Underwear News Briefs goes to Magic from Tim Gol on Vimeo.
Here is the quick overview of Magic, there will be more videos this week of the brands talking. They include Junk UnderJeans, Skmpeez Swimwear, Baskit Underwear, Brief UnderNeath, Pistol Pete, Candyman, Clever, PPU, Pikante, Timoteo, Jocko, Geovanny, Orca Blue and Go Softwear. I hope you enjoy
This is the second time I got to go to Magic. It’s a really big show, it’s not just men’s underwear it’s everything. It takes up two floors at the Mandalay Bay convention center. But there is a spot where all the underwear companies are located; it’s called Underwear Alley.
This year in attendance was Junk UnderJeans, Andrew Christian, Skmpeez, Timoteo, Baskit, Unico, Orca Blue, Clever, PPU, Candyman, Pikante, Pistol Pete, Obviously, Punto Blanco, Freeman, Brief Underneath, Go Softwear, ES Collection, Jocko Geovanny Underwear, and I hope I didn’t miss anyone
I first got to sit down with the folks at Andrew Christian. I got to go over the entire new line. They have some really great stuff coming out. I know that they are a big draw to a lot of you guys. I have the catalog in front of me right now. I can’t go into much detail, they don’t want a lot of what’s coming out in Nov out now. That’s the one thing about this show, some manufacturers don’t want anything spilled, while others want to tell about it. I respect that from Andrew Christian and will say that we have the new Flex Soft in and will be reviewing them shortly.
Then I talked to Junk UnderJeans. If you recall they were a big hit when we reviewed them a while back. We are in the process of getting more from them. We showed you a lot of their stuff with our brief distractions. They are known for being very fun and have really funky designs. They fit amazing, and I’m paraphrasing from the guys on the site. We maybe doing something with them soon… hint hint. But I think they are a brand that will grow and you will hear about them more and more.
Then I made my way to the Brief Underneath guys. I really enjoy talking to them. They are both really good guys and told me that they are about to be written up in GQ, I believe. Which is awesome. It’s a great concept of having a boxer and brief in one. I know many guys who like the look of a boxer but want the support of a brief. Plus, they have the new loungewear that looks great too. It has the same design and I think really cool. Their stuff I think is perfect for lounging around and just hanging out. I admit I have had boxers in the past, and that’s usually when I wore them was around the house. I think you should check it out and see for yourself.
The day was just starting when I got to the Skmpeez both. I have to say out of all the people in men’s underwear and swimwear that they are really fun. I really love hanging out with them and talking to them. I have noticed that the exposure has exploded for them in the last year. They are turning up in a lot of places. Which I’m really glad for, they will have a full line out in February in time for summer. I can’t wait to see what they do next.
Timoteo was next. You know it’s a hard day when you have to go to booth to booth and see the collections. I hear you guys saying, “Awe poor Tim” LOL, but I did a video of him telling about the collections. So I won’t go into it too much, but will post that hopefully this weekend. Timoteo does an awesome job at undies. He has great fit, colors and styles. It’s no wonder he’s become such a hit in the world of underwear. He really knows how to make underwear for guys. John on our site has gotten the jocks and he says they are one of the best. You should try them out if you haven’t. They will be awesome I can guarantee you!
I then briefly stopped by Freeman to talk. I got the new catalog but haven’t looked through it yet. But, they do some really fun stuff as well. I plan on doing a full post on them shortly. I think it is a brand you guys should know about!
Then it was off to my favorite, UNICO! Well one of my favorites. They don’t have anything new coming out till November. Which really isn’t that far off . I can tell you there will be some great striped and pattern undies. They will have that amazing Unico fit. I will most certainly do an in-depth write up on the blog about them. I have already put it in the calendar.
There was a new company at Magic called Orca Blue. They do swimwear and the really cool thing is that they can match board shorts and trunks/square cuts. Say you want to wear a square cut to the beach but not everyone wants to wear it with nothing over it, well they have matching board shorts that you can take off when you get to the beach, or just wear them. They got their inspiration from the 50’s and it’s a really cool line. They are brand new, just a few months old. But I think we’ll see some great stuff from them.
I circled back around to Pistol Pete and talked to them for a few. Pistol Pete is another fun line. It’s always got great patterns and prints. They have a log going on, and I didn’t get to talk to them much, they had buyers there all day, when I was there but I’m going to follow up with them about the lines. This is what happens at shows. The buyers are there to buy for the up coming season so I let them sell rather then talk to me. I will get more info about the lines shortly!
Baskit was next on my list. Which is a good friend to us here at UNB. I will say they are one reason we have been so successful. They really have helped us out and really gave us good advice when starting. I got a catalog and promptly lost it. Yes, I am not happy. I mailed all my stuff home and it’s the one thing that was not in my bag! I am getting another and will go into more detail about Basit for sure. It sucks when you go get info and then leave it! But they are sending me another! HURAH.
The fun keeps on going. I then go to PPU, Clever, Pikante, Candyman and Vuthy! The one thing I’m really excited about is Vuthy swim. It’s a brand new line of swimwear by an experienced designer, who I met and talked to a bit. The line will be amazing and very fun for this summer. I am working on an interview and will have more about them for sure. I know you’re thinking tell us something! You keep saying you’ll tell us more lately. Well in a second I will tell you whom I have videos for and they will be out starting this weekend. But back to the brands. Pikante is having a whole line of animal prints. Some of them have been released already, but they are really sexy and fun! Its great to see animal prints returning. PPU is having some very interesting designs to say the least. They are going to have to be seen and not described. I will hopefully have pictures this week for those. I briefly got to look at Clever and the new line is in the same style as Clever has done. I will find out more about the line and report back. But being there you sometimes forget to ask and remember after you leave. Lastly is Candyman. I gotta say I love Candyman, I think its great that some fun is back in the bedroom. Some of their new ones are the Super Hero, Handyman, and some really awesome football shorts. It’s just a lot of fun and I know this line isn’t for everyone but it’s still a lot of fun and our contest winners all loved their prizes!
Then I got the chance to talk to Jocko and Geovanny Underwear. Jocko has some really great swimwear. Geovanny has some really great undies. I have profiled him a while back and just think his designs are new and fun. The one thing he showed was the new Jockstrap he has. It’s in the picture above. It’s a new take on a classic design. I have his email and we are going to do more with him soon. Jocko we will show you the new swimwear when closer to spring!
Lastly is LASC. They are a company that has been around for about 20 years. I remember them because they had my favorite pair of swimwear, a tiny black bikini that I loved and wore out. That’s when I could wear them…. But I digress. They specialize in swimwear but also have work out wear. I like that they have everything from bikinis to board shorts. We were talking that we were looking forward to when bikinis aka Speedos would be making a come back in the American market. It’s happening in Europe but we’ll see about here. I saw the collection and they have some underwear not a lot but a lot of swim and work out wear. It’s really a great collection. Really amazing, and we will feature them in the swimwear guide but hope to have more from them soon.
Lastly, I didn’t get to meet up with Punto Blanco or Obviously but will get more information about them. Also while editing the same goes for Go Softwear! I will follow up and post more very soon! Trust me they are on my list and I will have some soon.
As I said above I did videos. Some with the people talking about the collections, and others just showing. I’m in the process of editing them and getting them up on the YouTube Channel. I will post them on the site over the next few weeks. But if you can’t wait, as soon as I have them done they will be up on YouTube. I have them from Timteo, Skmpeez, Orca Blue, Geovanny, Gregg Homme, Bend the Rules, and more. Not everyone did one, but I hope to keep doing this in the future. I think it’s better to hear what’s new from the companies rather then me!
We will be going back to Curve and Magic in February. Let me know what you guys want to know and see and I will do my best to get it done! BTW, I am posting all the pics from the shows on the Facebook page, so go over and check them out. They will be up tonight or in th
I got the chance to spend some time with the boys from Skmpeez at Magic in February. They were a lot of fun and I got to see the preview of this collection. I think they are really doing some fun and innovative things in the world of men’s swimwear! They have mixed things I never thought of, but it looks traditional. When you look closer you see more patters, prints and just interesting designs. I think they are really fun.
Here is the inspiration for this years’ collection: SKMPEEZ attempts to take the old and make it new again. Much of the 2010
SKMPEEZ collection has a retro feel to it. Inspired by both the 70’s and 80’s, SKMPEEZ draws colours and shapes from both time periods making this collection very bright and vibrant. The 2010 collection also takes many classic patterns such as houndstooth, gingham and plaid and adds it’s own modern twist and flare to it.
Are you tired of boys in board shorts? You want to see or show more skin on the beach? Well you maybe in luck! The Speedo maybe making a coming back to a beach near you!
The reasons we say this is because the London Telegraph is reporting that there is a 400% increase in people searching for “Speedo” on the net.This could be a sign that the swim briefs are making a come back. Here is the States, outside of competitive swimming the market was primarily gay and it was always a small percentage of the market. The general population never really wore them, not like in other countries. Europe, Brazil and Australia have all worn speedo regardless of sexual orientation. I think the man problem here in the states is they were deemed “gay.” So the general population never fully embraced them.
I remember wearing my speedos back in the day. They were fun, I think my favorite pair was this competition cut by Speedo with the US flag on the front. I loved those and I think I still have them. My other favorite was from LA Sporting Club, and were just a black bikini and I virtually wore them till they couldn’t be worn any more!
If you look at some of the new lines you may actually see this. Many of the brands we deal with have swim briefs aka Speedos. The prime example of this is Andrew Christian. He has come out with the Show-It and Flashback lines in briefs. He’s never stayed away from the style. Timoteo is another brand that has some great swim briefs as well. I have seen a trend that more and more swimwear is becoming very body conscious. The perfect example of this is Skmpeez, they are a company in the last few years and have several cuts and the board shorts are still a briefer cut then most.
Take our Swimwear Guide fro example, there were plenty of swim briefs. I think more and more companies will come out with the style. It was huge in the 90’s and a lot of guys wore them. Then the 2000’s hit and board shorts became big in the mens’ swimwear market. Even the gay market turned away from the swim brief. They have moved towards square cut or trunk style or even board shorts.
In the article they had a major UK retailer talk about the swimwear is reflecting what’s going on in underwear. People are going from boxers to trunks, from trunks to briefs and so on. So when guys go for swimwear they are doing the same. In the states even straight guys are paying attention to undies. They are getting pairs for comfort and fashion. I think this will start to carry over to swimwear as well, but I don’t think we’ll see a big increase in speedos here. Over the next few years I think we’ll see more and more different types of swimwear be acceptable on the US Beaches.
My question is this, I see this happening in UK and Europe, but the US has been so conservative in it’s swimwear and even underwear. The last few years we have had major strides in underwear by all guys. Gone are the days of the White/Gray/Black and in just briefs and boxer briefs. Now we have color, different styles and even enhancing pairs. If you live in the states I would love to know if you have worn a speedo? If not would you? Or why wouldn’t you consider them?
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Skmpeez! I think they do some really awesome stuff! If you are looking for something different for the summer, then you need to go to their site and check it all out! I met them at Magic and think they are two awesome guys!
Take advantage of Malestrom‘s Father’s Day Sale Event & save a bundle on selected items from these brands: 2(X)ist, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Diesel, Hugo Boss, JM, Levi’s, Papi, O Boxer & Skmpeez. Also view their ‘Final Clearance’ section for some great deals on discontinued items.
Take advantage of their fantastic annual Father’s Day Sale Event, which ends at 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, June 20, 2010.
Its time for the Swimwear Guide! These are some of the hottest suites of the season. I hope you enjoy these and will check them out! We had an awesome turn out and NorCalBodz did a great job! I hope you enjoy and get you one of these for Summer!
Andrew Christian is not just about underwear, he has been producing contemporary collections of urban inspired menswear, swimwear, edgy tees, and accessories since its inception in 1997. However, it was Andrew’s innovative underwear designs that established the company as a force in the fashion world.
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Cocksox® does for men what the pushup bra does for women. Extensive development, testing & research has resulted in superior products with a visually enhancing design, room for your member and supreme comfort & support for everyday wear.
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It’s not just designer underwear and beachwear. It’s not just modern luxury or refined living. It’s the fashion attitude that blends European sex appeal with that relaxed Australian lifestyle. Welcome abroad. This is the RM lifestyle revolution.
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panTz make you feel good & look stunning – BE hot in the bedroom, sexy at the pool & breath-taking on the beach versatile – top or bottom panTz are underwear, swimwear, beachwear, funwear, gymwear, clubwear, dancewear, scuba-diving wear etc – anywhere
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BoyRio® is a company dedicated to provide men’s swimwear and activewear made from the highest quality materials reflecting style and sophistication. Our collection embodies the youthful spirit and energy of Rio de Janeiro , and our swimwear is proudly made near the shores of Rio’s famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.
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Mundo Unico develops products that meet the needs of masculine intimacy for different usage occasions, accompanying the man in all times of day to night. Moments of rest, sports, work and to celebrate, protecting it with special care of our lines: clothes off, gowns, shorts and bathrobes, underwear in different shapes, undershirts and our new lines to celebrate and PREMIUM SPA personal care.
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Our Feelings about fashion and new trends makes us a part of a culture with the ability to innovate based on our creative spirits. Our designs Encourage freedom and respect for masculine Feelings.
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Let’s face it.It’s a time of change. It’s true about so much around us.JOCKO is also undergoing a renaissance, of sorts.and this change is good – very good. with revolutionary new styles & exciting products,a fresh, useful, comprehensive new website, a new corporate mission new partnerships to complement how you live your life, new advertising and PR, a revitalized willingness to solicit and incorporate your feedback, and, frankly, a reborn sense of whimsy and fun We’re sure you’ll agree that at JOCKO, this change is very good.
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Timoteo Ocampo is an American designer based in Los Angeles, California. He studied at California State University, Los Angeles and received a Bachelor’s degree in Art with an option in Fashion Design. During his studies he interned at such places as Richard Tyler, Moda Cad, Lori London Millinery. After graduating from school he began designing the XOXO Knit sportswear line. Following that he worked closely with Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons as Head Designer to create the Baby Phat line. At Baby Phat he developed a full contemporary collection of knit, woven, denim, and leather.
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aussieBum is recognized around the world for consistently pushing the boundaries of what the fashion world sees as ‘acceptable” – revolutionizing the men’s underwear market with every new range. Recently the company was announced as the 2009 Australian Exporter of the Year – in the manufacturing category, validating their position in the global fashion market. The Young company now proudly boasts sales in over 90 countries around the world and they are only just beginning.
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Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, N2N Bodywear’s Andrew Makay creates more than great swimwear and underwear; his vision launched an apparel revolution for the gay traveler and adventurous metro-sexual. Whether you are a homosexual or straight-man, N2N will have something to make you feel special, unique and super-appealing to your partner. So many of us spend hours and hours in the gym but we tend to hide behind unappealing and sometimes baggy clothing. N2N is not your typical underwear and swimwear company; it truly embraces the male physique and takes him to the next level of true sex appeal.
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Founded in 1987, GREGG HOMME is a Canadian brand of audacious and ground-breaking men’s underwear, swimwear and clubwear. Through years of innovations and daring creations, GREGG HOMME has built an outstanding reputation for fabulous quality, exceptional design, and astonishing fit.
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Founded in 2007, 3G ACTUALWEAR is a Canadian brand of Fashionable Underwear and swimwear with a twist of active wear. Design is fundamental in the 3G ACTUALWEAR values, aiming to meet the perfect balance between comfort, quality and innovation; with the use of the most performing materials and the latest technologies, 3G ACTUALWEAR brings to men the perfect equilibrium between functionality and aesthetics
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Gigo is a comfortable line with a lot of fashion and a large range of graphics and prints, which truly distinguish it from other labels. Materials: *Cotton – Spandex, with a composition of 93% cotton and 7% Spandex / *Nylon – Spandex, with a composition of 78% – Nylon 22% Spandex
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Marc Ouest is known for its super sexy styles. That includes underwear, swimwear and active wear. They have never been shy to show off all parts of a man. They have very skimpy and revealing cuts for the guy not afraid to show off what he has!
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At Koala, we offer the finest custom-quality men’s swimwear in the world. No matter what your personal mens swimsuit choices may be, we can help you find the design and style that reflects your sense of enjoyment. Our top-quality mens swimwear is made in the USA. From thongs to bikinis, g-strings, erotic wear and extreme Lycra shorts, our men’s swimsuit choices range from sexy to daring.
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SKMPEEZ was launched by two best friends in the summer of 2008. One, a designer, the other a businessman both with a love for fun in the sun and travelling. In preparation for a trip down south, the two searched high and low for the perfect swimsuit that not only made a statement but was still classy and fit well. After hours of searching store after store and then online, only one came home with a less than perfect suit. Following their trip, the two decided that with their skills they could design and produce their own swimsuits that were unique, fun, stylish and sexy. SKMPEEZ was born!
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ES Collection Swimwear & Underwear is manufactured to the highest European standards on location in stylish Barcelona, Spain and has taken Europe by storm. ES Collection has created leading edge, high quality, maximum comfort, body defining styles that have effortlessly redefined the men of Europe. ES Collection will additionally blend unique custom made products for our region into the already extensive portfolio, a FIRST for an exclusive International brand.
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We strive to provide a hip, comfortable alternative for modern men who want underwear that fits their lifestyles and their bodies. We make gear that fits well and has a bit of style so it is pleasing to both body and eye.
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Go Softwear™ ushered in a new era of men’s undergarments in 1996 with the introduction of men’s padded underwear. Before the word metrosexual was in vogue Go Softwear undergarments were becoming a favorite among young, image and body conscious males. Since then Go Softwear has introduced a range of underwear, workout wear and swimwear “with an edge”. The most popular style of underwear is the introduction of the “low rise brief,” inspired by the popularity of the lo-rise jean trend. The contour European fit with bold comic book colors and playfulness have become a favorite choice in men’s fashion underwear.
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Note at publication time some of these suits may not be available, they should be out soon. If you have any questions contact us here and we’ll find out all the info!
Thanks to all the companies that participated and NorCalBodz for all their incredible models and help!
Here are some great new items from Malestrom:
Left: Keep your cool with the Puma Pro-Tech Trunk Boxer-Brief. Made for active guys, it’s the perfect trunk under your athletic gear. Made of a durable nylon fabric, it has extreme moisture wicking capabilities keeping you cool and in comfort when things get hot. Also available are six new styles from Puma and be sure to view our fine selection of Puma socks for men. OUR PRICE: $28.00
Middle: You’ll never want to wear any other type of jockstrap again once you’ve tried the new Timoteo Sport Athletic Jock/Jock Brief. All the support of a jockstrap but with the comfort of a brief. No more uncomfortable straps.The Sport Collection is available in 3 styles: the Super-Low Brief, Scout-Square Brief & the Athletic Jock/Jock Brief. OUR PRICE: $20.00
Right: They’ll definitely need some resuscitation when they see you in the Skmpeez Lifeguardz Euroz Swimsuit. Handsome and stylish, it is the perfect swimsuit for the summer. The sublime red houndstooth pattern is accented by a black panel on the left side and the ‘Lifeguard’ logo in white printed on the front & back. Check out the new swimwear styles just in from Skmpeez! OUR PRICE: $48.00
You can see these and more at the Malestrom site!
- Aboystore now is carrying Dirty Fukker! So there is one more option for purchasing Dirty Fukker! They are a great brand that people love to say!
- Men’s Underwear Store has over 40 great new summer styles in stock. They range from tanks from Whittall & Shon, Swimwear from Skmpeez and Hugo Boss and Underwear from Pistol Pete
- New exciting items continue to arrive at Erogenos: Gregg Homme is #1 in our book for the most stylish, high quality, sexy items in the market today. They never disappoint. Check out the new JAB and STADIUM swimwear selections and get them while you can. Don’t forget to check out their X-Rated collection as well which was one of our fastest selling collections ever! The New 3D Pistol Pete Collection is cutting edge and blew us away as well. A very cool concept. Each item comes with it’s own 3D glasses for a fun viewing experience. Sauvage always delivers classic, tasteful swimwear options that are of the highest quality and construction. Check out their new trunks in a variety of prints and color options.
- Wyzman has the new Gregg Homme Outrageous Underwear Line. That is the line we brought you the exclusive pictures from, so go check it out and get some great undies!
- 10Percent.com has the new Gregg Homme in stock! You can enhance your package with the innovative pouch! Then you can pre-order the Timoteo Sports line. You can save 10% off both when you buy 3 or more!
- Andrew Christian is giving you 25% off your order in celebration of their new flag ship store in West Hollywood! Just use code 25GRANDOPENING the code is good till June 1st!
- Dead Good Undies is giving you 10% off your orders till Saturday. Just use code muttsnutts to get the savings. While there check out the Gregg Homme and Equmen underwear!
Malestorm is offering a 15% discount off all BumGear, DKNY, Go Softwear, Joe Snyder, Rufskin & Skmpeez products at regular price (not valid on sale or final clearance items) for a limited time only. Hurry though…this sale is for 3 days only! (This discount does not apply to any other brands or any applicable sales tax or shipping charges). Sale ends at 11:59pm PDT on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Just arrived: the 2(X)ist Camo Collection. 2(X)ist introduces their latest line with the rugged look of camouflage….for all of your covert activities! 15% OFF on regularly-priced BumGear, DKNY, Go Softwear, Joe Snyder, Rufskin & Skmpeez products.
Hurry…this is a 3-day sale only! Sorry, no rainchecks. Sale applies while quantities last so order early to avoid disappointment! (Prices on the website have been adjusted to reflect this discount. This discount does not apply to any applicable sales tax or shipping charges.)
Be all that you can be with the 2(X)ist Camo Collection…perfect for everyday wear, you’ll be in keeping with the hot new style from 2(X)ist. Going commando has never been easier.
Available in a No-Show Brief, No-Show Trunk & Tank Top in 3 different colors: Military, Black or Navy.
Here is part two of my experience at Magic!
Skmpeez
If you aren’t familiar with Skmpeez, well they are a great swimwear company out of Canada. Yes I said Canada! They have really broadened their line this year. They have a lot more pairs, which come in three styles. Which are skimpy, not so skimpy and board shorts. In the designs this year they have mixed and matched things you wouldn’t think would go together. I just have to say herringbone is one of the patterns, but you won’t believe how they used it. I will post a pic of this pair when I get it. These mixing two uncommon things into one is a theme that runs through their line. It will be out in, I believe April. They have a lot of potential and I hope we see a lot more of them. I really had fun hanging out with the Skmpeez boys at Magic.
Timoteo
Timoteo has the Classic and Quake lines, but they are also coming out with a new line. The new line has a really awesome waistband, if you look real close in the picture, you will see it. It’s a sportier designed waistband; I really liked it and told Timoteo that when I looked it over. He said they had two designs for the band but this one by far out voted the other. Plus the images that they had in their booth were amazing. They had two pics, about 6 feet by 8 feet. I’m bummed because I thought I got a picture of them! Timoteo does amazing photography work and we’ll pass along new pictures when they are out!
Beyond Big Banding
Beyond Big has a few lines there; Piss & Vinegar, Expose, Dick & Jane and they have a new one coming out as well. Piss & Vinegar has already hit the American market and has made quite a splash. It has it’s I love, Jesus, Buddha, boys and girls. Expose is a brand from Columbia with a sporty design. We should see it in stores shortly. Dick and Jane and is popular with urban youth. It was founded in Russia but is headquartered in Vienna. You can find it in Eastern Europe, and now with the help of Beyond Big it will be in the States and Western Europe. They will be releasing more brands soon, and we will definitely keep you posted. If you’re not aware, Jason (in the picture) is the founder of Ginch Gonch and his partner, Brian Edgar is a former Tommy Hilfiger executive. I expect to see big things from them!
Jocko
Jocko is a company we haven’t covered much on this site. It’s a brand I have seen in stores and online but we haven’t talked to before. So, I was really excited to get to talk to them. If you’re not familiar with them they do underwear, swimwear and workout/street wear. While I was in the booth, I had the chance to talk to Geovanny as well. He’s a dancer turned underwear designer. His undies were very cool and colorful. I have his number and will be calling him soon to get some pictures of his underwear and more information about him.
Andrew Christian
I got a chance to talk to Andrew himself at the show. I talked to him about how much all our readers love Andrew Christian. Which is true, every time we do a contest with Andrew Christian, everyone goes crazy! Which is a good thing. Andrew was showing some of the new designs. The one thing that will be coming out this month is Swimwear. They have some new Show-It and Almost naked swimwear, if it’s not out now it will be shortly. They have some really cool new undies, that will be announced shortly. Most of them will be out in June, but expect new styles, colors and some really fun ones! Just a hint some of their current lines will be taken to the next level!
C-IN2
C-IN2 looks like they are concentrating on some of there core designs. They are doing bringing back the original design of the Bamboo brief. Which is one of my all time favorite pairs. They are also doing some great work with color. They have redone a lot of their lines and I’m not sure the exact launch date. But it’s classic C-IN2 styling with some new colors. So if you are a fan of C-IN2 you will love the new lines.
Saxx Apparel
Saxx has come out with white before the show. Previously they had only black underwear. They told me at the show that this year they will be bringing out more colors. If you are active and looking for good undies, then I think you should try them out. They look funky but fit pretty well. They are the only company as well that I got a free pair from. It’s a pair of their Bamboo line. I haven’t worn them yet but I will let you know on Twitter and Facebook how they fit! They told me that they sponsored one of the Canadian teams for the Olympics. Look for more from them in a week or two!
This is part two and part three will be up tomorrow or Friday! I hope you enjoy this!
I had the chance this past week to go to Magic. Magic is a show for buyers to come from all over to buy the next seasons lines from clothing brands. This includes women’s, lines, and men’s wear and more specifically men’s underwear. They have just about all the Underwear companies in what it called Underwear Alley. It features many of the brands we cover and a few we don’t, so I was excited to meet to the companies I have talked to in the last year. I also got a chance to make a few new relationships.
I will say the world of men’s underwear is a really great and friendly place. I haven’t met too many people who haven’t been nice. They have all been so helpful and I appreciate all of them! I am going to give you a hint at what some of the companies are doing. I have been sworn to secrecy about a few things I saw, but as soon as they are out I will let you know!
I am following up with the companies this week so I’m going to make sure of what I can report and what I can’t. So through out the next two weeks there will be more in depth details about each brand. I just don’t want to say something I shouldn’t.
Here are the brands I talked too:
Baskit – I got a chance to get to know Baskit team. They had the model Eric Turner, if you have seen him on Facebook or MegaMuscle. Eric kept me laughing all day when I came across him. I saw some great new colors and designs from Baskit. This includes swimwear and also and underwear. I love some of the new ones with easy access!
Candyman/PPU/ Clever/Pikante – These are four brands we haven’t covered much. We started talking just before the show and have profiled Candyman, look for a more detailed post about them soon. But we are super excited to get the others. They are all really fun and colorful lines. We plan to bring you a lot more about them in the future.
Mundo Unico – As many of you know this is one of my favorites in the world of underwear. I got a change to sit and talk to them and see the new line! I even got to meet the owner! It was awesome. The new line has some pink and one pair, which right now is very hard for me to describe, has kind of a pattern made out of the material. It’s a solid color but very cool. I wish I had a picture to show you, but it will be out very soon. Its hard to describe!
Beyond Big Branding – Better Brands is one you may not know the name but they do Piss & Vinegar, Dick & Jane, Expose and there will be more coming. I got to talk to Jason on of the partners and I am really excited for the coming year and what they have planned. This is one company we are going give you guys a lot more information about, I don’t even know a lot of the things that are coming! We are already in the works of finding out more about them before the show!
(B)rief Underneath – We profiled them about two weeks ago and the one thing I can tell you is their lounge wear is about to come out! They have mentioned it on their site and I think it will be a big hit. One thing that stood out for me as well was the boxer. We know I’m not a boxer guy but the colors they used and stripes, I had to say I loved. They were great guys to talk too.
Ginch Gonch – Ginch Gonch has a lot planned for this year. They are expanding their line of “I Love” collection. I am really looking forward to the I Love Bacon pair, which they have already announced. One really cool thing is that they are launching the I Love London at London Fashion week. We are going to try to get you some great pictures of that. They had models playing volleyball on the carpet in the isle, but I missed them. They left the day before I got there, but I’ll see if I can get some pictures!
ES Collection/Addicted – ES Collection has just released their swimwear, which we have been showing in our Brief Distraction. It’s super hot and they are just about come into the US Market. I have a pair and they are very good. I didn’t get to see much of the Addicted line but I hope to get more information this week.
Skmpeez – I loved the guys at Skmpeez! I had so much fun talking and hanging out with them. Their new line will be a lot more patterns, of things that don’t necessarily think of going together. They are a company from Canada but that doesn’t’ stop them from making really hot swimwear!
Jocko – I got to talk to Jocko for a bit, and it will be great to cover them. We have’t covered them much, but look forward to building a good relationship. I also found out that they are sort of partnering with a new brand, Geovanny. Which is a former dancer turned underwear designer. I saw a few of his styles and they are really colorful and fun. I will definitely profile him in the next week or two.
Go Softwear – Its really cool to meet people you have talked to over the years. I got to mainly talk to them about the site and what we do. I forgot to look at the new lines. But never fear, I will have a full report shortly. They just released some great mesh jocks and are doing some really sexy pairs lately!
Junk Under Jeans – Junk Under Jeans is one of our favorites here. The reviewers who tired them loved them. I got a chance to talk to them about their new line. They have boxer briefs/trunks coming out but also briefs! I got a few minutes to talk to the designer and he’s already agreed to sit down for an interview and go over the collection! They have so much going on that we are going to save it till the line is launched!
Pistol Pete – Pistol Pete has the one thing I can’t say is coming. It’s so cool! But I will go over that later. I was sworn not to reveal it just yet. This is a new company you will see a lot more of on the site. I we will cover their underwear, swimwear and work out wear. They have some really cool prints coming. Something I haven’t seen a lot in men’s underwear. I thought they were awesome.
Andrew Christian – I got to meet up with Andrew Christian himself again and speak to him for a few minutes. It’s always great to talk to him. They, as always, have more and more pairs coming out. He’s always making something new and fun. I have the catalogue and will let you know what to expect.
Timoteo – I got to meet Timoteo himself. I had fun talking to him through out the day. He showed me the collections they have now and the new line that is coming out with the most incredible waistband. You guys know I love waistband and this one is just awesome. It’s the TImoteo name but designed different. It’s very a very sporty design. I also said he has some of the best photography and we want some of the new pics as Brief Distractions.
Obviously – Obviously has the great new colors, which just came out! I have to admit I love the pouch on these. The new colors are amazing and fun. They didn’t have anything else new but they are a new brand growing and I know we will see great things from them!
Punto Blanco – I was so happy to talk to this brand. They are one I have enjoyed looking at on sites but never had the chance to talk to them. I saw a little of the collection but we will be talking more in the next few weeks and profiling them a lot more.
C-IN2 – C-IN2 has a lot of things going on. They are bringing out new lines. The colors they are doing are amazing. They are doing some different shades and colors not used in Men’s Underwear They do some great new combinations and waistbands. They will also come out with undies that keep you warm! The Bamboo line will be re-launched as well. Which I am glad to see because I love the Bamboo Line!
Saxx Apparel – Saxx is a really cool company for guys who are active or into sports. I got to talk to them for a bit. They have done something really cool; they have sponsored one of the Canadian Olympic teams. For the life of me I can’t remember which one. But they are sending me something this week so I will post it as soon as I get it.
I know this was a very quick post. But there was so much I saw that I wanted to get this one out and more detailed posts this week and next on each of the brands. If I wrote it out now it would be 20 times longer. I also want to send in some questions to the companies to get more information as well! So stay tuned and we hope to keep going to Magic and bringing you the up to date info on what’s going on in the
Skmpeez is giving a portion of all sales for this month will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross in order to help the relief efforts in Haiti. It’s great to see a company give to the efforts in Haiti. You can get some great swimwear and help others! It’s a win-win for all!
JOCKSTRAP CENTRAL HAS ADDED NEW ZAKK CLASP BRIEFS IN CAMOUFLAGE AND FISHNET! We’ve just added two new Zakk products to our lineup. While not jockstraps, we’ve had our eye on these sexy briefs for a while and thought they’d look great on Mardi – we were right! These new fashion briefs come in two variations – a camouflage and a completely outrageous wide fishnet version for those who really like to show off. Both designs include handy side clasps for emergency evacuations. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW ZAKK BRIEFS
Cityboyz Fashions now has the newest styles by Skmpeez! If you aren’t familiar with them, they are a great swimwear line out of Canda! They have some great patterns and styles for you to check out
Palace Trunks is excited to open its doors to you now. By going back to the basics with Clever and Baskit, we start you on your journey through the palace. We are excited about bringing you the finest underwear available. This is just the beginning and we have more lines coming to you in the next few weeks as well
NuWear is giving you 35% off all Gigo. Gigo is a line that is know for it’s bright colors and patterns. They aren’t for the shy, but more for a guy who wants to show off! Check out all the styles.
Jockstrap central is having a VALENTINES SALE – 15% OFF ALL MESH JOCKSTRAPS – For some, Valentines is all about love but for others it’s simply a perfect time to let someone you know that you have the hots for them. So, forget chocolates and forget flowers, give them a mesh jockstrap so there’s no mistaking what your intentions are. The best part is it’s pretty well implied that you will be giving a personal fitting. To help you carry out your lusty pursuits, we’re giving you 15% off our entire collection of mesh jockstraps from Male Power, Joe Snyder, Pulse, Go-softwear, N2N Bodywear, Raw Studio, and Kinkwear.
WildmanT is having a New Year’s Resolution Sale. The end of the first month of 2010 is drawing near! You are well on your way with your new year’s resolutions! To help you look your best with all those new deists, gyms and smoke-free you, wildmant is offering 35% off until the end f the month. So act now! Get that skimpy little swimsuit you know you will son fit into! Buy those sexy underwear that you can’t wait to show off! Enhance that package because soon you will be able to see your own fee! Use promo code “NEWYOU” during check out for your 25% off discount.
UnderGear is giving you free shipping on all orders over $75. Just make sure you enter code U9Y700 at check out. The offer is good through February 1st. While you are there check out the winter sale where you can save up to 60% off.
Fresh Pair.com is having a winter clearance sale. You can save up to 60% off select items. Huge markdowns on hundreds of great times, supplies are limited. So you better shop early!
Timoteo is having a Sneak Peek Swim sale. Get a jump on spring break with 15% off 2010 swimwear. Enter code Swim10 at check out. The sale runs to Feb. 15th. Check out all the sexy styles Timoteo has to offer!
His Trunks is back with a new product each week! His Trunks is back with some great new products from candid underwear, and PPU. Expect new product released weekly. Don’t you worry however, our original great brands like 2eros will be restocked soon! Use the discount code “BACK10” to get 10% off your entire purchase. (discount code good until 2/15/2010)
His Room has the new X Cotton & X Micro from Calvin Klein. Both are great new styles from CK That will make you feel great. They have the crew shirt, Boxer Brief, Hip Brief and Fashion Trunk. Check out all the designs.
Malestrom now carries the great swimwear line Skmpeez. Skmpeez is out of Toronto and has made some really hot swimwear. They have done some amazing work with patterns. I know that summer is a little ways off but it’s never too soon to find a great pair of swimwear fort the summer!
Lastly, you can save up to 50% off on the clearance sale this month. Don’t miss all the deals
Here are the Sales Briefs for today, sorry they are a little late:
- Erogenos now has new items from both GIA and Male Power Extreme Collection. For those not familiar with GIA, it’s another exciting line that hails from Columbia. They feature sporty, urban techno, and truly sexy underwear collections. They feature unique prints, patterns and quality materials. While Male Power’s New Extreme Collection is a superior combination of stretch four-way faux leather, paired with mesh and stretch net combinations. Some stiles have the unique ripoff feature as well.
- Mensuas is having their final reductions. You can save up to 60% off or more with the deals through this weekend. They include: 40% off Unico, 3G swimwear at least 50% off, C-IN2 at least 33% off. Check out all the deals at their site.
- Dead Good Undies is having their Nearly Mid January sale on now. You can get underwear staring at £1. Yes, you read it right. You can get other pairs for under £6. But note this is on selected items only. Check out all the great deals but hurry!
- Jockstrap Central is having a clearance sale. You can save up to 25% off itms from Gigo, Bodyworksman, Colt and Kinkwear! Sizes and styles are limited. “It may not be spring, but we’re clearing out our stock room to make room for exciting new products coming up in the next little while. On selected items from Gigo, Bodyworksman, COLT and Kinkwear, we’re offering up to 25% off. Sizes and selection are limited so be sure to act quickly before they run out.”
- 10 Percent.com have something new. They have over 95 different jockstraps. They are from all the top brands. If you like jocks then you will want to check out all the new arrivals. While there check out the new catalogue they have released!
- Wyzman is bringing you a sale just in time for Valentine’s Day. They are giving your Gregg Homme 30% off for four days. The sale ends Sunday January 17th. Find some of the sexiest undies around, especially or a special night like valentines!
- C-IN2 has some offers too good to refuse. you can save on a lot of your favorite styles and colors. I can’t tell you what they are you are just going to have to go to the site and see!
- His Room thinks you will love Obviously so much they will Guarantee it! If for any reason you don’t agree that they are the most comfortable underwear in the world they will return your purchase, no questions asked. We agree we think you will love them as well. His Room is giving you 10% of your order as well!
- Wear it Out is giving you 15% off all swimwear, just use code AD5FFXA65GU at check out. Selected styles of Ginch Gonch are on clearance at $19.99. Note this is Australian Dollar prices. Lastly, they have Piss & Vinegar in stock as well!
- Men’s Underwear Store now has a few things going on right now. They now have the Clever sporty collection in stock. You can have some great new style with swimwear from Skmpeez! Lastly, you can save 20% off Obviously for men, the Sinuous line! Check out all three at their site.
We know its Winter up here in the Northern Hemisphere, but you maybe taking a great sun filled vacation soon and need a great swimsuit. Well we have some for you, the awesome new collection from Skmpeez! They have a wide range and we are sure they have a pair that fits your personality.
Here is a little bit about the collection
Our collection consists of 7 brand new deigns in our signature Euroz cut and 3 sexy designs in our signature Squarez cut. Our collection also features a brand new addition to SKMPEEZ. We are introducing a mid-thigh length swimsuit called – Shortz! All our designs still feature our unique eye-catchiing designs and bright colors
We profiled two of the pairs, the ARGYLEZ and BRAZILIANZ, in our Christmas Gift Guide.
I hope you all enjoy this guide! It was a labor of love and has been in the works since July. We teamed up with NorCalBodz and they shot this just for us! You won’t see these pics anywhere else, and we have NorCalBodz do our guides, so stay tuned for more … You can click any of the pictures to view the larger version. Let us know what you think, but we think this is some of the hottest underwear for Christmas.
Andrew Christian
- From Top: Tory is wearing the Show-it Boxer with Flashback in blue ($32).
- Second row: Todd is wearing the Almost Naked Boxer with Flashback ($32). Tory, on left, is wearing the Almost Naked with Flashback, ($32) while Todd, on right, is wearing the Marine Boxer in Grey ($41).
- Third row: Tory is waring the Marine Boxer in Green ($41), Tory is wearing the Show-It Jock ($20).
- Fourth Row: Tory is wearing the Show-It Boxer ($29), Tory is wearing the Show-It with Flashback Boxer for ($32)
- You can purchase these from the Andrew Christian website
AussieBum
- Top Row: Tory is wearing the Soldier Trench Brief ($31)
- Second Row: Steve is wearing the Soldier Reserve Jock ($24), Steve is wearing the white Deadly Sins Brief ($28)
- Third row: Tory is wearing Bodiform Briefs ($30), Steve is wearing the Deadly Sins Jock ($24)
- These can all be purchased at the Aussiebum website, prices vary by exchange rate
Baskit
- Top Row: Steve is wearing the new Ribbed Jockbrief ($18)
- Bottom Row: Steve is wearing the snug fit collection: Snug Fit Brief Black ($), Snug Fit Fishnet Brief with Phantom back ($22), Snug Fit Fish Net Trunk with phantom back ($24)
- These can be purchased from the Baskit website. The Snug Fit Seamless will be out shortly, just in time for Christmas
Bonewear
- James is wearing the Bonewear Bijou Close Fit Brief, in both Yellow and Blue. ($36)
- These are from Bonewear and can be purchased at Dead Good Undies. Prices vary due to exchange rates
C-IN2
- Top Row: Steve is wearing the Pop Stripes Brief ($17)
- Bottom Row: William is wearing the Kenetic Active Trunk ($23), Rob is wearing the Bamboo Slider Brief ($19.500
- These can be bought from the C-IN2 website
Cocksox
- Top Row: Steve is wearing the Cocksox Brief ($23) and the Tank ($35)
- Bottom Row: William is wearing the Waistband brief ($27), William is wearing the CX15 Boxer Brief ($32)
- These can be purchased from the Cocksox website. Prices vary due to exchange rates
DMK Designs
- Top Row: William is wearing the Swimmer Cobalt ($27.50)
- Bottom Row: Tory is wearing the Hawaiian ($30), Steve is wearing the Cranberry Stretch Satin ($30), Steve is wearing the Celtic Shield ($27.50)
- These can be purchased at the DMK Designs Website
Equmen
- Top Row: Kevin is wearing the blue Singlet ($89)
- Middle Row: Tory is wearing the Precision White Trunks ($59), Tory is wearing the Precision blue Briefs ($49)
- Bottom Row: Tory is wearing the Precision blue Trunks ($59), Tory is wearing the Precision white Briefs($49)
- These can be purchased on the Equmen website.
Ginch Gonch
- Top Row: Rob is wearing the Rear Axel Bumper Briefs ($27)
- Bottom Row: Tory is wearing the Big Piston Sport Brief ($30) and Tory is wearing the Lewd Lube Brief ($28)
- These can be bought on the Ginch Gonch website
Go Softwear
- Top Row: Torry is wearing the V Front Trunk ($20)
- Bottom Row: Rob is wearing the Bboy Brief ($18), Steve is wearing the Go Softwear Jock ($14)
- These can be bought from the Go Softwear site.
Jockstrap Central
- Steve is wearing the Nasty Pig Classic Core Jock ($18), Steve is wearing the Nasty Pig Mash Up Trunks ($24)
- You can buy these at the Jockstrap Central site. You can also get some incredible gift wrap for Christmas as well!
Skmpeez
- Tory is wearing the Argylez Men’s Euroz swimwear and Rob is wearing the Brazilianz Men’s Euroz Swimwear. They will be released soon!
- They can be bought from the Skmpeez website.
Sweat Under Gear
- Top Row: William is wearing the Sweat Trunks ($27)
- Bottom Row: Tory is wearing the Sweat Briefs ($25), Tory is wearing the Sweat Sports Briefs ($24)
- These can be bought at the Sweat Under Gear website
Timoteo
- Tory is wearing the purple Timoteo Super Low Rise Briefs ($19), Tory is wearing Yellow Timoteo Quake Low Rise Briefs ($20)
- You can buy these at the Timoteo website.
Underwear Station
- Top Row: Steve is wearing the Gigo Comics Briefs ($25)
- Bottom Row: Todd is wearing the Joe Snyder Exclusive Brief ($28.99), and the Joe Snyder Trunk ($32.99)
- You can buy these pairs at the Underwear Station website.
Poster Hut
- Top Row: Todd is wearing the Dirty Fukker Punk Blue Brief ($22.99)
- Middle Row: Todd is wearing the Priape Body Itcha Black Brief ($17.50), Steve is wearing the Male Power Bong Thong ($18.95)
- Bottom Row: Steve is waring the Lee Gregory Super Bikini (With Super on the seat) ($22), Todd is wearing the Schultz Hands Free Brief ($22)
- These can be bought at Poster Hut in Atlanta, (address) 2175 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, 404-633-7491
Mark Ouest
- Kevin is wearing the Marc Ouest Man 7 brief ($22.95)
- This pair can be bought from the Marc Ouest website.
Obviously
- James is wearing the Obviously Sinuous Low Rise Thong ($23)
- This pair can be bought from the Obviously website.
WildmanT
- James is wearing the WildmanT Bobby Lift Pouch WT-38 ($22)
- This pair can be bought at the WildmantT website
Cityboyz Fashions
- William is wearing the Mundo Unico Pollen Briefs ($17)
- These may be purchased on the Cityboyz Fashions website!
If you want to find out more about our Models, check out the pdf version of the guide that will be available early next week. We want to thank all the models and NorCalBodz for doing this for us. Look for our next guide, the Valentines Guide in late January!
Skmpeez somes to Cityboyz Fashions. The Skmpeez collection comes in two cuts, the Euroz and Squarez.The Euroz cut, was inspired by the shape and fit of the classic European swimwear. It sits low on the hips and is not quite as revealing as a bikini cut, it leaves just enough to the imagination. The Squarez sits low on the hips like the Euroz but has a bit more length in the legs.
Skmpeez is getting ready for our new Fall Collection in November!! Almost all their swimwear is reduced to make room for our new styles!! Go to www.skmpeez.com to check out the deals!! These styles will not be produced again once they are sold!!
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New Collections at EROGENOS.COM
Erogenos is excited to add the New Timoteo Quake Underwear Collection and the swimwear line Skmpeez from Canada. Check these out and make them part of your collection today.
New Timoteo Quake Underwear Collection
Check out the New TIMOTEO Quake Underwear Collection. They offer stylish color combinations in a super low bikini, jockstrap, and boxer brief. Also check out their great tank tops and shirts from their athletic collection.
Skmpeez Swimwear from Canada
Erogenos is pleased to add selections from the SKMPEEZ Swimwear collection. We are very impressed with their unique designs, quality materials, and impeccable construction.
Global Guys Gear newsletter is out. They have some great new gear from Skmpeez and Dude Unlimited underwear. And some great reductions on Triple XXX and Ginch Gonch. Check out whats new and whats on sale.
SKMPEEZ are now at Cityboyz Fashions and made quite the splash with their debut collection in Toronto, in June 2008
Fashion conscious men around the world searching for the latest swimsuit for their next trip will be able to find a huge range of prints in the latest collection from SKMPEEZ. Eye-catching, bold prints include classic hibiscus flowers, edgy rocker wings, and retro styled plaids and argyles.
Get in on our 2009 SUMMER SALE and receive up to 40% OFF selected swimwear!! PLUS FREE SHIPPING in North America on orders of $80 or more! USE PROMO CODE: SSS09 for 25% OFF the listed price!!
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