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REVIEW: Candyman Fashions – 9526 Black/Red Boxer

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Candyman Fashions is one of the brands I have enjoyed working with the most during my span at Underwear News Briefs.  Their unique take on styles, colors, and ability to push the boundaries of men’s underwear is amazing.  They are probably one of the few companies that can make a pair of underwear look like plastic or leather and make them feel and wear like you have on your traditional cotton/spandex mix trunks.

I received the ”9526 Black/Red Boxer” in a size medium.  Candyman Fashions often gets their ideas from role playing costumes and is probably better known for this unique take on underwear.  Don’t get me wrong!  I love a unique pair of undies.  Sometimes, however, I crave something a little more subtle.  Candyman has a great line of underwear that is just plain FUN to see and wear and you don’t have to get tied up in the whole costume look.  The Black and Red boxer is one of those styles that’s not a costume…just simply a fun pair of undies.  They feature a solid black front and back panel with a solid red 1.5” strip down both sides.  Both the red and black have silver metallic specks woven into them to give these undies a unique shine and almost plastic or leathery look.  This pair of Candyman also features a solid black elastic waistband with a contrasting white Candyman logo on the front.

These and many of the other styles from Candyman are great for daily wear, but these undies really shine when you wear them out on the town.  The fit is great for all day wear, but the patterns, colors, fabric, and sex appeal are meant to be noticed.  They are also able to add extra spice in the bedroom.  I wouldn’t recommend wearing these to the gym or out for a run.  I am not saying that you couldn’t, but I believe there are better undies for that.  It would be best to let these eye catching undies be seen in the wild and not full of sweat while doing a squat workout.

Overall, I really enjoyed these undies. They add an element of fun and a little “something different” to my ever expanding underwear collection.

Fit 4
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.6

You can purchase any of the Candyman Fashions collection from a variety of online men’s underwear stores.   The reviewed boxers retail for around $35 online.  Check out my company write-up on Candyman to learn more about this fun and exciting underwear company.

Candyman Fashions provided me with these boxers to review.

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FreshPair Giftcard Giveaway

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We are giving away a $30 gift card from FreshPair. FreshPair.com is one of the biggest online sellers of men’s and women’s underwear! They are a leading online retailer of men’s and women’s intimate apparel.Their state-of-the art shopping experience allows you to shop right from home with the ultimate convenience: because they believe the best way to shop for underwear is in your underwear.

1. To enter you must enter your Mailing Address in the entry from
2. You can enter once a day from Thursday April 29, 2010 to Tuesday,May 4, 2010.
3. Prizes will be picked from the entries received on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
4. Only one prize package is being given away
5. You must be 18 year old or older to enter
6. We reserve the right to close entries at anytime.
7. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries

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REVIEW: Life Iz Pantz

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Unique is something I have never shied away from when it comes to underwear.  I love when a brand does something unique and different.  Life Iz Pantz is a brand that has not only taken unique to a new level, but versatility as well.

Life Iz Pantz is a company that has been around for a short while but has recently started to catch on. They offer a one size fits all line of knit men’s underwear that’s available in a variety of colorful stripe patterns.  Life Iz Pantz tells us you can wear these undies for almost every occasion.  They can be worn as underwear, beachwear, clubwear, and just about anywhere you might feel the need to be sexy and show off a little color.

Instead of names for their styles, numbers are assigned to them. I received a number 01 style for review.  It is a very bright combination of white, red, navy blue, greens, yellow, and orange strips that will make just about anyone’s head turn.  In total, Life Iz Pantz comes in about 13 different color patterns.  Life Iz Pantz only offers one size.  They recommend their undies for guys with a size 33” waist or smaller.  I am a 32” and they fit amazingly!

My Life Iz Pantz arrived in the mail, shipped in about a 2” by 2” package, and I immediately thought, “There is no way I am going to get these over my left thigh, let alone my waist.” I slipped them on and, sure enough, as they say, they stretched and molded to my exact body shape.  One thing not found in these undies is a fly or even a tag.  I did notice that I really had to examine the underwear to figure out if I was putting them on correctly.  You will find some different stitching in the pouch, guiding you as to which side is the front.

The knit fabric is very comfortable and I found these to be absolutely amazing to wear.  I have worn these not only for everyday wear, but also for lying in the sun and gym wear. They held up perfectly.  I was a little concerned when I first wore them to the gym as the stitching doesn’t appear to be that great, but they held up fine and I haven’t had any issues with the stitching or seams ripping out at all.

Overall, I really enjoyed these undies. They are unique, stylish, and versatile…three of the most important things that I look for in a pair of underwear.

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Contruction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
Overall 5

You can purchase Life Iz Pantz directly from their website.  They offer many different color patterns and each pair is going to cost you 24.67 EUR or about $33 USD.  Their website also offers an eye candy section which I would recommend checking out.

Life Iz Pantz supplied me with this pair to review.

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REVIEW: Candid – Yellow Houndstooth – Low Rise Brief

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Candid Underwear has always been a favorite brand of mine, so when I found out I was getting a pair of their new Houndstooth collection to review, I was very excited.  It has been a couple of months or so since I tried my first pair of Candid.  I wanted to see if my first impression of this brand lived true.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Candid as a brand, they operate under the philosophy that “men shouldn’t have to choose between comfort and style.”  They are right on when they say the look that Candid provides is chic, masculine, and fashionable.

Candid Underwear has three collections currently available and is looking at expanding even more this year.  They have a Plaid collection, the Houndstooth collection, and the Chromatic collection.  One thing I love about Candid is the way they take more well known patters like plaid and houndstooth and make them modern and fashionable again.  I think this is a trend we are starting to see more and more underwear companies turn too.

I received the yellow Houndstooth Low Rise Brief in a size medium.  When they first arrived, the first thing that caught my eye was the yellow color.  It was more of a bright gold than a true yellow, and I loved it.  It was also a nice touch how Candid tied the color and cut into the packaging.  I took them out of the package and noticed the soft feel of the fabric.  If you have read any of my other reviews, you will know that I am BIG on fabric.  It is an amazing blend of cotton and spandex, offering a nice combination of strength and stretch.

The Houndstooth comes with a white waistband with a matching yellow logo on the front.  The waist band is very comfortable and looks amazing.  I have worn these briefs to work under both jeans and dress pants and have not had a problem with them bunching or riding.  The front pouch is very roomy yet offers great support.  The cut is awesome as well.  It doesn’t ride to high on the hips and offers plenty of coverage in the rear.  The one thing I will say I didn’t care for was the back tag. The waist band is so comfortable, but I had to deal with the “itchy tag” feeling.

Overall, I really enjoyed these undies.  Candid has done a nice job of taking a traditional pattern and making them into something fun and fashionable as well as comfortable and wearable.

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Put Together: 5
Look: 5
Daily Wear: 4
Overall: 4.8

You can purchase Candid directly from their website.  The Houndstooth collection comes in a variety of colors like blue, green, pink, as well as the yellow.  These colors are available in either the low rise brief or a low rise trunk.  The briefs are going to run about $21.  Also, check out their Plaid and Chromatic collections to add even more style to your underwear drawer.

Candid provided me with this pair of underwear to review.

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Some super sexy Marc Ouest!

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Marc Ouest is bringing sexy back. They are known for their hot styles and this is no exception. IF YOU’RE GOING TO DO IT, DO IT RIGHT…… MARC OUEST Boi Enuf Tank. Candy color micro-mesh tank with contrast white micro-mesh trim @ $44.95. MARC OUEST Boi Enuf 16. Low rise tri-color micro-mesh brief @ $26.95. www.marcouest.com They don’t follow trends, They start them….. Notice the picture has been edited a little, the pouch is see through and too hot for our site!

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Review: Andrew Christian Almost Naked Jock

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We gave away a ton of Andrew Christian jocks a few weeks back but they also sent us a jock to review.  I really love the Almost Naked line.  Michael is going to review the Almost Naked Brief and it’s amazing.  We talked about it on the podcast.  I got a chance to review the Almost Naked Jockstrap in royal blue.

As always when I put on something from the Almost Naked line, I wonder if it’s going to be too loose.  So far, I have always been proven wrong.  They really fit incredibly well.  I don’t know how Andrew came up with this design or how long he worked on it, but it is my favorite of his lines.  I put it on and wore it for another day full of errands.  I usually wear review underwear while running errands in case I don’t like them and I can take them off on the go.  I will wear them at a workday sometimes to give me a better feel for the undies.  Sounds scientific doesn’t it? Not really!  It gives me a quick impression of if I will like them.

My only complaint about the jockstrap is the leg straps get twisted. This is only a minor thing to me.  For the most part, it was only noticed if I took my pants off.  It was more aesthetic than function.  With some jocks, if the straps twist, it makes for a really uncomfortable experience.  If you are a fan of jocks, you really need to check these out.  They are perfect for daily wear.

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.75

You can get these from the Andrew Christian website.  They are available in red, royal, white, black and navy.  They currently retail for $20.00.  This pair was furnished for review.

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New Flarico jockstraps at Jockstrap Central

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Jockstrap Central sent us and exclusive, they are going to release the Flarico Jockstraps. They won’t be offiically launched till next week, but we are giving you a heads up. As you know Jockstrap Central is a jock superstore!

Here is what they sent us in the email:

The jockstrap is one of 4 new Flarico jockstraps and the model is our latest find, Santos. The guy is truly blessed with a beautiful face, killer body and a package to die for.

When they are released we will bring you more info, but until then you will have to settle for this teaser!

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Sales Briefs – April 26th

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  • Check out the top 5 sellers from Under U! They include Calvin Klein,  D&G, Emporio Armani, HOM and Bjorn Borg! Check out all the savings at the Outlet as well!
  • Erogenos has the new Gigo and Pistol Pete in stock. The New GIGO collection is here and features a number of exciting groups including their Soccer, Hot, Bee, and Pocket items.
  • His Room has BumGear. BumGear is the brand for the guy who’s looking for something different. With innovative fabric combinations like mesh, and cotton/spandex – and many with new contour pouches – even Bumgear basics aren’t basic.
  • Timoteo is having a warehouse sale. You can save 50-75% off select styles! That includes clothing and more! To shop go to www.timoteo.net
  • Skiviez has the Joe Snyder Launch line in stock. Joe Snyder is known for it’s very fun and skimpy styles. Then you can see the new 2(x)ist Essential colors. Then you can show your support with the new Calvin Klein country undies. Remember you can get free shipping in the US
  • Nuwear has some of the best new swimwear from N2N. You can get all the new styles that N2N just came out with. This includes the Xtreme, Renegage, Bullet and more!
  • RUFSKIN is proud to announce the arrival of a first of many collections of SWIM WEAR featuring European Classic Art Photos, Turkish Tiles, Bright Solid Color Ways PLUS REVERSIBLE SWIM SUITS. Yes you heard it correctly; RUFSKIN has launched swim styles that can actually be TURNED INSIDE OUT, creating an alternate look entirely. Two looks for the price of one! Check out the swim section on our site today! More styles will follow in the next few weeks.
  • CIN2U is having an inventory sale. They are giving you 25% off everything! You can save on some of your favorites styles from C-IN2. Just make sure you use code STOCKTAKE at check out. This sale is good through May 3rd.
  • EVERYWEAR TANK TOPS NOW AT JOCKSTRAP CENTRAL These super comfortable soft and durable tank tops are made by a Toronto company that’s been in business for years. They are not mass manufactured in a sweat shop but made locally and individually with the utmost attention to detail so you are not only getting a quality tank top, but you can feel good about it too. These scoop necked tank tops come in black, white and navy blue and have large arm opening for extra ventilation – perfect for bodybuilding or any rigorous sweaty sport. The cotton poly blend not only prevents color fading wash after wash but also helps preserve their shape. In fact, Adrian has some in his clothes drawer he’s owned for over 7 years and they still look great!
  • UnderU is giving you 20% off everything on the site, excluding Designer Outlet. Just go shop and then enter promo code 20OFF at check out. Get shopping!
  • We got this from Mensuas: Sorry about the website being down over the weekend, we had technical issues with our hosting company. We are back open for business! Weekend Sale at Mensuas, Save up to 25% off on select items at Mensuas. Extended until 4/29/10.
  • Cityboyz Fashions now has the N2N Swimwear line. They have the entire line and you can see some of the hottest swimwear for the season! Check out all the line before summer gets here
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Andrew Christian Sports Mesh Brief Navy/Kelly

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When we got the Sports Mesh Briefs from Andrew Christian, they were going to go to Michael.  But, when they sent my size, I got to review them.  Skeptical about another pair of underwear…yes!  They are made of the sports mesh you see many basketball and work out shorts made from and they have no lining.  They aren’t necessarily see-through, but they aren’t solid.  Being made by Andrew Christian, I felt I shouldn’t have much to worry about.

I wore them to a conference I attended and I didn’t know what to expect.  When you are at an important event, there is nothing worse than having a bad fitting pair of undies.  As the day went on, I felt really good in them.  I was surprised they didn’t get hotter.  I guess the holes in the fabric allow for more air circulation.

Andrew Christian seems to have a good insight when designing underwear.  He always seems to take something that doesn’t seem as though it would work and makes a great item.  This pair also has a fun factor to it.  It’s a traditional cut with untraditional materials.

Fit 4
Materials 4
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.5

The sports mesh brief is available directly from the Andrew Christian website.  It retails for $22.00.  It is also available in blue, navy, and black.  This pair was furnished for review.

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Andrew Christian Almost Naked Thong 24% Off – 1 Day Only

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Almost Naked Thong – Enhancing Anatomically Correct Thong

Package enhancing anatomically correct brief in a sexy European thong cut. Feels like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. Hang-free design with no annoying hidden cups, straps or padding. Extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. Virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing. Constructed from super soft rayon made from bamboo fiber with Anti-Muffin Top elastic to minimize the appearance of love handles.

Product Features:

  • Feels Like you’re not wearing any underwear at all.
  • Package enhancing anatomically correct underwear with fun snuggle fit.
  • Hang-free design with no annoying hidden cups or padding.
  • Extra room in front, just where you need it.
  • Made from the softest fiber in our collection.
  • Features Anti-Muffin Top elastic for a slimmer looking waistline.
  • Made in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Specs:

  • 1 1/4 inch (3.2 cm) contrast logo elastic waistband
  • Regular Fit
  • 94% Super Soft Rayon made from Bamboo
  • 6% Spandex
  • Regular Price $23.00
  • Sale price with coupon $17.48

24% Off Coupon Details: Purchase Style: 9145 in Royal, Red and Navy only in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items. Enter code: 24AN9145 during checkout for the discount. Offer expires: April 26, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.

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Review: Papi Cotton Stretch Brief

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The last of the new Papi reviews is the Cotton Stretch Brief.  I am a briefs guy so I was very happy to review them.  I haven’t had too many cotton briefs lately.  I have been loving spandex/nylon blends that fit me.  It was good to try a cotton brief.

These are a fuller cut brief and really didn’t seem like it.  You know sometimes when you wear a full brief that it can feel like granny panties?  I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.  It’s huge and will drive you crazy!  These didn’t have that feeling.  They fit well and didn’t lose their form throughout the day.  I think it is great that many more companies are taking the time to make great fitting underwear that looks great as well.  Papi has done that in many of their lines.

These would be fantastic for daily wear.  Being that they are cotton, I wouldn’t recommend them for the gym.  For work, running errands, or just hanging out, I think you will really like them.  They have a mix of spandex and cotton.  In order to give Papi a great compliment…remember the original CK tighty whities, the ones that really fit great?  Well, this pair reminded me of them.  They have classical styling but a much better fit than FTL or Hanes.

Fit 4
Materials 4
Construction 5
Look 4
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.25

You can get these from the Papi website.  As with the others, they aren’t currently available, but as soon as they are released, we will let you know.  They will retail for $16.00.  This pair was furnished for review.

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Brief Distraction

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We decided to give you a three for one today! This picture is from Schultz Jeans. We have profiled them before. If you don’t know they are a jeans company that makes underwear to show just over the waistband of the jeans. They usually have sayings like above, “Hands Free” and such. We hope you check them out and see their jeans and undies. You can find them in stores in the US or order online!

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Review: Papi Modern Stretch Trunk

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I continue my reviews of Papi with the Modern Stretch Trunk.  The last one is not one my favorites, the cotton boxer briefs, but this one is what I like.  When I have worn boxer briefs/trunks, they have always been a nylon/spandex blend.  I prefer them to hold everything in place and fit like a glove.  Notice a trend here?  I don’t like loose or baggy underwear.

I have a pair of the Modern Stretch low-rise briefs and I love them.  I was all for having the chance to review these.  I wore them for another day of running around and errands.  I put them on and at first, they seemed a little loose and I wondered if I should have ordered a smaller size.  As the day went on, I was pleasantly surprised that they held up well and they weren’t as loose as I thought.

They are made of a spandex/nylon blend that really fit well and I had no issues with them.  In fact, it was a pair that I found myself not realizing they were there.  To me, that is one of the best things you can say about a pair.  You feel so comfortable you don’t feel like you are wearing undies.

Fit 4
Materials 4
Construction 5
Look 4
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.25

I do recommend these if you want a great pair of trunks.  You can get them directly from the Papi website.  They are not currently available but will be out soon.  They will retail for $22.00.  This pair was furnished for review.

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Review: Papi Premium Cotton Stretch Trunk

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I will admit that I was very excited to receive some Papi products to review.  I have two pair of their underwear and really wanted to try more.  I have the modern stretch brief and a trunk.  Getting the chance to try more of the line…who am I to complain!  The first pair I am reviewing is the Cotton Stretch Trunk.

When I first opened them I was a little skeptical.  I am not really a fan of cotton boxer briefs.  Since the first ones CK introduced, I just haven’t ever cared for them.  They bunch, ride up, and simply drive me crazy.  I knew I had to keep an open mind.

I wore them around for a day.  I will say that I was surprised they didn’t ride up.  The legs stayed in place.  For that, I was thankful because the last time I wore cotton boxer briefs, they made it till 10 AM and I went without underwear the rest of the day.  The pair had great construction and is made from high quality cotton.  I like these and will wear them again.

These fall in the middle of the road for me.  I think it is mainly because I am not a cotton boxer brief/trunk kind of guy.  They are really well made.  I have never had any issues with Papi.  If you are a fan of cotton boxer briefs/trunks, I think you should definitely check them out.

Fit 3.5
Materials 4
Construction 5
Look 4
Daily Wear 3.5
Overall 4

This pair is not currently out.  It will be shipping soon and can be bought directly from the Papi website.  It is available in white and black.  The cost of the trunk is $18.  This pair was furnished for review.

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