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The latest CLEAN CITY Collection by GO SOFTWEAR is energizing things up this summer in colors and bodies apt for just about any occasion. One of the pairs in the collection is the Drawstring Brief. At first look, the pair looks to be a cross between a swimsuit and underwear. The drawstring concept is one not widely used in underwear.

  • The Clean City drawstring brief by Go Softwear has a 2” side
  • A unique drawcord waist in a lo-rise cut for a sexy look.
  • 5 color choices apt for just about any mood or occasion.
  • 90% cotton 10% lycra.
  • Sizes: S – XL

This is just one style in the new CLEAN CITY line. You can check out all the styles at the Go Softwear Site. The Drawstring Brief is available on the Go Softwear site for $20.00

Are you a jock fan? and an Andrew Christian fan? If so then you need to check out the new CoolFlex Active Jock w/Show-it Tech. Andrew is known for taking the traditional and making it non traditional. This includes the jock! This is from the Andrew Christian Site:

“CoolFlex Active Jock with Show-It Technology – A modern take on a classic jock. This jock has a thicker strap at the top for added comfort and support. We make all of our CoolFlex products from our super soft modal fabric which is perfect for sports and working out as it is up to 50% more absorbent than cotton.”

  • For Maximum Frontal Support
  • Ultra soft fabric attachment for back strap for added comfort and style
  • Completely invisible support structure
  • Adds up to 1.5″ (3.8 cm) onto your current frontal measurements
  • 1 1/4 inch contrast logo elastic waistband
  • Colors: Teal, Royal, Black
  • Sizes: S-XL

THe CoolFlex Active Jock w/show it Tech is available at the Andrew Christian Site for $25.

This thong is unique because each pair has a unique in its pattern design. The L.A. haze G thong from N2N is hand spun and dyed and is available in two colors Indigo Blue and Sunset Yellow. I was given the Sunset Yellow pair to review. The hue of the yellow is rich and bright without being neon. The thong is made from 90% cotton and 10% spandex. It’s a really great soft feeling cotton with lots of stretch.

I always love wearing a comfortable thong to the gym. I prefer to not have to adjust my underwear while working out. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a set and your underwear becomes uncomfortable to the point of distraction. If you are a guy like me that loves wearing a support pair with freedom for leg movements then you should definitely try this thong. I know that many of you don’t wear thongs. Some might wear them in the privacy of your home and would never want to be caught wearing one at the gym. Let me try to change your mind.

I probably own about over 200 hundred pairs of underwear at this point. Most of my collection is briefs and thongs. I probably wear a thong 4 times a week on average. Every time I get a new pair I compare it to my favorite thong of all time. N2N previously made a thong called the Odyssey. The L.A. Haze G is the exact same model. I know many thong lovers on the internet have expressed their love for the Odyssey. I have even read some bloggers that are not normal fans of a thong singing its praise. For some reason N2N decided to change the name. The design and cut of this garment is exactly the same. I can’t see any reason to change the name but they did. Instead of the grey tones previously offered now we get it two great bold tie dyed colors. It’s summer time now boys so pick up the fun colors before they are discontinued as well.

The design itself is simplistic and so comfortable on the body. A nice wide front and a generous t-back make it appropriate to wear as underwear or even a swimsuit if you are comfortable enough. The pouch is 3 dimensional. It lifts you up and forward with squishing you to pieces. There is nothing worse than a thong that applies pressure and flattens the bulge. The strap is the perfect width with plenty of stretch to ensure comfort.

My final advice- buy it. Buy it now. Buy 20 pairs. You won’t regret it. Trust me on this one!

Pros –

  • Great fabrication
  • Great fit
  • Close to naked feeling

Cons –

  • Not enough color options
Ratings:  
Fit : 5
Materials : 5
Look : 5
Construction : 5
Daily Wear : 5
Overall : 5

This pair was furnished by N2N and is available for $19.00 at their site.

I squealed with excitement when I opened my mailbox to find that my first ever pair of N2N’s had arrived. I was on my way out of town for the weekend, so ran up to my condo to toss it on, and skip out of town. Upon first inspection, I thought that I would never fit into the tiny undergarment, made from 90% cotton 10% spandex. The waist and pouch all looked too small, however, much to my surprise, the ultra thin fabric stretched to just the right size.

I grabbed my suitcase and set out for the journey out of town. It was a hot spring day, so the breathable material was perfect for running last minute errands around town. I completely forgot that I even had it on! I was rocking the white pair, as the only other option is black. The fit of the small was out of this world, just the right amount of stretch, while maintaining their shape as the day wore one. After schlepping through the city, I hopped in my car. The thong stayed in place during my errands and even after all the getting in and out of my car that I did. After time, especially when sitting, sometimes the back strap of the thong can have a little ‘pull,’ which sometimes leads to slight discomfort, however, that was not the case with the Cotton G.

Again, the thong is constructed out of a stretchy cotton/spandex blend. The seams are all well-stitched, and finished properly, meaning there were no loose threads or uneven stitches. The waist straps are about an inch wide, while the rear strap is about a half an inch. This thong has a single-layered contoured pouch with a seam that runs down the center, giving things a little boost. The way the pouch is seamed and contoured lifts your package up and out, with out doing so in an uncomfortable way, because we all know those built in straps and cups get awkward after a few hours. The care tag is very small and located at the top of the back of the thong, made out of a soft material, so it did not cause discomfort.

I cannot even begin to express my love for this thong. It is perfect! From the single-layered, contoured pouch to the stretchy breathable material, this might be the best thong I have ever had the pleasure of wearing!

In terms of care, N2N suggests a cold hand or machine wash, and a quick bout in the dryer on low/medium heat. I put them through the wringer and they held up quite well! They go for around $15 and come in classic black and white!

Pros

–                single layered, contoured pouch

–                soft, breathable fabric

–                low rise, barely there

Con’s

–           only two color options

Ratings

Fit 5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 5

*OUT of 5*

This pair was furnished by N2N Bodywear and is available for $15.00 at their site.

Andrew Christian & Friends celebrate Gay Pride from Andrew Christian on Vimeo.

Andrew Christian is back again and this time he brought his friends to the Gay Pride party!

Andrew Christian (and friends) take the opportunity to thank the fans by wishing them a Happy Gay Pride in their new video. The video starts off with a montage of your favorite viral videos that morph into a digital rainbow. What is more gay and proud than that? The rest of this video!

The video continues with a celebratory message from Andrew Christian himself and continues with countless familiar faces. A few other notable include Perez Hilton, Cazwell, Ronnie Kroell, Scott Evans (yes, Chris Evans’ brother), Rod Daily, Pandora Boxx, Nicco Sky, Dina Delicious, DJ Brenda Black, Mercedes Tyler, Jason Carter (from RPDR), Mike Munich, Rhea Litre, Marcellas Reynolds, and Bobby Trendy. (Yes, he is still alive and well) The cast of characters above are joined by friends of AC from all over the world, the gorgeous models, and the staff from the Andrew Christian studio in Los Angeles, California.

This video is fun and light hearted and makes me want to give all of you a big GAY hug! Enjoy! OH…and Happy Gay Pride!

Denim is not a fabric you think of when it comes to men’s underwear. Cotton, yes, Nylon, yes, spandex/lycra blends yes, but denim, not really. However, Modus Vivendi is hoping to change that assumption. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, they aren’t afraid to take risks, because in previous collections they have used chains, sheepskin, and more in their underwear. Granted the fabric is not a denim but more a denim look.

Denim was a fabric originally designed for cowboys. Because of its durability and resistance to wear. Jeans started to be used to make clothing for workers. Nowadays jeans are one of the most recognizable fashion items.

Modus Vivendi presents the denim collection. Whole range of new modern fetish must have underwear! All designs made of jean printed material, consisting of viscose and elastan. The styles also have a leather look front detail and adjustable cotton cords.

The collection includes jockstraps, briefs and boxers and all are available in black and blue denim.

The International Mr. Leather Competition and Convention takes place every year in Chicago and involves 8000 men and women dressed in leather, rubber, or whatever other fetish gear you can imagine (David and I spent one evening in saran wrap and duct tape).  One recurring theme that I noticed throughout the weekend this year was the inundation of IML with singlets including the N2N PX singlet!

I wore my N2N PX singlet around the fetish market on our second day at IML. Just while wearing it (approximately and hour or two), I saw 2 others wearing the exact same singlet (blue/white) and one guy wearing the same singlet in the yellow/black color combination.

In this very sexy slinky singlet (say that five times fast), the solid fabric is made of 79% recycled polyester and 21% spandex, while the mesh fabric is 96% micro polyester and 4% spandex.  While I love most of the design of the singlet (it is seriously sexy), I did have an issue with the back strap. On myself and the others that I saw wearing the singlet (and I saw a variety of body types), there is always a space between the lower back and the back strap that detracts from the look of the singlet.

My biggest issue with this singlet however is that (other than at an event like IML) I’m not sure how much use someone can get from the singlet. While it is definitely sexy, it’s not exactly something that can be worn underneath clothing for an extended period of time, and it’s definitely not gym wear with the exposure of the low cut.

PROS

  • Sexy
  • Different
  • Very popular already

CONS

  • Space between back and back strap
  • When can it be worn?

Fit

4

Materials

5

Construction

5

Look

5

Daily Wear

1

OVERALL

*OUT of 5*

4


This pair was furnished by N2N Bodywear.

Do you like underwear that is fun and not something for every day? Then you need to check out the new McKillop Limited Edition Jocks. They are made out of vinyl and and Denim.

“Our Limited Edition Vinyl leather, Jocks & Pouches are a collection of provocative underwear made from vinyl mixed with mesh, which is a perfect addition to your leather collection. Because of the structure of the fabric is creates a massive bulge compared to our other products. Our vinyl is a fun collection of unique one of a kind pieces to complement your underwear collection.”

There are 14 different styles. They are both jocks and pouches. McKillop has been very busy making some really fun and nice undies. Prices for the jocks and pouches are $30-31. These are only available for a limited time and only for summer so don’t miss them!

 

Timoteo, the Los Angeles based men’s athletic-wear brand catering to stylish men seeking the ultimate in comfort and design, unleashes its next generation fitness brief this summer, Timoteo SPORT 2.0.  Made from a cotton/spandex blend, the collection features the season’s steamiest colors in contrasting designs (white against orange & blue trim, royal blue against varsity green trim, black against red and black against striker blue trim) in four bold styles: the SUPER LOW, the SCOUT BOXER BRIEF, the best selling ATHLETE JOCK and the SOCCER JOCK. All styles feature Timoteo’s contemporary custom-designed waistband.  Timoteo SPORT 2.0 is available now at specialty stores, online retailers and at Timoteo.net

“SPORT 2.0 is the new-and-improved version of one of our best-selling collections ever,” said Timoteo Ocampo, Creative Director and Co-Owner of Timoteo.  “Similar to the original line, briefs are specially geared towards the athletic guy who spends a great deal of his day working out in the gym. He drinks protein shakes, wears weight lifting gloves and belts.  The SPORT 2.0 collection is one more tool to help him reach his full fitness potential… and look damn good while doing it.”

Before launching his own label, Ocampo worked as a designer; first for XOXO and later at Baby Phat, where he helped launch the brand with Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee. He names Yves Saint Laurent as one of his greatest influences.
“Our customers are constantly offering their feedback and what we hear most is they are bored of off-the-shelf underwear with no style,” continues Ocampo.    “They want underwear that has a personality, is sporty, and available in a wide assortment of fresh, fun colors.”

The demand for SPORT 2.0 is so great, the line has already begun shipping to retailers in the UK, Russia, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Japan as well as the USA and Canada.

“As the economy gets stronger and there is more consumer spending towards personal items, we are seeing a demand for a more diverse underwear drawer in men’s closets,” agrees Joel Johnston, CEO and Co-Owner of Timoteo, who predicts SPORT 2.0 will be merely the beginning of the label’s sports offerings.   “Men have more money to spend and they are spending it on quality designs.”

In addition to SPORT 2.0, Timoteo is unveiling a second underwear line for summer 2012 called Classic Luxury Mesh, set to release June 1st.

“As an underwear designer it is my job to keep the designs fresh and unique and ahead of the curve,” Ocampo says.

Timoteo launched ten years ago as a small storefront in West Hollywood, CA that manufactured select fashion pieces for men.  It has since evolved into a fun and hip brand that produces a full line of product across multiple categories including, underwear, swim wear, denim and sportswear.

For a sneak peak at SPORT 2.0 visit http://www. timoteo.net/

RIDE IS HERE – AND JOCKSTRAP CENTRAL’S GOT YOU COVERED… FOR LESS!

Pride season is here and to celebrate, for the next 3 months Jockstrap Central‘s Activeman 3 Inch and Swimmer Style Pride Jocks are now only $9.95 (regularly, $14.95.)

These are Activeman’s traditional athletic supporters except the woven pouch contains vertical rainbow stripes with either black or white waistbands and leg straps.

Just remember, if you’re going to be walking (or dancing) around all day in your Pride jock, remember one thing: Don’t forget the sunscreen!”

The pair I am reviewing is the N2N Bodywear Air Trunk. This is part of the new N2N collection that they just released. The pair is made out of60% polyester / 32% rayon / 8% spandex. Which make it very breathable and a great pair for summer.

The first look at this pair, I noticed like the previous pair I reviewed for the Luxe line, was there was no elastic in the legs. Since I had experience with the Luxe, I hoped that it would be a similar fit and it basically was, with out anything falling out.

The fabric was some of the best. Here in the south we are getting supper hot and there’s nothing worse then having underwear that makes you hotter. This pair really breathed and kept me super comfy through out the day. The sizing was very good and I have never had any issues with sizing with any pair I have received from N2N.

The new waistband they created for the Air line is super sexy to me. I love the thin band with the N2N branding. This is carried over in all styles in the Air line.

My only complaint is that I wished it had a little more support in the pouch. It does have a nice pouch and things don’t fall out or move around too much. However this is a minor complaint. I will definitely wear these again and put them in my underwear drawer!

Pros:

  • Very breathable
  • Great thin waistband

Con:

  • Like a more supportive pouch

Fit

4.5

Materials

4.5

Construction

5

Look

5

Daily Wear

4.5

OVERALL

4.7

 

 

 

 

These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear. The Air Trunk is available from the N2N website for $22.

 

 

 

 

This pair was furnished for review by N2N Bodywear. It is available from their website for $22