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2xist-prints2(X)ist is back with a refresh of the Print collection. The print we are profiling is the Splash print. The reason is I think it’s great that 2(X)ist takes risks on the prints. They could do stripes, lines and such, but they always have something fun and different. In the previous refresh they used a bandana print which I really loved!

2(X)ist has a lot planned this year and in the coming months. This is only a small portion of what is to come!

About the Pair

  • Available in  No-Show Brief or Trunk
  • Fabric – Soft-Fle(X) Cotton: 2(X)IST’s soft stretch cotton blend (95% Cotton / 5% Spandex)
  • Colors – Blueprint, purple heart and ski patrol
  • Hast matching Repeat 2(X)IST logo waistband
  • Cost – Brief is $18 and Trunk $24

Find these and more at 2(X)ist website!

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jor-halloween-g-stringJOR is one of my favorite underwear companies. I say this because they always use bright/fun colors. Even the prints and patters are just fun. That can be said on the new Halloween G-String. I can hear many of you now that you don’t like thongs/g-strings. We here at UNB think every guy should have a few in their collection.

I love this pair because it’s technically considered Halloween but it’s not an over the top print. It’s a fall color scheme that you can wear all year round. I mean, would you want to take off your pants and have a big Jack O’Lantern on your undies in March?

About the Pair:

  • Color – a really great fall colored print that you can wear year round
  • Orange JOR branded waistband
  • Fabric – 84% NYLON 16% SPANDEX
  • Has a new back design. When I met with them in Vegas, they have moved more for a full back rather then a single string
  • Price – $26.00

You can find this on the JOR Website or at a one of your favorite retailer.

candyman-99036-lumbrjacksHalloween is right around the corner and it’s time to think about what you want to be… It also begs the question “Do you want to wear underwear as a costume?” If you answered yes then you need to see Candyman’s latest costume undies. The one we are profiling is the Lumberjack.

Candyman has never been a stranger to making costumes. When they first came across my radar was, I think back in 2011, and they released a slew of great costume undies. This year they have returned to their roots and done some really fun costumes. The Lumberjack is a denim look boxer with suspenders. The Pouch and rear pocket have a plaid print, as well as the included cuffs. The suspenders are a great touch as well. If you add a pair of boots and maybe a trucker cap, will make the look complete. I would say the axe is optional.

I think this is super fun and perfect costume for the guy who wants to show it all off. This gives you great coverage but shows enough to be sexy. They should be at retailers now or coming soon!

supawear-diamond-shortWait, what? A pair of workout wear as a Style Brief? Yes, we are kinda expanding out coverage. Over the last year more underwear companies are going into work out wear. This will only expand going forward, so we thought we would bring you some great clothing from some of your favorite brands. As more come out with workout lines, you will see more on the blog.

SupaWear has released the Diamond Short. They are a set of five great colors that are perfect for working out in. If you have their underwear or swimwear you know they are great quality for the price.

About the Pair:

  • Color – Blue, Green, Red, Yellow and Grey
  • Fabric – 100% Terry Cotton
  • Draw String Waist
  • Two Side pockets
  • Great for Gym, Sports or around the house

Find these at the Supawear site as well as their swimwear and underwear!

SPB 0304It’s been a while since we reported on Quarter Homme. The last time were posted about them was the Ahoy Briefs. Well they are back with a new pair called Spunk Buddy Brief. Its a really cool pair with an odd name! Quarter Homme is all about color, cut and comfort. If you’re not familiar with them they are an underwear company in Malyasia. They were brought to my attention through our community manager/reviewer, Alex.

About the pair

  • Color – Red and Navy
  • Fabric – 95% cotton and 5% elastane
  • Has the Quarter Homme waistband
  • Each pair has accenting Trim
  • Retail – $22.90

If you want something different then we suggest you check out Quarter Homme. We haven’t seen them on too many guys in the US! Find them at http://www.quarterhomme.com/

 

Are you looking for some really fun Halloween underwear? aussieBum has come out with the the Ghost Thursters range. If you remember a few years ago they did a similar pair with bunnies for Valentines Day.

Here is what aussieBum says about the pair: For a strictly limited time only, get aussieBum’s sexy, saucy and VERY naughty Halloween themed undies ‘Ghost Thrusters’. This cheeky print features a custom illustrated design, in both White and Black colour options.

Watch the video, and if you want a pair they are in black or white and in a trunk or brief cut. Find them on the aussieBum site

C-in2-primeAre you a fan of super soft and comfy underwear? If so then the Prime line is the underwear for you. Prime is a line that C-IN2 does that is a cotton/modal mix. Modal is amazingly soft and one of the perfect materials for underwear.

The Prime line is C-IN2’s every day basic line. The styles are simple but def not boring, as the site says “This collection takes the best of the best, and C-IN2 makes it better”

About this Pair:

  • Fabric – 59% cotton and 39% modal/viscose with 2% elastane
  • Colors – Lazurite Blue and Blaze Red
  • Styles: Profile Brief, Punt, Boxer Brief, Long Underwear, Crew Neck, High Vee and Long Sleeve Crew
  • New, thinner width microfiber elastic waistband

Find the new Prime line on the C-IN2 website

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Everyone who has read this blog for a while knows, I’m not the biggest boxer brief fan. It’s not a pair I will have as my go to pair. But, there is a line you guys really need to know about. That line is Naked. We have covered it a few times and I got to talk to them this past August at Magic. They have some really fun things coming this year, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

The pair you need to know is the Naked Microfiber trunk. They gave me a pair to try and it was amazing! The construction, materials and everything. I wore them and they fit really well and surprised me for a boxer brief.

About the Pair:

  • Features seamless flat lock stitching
  • Tag-free construction for maximum comfort
  • Waistband elastic is enclosed in the fabric for a sleek, sophisticated fit
  • Seamless coverage to eliminate “manty lines” beneath your suit
  • Bluesign certified – one of the highest environmental standards in the textile industry
  • Colors – Blue, White, Red and Black
  • Fabric – finest Italian microfiber

Available at the Naked site for $36

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Stand on top of the world everyday with your mountain-inspired underwear from Croota Australia. Influenced by the day and night ambiance of the Australian Snowy Mountains, Croota has recently released its “Snowy Mountain” range of lo-rise trunks.

For guys who enjoy a delicate design, a white pair was developed to symbolize the daytime atop the Australian Alps with a blue snowflake pattern and deep blue piping complete with a blue and silver waistband. And for guys who like high-contrast patterns, a blue indigo pair was developed to represent the nighttime elements of a winter snowstorm. This pair offers a white snowflake pattern with red piping along with a red and silver waistband.

The hipster style “Snowy Mountain” range features a square cut with a lo-rise fit, and the light yet durable fabric serves as your second skin!

Both pairs are made with 95% cotton and 5% spandex and retail at $19.90. For more information about Croota Underwear, or to make a purchase, please visit www.croota.com.

en_header_1Who said the 70’s wouldn’t come back twice in one year? aussieBum has refreshed the Billy Boy Range with a new hipster and colors. The previous billy had  the awesome 8-bit graphics reminiscent of early video games.

Now aussieBum has created a hipster in some really great colors for this line. They are never one to sit back and relax on their current designs. They are always retooling current designs and making great new designs. This past month aussieBum has been on fire releasing new ranges ever few weeks, it’s not easy to keep up!

About the pair:

  • Using extra-comfy cotton-elastane fabrics
  • Super light-weight undies are designed for the true iconic male
  • 70’s inspired design
  • Fabric – 90% Cotton, 10% Elastane
  • Colors – Purple, Blue, Red, Black and White
  • Sizes – Small – XL
  • Cost – $17

Find these and more at the aussieBum site

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0034-white-4Longer boxer briefs are one of the big trends in men’s underwear. Every time I turn around a new company is coming out with them. One of the first to really embrace the long boxer is Zylas. If you aren’t familiar with the brand they have been around a few years.  Zylas focuses on mainly boxer briefs and briefs in a solids and strips.

As I have said Zylas has had longer boxers since their inception. it’s been a staple in their line up. Now, about 2 years later, more and more companies are producing the longer boxers. one of the newest pairs is the 0034 Long Boxer. Available in 3 colors and has an above the knee lenght

About the Pair

  • Color – White, Black and Grey
  • Length – Above the knee
  • Fabric – 93% nylon, 7% elastane
  • Made with contrasting stitching to accent your body
  • Great for sports or other physical activities

You can find Zylas Facebook or at a retailer new you or online

 

ppu-1354-jockstrapFashion jocks have really taken off in the last few years. I remember trying to find a Bike #10 in colors back in the day. I went to probably 20 stores before I found a red jock. Those days are long gone. Now every company has a jocks in every color in the rainbow. PPU is one of those companies.

The new collection has the 1354 jockstrap. It has a regular underwear waistband, meaning it’s an inch to inch and a half, rather then the 3 inch waistband traditional jocks. The pouch is a solid color and the trim is the same color as the waistband (red or blue/grey). Unlike traditional jocks this has a small bit of fabric along the sides and back.

Info about the pair:

  • Color – Black w/red trim and Blue with Grey trim
  • Fabric – 93% Nylon, 7% Spandex
  • Sizes – Small to XL
  • New take on a classic design
  • Straps are one inch traditional straps.

This will be at a retailer new you! But in the mean time check them out on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ppuunderwear

Modus Vivendi Safari Line_5Are you a fan of animal prints? If so then Modus Vivendi has a new line just for you! It’s called the Safari Line. It lets you walk on the wild side with a leopard print.

What would a Modus Vivendi line be without the unique styling of they put in their undies. They are a company that just loves to have fun and push boundaries of underwear. They aren’t afraid to use a floral print, interesting fabrics and bright colors not associated with men’s underwear.

About the line:

  • Styles – Brief, Jock, Bermuda, tank, long boxer and Shirt
  • Fabric – Viscose 95%, full elastane 5%.
  • Cost:
    • Brief – 24.80 Euros
    • Jock – 28.00 Euros
    • Bermuda – 60.30 Euros
    • Tank – 32.30 Euros
    • Long Boxer – 34.30 Euros
    • Shirt – 87.80 Euros

You can find all these and more on the Modus Videndi site. All pics are below but the Shirt.

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xtremen-51322-sport-boxerLonger sports boxers are becoming one of the big trends in the world of men’s underwear. Xtremen Underwear is a new company that has come on the market. I haven’t seen them out at stores just yet, but they will be shortly! They are a company we saw in Vegas. The new line is not a huge line but for a new brand it’s a pretty good start.

The pair we are profiling is the 51322 Sport Boxer. As you can see it’s a main color with a side of sports mesh. It’s a really stylish and fun pair. Longer Boxer Briefs are a new style of underwear that I’m really liking lately. Pairs like this just make me lie them even more.

About the Pair:

  • Longer inseam then most boxer briefs
  • Has Xtremen signature waistband
  • Colors – Gray, Black, White and Blue
  • Mesh insert is great for an active guy
  • Fabric – 60% Polyester/32% cotton/8% Spandex

We will keep you posted on where you can buy this pair! We hope to see a lot more from Xtremen! Find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/extremenunderwear

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clever-eros-latin-briefMesh is a trend in men’s underwear that just keeps going. When it popped up a few years ago I expected it to take off then guys move on the next thing in underwear. Flash forward 3 years and the mesh trend is still going strong. Clever is one of those brands who has taken to the trend and made it really fun. They aren’t making just sheer underwear for the sake of making it they put some thought behind it.

Last year they released the Kansai Latin brief. It was super fun the black pair had a purple waistband and the white had a silver Waistband. They have continued this line with the new Eros Latin Brief now with updated waistband colors. The Black now comes in a black waistband with a bright blue Clever name showing. The while has a blue/teal waistband and grey writing. These two colors really make the pairs pop. The blue on the the black pair is something that is carried over into other pairs in the new collection as well.

Brand info

  • Has contoured pouch
  • Stitching of the pouch accents the pouch
  • Fabric – 88% Nylon, 12% Spandex
  • Fabric has solid and mesh so it won’t show off everything
  • Available in White and Black.

If you are a fan of mesh underwear we think this is a must have for your collection. You will be able to find this at retailers online and in stores shortly!

IS_UNDaB12033_Banana_brf_01_130904170747The Banana is back! No that’s not a euphemism for something but rather the Banana Range from aussieBum. If it looks familiar, it should, they released the range a few years ago. It was one of my personal favorites from aussieBum. In fact I still wear the pair and need to get a replacement! So this came just in time.

The reason this is called Banana is its made from Fibers from the Banana plant. The material feels great and is very eco friendly. It’s great to see them bring back something that is super comfy and great for the environment.

About the Pair

  • Only available in white
  • Has a green waistband with the aussieBum logo
  • Made out of Eco friendly material – 27% Banana Fibre, 64% Cotton, 9% Elastane
  • Available in 2 styles a brief or trunk
  • Costs  – Brief $26.50 and Trunk $29.00

Both styles are available at the aussieBum site.

woof6The Woof collection is inspired by the dangerous side of nature and designed with a sense of edgy masculinity illustrated through color and fabrication: athletic mesh in an array of sporty colors pieced with a heather grey cotton/spandex blend. Every style in this collection is open in the rear and cut to give you a lift, which is sure to attract all sorts of attention and cat calls “WOOF” 😉

  • Styles Available
    • Jockstrap
    • Trunk
    • Army Tank
    • Tee
  • Colors – Green, Black and Navy
  • Pricing – $22.50 – 32.50

Available at the Marek+Richard Site – http://www.marekrichard.com/

hom-elysee-briefHow would you love a brief that looks like a traditional brief but is made out of incredible materials? Then you need to try the HOM Elysse Mini Brief. HOM is a brand that doesn’t get enough coverage here in the US. Our European readers have known about this brand for many years.

The HO1 line “The HO1 man pays attention to the comfort, function and style of the garments he wears.
Since 1997, HO1 – which stands for Horizontal Opening N°1 – has become the signature garment of HOM’s collection. Its unique fabric, a mixture of cotton, modal and elastane paired with its unique style offers the ultimate comfort.”

This pair is a little different. It may look like a simple brief but that is anything but simple. Reason to give this pair a try:

  • Material contains modal and silk fibers
  • Has the Patented HO1 opening on the double layer pouch
  • Red Trim and waistband accents the black fabric
  • 81% modal 9% polyester 7% elastane 3% silk content
  • Available in Small to XL

This pair costs around $26.70 with exchange rates from Dead Good Undies. While there check out all the HOM! I think you will like what you see.

This post contains an affiliate sales line for Dead Good Undies

aussie-bum-wonderyearsaussieBum is going old school with the new Wonderyears range. As you can tell it’s a very classic brief cut. Meaning it’s very Tighty Whitie, but we can guarantee that it fits way better then the ones you wore growing up.

aussieBum always takes pride in the underwear they make. It’s great to see them put their own spin on the classic brief. The brief is made out of 100% cotton and available in three colors called: Trev (Pink), Stu (Light Blue) and Miky (White). Made with the signature aussieBum waistband and white trim in all colors.

Info about the pair:

  • Fabric – 100% cotton
  • Sizing – XS – XXL
  • Price – $16.50
  • Colors – Three Colors – Pink, White and Light Blue

Find these at the aussieBum site

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Underwear for the well-endowed guy is one of the biggest, pardon the pun, request we get here at UNB. Speaking from experience it’s hard to find great underwear with enough room in the pouch. There is nothing worse then undies that don’t fit either in the pouch or seat!

BodyAware is tackling this problem. They have created the Well-Endowed Brief. It’s based on their Italian Shaper Brief, but they added an extra roomy pouch. Their site says “made for the extremely well-endowed men who wants to show it off.

The brief is made out of 90%Polyamide 10%Elastane material that is slightly transparent, so you will be showing off more then just a bulge under pants. They have created incredibly stretchy structured pouch that should be able to give you great support without binding or feeling constricted.  Also the pair is just three colors, white, navy and turquoise.

Sizing is a bonus in this pair. This is one of the few brands that make an XS and XXL. This means you can go from 27 inch waist to 43. So no matter your size you can wear this pair.

We will be getting a pair of these soon and will let you know how they are! More companies are paying attention to the needs of guys. It is available at the BodyAware site for $18.50

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Jack Adams has a very unique style since they have come onto the market. They are not afraid to put their take on classic styles of underwear beginning with jocks  and now the brief. Thew new Bodyflex Brief  isn’t your every day tighty whitey.  This brief has been designed for an active guy. That is it gives great support while being super stylish.

Reasons to check out the Bodyflex Brief

  • Has an ergonomic, body-conscious fit is designed for maximum support
  • Made with a lightweight mesh material that keeps you dry and comfortable in any activity.
  • The Bodyflex brief is racy and sporty, while providing excellent support and comfort.
  • Leaves enough room in the front and covers comfortable in the back for a perfect fit.
  • Made from 88% Polyester and 12% Spandex.

This pair is available from jackadamsusa.com for $23.00

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The name of the campaign is Let’s Get Physical and it is the first part of Modus Vivendi‘s series of campaigns for 2013-2014.
The campaign celebrates the renewed Modus Vivendi Basic Collection. The collection includes underwear you have already seen (like the Eco and TNT briefs, and many more) as well as the all new “Eternal” line. The Eternal line comprises boxers, briefs, jock briefs, jockstraps and tangas in black, blue, green and red.

The concept behind the Basic Collection is to put all the Modus Vivendi basics together: great designs for the gym and for everyday use in the highest quality fabrics. This is underwear that will satisfy your basic needs, offering excellent fit and supreme comfort, and yet add distinction to your style.

Credits:
Modus Vivendi (www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Photography: P2 photography

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E.Blast-(layout)C-IN2 has refreshed their Filthy line with brand new colors. This has been one of their more popular lines in recent years. Each pair is different because the filthification process. This is accomplished by  hand rubbing each pair with dye to give them a unique look on the textured fabric.

The new colors are Pink Cheeks, Ash Grey and Abyss (Blue). Each one comes in five styles. The Jock, Lo No Show Profile Brief, Lo No Profile Army Trunk, Punt, Tank and Dep Vee Neck. All these are made out of 97 Cotton; 3 Spandex/Elastane/Lycra blend.

If you’re interested in checking these out go to the C-IN2 Website. Images of each color and style below.

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McKillop came out with a new like called Yuca. Here is what they told us about the line:

We are proud to introduce our NEW YUCA Collection  Our previous Collection RED STRIPE is a tribute to Canada and YUCA is a tribute to our new location in the YUCATAN. (See both collections at www.MckillopUW.com)

The Mayan environment has really influenced us here and we are so happy to bring you come bright colors to your Mckillop wardrobe. 

YUCA started as a part of our MUSE program. MUSE is where we test ideas and send our customers one of kind specialty item each month.

For April – June we tested the YUCA colors with our MUSE clients and they all emailed us telling us they wanted to see these to become part of the Mckillop Line so they could reorder … and as you know we always listen.

  • YUCA are one of a kind and each pair a different from the next and  is available for a limited time. 
  • Available in 8 designs
  • Made with Modal and Floral Mesh overlay (These are not sheer)
  • Sizes Small to Xlarge. 

Find this and more including the Red Stripe at the McKillop site

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We hope you enjoy our New Tropical flavor to close off the season with a bang!

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Curbwear has released a new range called Identify. It’s one that allows you to identify your…well position. It’s fun but not crazy over the top. If you have friends see it they may not get it at first. The line is a very nice styled and the position is made into the waistband.

The styles that they have are a brief and a jock. The Active (blue), Bottom (red) and Versatile (green). Each one is a different color to tell them apart. The jock is just made in, the appropriate “bottom” label.  Made out of % Cotton and 10% Elastane blend in Europe. The Jocks retails for  £17 and the briefs are £19

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I got ta chance to see this video two weeks ago. It was shot on the Tube in London. I asked how did they do it and their response was “people got an eyefull” on their commute! I say watch the video. So watch the video!