Male Basics prides themselves on offering a complete line of underwear and swimwear to allow each man to feel comfortable yet sexy. In honor of #ThongThursday, we decided to showcase the sexier side of Male Basics with this thong shoot.
We are trying to do a lot more shoots. So this time we stepped outside our comfort zone of shoots in natural light and in a controlled environment and try a long johns shoot by a campfire. The companies participating are N2N Bodywear, McKillop and Timoteo. I love the way it Turned out. Our models are the ones you have seen in our Holiday Guide, Nathan and Chandler.
Timoteo
N2N Bodywear
McKillop
Pairs in this shoot:
- Timoteo Varsity Relay Pant – $38.00
- N2N Onezee – $60
- N2N Lounge Pants – $36
- McKillop Freedom John – $42.50
Models:
- Chandler Smith
- Nathan Mckellips
Photographer
Today, I’m reviewing the Envy Logo Sport Trunk. This was my first soiree into this brand, so I was interested to try this pair out. It came in a soft blue color, but is also available in black, white, and grey; and it has a “Team Envy” log on the right hip. Initially, it looked kind of small, and the sizing is “S/M” versus the traditional “S”, “M”, etc. The material felt a little scratchy when I first opened it, but after washing, it got a little more comfortable.
To review the pair, I decided to run it through the full spectrum of my day: work, gym, lounging, sleep. The legs are a little constricting, which, for a trunk is kind of a pro, and a con. The legs definitely stayed in place throughout the day, but it still felt kind of uncomfortable around my legs. At the gym, it still stayed in place well, and did a pretty good job as far as moisture wicking. It wasn’t uncomfortable to wear at the gym, but didn’t provide the best support. Overall, though, the pair held up well throughout the day.
The sizing, as I mentioned, isn’t your standard small, medium, etc; but mine came in a “S/M”, which the box says fits a 28-32 waist. I usually wear a medium in underwear, with a 32-24 waist, and the pair felt fine around my waist. Also, as mentioned above, the legs did feel a little snug. I’m not sure how much difference another size up would have made as far as the legs go, though, but as far as the waist sizing, it seemed to run pretty true to what I would have expected.
The material ended up feeling a lot better than I expected it to: it’s 90% polyester, 10% spandex, but felt kind of weird when I first took it out of the box. It’s softer than I thought it would be. I liked that the legs stayed in place all day, even at the gym: trunks often ride up too much while active and these definitely didn’t. The pouch has a similar design to the Andrew Christian “hang free” pouches, and thus, provides a little extra room. As I’ve already mentioned several times, though, the legs were really uncomfortable and tight. There really isn’t anything that makes this pair stand out, or leave me wanting to grab it first out of my drawer before anything else.
It’s not a bad pair of underwear; there’s just nothing really special about it that you can’t find in multiple other pairs of sport trunks. I didn’t feel especially sexy while wearing it, and it didn’t seem to add anything to my day that I couldn’t get from another pair of underwear. I have a desk job, so staying in place really isn’t an issue during my work day, but it was nice that everything stayed in once place while at the gym. It did keep things cool “down there”, which you won’t get from other materials, say cotton. Honestly, though, I wore it for the one day to get my impressions, and it’s been sitting in my drawer since.
Overall, I’d give this pair a rating of a 6.
Envy Men’s wear furnished this pair for review.
Cellblock13 is no stranger to hot pictures and undies. Timoteo shot David Benjamin in some of the newest undies from the line. David is going to be on the cover of the Cellblock13 holiday card!
Model: David Benjamin
Photographer: Timoteo Ocampo
Stylist: Marius Cigaral
Location: Studio Timoteo, Los Angeles.
Just in time for Christmas, Modus Vivendi presents the fifth part of its latest campaign for 2015 in which each line from its new collection is individually presented by a selected photographer renowned for his outstanding talent and unique style.
So far we have visited four destinations (England, USA Greece and Spain) and this time we take you to France, a country synonymous with fashion and good taste and incidentally one of the brand’s strongest markets. Not to be missed! Here we take a trip to southerly Aix-en-Provence, close to the Mediterranean and home to photographer Lionel André.
This outstanding artist worked with models James Laurens and Kylani’ As Model, who strongly portray masculine ideals in their presentation of this new line of underwear and athletic loungewear, the Masai line. Dramatic and powerful, André’s shots bring us a blast of heat in the midst of winter. Brilliant colours and one of the most iconic of photographic themes, the sea, take a leading role.
With designs inspired by the Masai warriors of Kenya, the new apparel comes in true reds and black and includes favourite items such as the two styles of briefs and boxers, the langot and saruel pants, all in new colours and fabrics. The line offers also a robe, a brand new t-shirt design and lounge pants, all made of the highest quality materials and offering tremendous comfort.
Credits
Underwear and clothing: Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Photographer: Lionel André (www.lionelandre.com)
Model: James Laurens, Kylani’ As Model
Waistband advertising is a little phrase that I said in my head after I started seeing different celebrities and men walking the street, getting in their car, and doing daily activities with a peek of their waistband from the underwear they were currently wearing. It’s great to see the various men of the world showing signs of 2(x)ist, Calvin Klein, Diesel, and so many more. As consumers and underwear readers, what affect does this have on us?
To me this waistband advertising has two sides to it. First, it makes the celebrities more real and more down to earth knowing what brands theyhave picked as their personal favorite apparel. It fascinates me to see what type of underwear different men, whether celebrities or not, are drawn to. Secondly, it unravels a new layer of intimacy to the person’s being. Knowing what underwear someone is wearing is one of the most intimate and revealing portraits of who they are, apart from being naked. We are not ashamed of the underwear that we are wearing but sometimes we do not want to reveal that most intimate detail of our being. The waistband can declare the brand but not always the style. Is it a brief, a boxer, a thong, or a jockstrap? For the most part, we don’t know but we wonder and assume. 
I expect that the various brands love seeing celebrities and social media pictures of various people displaying their waistbands. In a way, it is a walking billboard showing their brand in real life. Models show the glamour of the brand while these real life examples bring it back to the everyday consumer. Seeing a pair of beautiful underwear on a model, the fit and form and then to turn around and see it on my favorite celebrity actor out and about, would definitely peak my interest in a purchase.
With a name like Lick Underwear, how does your mouth not salivate for a pair of your own? Another great brand from the UK that is making its way into the US as a brand to keep an eye on!
Today is Baskit $12 Tuesday. The pair this week is the Urban Basic Jock! You can get this pair for just $12 today. Also there are a few more pairs under specials for just $5!
UNB Model Profile featuring Nathan Mckellips
Nathan sat down with us at UNB to discuss his modeling career to date and show us some of his best work.
UNB Kyle: What was your first modeling gig and how did you come to get it?
Nathan: My first modeling gig was in 2009. I modeled for a bar that I was working at. Afterwards, the photographer asked me if I would come back and work with him on some projects he had. I went back to work with him and the rest was history.
Kyle: Sounds like you were in the right place at the right time with that job. What made you want to pursue modeling?
Nathan: I had always wanted to pursue modeling since I was a little child. I would see the ads for designers and I knew I wanted to be like models in the clothes.
Kyle: Which shoot do you consider your breakthrough in your career?
Nathan: I consider my breakthrough shoot, was my first photo shoot in 2009. I consider this my breakthrough because after that shoot I was asked to come back for some projects and that lead me to flying to Orlando for a shoot and runway and then to San Diego to shoot and the snow ball keeps rolling from there.
Kyle: It’s great that that first shoot has had such an impact on your career and will be one you never forget. Which shoot has been your favorite? Why?
Nathan: My favorite shoot was back in 2010. I was on the beach in San Diego. What more is there to love than shooting on the beach.
Kyle: Very true! I am sure it was torture! Which shoot has been your most challenging? Why?
Nathan: My most challenging shoot was earlier this year. I did a photo shoot with a few dead octopi. The smell was awful, they were cold and slimy and I was barely clothed with them on me. It was a love/hate shoot. Loved the creativity it involved but hated the smell.
Kyle: I can imagine. Probably not what you thought you would be modeling with but a great picture was the outcome. Are there any brands or photographers you would like to work with that you have not worked with yet?
Nathan: YES!! I would love to work with Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Some of my favorite photographers that I would love to work with is Nigel Barker or Angelo Sgambati.
Kyle: What is something that your fans don’t know about you outside of modeling that you want them to know?
Nathan: I actually have a degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. I also spend the summer of 2012 exploring China. Ni hao!
Kyle: That is a very impressive degree. What kind of diet and exercise do you do to prepare for shoots?
Nathan: If I have to show abs, then I go vegan for a week before the shoot. It cuts out all excess lower pooch. No drinking and lots of rest.
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Tis the season to shop for underwear! This week through Dec 11, NuWear is giving you 25% off Uzzi, Parker & Max, Marcuse and Intymen. Just use code Dec2015 at check out.
Image from Modus Vivendi’s new campaign as photographed by Lionel André Photography. Model is Kylani ‘ As modèle and he is wearing the new Masai Robe and Masai briefs.
Every holiday season Andrew Christian does a Grab Bag Sale. I remember this back in 2009 when I got one. This year he’s added a lot more to the grab bag. The sizes are limited so if you want one go get it now
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Last night I think the Holiday party season really got kicked off. It made me think of what would be great pairs to wear to a holiday party. Now I am not one for the kitty over the top holiday prints. A few companies like aussieBum do them very well but the ones at big box stores I usually stay away from. No cartoon characters or elf prints for me.
So this got me thinking what would be 5 great choices to wear to a holiday party and be in the spirt but not be over the top. I also wanted them to be pairs you could wear the rest of the year because let’s face it wearing Merry Xmas undies in July is just sad. So I put my brain in over drive to come up with what would be 5 great pairs.
1. 2(X)ist Tartan No Show Trunk
This pair is a mainstay at 2(X)ist every holiday season. It’s just festive enough to be considered holiday but can be worn year round. The new cranberry stripe is just fun. Before they had a plaid print and a solid. I think this addition is a great one. Available at the 2(X)ist site for $24. Also available in a brief and long johns.
2. John Sievers Natural Pouch Brief in Racing Red
I personally think the John Sievers line from International Jock is one of the most under rated brands on the market. You don’t hear about it much but its some of the most amazing underwear. Especially for those who have extra up front. The pair I have I just love. So when I saw the Racing Red this is perfect to wear under your holiday best. It will keep those endowed guys super happy all night and look great while doing it! The pouch is one of the best on the market, hands down. Available at International Jock for $24.95
3. Clever 2209 Soccer Boxer – Green
I know we have many fans of the boxer brief and the long boxers are one of the biggest trends in men’s underwear right now. This one from Clever is perfect for wearing to a party and coming home and lounging around in them after. Made out of a sports mesh you could wear it to the gym outside of the holiday season or during your favorite sporting activity. Available from GDD World at Candyman Fashions for $31.48
4. Mosdus Vivendi Masai Boxer Red
Not everyone wants a long boxer for Holidays, they can be a little uncomfortable under a suit. The Masai Boxer from Modus Vivendi would be great under a suit for your company holiday party. It won’t give you any crazy underwear lines under your pants and has a low waistband that will keep you comfy all through the night. Plus the color is bright and festive. A tip, wear a tie that matches your undies for the holidays! Available at Modus Vivendi for 25.50€
5. Andrew Christian Almost Naked Arch Jock – Holiday Collection
We had a brief, trunk, long boxer and boxer. What would the holidays be with out a jock? Not everyone wants to wear something traditional. The Almost Naked Arch Jock from the AC holiday collection would be great under jeans you would wear to any party. The pouch will give you great support through out the night and if anyone saw it it would be a conversation starter to say the least. This is a limited edition pair and is available at the Andrew Christian site for $26.93
These are a few suggestions we’d love to hear more of your choices on what you should wear or what you did wear to a party!
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When you think of specific underwear brands, you tend to associate them with certain ideas or designs that they excel at. Gregg Homme is one of those brands for me and I always associate them with a more daring, sexy, revealing design scheme. I had the pleasure of wearing the Showoff Jockstrap and it did not disappoint in those areas. This jockstrap was what I consider Gregg Homme to represent. This brand brings out the sexy side in an individual and allows you to push the envelope and feel good about yourself. The jockstrap is appropriately named Showoff because that is what I did in it. This jockstrap is my first sheer jockstrap. The front of the underwear has a nice sheer material that allows you to show everything off with a stripe design throughout the front pouch. Another great benefit to this front pouch is how it is an anatomical center seamed pouch that allowed great room and movement for everything. The front pouch offered plenty of room and was not uncomfortable at any part throughout my entire work day.
The cheeky backside of the jockstrap is just as fun as the front. Like most jockstraps, this one offers straps around the butt to add support and outline more body you are showing off. Some jockstraps have tight straps or rough feeling straps but these where soft and comfortable all day long. Sometimes, I did not even remember I was wearing a jockstrap!
Between the front pouch, the waistband, and the back straps, this jockstrap met all expectations of a comfortable, sexy pair of underwear throughout a long work day. I wear a medium and this pair fit me perfectly. I never had a moment that was uncomfortable, chaffing, or anything bad. The waistband features a rubber logo of the brand in the center. The rubber logo seemed a bit out of place with the rest of the underwear but in the overall appeal of this underwear that is not a semi-con I am worried about or would keep me from anything about this underwear.
Gregg Homme has managed to mix sexy with comfortable and proven that sexy underwear doesn’t have to only be worm minutes before it is shown and removed. The Showoff Jockstrap offers all around sexiness with its revealing sheer front and open jockstrap back. This jockstrap comes in basic black and white as well as fun colors such as pink, lime, and purple, the one I wore today. Allow yourself to be sexy whenever you want in Gregg Homme!
Pros:
- Sheer pouch
- Soft, comfortable straps
- Adequate front pouch
Cons:
- Rubber logo
Ratings:
- Daily Fit = 9
- Sizing = 9
- Construction/Materials = 9
- Styling = 9
- Daily Performance = 8.5
- Overall = 9
Gregg Homme furnished this pair for review. You can find this pair for $40.95.
Bring some color to your holiday with Private Structure. Also you can get 30% off Calvin Klein, Punto Blanco, 2(X)ist, PUMP! and Clever as well till December 8th. Don’t forget their Boxer Bucks program as well! Shop at the mensunderwearstore.com
Cellblock 13 is back at Jockstrap Central with the super stylish and edgy Enforcer Collection of jockstraps, jock briefs, trunks and briefs further strengthening their position as the world’s top designer of sport fetish gear. With modern colors, hi-tech fabrics and a fresh new cruising font logo that signifies how we live so fast. By now we probably don’t need to say it, but we will: Cellblock 13 is the edgier side of Timoteo so you know this gear is made to last and it’s also all Made In the USA!
Using a combination of a solid, mostly cotton fabric and Cellblock 13’s signature hi-tech perforated mesh fabric combined with big bold primary color racing stripes, these jock and underwear designs are both retro and modern at the same time.
Jockstrap Central has all four styles of Enforcer in either blue-black-white or orange-black-white. Be sure to hit the Jockstrap Central website to check out their new model Xander (watch out for those killer eyes!) taking the new gear out for a test drive
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And underwear Christmas celebration from Cheapundies.com It has some of the usual models you have seen some of their other videos. Check out the video.
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Paul Ferrer. Which is a Columbian underwear company that we have profiled a few times! Enjoy the picture!
UNB Model Profile featuring Michael Muench
Fresh face Michael sat down with us at UNB to discuss the beginning of his blossoming modeling career!
UNB Kyle: What was your first modeling gig and how did you come to get it?
Michael: My first modeling gig was actually here at Underwear News Briefs. That is where I got my start.
Kyle: We love discovering new talent. What made you want to pursue modeling
?
Michael: I love working out and said why not get paid for it. Also I can bring more attention to the real heroes veterans and military.
Kyle: It is great to see veterans showcasing different sides to who they are. Which shoot do you consider your breakthrough in your career?
Michael: Again, since Underwear News Briefs gave me my start I feel that they are my breakthrough gig.
Kyle: Which shoot has been your favorite? Why?
Michael: Everything I have done so far with Underwear News Briefs has been fun. The set is very relaxed. We have great laughs and it is a lot of fun to work with everyone on those sets.
Kyle: Which shoot has been your most challenging? Why?
Michael: Every shoot I have done tends to be a challenge because you have to get comfortable with everyone and warm up to everyone around you.
Kyle: Are there any brands or photographers you would like to work with that you have not worked with yet?
Michael: I would love to work with furious fotog.
Kyle: What is something that your fans don’t know about you outside of modeling that you want them to know?
Michael: I’m just normal guy. Lol I watch anime, play pokemon, go to college, most of my Friends are military or veterans.
Kyle: Down to earth and normal! We love that! What kind of diet and exercise do you do to prepare for shoots?
Michael: I do cardio every morning first thing, and work out everyday. My diet right now is mainly high protein, moderate carb, and low fat since I am trying to gain lean muscle mass.
Check out more of Michael Muench below.
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When you think of Holiday gifts, underwear is given a bad wrap. Remember when we would hurriedly run down and open our presents on Christmas Day and you’d eventually get to that present with underwear and go UGH, and throw it aside and try to forget it? Flash forward to know and I think just about every one reading this blog would love to get underwear! But the question is would you give underwear as a gift?
Underwear is one of the most personal gifts you can give someone. So many people won’t buy underwear for their friends, usually just their boyfriend/husband. Giving it to a friend could send a wrong message to them, since it’s not a regular thing to give anyone outside of dating. But, what if you want underwear for Christmas? How do you go about getting underwear? We have suggestions:
- Come right out and tell your friends that you want underwear. Why hide that you are an underwear fanatic? Tell them what you like and create a wish list on one of your favorite sites. Amazon has exploded in men’s underwear and is easer to get friends to go there to buy something rather than an underwear site.
- Start talking about underwear to your friends. If you’re a straight guy this could be harder to do. I was having a discussion with Jon on the site. How he wished it was easier for him to be more open about undies. Mention how you used to hate getting undies and now you’d love it now. They may not get the hint, but you never know! I think gay guys would be more incline to buy a friend underwear, than a straight guy.
- If you have friends you know won’t buy you underwear or you find it hard to bring up the subject (see there straight guy in #2), give hints you want gift cards to a store. Store such as Macy’s, Dillards, and even a Visa Gift Card.
- Lastly, if you can’t get any of those, then just buy what you want for yourself. That way you can get exactly what you want, the color, style and brand. Put it under the tree and thank yourself when you open it.
Here are a few suggestions, we’d love to hear how you broach the subject with friends. Post comments or let us know in our social!
To be found, one has to have lust. This Christmas we dig deep into one of life’s big questions. Where and how do you find the right one?
Let’s face it, you guys LOVE mesh! It crosses all sexual orientations and lifestyles. I have heard from gay, straight, and bi guys who all love Mesh. They love showing off in it for their loved ones or just to show off in general. Mesh is a trend that is now a main stay in men’s underwear. McKillop is no stranger to mesh undies at all. Since I started covering them they have always had one form of mesh or another.
The pair we are profiling is the McKillop Elevate Brief (Mesh). What’s speical about this pair? Well first it’s got a great silhouette. The pair has a solid waistband and larger leg openings than most mesh pairs. Also this pair is part of the enhancing collection from McKillop. Some of you may be saying “Enhancing, I hate underwear that has foam and such to enhance me!” This pair uses other methods to enhance you rather than pair you take off and your partner go, WTH?!
Here is how McKillop explains it: “Mckillop Elevate Collection is all about Male Enhancement, whether it is the rear or the front McKillop is here to help. Our specialty is that we do not use foam to enhance, we actually use a selection of custom elastics, fabrics and a very talented team specially trained to create your lift. But it is not only the lift, the elastics create an optical illusion making you look smaller as well.”
This pair is $40 on the McKillop site! And make sure you check back next week for something we did with McKillop!
The new collection from Candyman is out! It has it’s usual fun designs and a few new costume pairs. You can see the entire collection at GDD World !
GoSoftwear has a line called American Jock. The American Jock line has released the AJ Active line recently. It has been out since October but we think it deserve some attention. There are a few different pairs but we are going to focus on the Active Sport Brief! Which is color block brief made out of a stretchy mesh material.
The Brief comes in three different color blocks. They are Yellow, Blue and red. As you can see the color is in the waistband, sides and trim. The main body of the brief is a black sports mesh. This is a full cut brief with a 3 inch side seam. This means you will have full coverage, well except for the mesh! Its great for those who want a brief but not a super small cut.
The materials of this pair is 88% polyester 12% spandex. Topped with a 1.5 inch waistband with American Jock written in the band. The black writing doesn’t make the branding as noticeable. Had they used a white it would have stood out more. I know many of our readers are not fond of branded waistbands. Lastly, this pair is made in the USA.
This pair is perfect for working out or any really active lifestyle. The material will breath and conform to your body. You shouldn’t have any issues with the pair loosing its shape. The mesh is one of the hottest materials in men’s underwear and will feel great against your skin! You can find this on the Go Softwear site for $28.50
Cristian Romero is a well known model, besides Mister International Cadiz 2014. The photos were taken in Tenerife, Canary Islands. He’s wearing sportwear, underwear and swimwear by 2eros and Supawear.
Credits:
Photos. Adrian C. Martin
Model: Cristian Romero (www.facebook.com/Cristian.Romero.model)
Asssitant: David Diaz
Sportswear and underwear: Supawear
Swimwear: 2eros
Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands
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