waistband with the crisscross feature just above the pouch.
Intymen – Sport Brief (Available at freshpair.com for US $21.50)I was only supposed to include five pairs in this post, but when I saw these were still available for purchase at FreshPair, I just had to include them. Want to wear a pair that are so light, yet provide good support throughout the day? This pair is a must have! I have several of these and am always amazed how well they hold up after a long day at work, a tough workout, or a grueling tennis match.
Of course, there are many other wonderful bikinis in the market today. What are your favorites? What pair would you recommend to someone who is trying this style for the first time?
I met with Timoteo and saw some of the new Cellblock13. They do a great job in the world of fetishwear! This is Vasil wearing the New Enforcer Jockstrap in Green
There are two things that catch my eye with underwear (outside of the obvious), and they are color and waistbands. Color has become the biggest factors in buying underwear for me over the year. The use of bright colors, blocks of colors and prints are carry a lot of weight with me.
I was going through my Facebook and I have an interest set up of “undies stuff.” It has all my underwear pages and brands and Idol Underwear came across my feed via Alpha Male Undies. The pictures were of the Day Vision brief. It’s clean, classic with a bit of pop in the waistband. This pair spurred my interest in finding out more about the brand.
They have a very interesting story on the creation. George formed the company and says this on the website “Hi my name is George and I am the founder of IDOL Underwear. I consider myself a citizen of the world, without borders, boundaries and prejuges. I travelled the beach cities of our beautiful planet all my life and I was always amazed by the beach idols of barcelona, playa del ingles, rio, tel aviv and so many hidden or not beaches. Therefore what a better name for my underwear brand than IDOL ? And also a perfect inspiration for the models I have designed in Barcelona, to fit perfectly the beach idols anatomy. I have put years of passion in my brand and I have made no compromise on the design , on the fabrics and on the production process. One year of creating the samples and finding the right fabrics, luxurious, was followed by a strict half a year of AQL production process implemented by SGS International (www.sgs.com). No room for errors because i am creating for IDOLS!”
Each line has a distinctive waistband as well. The Day vision has a very clean band that goes with the classic cut of the pair. Other types of bands range form sporty with the Night Vision/Lucky pairs and colorful graphic of the Tropicality line. For those out there who love waistband I think you need to check this brand out.
The line consists of briefs, boxer briefs and jocks. The line has more briefs than any other style. Which to me is not a bad thing at all. I think the briefs are coming back as more brands like Idol are making more of them than any others. The boxers look like they have a great pouch built in the design. Which looks like it will fit amazing. Lastly are the jocks. Right now they are just two designs and I hope we get to see a lot more.
The fabric is another area that they are paying attention too. As mentioned above in the quote, they searched for the right fabrics. Using Bamboo and Modal men’s it will be super soft and comfortable through the day. Many of my new favorites are Modal. The feeling against the skin is just amazing. Having more companies use it is a great thing.
My favorites on the site are: Ultimate Boxer in White/Turquoise, Day Vision in White (both brief and boxer), Tropicality (both) and the Lucky Red in blue. I love what they are doing.
To see the collection go over to the Idol Underwear Site and see all the pairs.
Nothing cause more controversy with me and friends than talking underwear. If you’re like me you have friends who are into underwear or willing to try new things. This has gotten me the reputation to be teh go to guy for suggestions for new pairs. I know a guy who’s a boxer lover (yes I have friends who are, I don’t get it but they are friends) a thong to wear. The same goes for a brief lover, I’d never recommend a boxer.
So it got me thinking. I love patterns and colors and it’s another way to me express myself. But not all guys see it this way. We even have readers who love different cuts but like to keep it very traditional. They love briefs, trunks and boxer briefs. The colors are classic (white, black, navy and etc) and don’t go for crazy waistbands. Names and branding on waistbands are a way they reject brands. To me this would be insane!
But is this wrong? Should all guys step out and try new things and branch out? As the title says is it boring or just right? Before I started writing this blog I wanted to get every guy in the US to try bikinis. But after writing the blog I have talked to so many guys who love every kind of underwear out there. Nothing really surprises me any more when I talk to readers.
Early on in the life of UNB. I got the chance to really talk to one of our readers who very much was a classic guy. He had a strict set of guidelines on how he liked his underwear. He only liked white or black. The waistband had to mach the color, no two toned underwear. Then the fabric had to be good quality cotton. Lastly, it had to hold its shape and give great support. To me this seemed boring at the time.
As I look back it made me think we all have our own criteria we use for underwear. Some of us have more than others (over almost 7 years I have heard it all). I think if you want to stick with conservative underwear its fine. As long as its not a 6 pack at a discount store, I have no issues. If you want 2(X)ist Essentials, CK White briefs, go for it. I think we need to support out classic wearing underwear brothers. We don’t want people criticizing our undies so we should support anyone wearing better underwear. Just go after the ones buying it at a discount store!
I have been very interested in the Cheap Undies website lately because it is amazing to find such great underwear at such unbelievable prices. I also love the fact that this business has been able to develop their own brand on top of selling so many other wonderful brands. Everyday at 12:00pm I wonder what the new special will be. I decided to experience another personal selection of theirs and purchased the Cheap Undies Bulge Brief. For underwear so cheap, you have to wonder if the quality is going to be there. What I can say about this pair, is the price is the only thing that is cheap about them!
First impressions, whether we like it or not, are a big deal. If you look at the picture on their site for this pair of underwear, you 
immediately notice how fantastic they look on this man’s body. When I received the pair in the mail, the first impressions kept on coming. I loved the sexy black waistband, with black piping, against a neon green vibrant color. The Cheap Undies logo on the waistband is in a fun yet sophisticated font. Finally the touch. Holding this cotton/elastane mix in my hand had my excited for what I could only imagine would be a comfortable fit.
I slipped the pair on and prepared myself for a busy work day. I wear a medium and the sizing was great. It fit everywhere it needed to with no problems or discomfort. Being called a bulge brief you know there will be extra room and support in the front. I am your basic average guy in that department but the bigger men should have no problem. This pair felt amazing all day long. I can honestly say that I NEVER had a problem of discomfort with this pair for the entire day. From sitting to standing to working out, this pair held up great.
As I said before, the price may be cheap but there is nothing cheap about the quality of this brief. This is what a basic brief in any collection should be and Cheap Undies nailed it! I feel like a really good pair of underwear can get a steady 9 in a review. But this pair, deserves a 10! Now I need to go buy the other colors!
Pros:
- Very soft and comfortable
- Appealing design
- Amazing price
Cons:
- Larger selection to load up on!
Ratings:
- Daily Fit = 10
- Sizing = 10
- Construction/Materials = 9.5
- Styling = 9.5
- Daily Performance = 10
- Overall =10
This pair is available at Cheap Undies for $8.95
Are you a guy who loves colors and patterns? If you are then a brand we have covered a little on the blog is for you. That brand is Narciso. They are based out of Argentina and have a really great design aesthetic. They do underwear and swimwear mainly with a bit of lounge/activewear.
Who is Narciso? You have seen them on our Facebook page and blog a few times. They do amazing campaigns for each season. They just released the new swimwear campaign for 2015. They have a philosophy “Create intimate clothing and gear for the masculine public that allows them to have a distinctional factor to the conventional thing that they can find in the market”.
They just released their “Summer” campaign for their new swimwear collection. Which is the perfect time because the southern hemisphere is in summer and the northern hemisphere is getting ready for summer (I know it’s Feb but how many of us are looking forward to summer). The collection is pretty much all trunk. Meaning square cuts not board shorts or swim shorts. That also means there are no swim briefs. They have done some in the past but not right now.
The underwear collection is massive! They have everything form classic colors and cuts to some bright fun prints and everything in between. Unlike the swimwear the underwear has styles ranging from boxer briefs to thongs. Its a very diverse underwear line. I can’t go through everything but you should go over and check out what they have to offer. You will find something you will like.
Where can you find Narciso? The best place is their website. I can’t recall a site or store that still carries them in the US. There used to be a few but they have all stopped carrying the brand. Go check out the entire collection!