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Is it underwear or is it men’s panities? Made of materials which feel very similar to women’s underwear, you would think this 78% Nylon, 22% Spandex brief belonged to a woman not a man. However, the cut and fit are definite made for a man’s frame. The constructed pouch provides support only a good pair of men’s bikini briefs can offer. Add to that the low hip cut and the crossed pattern in the back and you have a wonderfully sexy and very comfortable pair. Speaking of that crossed pattern, it gives just the right amount of glimpse to the assets hidden underneath.

Available in four colors (red, white, black and turquoise) the piece has a decent variety for most people. It is also cost effective. It is only $18 per pair. It does have a downside though. The garment is not washing machine safe and must be hand washed and laid flat to dry. The material, cut, and colors may be reminiscent of women’s panties but these are definitely made for men and are definitely a great pair for any man to have in his drawer.

PROS

  • Sexy
  • Comfortable
  • Fabric

CONS

  • Care Instructions
  • Limited Colors

Fit

5

Materials

5

Construction

5

Look

5

Daily Wear

5

OVERALL

5

*OUT of 5*

These were furnished for review by MaleBasics. They also retail for $17.99

When you ask about the perfect swimwear, you don’t think of a Canadian company for Swimwear. However, Skmpeez came onto the men’s swimwear scene in 2008. “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 traveling.”

It’s been over a year since we saw the last line for Skmpeez, and they have come back into the swimwear scene andd also released underwear!  The current swimwear line consists of:

  • Bandz – swimbriefs
  • Eruoz – a cross between swim briefs and Square Cut
  • Squarez – square cut
  • Shortz – swim shorts.

You maybe asking why should you wear Skmpeez? You should if you love different and original swimwear. These suits are not in solids or stripes. They have bold designs and bright colors. Each different styles have designs with a few carry over designs. One in almost every collection pays homage to the Canadian heritage with the Canuck, a take on the Canadian flag.

We can’t go into all the styles here but make sure you go over to the Skmpeez site to check them all out!

 

 

42 STYLES OF ACTIVEMAN JOCKS AND UNDERWEAR NOW 15% OFF

Whether you want a basic sports jock (in loads of colors) for the gym, a high stylin’ enhancing Lycra Contour Jock, some sexy modal trunks and briefs or a provocative Lace-up Jockstrap then now’s the time to stock up on these already affordable jocks and underwear as all 42 styles of Activeman gear are now on sale for 15% off at Jockstrap Central.

The sale is on until Sunday, April 22nd but quantities are limited and they won’t be offering rain checks so for the best selection, act now.

Shop now at Jockstrap Central

Timoteo, the Los Angeles based men’s designer that caters to the stylish and active man who seeks the ultimate in comfort and design, introduces its first collection to merge fashion with fetish, CellBlock 13. Made from spandex athletic mesh and nylon spandex fabrics, in sinisterly dark shades of navy, black and red – with a custom designed waistband boldly emphasizing the rawness of the brief – CellBlock 13 goes beyond the bedroom, ushering men into the adult playroom and beyond. CellBlock 13, by Timoteo, is available at select retailers and online now.

“We have long received requests to create and design a line for the fetish community,” said Timoteo Ocampo, Creative Director and Co-Owner of Timoteo, of the new line in Los Angeles.  “There was a void in the market for designs that fit properly and were created using the latest fabrications,” said Ocampo, “we are so thrilled to be launching a very specific brand for a very specific customer.”  Before launching his own label, Ocampo worked as a designer; first for XOXO and later at Baby Phat, where he helped launch the brand with Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee. He names Yves Saint Laurent as one of his greatest influences.

“CellBlock 13 is for the guy who isn’t afraid to show off how he looks and feels, or what he’s into. The line fills a void in the fetish market and extends beyond into other communities.  CellBlock 13 has an attitude skaters will wear and it’s tough enough for ultimate fighters.  Basically, the gear is for anyone with an edge,” says Ocampo.

The collection consists of a full range of underwear, jockstraps, graphic tee shirts, compression shorts and wrestling singlets and introduces a new twist on how one wears compression fabrics.

“The line is officially launched as CellBlock 13, a Timoteo Brand,” says Joel Johnston, CEO and Co-Owner of Timoteo. “This is the first of more future offerings that are targeted to specific customer segments from the Timoteo brand umbrella,” continued Johnston, “as creative director and head designer Timoteo as distinguished himself as a true American designer and his construction and fabrication are second top quality.”

Along with CellBlock 13, Timoteo is unveiling four new underwear lines for spring 2012 including Timoteo Sport 2.0 and Classic Luxury Mesh.

Timoteo launched ten years ago as a small storefront in West Hollywood, CA that manufactured select fashion pieces for men.  It has since evolved into a fun and hip brand that produces a full line of product across multiple categories including denim, sports tees, tank tops, underwear, swim and athletic wear.

“This season’s collection is about adding fashion to fitness wear with high quality fabrics that breath, colors that are of the moment, and fits that accentuate a well-toned body,” says Ocampo.

Staying connected through social media is a huge priority for the brand.  “Our customers are as active on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and other social networking sites as they are in the gym.  We have to maintain a strong presence online,” says Johnston.

Ocampo says the feedback towards CellBlock 13 he has received so far via social media has him very excited.   Ocampo said, “The overwhelmingly positive response to images we released through social media tells me we are doing this the way right way and people are loving it.”

“My job is to provide guys with gear that looks and feels good,” he says.  “Clothes that enable them to play hard in this game we call life.”

For a sneak peak at CellBlock 13 visit http://www.cellblock13.net/ and Timoteo’s entire Spring 2012 collection at visit http://www. timoteo.net/

2(x)ist is releasing a new brand called (X)TREME. This come on the heels of the last release Touch.  Here is what 2(x)ist says: “Four fits get primed for performance in wicking stretch cotton and a unique, ultra”enhancing Pouch design.

  • Soft-Fle(X) Cotton: 92% Cotton / 8% Spandex
  • (X)-treme Contoured Pouch
  • 2(X)IST Wicking Tech
  • Repeating 2(X)IST block logo on microfiber waistband

This line is available in 4 Styles: Sport Brief, No-Show Brief, No-Show Trunk and Jockstrap. The colors of each style are black, red and white. All styles but the No-Show Trunk are $22 and the No-Show Trunk is $28. Find these and more at the 2(x)ist site.

Are you a big geek like me for Comic Book Movies? Do you love underwear? If you answered yes to both, then you need to check out aussieBum‘s coverage of the premier of the Avengers. They do have a product placement in the movie! It has been been a big year for the world of men’s underwear!  The image holds a count down till  5:15 PM (BST) and it will switch to the live stream automatically. You can watch the stream below or at the aussieBum site!

Ever wonder what it would be like to wake up and spend your morning with an Andrew Christian model? The Andrew Christian team got the “boyfriend” experience with one of our favorites, Jason Medina. The video is shot as if you are Jason’s lover, making you feel like you are there. The video begins with Jason waking up under the covers, smiling and blowing kisses. He then strips down completely for a teasing bubble bath. After that he shares champagne and downs a banana just before stripping once more to skinny dip.

We are curious what do you think of the new Andrew Christian Videos?

It’s Tuesday and that mean’s it is time for Baskit’s $12 Tuesday. This weeks pair is the Energy Brief. The Energy Brief is known for its great pouch and low profile. This pair is regularly $22 but today only you can get it for just $12! While there check out the swimwear on sale and the Pure line as well! Both are really great prices. Just go under specials.

The Malebasics Lace Micro Thong V-String is a great pair of underwear. I received the black and red pair to review. The waistband is a wide 2 inch piece of soft black lace. The actual pouch and thong strap are a red nylon/spandex blend. (85% Nylon 15% Spandex.) The materials are very soft.

Now I know many of you aren’t the type that wear thongs on a regular basis. The thought of wearing a lace thong might just seem even stranger and too feminine. If you strip the preconceived notions of what is masculine versus feminine you might be surprised by the likability of wearing this garment. Women wear lace often because it is a soft fabric. So why shouldn’t men get the chance to feel soft luxurious fabrics against their skin. The day I decided to wear this pair for my review I sat at my desk at work and ran errands after in NYC. This invovled some serious walking around several neighborhoods so I definitely had a chance to put these to the test.

The design of the underwear is very simplistic. The pouch is two pieces of fabrics with a front middle seam and the thong strap is attached at the base of the pouch. I prefer my underwear to not have a seam in the center of the pouch. Malebasics only offers this thong is two sizes (s/m and l/xl). I found that the front seam didn’t bother me as it normally does because the size of the underwear was larger than what I normally would get. The length of the strap was also nice. There was never a need to adjust the pouch or thong during the day.  The width of the waistband was a little too wide. Since the fabric is so soft there is little structure to stop it from folding. Under my jeans it stayed flat for the duration of the day but later when I got home and decided to relax on my couch in just the underwear I noticed that it was folding. The waistband is so soft that I was happy to realize I hardly felt it on my skin.

I don’t think I would wear these to the gym. I say this not because they are very feminine looking but solely based on the sizing. They are very comfortable to wear under jeans but I don’t think they would be very supportive while working out at the gym. Would I wear them again? Sure. I don’t think I would make them a regular pair I pull out of my drawer but they will definitely be worn at some point again when I just want to look sexy while I lounge around.

Pros

  • Soft fabrics
  • Fun color blocking
  • Good design and manufacturing

Cons

  • Front seam in pouch
  • Dual sizing ratio
Fit  4
Material  4
Construction  5
Look  4
Daily Wear  3
Overall  4

This pair was furnished by Malebasics and is available for $17.99 at their site.

This Style Brief is from Andrew Christian. It’s slowly becoming swimwear season! Are you ready for the memorial day fun? If not you need to check out the new suit from Andrew Christian. The Essential Bikini is super low-cut, in fact, it’s the lowest cut in the Andrew Christian collection!

  • Unlined so it dries quickly
  • Made in the U.S.A.
  • 80% Nylon / 20% Spandex–for great stretch and recovery

Available in Red, Black and Teal. It is available for $32 at the Andrew Christian Website!

Right off the bat I thought mesh? I don’t know how it will look or feel on me! But after I slipped on the smooth yet fitted pair of the Bum Chums I knew I had a winner! The see through material gives you a sensual feeling of freedom and sexiness but also a great feeling of comfort and security that the goodies won’t fall out.

At first glance, I was questionable as to how they were going to feel. I figured the mesh would be itchy and not comfortable. However, I the fit is amazing. If you were not looking, it would feel like you had a pair of cotton boxer briefs on until you look in the mirror and woops, there’s your bum peaking through the see through material!

Positives: First and foremost is the fit. The fit of this pair is amazing. You could wear this during the day when running errands, chilling around the house, or underneath your going out outfit for a Friday or Saturday night! Not to mention a romantic evening with your significant other to really heighten the mood. 😉 Also the feel of the fabric is amazing. It’s breathable which is a huge plus! You can wear it under any outfit and no one would know what you’re wearing underneath until they slip it off and surprise!

Negatives: I find the only negative is that the fabric could tear if anything sharp is around it or if you pull too hard on the fabric. So make sure you order the correct size. They fit normal and they don’t run small so you should be good with a normal size you always wear.

This pair is a winner in my book and in my pants. You can wear it out and feel sexy but at the same time knowing your bum is safe and secure. I would fully recommend that every man should have a pair of these Bum-Chums that will soon becoming a Chum for your Bum!

 

Fit  5
Material  4
Construction  4
Look  4
Daily Wear  4
Overall  4.2

These were furnished for review by Bum-Chums.