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New styles from American designer Pistol Pete have arrived at Topdrawers.com!

The new 2011 collection features low-rise sporty styles, retro detailing and sexy semi-sheer burnout fabrics – all produced with Made in the USA quality!

We’ve also received some fun new square-cut boxer briefs from Project Runway’s Christopher Straub. Christopher has applied the design sense that make him such a stand-out on the show to mens underwear, with a couple of cheeky original prints in comfy stretch cotton that we’re pleased to be able to feature at Topdrawers.com!


The internet world just got a lot more bellissimo now that Italian-American hunk Joe LoCicero has retired his kickboxing belt and pulled on a pair of briefs. You may recognize him from the Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly or Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, but we prefer him on-set in a pair of Emporio Armani Underwear or some luxurious Men’s Loungewear. After sharing his gifts with Macy*s, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and Juicy Couture, LoCicero (with his early Brando-pout and rock-hard Rocky-bod!) is a welcomed dose of virile vivace on the always-steamy pages of International Jock.

Stats:

  • Height: 6’1”
  • Suit: 40
  • Shirt: 15
  • Pants: 31×32
  • Shoe: 11
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Hazel

Some say a man’s ego starts in his pants for obvious reasons…but now a man can have a more socially acceptable reason to be proud of what is in his pants. Andrew Christian underwear was recently listed on the ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer website in the ever popular MADE IN AMERICA feature.

“Now men have another reason to flash their Andrew Christian underwear”, says Designer Andrew Christian. “Everyone at our company is very proud that so much of our product is made in the U.S.A. Now with the exposure on ABC World News, I hope that our customers will be just as proud to wear underwear that is Made in America”.

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/page?id=13917383 Under Made in America

It just seems like yesterday I found out about Cocksox. I used to do another blog that eventually became UNB. They had some very hot pics and had a new look in the world of men’s underwear. I posted the pictures and they looked awesome. A few years later I wrote for another blog and got my first pair and it was love at first wearing! The fit and the styling was just what I wanted in underwear.

Flash forward to 2008. UNB was formed and I started working my way through underwear companies to get them to participate. Most have been pretty awesome. One of those companies is Cocksox. They have been a big supporter of UNB and have worked with us over the years. I got the honor to meet them at Curve last year and they were just as amazing in person then over emails. I have met very few people that I don’t like in the world of men’s underwear. It’s more like a small community of great people!

I will admit that they are in my top 5 underwear companies. So, anytime they come out with a new pair I try to let you know. However, the new Carnivore underwear I didn’t see until it was out. That is because I started a new job along with doing UNB and its been an adjustment period. It’s like working two full time jobs!

The new Carnivore line comes in a Leopard brief, thong, boxer, sports brief or jock. It’s kind of cool to see. They don’t look cheesy to me. Which is saying a lot since I am not a fan of animal print undies. We will be reviewing some of these soon!

If you haven’t tried Cocksox you definitely need to try them. They have designed underwear that fits well, shows off what you have and looks great! In the man time you can save 10-40% off your order from now till July 17th. No codes needed!

   MaleBasics is giving you 20% off Clever Underwear. The sale is going to expire soon! Just use code CLEVER when you shop!
   Casanova… A promiscuous man; a philanderer. This swimwear/underwear line is simply extraordinary. Casanova prides itself in superior quality, brilliant cuts and vibrant color options. Casanova is made from one of the highest quality fabrics available and is characterized by being ridiculously durable, chlorine resistant, and amazingly soft. The brand features timeless cuts that compliment the wearer and offers everything from extreme enhancement to classic and colorful designs. Casanova can be worn as an underwear or swimwear and is considered one of the best intimate/swim lines on the market. Its affordability, extreme high quality, amazing fabrics, and humorous and clever theme can define the line. Casanova encourages people to be themselves and to feel good about who they are. The brands motive is to make men feel like men and to create a feeling of sexiness and masculinity. Be a Casanova with this hot and sexy brand!

Check it out at NuWear

   GO Softwear is giving you a FREE pair of Made in the USA brief with $20 or more purchase from now till July 18. Just state your size in the comments when you check out!
  Order NOW while supplies last! Find it somewhere cheaper? We will honor that price! 2(x)ist no-show trunk – $12.95! Check them out at His Trunks!
   10Percent.com is giving you 20% off the new Timoteo Hero Collection. It is made in LA and has some really fun colors. This is good for 48 hours and is good through July 11th.

This anatomically correct thong feels like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. The anatomically correct pouch has extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on, your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable and unique experience. We have designed our pouch to virtually eliminate sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing and the Y-back design is virtually invisible under your clothing and is great for working out We have constructed our Infinity Collection from super soft rayon, made from bamboo, fabric…the same soft fabric from which we make our other Almost Naked products. This style includes our new Ultra Slimming Elastic in Metallic Gold to provide extra comfort and help slim the appearance of your waistline. You can find this at the Andrew Christian Store.

I love ingenuity in design and I love underwear. When I was doing my normal browse through “What’s New” online, I stumbled across one of the more unique designs I have seen lately—the K’Mando Strapless Pouch which I immediately purchased.

The K’Mando promised to feel like you were wearing nothing at all while worn under jeans or gym clothes. When I received my product in the mail I was severely disappointed. Upon inspection the K’Mando seemed to be a tiny sock like pouch with two metal snap buttons on the side to close. The fabric/material indeed also seemed like sock quality.

One advertised feature of the K’Mando was three separate compartments to “hold all your parts gently in place”. I still can only find one unless they are counting the tiny room in front and the barely noticeable seam on the bottom.

I just had to try this contraption on which was where my struggle began. Now I consider myself fairly average to slightly above in the size department and the K’Mando simply does not fit. It is available in one size and unless I spent an hour in a freezing pool of water, I doubt I would ever be able to get it to fit properly. The material did not stretch enough to accommodate much.

Fit 1
 Materials 1.5
 Construction 2
 Look 2
 Daily Wear 1
OVERALL 1 .5

Normally I can find something I like in a product that isn’t my cup of tea, but I am sorely disappointed in this design. Hopefully a version 2.0 will be made and I can try again.


I spend way too much money each year on new swimsuits but I find myself consistently wearing the few pairs I own by Andrew Christian. I was very excited to get the chance to review their Almost Naked Swim Brief. Upon arrival, I could immediately tell the swim brief was made from the same great quality materials that I’ve been used to getting with Andrew Christian. The tag line for the product line is “Be a Devil, Feel Like an Angel—and that pretty much sums up my review here. For starters, this style is not for the shy. There is no lining on the pouch of the suit so every little contour shows through. The front pouch is designed as “hang free” so it really “puts it all out there.” This is not a suit I would wear in front of my family. However, if you were planning a quiet evening of night swimming with a partner or someone you wanted to “impress,” this might be the suit to grab.

The material is Sport UPF 50 Fade Resistant Fabric, which means, if you take care of it correctly, it should keep its vibrant color even after multiple wears in the sun. I’ve never tanned through a bathing suit before nor have I sun burned through one, so I’m not sure how the UPF works for your actual skin. The material stretches quite well but I did find the size small a bit too small around the leg opening and waist. The pouch has plenty of room for all different sized men.

I will probably wear this swim brief less than my other Andrew Christian designs, and maybe only when feeling a little risqué.

Pros: Great Quality fabric and construction, per usual Andrew Christian

Con: Wearing the suit gives onlookers a free class on the male anatomy

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4
 Wearability 3.5
OVERALL 4.5

** This swimsuit was provided to me by Andrew Christian **

The good news is Jockstrap Central managed to get their hands on the limited edition Tackle Shorts from Nasty Pig. The bad news is that they launched them last week at their booth at Toronto Pride and they were so popular they have very limited stock levels left – so snatch them up now.

Here’s the details: The all new Nasty Pig Tackle Shorts have an incredible fit and are made from brushed fleece so you can practically live in them. Tone on tone piping runs down and around the leg opening which makes them really hug the body. An interlocked NP is embroidered on the front leg. There’s even a pocket in the inside front so you can carry the bare minimums with you (small, but large enough for a cellphone and maybe some cash!)

As an extra bonus, you’ll find one of the biggest names in porn modeling the shorts – Matthew Rush manages to squeeze that huge body of his into the short – it’s a site to behold. The Tackle Shorts come in Black, Blue and new for this year – Green.”

The 2011 South Beach Men’s Show will heat up the runway this year with new men’s underwear and swimwear collections from Colombian designer Mundo Unico, Swedish designer Frank Dandy and Brazilian designer boyRio. The show also features the debut active wear collection Chirp, by Bsixtee6. Actor and R&B singer Terrell Carter, from Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” the movie, “Madea’s Class Reunion” and “Meet the Browns” will perform songs from his latest album, rounding out this sizzling event.

The SoBe Men’s Show is scheduled for 9 p.m. on July 15, 2011 at Gemma Lounge at 529 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Tickets are $30 and are available at www.SoBeMensShow.com.

Mundo Unico will preview its latest collection “Identidad” which hits stores in September 2011. Unico provides fashion for modern active men that seek comfort, sophistication and elegance and are passionate about fashion and look for unique style.

“Identidad (Spanish for identity) is the concept of who you are and what defines you,” said Olga Lucia Oggioni, General Manager of Unico Interior, LLC. “This collection is inspired by the roots and origins of culture and ancient civilizations of the American continent.”

The names of the pieces relate to native Central and South American Indians and their legacy and its earthy colors reflect the vital meaning of soil and nature, the prime elements of life and prosperity.

Frank Dandy, widely known for having the most comfortable microfiber waistband in the industry, will debut its 2012 Spring/Summer Collection of boxers, trunks and swimwear in an array of colors and patterns. The collection celebrates the urban excitement of cities and countries throughout the world.

“I love the excitement that is unique to Miami,” said Kathy Hawkins of Frank Dandy. “Men here are fearless about fashion and they dress to impress.”

From the shores of Rio de Janeiro, boyRio continues to make a splash. The brand will debut its 2012 swimwear collection at SoBe Men’s this year.

“It is the boy from Ipanema who meets the boy next door- fresh, clean, active, vibrant and sexy,” said David Laing of boyRio. “It represents the passion of Rio, its hedonistic nature, the beach, gorgeous people inside and out and a passion for the ‘good’ life.”

Debuting its active wear collection “Chirp,” especially designed for the SoBe Men’s Show, Bsixtee6 is presenting its intricately hand-sewn garments, complete with unique stitching that’s Bohemian, care free, yet incomparably detailed. The collection is full of vinyl, chambray, sheeted cotton and leather fabrics.

“Men want to be attractive; they want to be sexy,” said Briian Dargon, the designer behind Chirp. “This show embraces all of that!”

While many men go to the gym…how many of them really like it? Now, there’s no need for men to waste their time spending hours in the gym or hiding inside baggy jeans. Andrew Christian’s FlashLIFT underwear is our latest innovation in Butt Lifting and Contouring Technology for those seeking the perfect…and instant…bubblebutt.

FlashLIFT is an improvement on “regular” underwear because it has an invisible butt lifting support built into the seams of the underwear.

The lifting support “grabs onto your buns and lifts up to help give men that perfect bubble butt, kind of like a push-up bra does for women” says Designer Andrew Christian.

Is it comfortable? “Yes it is.” says Christian. “The lifting support feels just like you are wearing a jock strap.”

The construction of the underwear automatically lifts the buttocks with an elastic strap that is invisibly sewn into the underwear and that is tight enough to lift up a man’s butt thus adding up to 1/2 to 1 inches onto their current buttocks measurements. It is this lifting that makes the buttock look rounder and can give the user a bubble butt appearance.

You can find this new line at the Andrew Christian shop!

A quick drying swimsuit that features a shorter length kick boxer body and is printed with a sporty cross and laurel leaf graphic on the front left.  This style includes two front pockets with contrasting white binding and stitching around the pockets and legs.  The front also has a custom drawstring with silver colored bullet tips and white contrast stitching down the front with a faux fly. The back has contrasting stitching down the center. This style also has a super soft inner mesh liner and an elastic waistband. Get this suit from Andrew Christian!