Welcome to the 2011 UNB Holiday Gift Guide. You may notice something different, we didn’t shoot this one. The reasons are numerous but we are running stock pics. The pics are small and you can click them all to make them larger. We are running them this small due to the number of undies we have on the guide.
We are giving you the company, website and price where available. If we didn’t include your favorite then let us know in the comments.
I hope you are having an awesome summer! We welcome you to part 1 of the Swimwear Guide for 2011. Due to some logistical problems we are having to break it up this year. But, that doesn’t mean it’s any less awesome. We have some really great swimwear for you this year and hope you go out and buy some.
This guide features a new model named Ben. If you are a Facebook fan/like of UNB you saw the behind the scenes pics I took with my iPhone at the shoot. Now you get to see the good pics! We will be doing a profile on him in the next week so you will find out all about him. I also want to thank Brian Kaiser of Seven Continents to stepping up to the plate and taking the pics on a great day at Lake Lanier here in Georgia. Actually they were take the day the rapture was to happen, but all turned out well!
I hope you enjoy this and look for the next installment very soon
This pair is one which has a modern take on tie dye. It will definitely get you some attention on the beach. It can be worn as your main suit or as a cover up for something a little smaller. The pair is a polyester material with a velcro fly and a liner. The pair is $39 from Undergear.com
For those of you wanting a little less coverage but not quite going to a swim brief then you should look at the Tactics Competition Trunk. It’s a square cut style. It is a nylon/spandex blend fabric and is only available in Black. It is $35 at the Undergear.com site. See another picture below.
Are you a fan of board shorts but don’t like the length? Do you want something that won’t feel so bulky? Then the Tactics Stars Print Cargo Trunks maybe just the pair for you. They are you like traditional Board shorts but with a shorter cut. The suit is made out of polyester, has a Velcro fly and fully lined. It is only available in the color combo as shown. It is available at the Undergear.com site for $39.00
N2N – University Sport
If you have been looking for a smaller swim brief but with great support then the N2N Bodywear University sport is going to be one you want to look at! It has a smaller cut but a full pouch and seat. It is available in Gun Metal Grey, Royal Blue (pictured) and Black with different inset colors. The material is a nylon/spandex blend. It is available on the N2N Bodywear site for $36.00. See another picture below
Andrew Christian – Team Swim Shorts
Andrew Christian is one of the most loved Underwear Designers on our site. When ever we do anything, everyone goes crazy over the brand. If you have their underwear you need to try their swimwear. This is a fast drying suit made out of polyester, with retro styling on the legs. Notice the 82 print on the front while the back pocket has the Andrew Christian Logo on the pocket. Again perfect for the guy not wanting to show a lot at the beach or makes a great cover up! This is available from the Andrew Christian Website for $59.00
N2N Bodywear – Tropic X Bikini
We aren’t leaving the guy out who likes smaller cut swimwear. This is another great pair from N2N Bodywear. It’s the Tropic Bikini. It has a much smaller cut then traditional bikinis. It also has the really fun print, which is very much a Hawaiian print. The website says this is the hottest pair this side of Waikiki. The pair is a nylon/spandex blend with out a drawcord. This pair is available from the N2N Bodywear site for $35.00. See another picture below
ES Collection – London Swim Brief
ES Collection is one of those brands that isn’t super huge yet in the US. I think they make some of the hottest undies and swimwear around! The pair we feature here is the London Swim brief. It’s available in a few colors; White, Royal, Red (pictured), Black, Charcoal and Navy. It has a unique pattern on the back, click the read more button at the bottom to see more! The pair is the a nylon spandex blend. This can be bought from the ES Collection website for 70 Euros.
ES Collection – Los Angeles Swim Short
Again we have something for everyone! This is the ES Collection Las Angeles swim short. It’s a shorter cut in the world of men’s Trunks. It can be a perfect cover up for the London swim brief above or worn on it’s own. It is a semi fitted pair made out of 100% polyester. The pair also has two side pockets and one back pocket. The pair comes in Turquoise (pictured), green, black, navy and red. It is available on the ES Collection website for 75 Euros.
N2n Bodywear Dolphin
Have you been looking for a pair with a little personality? Then you need to check out the N2N Dolphin. It’s sort of a mix between a square cut and brief. It has wider lets and waist elastic, with a really cool pattern. It is a nylon spandex blend with no draw cord or lining. The colors available are Deep Coral, Deep Purple (pictured) and Deep Navy. It is available at the N2N Bodywear website for $36.00. See another picture below.
Frank Dandy – Stars Swim Short
Do you want something more traditional? Then you need to check out the Frank Dandy Stars Swim Short. It is a traditional swim short length. The pair has two pockets on the side, made out of 100% polyester and lined. The colors available are green (pictured) and blue. They do have matching undies as well! This pair was furnished by Kingston Lounge Now, the official distributors of Frank Dandy in the US. This pair is available for $75 at the Frank Dandy Site.
Underwear Station – Intymen Classic
Do you want a traditional full cut swim brief? If so the Intymen Classic is perfect. It would be an ideal pair to wear on the beach and it shows off just enough without showing too much! Not everyone wants to wear super skimpy swimsuits but they still want style and comfort. The pair is polyester/spandex blend, draw sting waist and is only available in black. This pair is available on the Underwear Station website for $34.76
We hope you enjoy Part 1 of the UNB Swimwear Guide. We will have the other part at you very soon! It is still being shot and will be up as soon as we can! See more pictures below!
Hi everyone! I’m the new UNB reviewer/writer, Brad. For my first time out, I have test-driven a pair of Frank Dandy Originals boxer-briefs. Overall I really like them–good fit, comfortable cut, very comfortable fabric blend. They are a really comfortable pair of underwear.
The Frank Dandy Originals boxer-brief is a normal boxer-brief trunk cut made of 95% cotton and 5% elastane. The elastic waist band is black with “Frank Dandy” in white lettering around the waist. The boxer-brief is white with “Frank Daddy” in multicolored stenciling all over the boxer-brief.
I test-wore the boxer-briefs a couple of times to make sure I had a good idea of how they would perform while I was at work, the gym and just out and about. I was very pleased with how well they performed. At times it was like I wasn’t wearing anything at all! Very comfortable to sit in all day (with or without other clothes on…), even when traveling in a car in Georgia’s humid spring heat! I was a bit concerned with the gym since in my experience boxer-briefs tend to bunch up during crunches and cardio. To my surprise, the Frank Dandy Originals stayed perfectly in place during my entire workout with no irritation at all! Just like when I wore them through a normal day, it felt like I was wearing nothing at all at the gym. Add to that they are easy to maintain: throw them in with your colored laundry on a cold wash, then stick them in the dryer and you’re done.
On the whole I had very few complaints about these boxer-briefs. The first complaint I had was that they were a bit looser than what I was expecting. I prefer my briefs and boxer-briefs to be nice and tight on me and these were a smidge too loose. But this is a very minor complaint. My major complaint was the styling on the boxer-briefs. I felt at times like I was wearing a “happy birthday” banner as my underwear because of the bright, multi-colored Frank Dandy logo stenciled all over the white of the Originals. It might have looked better if there had only been a couple of colors used in the stenciling, but five bright colors were a bit much. That said, in the scheme of things these are fairly minor complaints.
PROS
Care
Wear
Design
Fabric
CONS
Look/styling
Fit
Fit
4
Materials
5
Construction
5
Look
3
Daily Wear
5
OVERALL
4
These were furnished for review by Kingston Lounge Now for review.
It wasn’t exactly love at first sight with the first pair of underwear I was given for this, my first review for Underwear News Briefs. But then love is blind and you’d almost have to be when you set your eyes on the Frank Dandy Fish Trunk. Radioactive sea-foam green meets Christmas red piping are a color combination that did indeed make me smile throughout the day—you know, just the thought of wearing brave colors under khakis is a cheery notion, but the screen-printed koi motif prevented me from walking around the locker room in my skivvies.
Now, I promise this review will get more favorable if you stay with me, gentle reader, but allow me one more cynicism: Functional-fly briefs are usually suspect in my book because the pouch region is usually never adequate in them. I require a lot of room up front, and fly briefs never seem to have the contoured pouch I prefer and I usually end up mitigating the Great Garment-Scrotal War, which is not attractive at a cocktail party to say the least. But behold! The Frank Dandy Fish Trunks were comfortable and supportive, and my cows didn’t try to escape. The overlapped panels of the fly adjusted to my package and kept everything up and out. So nicely supported was I that I wore them later that afternoon to the gym in lieu of my usual Bike jock. The rear panel hugged nicely too I might add.
What I did like
the colors
the ample pouch
good butt underwear
A few things you didn’t like about the pair and how they can improve
The screened-on koi pattern
Fit
2
Materials
5
Construction
2
Look:
5
Daily Wear
1
Overall:
2.6
This pair was furnished by Kingston Lounge Now. It is available on their site for $29 U.S.
Editors Note: Nick is a new writer/reviewer for UNB. Nick is an Atlanta-area underwear enthusiast who is always on the look-out for a great supportive pair of underwear or jockstrap. Briefs with pants. Jockstraps with jeans and gym gear. He usually goes commando in shorts all summer.
Frank Dandy is an underwear company out of Sweden and is known for it’s really fun and wild designs and patterns. This is one company not for the shy or those who want plain underwear. I first noticed the company about two years ago and they are never one to conform to standard rules of underwear.
I got to try the Big Logo Boxer. This pair is one with a black background with Frank Dandy Written in blue letters on. I loved the design because you couldn’t tell what it was at first, but the longer you look you will see it’s the letters spelling out Frank Dandy.
As the regular readers know, I am not a big fan of boxer briefs. I prefer briefs or trunks. The legs of boxer briefs will ride up a lot and will just drive me crazy—short trip, I know. I was a little worried but they fit very well, held their shape and didn’t ride up. They weren’t as tight as I would have liked but if they put more elastic in the legs I probably would have liked them more.
If you are a fan of boxer briefs I think you should definitely check out some of the fun designs Frank Dandy has to offer.
What I liked:
The design is fun and cool
Great Waistband
What I didn’t Like:
Could have been a bit tighter, I prefer boxer briefs that are tight
More elastic in the leg opens would have been nice
Fit:
4.5
Materials:
4.5
Construction:
4.0
Look:
4.5
Daily Wear:
4.5
Overall:
4.5
Fit
True
These were furnished by Kingston Lounge Now for review. They are the US Distributors for Frank Dandy.
This is our first video review and we want your feedback. We will be bringing you more and hope you enjoy this. Alex reviews the Hank Trunk from Frank Dandy. This pair furnished for review by Kingston Lounge Now.
It’s time for the annual Valentine’s Gift Guide. Unlike last years guide, this is done using pictures from companies rather then being shot specifically for us. Time was not cooperating with us to get it done. We feel you will enjoy this as much as the previous ones. We hope you enjoy the selections we chose. We aim to make sure you and your man look incredible on Valentine’s Day!
We are giving you the choice of both classic and sexy pairs. We know there are guys who prefer the classics and want choices to reflect their taste while others want something sexy that shows off or enhances. We think we have both bases covered. As always, please click on the pics to see a better, larger image.
We bring you two super sexy pairs from Andrew Christian. We think the Gigolo Brief (left) and Boxer (right) would be great pairs for Valentine’s Day. Both of these are made of sheer material and show off all you have to offer. The Brief is $18 and the boxer is $23. You can get both pairs at AndrewChristian.com.
We can recommend the following pairs from aussieBum.
First up (on top) is the Classic Red Brief. This is for the guy that wants something to show off the colors of Valentine’s but still wants to remain classic.
Next is the WJPro (bottom left). This is the the new Wonder Jock line. It takes what’s given and shows it off. Think of it as a wonder bra for men!
Lastly from aussieBum is the Valentines pair. Do you remember seeing the bunnies pair last year? If so, this is a similar pattern in a boxer. They are fun and imagine the looks you’ll when your pants come off!
Baskit is a company that allows you to have classical styles and be sexy at the same time. The new lines have very classic looks but in new colors and designs.
The first pair we think would be awesome is the Ribbed Jock Brief (top). The front looks like a brief while the back is designed like a jock. It’s a mix between the two.
The next pair is the Utility Boxer Brief in pink (bottom left). Pink has been an increasing color trend and is great for the occasion. I love the design and use of white material.
Lastly is the Light Brief (bottom right). It’s perfect for the guy who wants something sexy but not too different. We definitely recommend the red!
All these can be purchased from the Baskit website. If you are lucky between now and Valentine’s, there may be a $12 Tuesday!
We don’t want to forget those in the Southern Hemisphere or those taking a nice romantic trip to a location in the tropics. Boy Rio has recently released new underwear and really great swimwear.
Boy Rio has a super sexy underwear line that includes the Xtreme Low Cut brief (left) that we think is awesome for Valentine’s night.
If you are going to a tropical location, you should try the PoolBlu “sunga” style Brazilian swimsuit (right). There’s a bit more coverage than a swim brief since it’s based on the swimsuits of Brazil.
You can get these directly from the Boy Rio website!
A company we had to include is Cocksox. They have been featured on UNB many times in the past and they will continue to be a part of our underwear family. We feel they have two great pairs for Valentine’s Day. Cocksox is a company that believes underwear should be fun and sexy, driving them to create new styles that show off what you have…and then some!
One of the sexiest pairs is the CX01ME, which is the classic brief made of mesh. It has the traditional pouch in a bikini cut. (left)
The classic brief CX01 is also a must have. The pair is created to lift and show off. Red would be our recommended color for the occasion. (right)
Dead Good Undies has some really super sexy HOM products. If you aren’t familiar with HOM, this is the perfect chance to try them out. They are a brand that has been around in Europe for a while, but we here in the states rarely see them except for online. They are very well made and generally smaller cuts than we are used too but they look awesome and fit amazingly.
If you want more of a trunk cut, try the Valentine Hipsters. They have great colors, but for Valentine’s Day, go with the red, as pictured, or pink. (left)
There is no better holiday for thongs! The HOM String Twinpacks will make a statement to your special love. They will know you are in the mood for romance after dinner. (Right)
There is a new company on the scene and it’s called Diego Barberi! They are based out of Switzerland and currently only have a trunk style. We are reviewing two pairs and those will be posted soon. Until then, we want you to check out the pair called Ibex. They are a red trunk with a white embroidered design. They are initially beginning with a small line but we hope to see more from them soon. They may be new but they definitely would be great for this occasion. You can bring a Swiss styling to your undies drawer! These can be purchased directly from the Diego Barberi website, but make sure you click the English link at the top unless English isn’t your only language.
Erogenos has some really great pairs for Valentine’s. If you are not familiar with them, they are known for having super sexy and fun underwear. It’s not plain and boring at Erogenos. I would say they are one of the “go to” sites for sexy!
What special day wouldn’t be complete without animal print? Well how about an animal print thong! It’s definitely shows that you are ready to be an animal yourself. The Pikante Jaguar G-String is perfect for bringing out the animal in you. (left)
Another really great, sexy brand is Gregg Homme. We’ve said they are bringing sexy back and doing it well. The pair for them is another thong and is the Commando Thong. It’s small, fun, and made of super stretchy material. (center)
Last is a new brand called Narciso. Narciso is out of Buenos Aries that facilitates form fitting designs and bright colors. This is proof in the Narciso Boxer. The black stripes with red highlights make the pair really fun. (right)
These pairs are available at the Erogenos website.
Next on our guide is Frank Dandy. Frank Dandy is known for great designs and great colors. The pairs we chose for this is the Five Star Brief and Trunk. We think these would be the perfect addition to your underwear collection. You can wear them really at anytime, but to us, they seem like a fantastic choice for Valentine’s Day. We wanted to pick a wild print but thought these would be a much better choice. You can get these from the Frank Dandy website.
Geovanny is one of the companies I don’t think many people have seen. I really love his take on underwear design. He has taken a classic design and put a new, innovative spin on it. The pair we chose is the red brief with white trim. They are a more full cut but still just as sexy. The front seam accents the pouch in a new way that I haven’t seen from other designers. To purchase this pair, go to the Geovanny website!
Again, we don’t want to forget those in the Southern Hemisphere and those planning a romantic trip southward. Marcuse is a swimwear company out of Australia. Over the last few years, Australia has become one of the major players in the underwear/swimwear market. Marcuse is one of the newest and hottest swimwear companies around today. The pair we chose is the Arrest Me swimsuit in red. This is a very brief design of swimwear. This would be great for a romantic beach getaway! It’s not for the shy, so be ready to show it all off. You can get this pair from the Marcuse website.
N2N Bodywear is a necessity in a Valentine’s Day guide. They have always care about the sensuality of men. Every new line they release is about showing off a man’s body. This includes underwear, swimwear, and workout wear. The pair that would be great for the holiday is the N2N Freedom Bikini. It’s got a signature waistband and comes in blue and red. Either pair you purchase would be great to wear out to dinner. You can get this pair from the N2N Bodywear website
Are you ready for some RED? If so, then we have you covered with Olaf Benz. Olaf Benz is a brand that originally hit the fashion scene in Germany and has spread across the globe. When I first saw these, I was WOW’ed! They are so fun! I think I literally said “FUN” when I opened the email.
The first picture features the Squrepant and Carreshirt. Both are form fitting and would make a great combination. Be warned that they are super sexy and body conscious! (left)
Maybe you simply want some fun, red briefs. You should try the Sportbrief. It’s perfect for that active guy in your life. You can wear it more than just to dinner or a day out since it gives you great support. (center)
You might want to show off. If that’s the case, you definitely need to try the Stringtanga. It has two straps that run around back and a pouch. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
You can find these awesome selections at the Olaf Benz website.
You may remember Beyond Big Branding from our long johns giveaway. They also have other great underwear selections. Specifically speaking, the Piss & Vinegar brand. We have reviewed these and they are some of the most comfy underwear around. They are very stretchy and conform to your body. The pair we chose is the Spectrum Low Rise in red. They are another classical style but with great materials and do not fit like traditional undies. You can purchase these from the Beyond Big Branding website.
Speaking of giveaways, currently we are running our Ristefsky Macheda giveaway. It’s going great and they have created really awesome packs for you for Valentine’s Day. In today’s economy, that is a really great thing! They give you two items for a really great price for those who want to try Ristefsky Macheda. If that doesn’t get you, maybe free world wide shipping with no minimum order will peak your interest. These packs include the Swim Gym, which is a great new swim style (and super sexy) and a shorter men’s swimwear trunk that mocks an old school gym short. These are available in four great colors. These are currently exploding in Melbourne!
The first is the Retro Inspired Gift Pack. You receive a Striped Low Rise Brief in Red/Gray and then a Tetro Low Rise Brief in Charcoal and red! (top)
The next is the Red Dare Underwear Gift Pack. This one is all about red! It includes one Dare Low Rise Brief in and a Dare Low Rise Trunk. We’ve reviewed the Dare line and it performed very highly in our standards. (bottom left)
The last pack is the Swim Gym and Dare Low rise brief. This includes the Dare Low Rise in Red and the new Swim Gym in red. Both are extremely sexy in our eyes.
To order these packs, go to the Ristefsky Macheda website and select “Underwear”. They are available and with FREE SHIPPING!
Timoteo is up next on our guide. This is a brand we have watched grow in the last few years. It’s wonderful seeing such a great brand become popular and do well. They started with the classic line and then expanded into Quake and now the Sport line. We are bringing you the last two lines for the guide.
The first pair is the Quake Brief in pink. This isn’t a pastel pink but a bold, bright pink! You will definitely make a statement when you wear it. (Left)
The second pair is the Athlete New Jock, part of the Sport line. It’s a brief with a jock back. We think the black with red is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Todd Sanfield Underwear is a new addition to the underwear scene. It’s founder is Todd Sanfield who has graced the cover of DNA Magazine three times. He has modeled underwear and decided to create an underwear line himself. He has created a line with superior fit, great quality, and incredible durability. The line is now available and the red briefs above are our choice! To check out the entire collection, go to the Todd Sanfield Underwear website!
We have only a few more companies left and how could we produce a guide and not include Undergear.com? They have been one of the founding companies in the world of mail-order underwear. They were around before we knew what the Internet was, provideing us with the International Male and UnderGear catalogs with the latter still available today.
The Extreme Jock Trunk is the perfect pair in which to play cupid. It is a trunk that features a really great pouch. (top)
Maybe you need or want to wear silk. If so, the Extreme Collection Silk Trunk is prefect for you. The pair has a contour enhancing pouch so you have no problem showing off! (bottom left)
Are you a fan of 2(x)ist? If so, you need to check out the Valentine’s Contour Brief. The interesting thing about this pair is it has “Love Me” sewn into the waistband! (bottom center)
Last is another choice of swimwear. If you are going on a trip, you may not want a swim brief, but maybe you want something more conservative and just as sexy. Try the Tactics Tahiti Swim Trunks. They are a short type that can be worn as your swimwear or a cover-up for something underneath. (bottom right)
Underwear Station has some terrific pairs that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. We had trouble picking only four pairs. There are so many from Joe Snyder, Gigo, and more to choose from. We managed to whittle our selections down to four from Good Devil and Intymen. Both new brands are really making a splash in the US market.
The first is to hot for us to show you on UNB. It’s the Good Devil Mesh Boxer. The front is pure mesh and completely see through! As you see, we only show the back. We suggest this selection for the bold. You can’t be shy and wear this pair. (top left)
Jocks are something we haven’t profiled on our Valentine’s guide, but this time, we did with the Good Devil Mesh Jock! It’s another “too hot” for UNB! It features a mesh pouch and allows the person you’re with enjoy it as much as you will enjoy wearing it. (top right)
Our next choice is Intymen. We didn’t want to go totally sexy and mesh for everything, so we chose the Swing Enhance Brief. It has a built in package hammock that shows off what you have to offer! (bottom left)
Lastly is the Intymen Slot Boxer. It’s a trunk cut with an almost open side. It is connected by six horizontal straps. It’s a very sexy design and prefect for a romantic encounter!
We wrap-up our guide with Unico. Here, you will find that amazing “Unico” pouch that is ergonomically designed to fit men like a glove. They also are not afraid of color or patterns. The pairs we chose, we hope, will give you endless moments of comfort and pleasure.
The Classic Mid Boxer, in red, is for those who like a little more coverage and a great fit. It covers down to the mid-thigh and has the signature Unico waistband. It’s literally perfect for any day. (left)
If you are searching for color that isn’t traditional for Valentine’s Day, give the Vivaz Short a try. It features pink, black, and blue color bands. It is a pair that can be perfect for any date night as it is different and fun. Well, that’s our opinion at UNB and this would definitely match that criteria. (right)
This has been our guide for the 2011 Valentine’s Day observance. I hope you have enjoyed it. We hope it not only entices you to buy undies for Valentine’s Day, but also creates a spark in making everyday a fun underwear day. We think underwear should reflect your inner self and your personalty.
As always, we invite you to contact Underwear News Briefs and let us know if your favorite Valentine’s Day undies didn’t make our guide. We definitely want to hear from you and, who knows…you may teach us a thing or two about sexy underwear. Post a comment here or on our Facebook page or Twitter us. We love to hear what you like and what makes your Valentine’s Day special.
There’s no need to waste your time hiding inside baggy jeans or to spend hours in the gym. Andrew Christian‘s Flashback Butt Lifting and Contouring Technology is the latest innovation in men’s underwear for those seeking the perfect bubble-butt.
This underwear is essential gear for every guy. It features an invisible lifting support built into the seams of the underwear. The construction of the underwear automatically lifts the buttocks making it look firm and round without the need for any embarrassing padding, uncomfortable cups or straps hidden inside. Most people can add up to 1/2 to 1 inches (1.3 – 2.5 cm) onto their current buttocks measurements helping them achieve a rounder fuller look with this amazing new feature. The fit is super comfortable…like wearing a jock strap.
Product Features:
No embarrassing padding, hidden cups or straps
Completely invisible support structure
Add 1/2″ to 1″ onto your current buttock measurements
Features Anti-Muffin Top elastic for a slimmer looking waistline
Slim Fit – New Improved Fit
Made in the Andrew Christian Design Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Specs:
1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
Sides measure 6 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
¾ inch fold under trim at leg hems
No fly
90% Cotton, 10% Spandex
Machine Wash Warm
Tumble Dry Low
Regular Price $25.00
Sale price with coupon $19.00
24% Off Coupon!
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Enter code: 24PURPLE9090 during checkout for the discount.
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Freshpair.com is having their best sale of the year! That means you can save 25% off over 50 Brands and get some free gifts! The deadlines for Christmas Delivery is approaching, Dec. 17th is the last day for Fedex Home Delivery, and then you can get express after!
Brief Encounters @ Undergear.com is giving you Free Shipping on orders $75 or more. This is in case you have been naughty or nice! This is good through December 10th! Enter promo code UGVD at check out to get the savings!
Dead Good Undies has some great new undies from the MANStore and Gregg Homme. Both are super sexy lines, so if you want something a lot of fun and to show off what you have either line would work well for you! Also, while you are there check out the clearance section and you can save up to 60%
One of our favorite Brands is now at NuWear! That is DMK Designs. They are a really fun brand that is starting to grow! You can check out the new mesh briefs! Which have an awesome floral print and mesh sides! DMK Makes underwear fun!
If you are student ready for a break, we know how you feel! To make finals seem a little easier why don’t you buy a new pair of undies at 25% off from His Trunks? Not a student but want to get a new pair of undies for the Holidays? Use the discount code ‘Finals’ at checkout to receive 25% off. Discount active now 12/6 until Friday 12/10 at midnight.
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Skiviez has some great sales for the Holiday Season! First you get 25% off New Balance Underwear! Next, they have 25% off Diesel Underwear. You can get some great colorful, fun Undies! Lastly all socks are 25% off as well!
Audace is now carrying Frank Dandy! They say it’s “Very hot in Sweden!” Frank Dandy is known for their really fun and colorful prints. Show off some great style with Frank Dandy. While you are there check out the 25% off 2xist. Act fast the sale ends soon1
Mensuas Holiday Sale. Save 25% off your next order at Mensuas. Use promotion code dec25 at checkout and save on all regular priced items. Valid on new orders place at Mensuas and is not valid on clearance items. Sale ends 12/09/10.
Free Shipping is included for US and Canada customers plus great international shipping rates.
Down Under Guys Gear is giving you 20% off 2xist underwear. Just make sure you use code ch2xist3. If you refer a friend you you can get gift certificates. Just join their reward program for all the details
We did our gift guide and now Timoteo is giving you Gifts for the Gym Buddy. You know that friend that makes you go to the gym. Why not give him something fun and stylish to wear to the gym. That can be tanks, sweats or undies. Check out the entire Timoteo Line
Area you ready to Dress to impress for Christmas? If so check out the innovative line called James Tudor! They have a new site and some great new undies to check out!
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
Frank Dandy Superwear! I had never heard of this company, so this pair of underwear was a pleasant surprise. The complany was founded in Sweden in 2003 as an anti-tighty-whitey company. As you know, the tighty whitey can be a bit predictable and it is always good to have underwear that adds spice to your life. The products from this company include underwear, leisurewear, beachwear, and accessories. The patterns challenge what one thinks when pondering what a pair of mens underwear should be comprised of and really pushes the limits. Precisely, the underwear is called Men’s Hayman Boxer, Raspberry, 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane. This pair is navy blue with a white palm frond pattern and raspberry waistband.
I modeled the new pair in the mirror and found them to be exciting underwear. I really liked the fit. I found the fabric to be soft and flexible, having just the right amount of support in all areas. This boxer brief has an almost flat front which I found to be the right flexibility for me. The leg length hit mid-thigh. Waistband width was a plus at 1.75” (4.45 cm) since I do not care for a large waistband. The overall stitching on the pair of underwear was nice and looked good with the natural line of the male form.
After I commuted to work for an hour and a half and spent the day working, I found this pair of underwear to not ride up with normal wear and was comfortable over a long period of time. My experience reveals no major complaints about this boxer brief. The size large was a great fit for me as well. Underwear sizing is not totally universal and, frankly, never seems to go with the size of your pants. I found that the large was a great fit for size 34 pants and would probably be good for a size 32-36 with regular washing, drying, and wear.
Fit
4
Materials
5
Construction
5
Look
4
Daily Wear
4
OVERALL
4
After reviewing the Frank Dandy website, I have to say that I am impressed with the pattern selection, cut, and style offered from this company. The entire selection is one that I would enjoy trying. The fabric and cut are the main things making us want to try more of this brand.
These were provided by Kingston Lounge Now, North American Distributor for Frank Dandy.
