Welcome to the 2010 UNB Holiday Guide! These guides are a lot of fun to do, but a lot of work! We start in August contacting all the companies involved, and then have it sent to the photographer, having everything shot then put up on the site. The pairs included are some of what we think will be great gifts for the man in your life or some just for you!
This guide was shot by the awesome folks at NorCalBodz. If you are familiar with our guides you have seen their work on our site. They have done our previous guides and we have profiled them in many Brief Distractions. The models we used in this guide are: Jordan Preston, Rob Patrick, Erik Rossi, Corey Christiansen and Matt McCaleb. We want to thank them and NorCalBodz for doing an awesome job for us.
Now with out any further waiting here is the guide for 2010!
Frank Dandy
Frank Dandy is a brand that was created to combat the world of boring solid colored underwear. They are known for their innovative patterns and designs. This brand is not for the reserved guy. If you want to express yourself in your undies as well, then you need to be checking out Frank Dandy!
Left to Right:
- Jordan is wearing the Hayman Raspberry boxer brief
- Middle is the De Crillon camo boxer brief
- Rob is wearing the Men’s Tiger Boxer Brief
These pairs were furnished by Kingston Loungewear
Mundo Unico
Mundo Unico is a line that mixes both classic styling with sexy design. The brand has focused on making some of the best designed underwear on the market today. It its a man very well and gives great support through the day. Then they add in colors, prints and patterns to let a man be comfortable yet stylish in at the same time. It’s a brand where form meets function!
Left to Right:
- Jordan is wearing the Boxer Urban Pulso 7173
- Right is wearing the Boxer Corto Vivaz 7174
These pairs were furnished by Mundo Unico
Pipe Underwear
Pipe Underwear hit the underwear scene a few years ago. They make a splash with their innovative photography and designs. But, they didn’t sit back and relax. They have come out with a new line that from the first look is very conservative, but has some great styling. They are using blacks and whites but they aren’t the boring undies of the 90’s. The use of piping and silvers turns the lines into something fun. Pipe Underwear is definitely a brand you should be following!
Left to Right:
- Left is wearing the Silver Racing Square Cut Brief
- Erik is wearing the Black Racing Square Cut
These pairs were furnished by Pipe Underwear
WildmanT
WildmanT was one of the first to produce enhancing underwear. Two years ago they created the Ball Lifter (R) technology and since then they have come out with a range of underwear to really show off what you have. As their website says “All our products create the fullest package possible while maintaining style and comfort.” If you haven’t been to their site you should go. The owner and creator WildmanT aka Tim, is the model as well!
Left to Right:
- Erik is wearing the Sonic with Ball Lifter (R) C-Ring
- Rob is wearing the Arrow with Ball Lifter (R) C-Ring
- Right is wearing the Captain Brief with Ball Lifter (R) C-Ring
These pairs were furnished by WildmanT.
Timoteo
Timoteo is a brand that is really taking off. Known for their incredible photography and great fitting undies, they have taken the underwear world by storm the last two years. It’s very interesting how the line started. Timoteo was head designer at the Baby Phat line created by Russell and Kimora Simmons. He left there and in 2001 created his own store in West Hollywood. He concentrated on men’s clothing but in 2006 he introduced swimwear and the rest is history! The TIMOTEO line recognizes great fashion but also understands that style, fit, and comfort are the key to its success.
Left to Right:
- Left is wearing the Classic Red Briefs along with the Angel Wings Necklace
- Rob is wearing the Wave Racer Swimsuit
These pairs were furnished by Timoteo.
McKillop U/W
McKillop U/W is one of the new kids on the block. They were furnished last year and their main focus is jocks. We have many readers who love jocks and wear them exclusively. The head designer and owner Ryan wanted to create a line of “Jockstraps and Pouches for the men who demand comfort and style without padding and branding being the main focus of the underwear.” McKillop uses colors and mesh to really give a new look to the traditional jock! If you are a fan of jocks you need to give McKillop a once over!
Left to Right:
- Matt is wearing the Power Flip and Reveal Pouch
- Corey is wearing the Power Extension Jock in Blue
- Corey is wearing the Power Extension Jock in Black
These pairs were furnished by McKillop U/W
Cocksox
Cocksox is the self-proclaimed sexiest underwear on the planet! It is an enhancing brand that uses a specially designed pouch to show off exactly what you have. Cocksox is out of Australia and has grown to be one of the biggest brands there. They have expanded and are making in roads into the US Market. The underwear is made out of supplex and is thicker then pure cotton undies. The underwear will conform to your body and is ergonomically designed. It will be comfortable through out the day and move with you.
Left to Right:
- Erik is wearing the CX01ME Mesh Brief
- Jordan is wearing the CX03 Brief wiht Waistband
- Left is wearing the CX01 Swimbrief in Man Candy Pink
- Corey is wearing the CX028 Swimbrief with drawstring.
These pairs were furnished by Cocksox.
N Haven
N Haven is a line from UnderGear. Undergear has several private lines that are being redesigned from the ground up. I got to meet with them back in August and I’m really excited to see what they do. We are featuring the Fall Boxers here. They are all a fall/winter theme that is perfect for lounging around on a winter night. We are featuring two pairs here but you can see more at the UnderGear site.
Left to Right:
- Corey is wearing the AJ789 Snow Flakes Boxer
- Jordan is wearing the AJ789 Snow Flakes Boxer
These pairs were furnished by UnderGear.
Pikante
Are you ready to get WILD? Pikante‘s new line that came out is all about animal print. I know what you are thinking but these aren’t the 70’s tacky animal prints, they are fun and sexy. They range from the traditional (Tiger, leopard and more) to newer and innovative prints (Owl Feather, snake and blue tiger). It’s a really fun and sexy line. Glad to see someone doing animal prints right!
Left to Right:
- Erik is wearing the Cheetah Cheeky Boxer – Black
- Rob is wearing the Python New Brief
- Erik is wearing the Anaconda Boxer
- Jordan is wearing the Feather Owl New Brief
These pairs were furnished by Pikante
Candyman
Candyman is just pure fun. They have the costume underwear featuring cowboy, prisoner, devil and more! But, you may not know they have a line of underwear. The line is one that is not for the shy. They are bold, colorful and shiny! If you want to show off what you have then the pairs with cut outs, thongs and metallic materials will be perfect for you.
Left to Right:
- Left is wearing the Blue Brief
- Rob is earing the Hot Pink Detachable Thong
- Rob is wearing the Silver Brief
- Corey is wearing the Black and White Stripes Brief
These pairs were furnished by Candyman
PPU
PPU is another of those fun brands. Yes, they have some traditional briefs and boxer briefs. Then, they have some really interesting approaches to taking a classic like a jock and turning it into their own. They don’t follow the regular rules of underwear. They see something and put their twist on it. That includes jocks, bikinis and thongs. Its great to see a company that is doing their own thing.
Left to Right:
- Left is wearing the 967 Boxer Briefs
- Middle is wearing the 965 Jock
- Cory is wearing the 967 one piece
These pairs were furnished by PPU
Clever
Do you want something masculine but fun? Then Clever is the underwear for you. Their slogan is “Masculine Underwear.” They want to make underwear for men not afraid to show their masculinity. They take masculine feelings and turn them into prints, patterns and designs. They are fun without being over the top. Men who are confident and driven are the kind of guy that Clever is after!
Left to Right:
- Jordan is wearing the Reticulated Classic Brief White 5076
- Erik is wearing the Cozumel Swimsuit Brief Black 0528
- Rob is wearing the Vintage Boxer 2070
These pairs were furnished by Cleaver.
Baskit
Baskit is not just a regular underwear company. They are a company that focuses on quality, design and style. You can tell that in the last few collections they have released. The lines would include: Utility, Snugfitseamless and Finelines. So, they are for the true underwear lover. If you buy your underwear in packs of 5, then Baskit isn’t for you. I love that Baskit is not afraid of color. They use bright and fun colors in the underwear. If you like these check out all the lines they offer
Left to Right:
- Top left is wearing the Unility Brief in Pink
- Top Right is wearing the Contrast Jock Brief in Blue
- Bottom left is wearing the Action Cool Mesh Brief in Orange
- Bottom right is wearing the Sawed off Mesh Brief in Red
These pairs were furnished by Baskit.
Bum Chums, Doreanse & ManStore
Dead Good Undies is the only online store to send us underwear. They are out of the UK and offer some of the most innovative and cutting edge underwear around. They sent us three really fun brands; Bum Chums, Doreanse and Manstore. Bum Chums are a “cheeky” brand out of the UK. They are bright fun and have a lot of metallic! While Doreanse you have seen in The Reasons video we posted this past week. Lastly is Manstore, which is a brand that just is all about sexy. They have smaller cuts, mesh and leather like materials. All three are for a guy who is confident and wants to have some serious fun with his underwear. We hope you enjoy these and will check out more.
Left to Right:
- Top left is wearing Bum Chums Terra Firma Hip Brief
- Top right is wearing the Clestial Moon Hipsters
- Bottom left is wearing the ManStore M101 Apropo Pant
- Bottom left is wearing the Doreanse 1555 Hipster
These Pairs were furnsihed by Dead Good Undies
Pistol Pete
Pistol Pete is one if the first companies to do 3-D underwear! They are a brand that’s not afraid to think outside the box when designing underwear. That includes this season collection. Some of the current lines are inspired by cities and places. They aren’t just underwear they also have a very large swimwear and shirt line. The underwear from Pistol Pete you can definitely tie into your over all style. They aren’t plain and simple. They are made to compliment and add to your wardrobe.
Left to Right:
- Erik is wearing 10 Trunk – Navy
- Erik is wearing Calipso Midcut – White
- Bottom left is wearing Leauge 3/4 Sleeve shirt and Harley Trunk – Multi color
- Bottom right is wearing the NY Brief – Multi Color
These Pairs were furished by Pistol Pete
DMK Designs
DMK Designs is a brand we have covered since the start of the blog. It was founded by Diane who is a former Vegas show girl who went back to school to get her MBA and started a men’s underwear line. Diane wanted to create a line because she was tired of men seeing bad underwear. She has come out with some really fun lines. Those included the animal print made out of unexpected colors. Which were some of the most innovative I have seen. She is now working in mesh and has created a pouch that doesn’t have a seam down the middle. I know we will see some really fun and creative designs from her soon!
Left to Right:
- Left is wearing the Down Under Enhancing Jock in Coral
- Right is wearing the X-Lo Swimmer in Peacock Blue
These Pairs were furnished by DMK Designs
Gregg Homme
Our last brand is one that is bringing sexy back to the world of men’s underwear. That line is Gregg Homme. They are one of the most innovative with mesh. The current lines are one that really shows off everything. From their site: “Design is a dialogue of ideas: it appeals, speaks or creates controversy and GREGG HOMME constantly innovates with unimaginable designs and functionalities to feed the insatiable taste of men for provocation and seduction.” This includes using the latest in technology. The example of this is the Bandito line. The shirts and underwear have cutouts with mesh. The fabrics are fused together rather then sown. They are a brand positioned between lust and fantasy.
Left to Right
- Left is wearing the Predator Trunk
- Center is wearing the X Rated Maximizer Jock
- Right is wearing the Bandito Brief
These Pairs were furnished by Gregg Homme.
We hope you enjoy this guide. We will have another one just in time for Valentines Day! We will give you some great ideas for the perfect pair to wear or give your Valentine. I want to thank all the companies that participated and NorCalBodz and the models!
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Today’s Brief Distraction is from Timoteo, I’m not sure if we profiled this pic, but they do such awesome work, even if I did it’s worth another look!
We bring you another picture of Timoteo! Like we have said they do awesome photography and we love sharing it whit you!
Timoteo is out with some great new pics! We love them and think this is a pic you guys would like. We hear something new is out next week, so stay tuned!
We continue with more great pics from Timoteo! They are also giving away undies if you follow them on twitter and retweet the phrase that pays! So go over to twitter and follow timoteostudio!
We have more aewsome pics from Timoteo! I hope you enjoy and we have about 3 more pictures. We have one of him in Jeans, should we post it, just curious if you want to see Jeans and such from companies that make them along iwth the underwear shots.
A few weeks back we told you about the Jock Party they had in LA for Timoteo. I forgot they sent us pics and wanted to share the with you. If you are like me you aren’t anywhere near LA and wanted to see pics of the event. Here they are I hope you enjoy
We got some pics sent over from Timoteo! We have to say they do some amazing photos in the world of Underwear. These images of Model Chris Syers was photographed by Donnie Madden at his Downtown Los Angeles Studio. They always get amazing work and some of the best Models!
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| Ok, we normally don’t include three posts from the same company but it seems 10Percent.com is doing some BIG SALES. This one is an amazing deal it’s the Timoteo Grey Quak Low Rise Brief for just $11.00, which is a super amainzing deal! If you are a Timoteo fan or want to try it, now is the time! Just know Offer expires at 8:00 PM (PST) on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010; may not be combined with some offers. No limits and no promotional code required to redeem this special offer. |  |
We love Timoteo and got to talk to him about the new Collection! enjoy!
We have another great picture from Timoteo! They always do aewsome pictures and we always have to showcase them. If you haven’t tried any of them you should!
Ok, all the events with underwear are happening in LA. So, if you are there you can see all sorts of events. But Timoteo is having one at Mikey’s in West Hollywood. There is no cover, 20 dancers and cheap cocktails! So if you are in LA go check it out and tell us how it goes.
We recieved some great new pics from Timoteo! They always do amazing work. Here is what they said: We are sharing with you some new images of Model Joe Pace in a few new styles. We are starting to do Denim again and we added new colors to our very popular Athlete Jock Strap. This was shot about 2 weeks ago at our showroom loft in Downtown Los Angeles by photographer Gary Xu. Timoteo stylied the shoot and was the creative director. Joe Pace is a new model for us and a new face to the modeling world.
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
We always love to bring you some of the hottest undies around. This was released this month from Timoteo, the new Sport Thong. It’s part of the new Sport collection and looks absolutely fantastic. I know there are a lot of you out there who don’t like thongs, but there are some out there who do and this thong is for you.
The one thing I love and I do like a thong every now and then is the fitted pouch. If you look in the pictures below you can see that. There is nothing I hate worse then a thong that doesn’t fit right in the pouch. The back is a string back that should hold up to daily wear. The wider the string is the worse it feels to me. I think they have done a good design on this pair.
Timoteo has been known for the quality of his undies. Everyone I have talked too have just loved them and he does some really great designs. I hope you will check out this thong if you are a thong wearer! Imagine this under your power suit at work! You can find them at the Timoteo site!
Here is the last picture we have for Timoteo! I will say that Timoteo takes as much pride in his photography as he does with creating his underwear/swimwear. They always have amazing pictures. We hope you enjoy them. The photographer is Allen Zaki and new model Joel Rush
We have another awesome picture from Timoteo! This is all about swimwear and summer! We hope you have gotten your swimsuit it not check out Timoteo’s line!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Timoteo! Timoteo Ocampo and Photographer Allen Zaki just shoot new model Joel Rush a few weeks ago. We have a few more pictures for you!
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?
- Schultz Jeans has the Get a Grip Camo in stock again. If you like camo and want to show a waistband over your jeans then these are perfect for you.
- Wyzman is giving you 25% off your order for Fathers Day! Just go shop and you can save on your purchases. But don’t miss this, it ends on June 20th!
- To get your Dad into a pair of Saxx this Father’s Day, we’d like to offer you $5.00 off your order when you use the code: fathersday2010 at checkout.
- Palace Trunks now carries 2(x)ist! You can now show the entire range and even get the new Camo briefs! Or you can check out the Surf line as well!
- UnderGear is giving you a percent off your order. If you spend $50 you get $15 off your order, $75 you get $25 off and $100 you get $35 off your order. Just make sure you use code UGJE2 at check out
- Dead Good Undies has new undies in stock! They have new styles from Gigo including Clown Boxer. They also have great new items from Clever. Lastly they have really great Olaf Benz. Check them all out.
- Timoteo is giving you free shipping, on our orders $50 or more. You can check out the new Sport line or get the Quake or Classic lines. Just make sure you enter code freeship at check out!
- Planet Undies now has new items from Rufskin, Cocksox, and the Man Store. Items from Rufskin include swimwear, the sheer line and denim underwear. Cocksox includes the CX01 Brief and thong! For the Manstore you need to go to the site and check out the M200 Line!
Sorry for the delay in this, I have had major bronchitis and been out of it for two weeks. I hope that is changing I finally feel better. Here are a few specials right now!
- FreshPair.com is having the biggest sale of the year giving you 25% off Underwear and Tees. You can save on some of your favorite brands such as: Calvin Klein, Unico, 2(x)ist, Papi, Joe Snyder and 15 other brands!
- MaleBasics is having a Mystery Item Sale! You can get great undies at a great price and be totally surprised when you open the package! It’s kinda like a grab bag, but with underwear. You can get this for Unico and Gigo and prices start at $16.99 and you save 45% off the regular price.
- His Trunks suggests that if you like the really hot Timoteo Jock that you should now try the Brief in the Sport line! Its the same styling but with a full seat! Timoteo does awesome work in undies and we say go check them out.
- Men’s Underwear Store just launched Our Most Incredible Sale Ever at MensUnderwearStore.com! This is the perfect time for you to try out new fabrics, styles, and designers or stock up on your favorites. 25% OFF All: 2(x)ist, Calvin Klein, Clever, Diesel (Select Styles), DKNY, Joe Snyder, Male Power, ManSilk, Obviously For Men, Tulio. Additional Offers: 20% Off Magic Silk
- Skiviez is giving you a Father’s Day sale on 2(x)ist! This sale is on all 2(x)ist underwear. Get some of the hottest undies form 2(x)ist for you or your father.. but something tells me it will be for you!
- His Trunks is giving you a sale on Piss & Vinegar, PPU and BumGear! You can get PPU thongs for under $8! That’s an incredible deal for any undies these days! Check out all the sales at their site.
- 10Percent.com is giving you 20% off one item, which ends today! So hurry and take advantage of some great savings! Maybe the new 3G swimwear we profiled in our buyers guide? Check it out!
- Cityboyz Fashions now has the really hot swimwear from Rufskin. If you are familiar then you know Rufksin is for the confident guy! Wear it if you dare!
- UnderGear is giving you 25% off certain styles! If they are your favorite now is the time to stock up. The styles on sale are: 2(x)ist, Calvin Klein, DKNY and Levi’s! Check out all the styles!
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!