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Varsity16bWe hope you have a great Thanksgiving if in the US. If not I wanted to share something a little more risqué! The Varsity shoot Underwear Nation was just what I wanted. Jerrad does an amazing job an this series was HOT! Yesterday, one of our posts on Facebook was removed for violating their community standards. I asked quite a few people and posted it on Twitter and no one saw a problem with it. It wasn’t like we posted nudity, so we were locked out of our page for the day. So we will be doing more on Twitter and Tumblr. We will be doing a post and updating the rules to the UNB Fan of the Month contest, it will no longer be hosted on our Facebook  Page. Sorry for the vent was annoyed about it.

Varsity Issue featuring the Timoteo Varsity Collection
Photography: Jerrad Matthew
Model: Justin Leonard

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Modus Vivendi releases a funky, sexy collection of underwear just in time for Christmas. The collection comprises shiny briefs and boxers, extremely elegant loose boxers and sexy jockstraps and tank tops in luminous gold, brilliant silver, metallic grey and red. The campaign is photographed by Dimitris Skoulos. All the items match perfectly the holiday spirit. From stocking fillers and shiny all gold and silver items to a velvet heart design by Willy Karanikolas, creator of one of the ten winning sketches in a competition held by Modus Vivendi for new designers. From perfectly matched white with silver and black with gold items to the elegant Metallic loose boxer designed for all men who prefer button fly fronts and relaxed cut underwear.

Credits for campaign pictures:
Underwear brand: Modus Vivendi (http://www.e-modusvivendi.com)
Photographer: Dimitris Skoulos
Model agency: VNmodels
Models: Gerasimos, Thomas Patrick
Styling: Aris Georgiadis
Make up & Hairdressing: S&G

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I’LL SEE YOU AFTER CLASS in Marek+Richard’s latest release: The Detention Collection. Inspired by the bad kids and misfits that could never seem to follow the rules: Detention is a twisted version of the classic back 2 school gear that some of us still remember. With playful color combos and navy accents this collection is sure to get your teacher’s attention. Not only does this collection feature the M+R underwear styles that we all know and luv (jocks, bikini briefs, and trunks) but it also offers sweatshirts and sweatpants for the first time ever AWESOME J. So what are you waiting for, a hall pass? Release your inner wild child with the Detention Collection from Marek+Richard and we’re sure your fellow classmates will have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves J http://www.marekrichard.com

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Last week we posted the Miami Dolphin speedo guys. We thought we would share our experiences wearing swim briefs. Its fair to say most, not all the guys on the site have worn them. I wrote up the double standard last week but we wanted to have our guys put in their two cents. Dash took this to heart and wrote a big post on wearing his first speedo this past summer. We are also using his pics here in the post. But our other guys share their opinions! We’d love to hear yours

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Over the summer I bought my first speedo. I had been easing my way into it, going from knee-length department store suits to a Parke & Ronen 4 inch inseam. Everything about a briefer swimsuit is better- easily worn under your street clothes, shows off your legs, less drag when swimming, dries faster, better tan lines. I wasn’t going back to board shorts, and was ready for the next step.

In July I went to eastern Europe for a vacation and ordered a tasteful Aussiebum suit. It was a squarecut/trunk in the style Daniel Craig wore in Casino Royale in black and white. On the beach on the Black Sea all kinds of men wore speedos, squarecuts, and even some thongs without any of the body panic and self-consciousness I found at home. The speedo was a practical garment and a fun one, and the men there embraced it. After getting back to the States I started wearing speedos to the beach. I felt good about the way I looked and there were beaches where people didn’t freak out about seeing a man’s thighs in a 1″ side speedo. No one laughed, no one pointed, but many looked and a few gave some compliments. It was a great summer.

Looking ahead I know I’ll be in speedos at the beach again, but not necessarily every time or at every beach. Sometimes you don’t want to call attention to yourself or stand out, and sometimes you do. Just like dressing up in general, there’s a time and place to wear cute shorts and other occasions that call for nothing more than a tiny nylon brief and a drawstring. The important thing is to diversify your swim gear and find some great places to let it all hang out.

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I’ve worn speedos as a competitive swimmer since high school.  But as a rule I would never wear them outside of that venue.  The one exception came when I found myself in the midst of a flock of European tourists.  That was a pivotal experience for me as I realized the only barrier to doing so was my fear of what others would think.  Nowadays I’d say the fear is less about what others think and more about what some  small vocal minority might actually do in response.  It seems that small-mindedness knows no bounds.

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I haven’t ever worn them in public but wouldn’t be against it. I do wear a speedo when I lay out in my yard. If I was going to the beach to lay out I would likely wear a speedo.

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I have been wearing speedos for the last few years as a swimmer. I wear them at the gym and every once in a while a the beach but I haven’t really gotten any negative feed back. I think it all comes down to who you are around when wearing it. Gay man, and swimmers are used to seeing guys in speedos and as long as nothing pops up, they won’t give you a strange look.

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I have worn them since I was in my teens. I have been the only guy on the beach in them and I really didn’t care. Then again I was young and didn’t care. The older i get I still love them, I think they are the most comfortable thing to wear. I’m working my way to get back in speedo shape. One of my favorite stories was I had this flag motif actual Speedo brand, went to the beach with my ex and he forbid me to wear them on the beach. I wore my board shorts over but wasn’t happy! Now I wear them occasionally not as much as I did. I need to get back to them and show no matter size or age you should wear what you feel best in!

I think this post is interesting cause you would expect all of us to wear speedos but not all have. Some love them while others are still easing into them.

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Just when you think aussieBum is done for the year they release the new limited edition range Day N Night Underwear. As the name suggests its a black or white pair of underwear. They look like classic brief but knowing aussieBum there is more to it then just a pair of briefs!

The description from their site: “For a limited time only, get aussieBum’s super-strong and ultra-lightweight undies: “Day ‘N’ Night.” Made in Australia using a strong nylon-elastane blend, this fabric is ultra-soft and fitted for extra comfort and support. The minimalistic design features a self-fabric waistband and high contrast logo that is elegant, yet durable enough for everyday use. Get it now in black and white. Only while stocks last!”

So they have the mix of classic looks and updated materials and technology to make them something out of the ordinary. aussieBum is not afraid to take risks and think outside the box. I think this is a great addtion to their line up. Not everyone will want pinks or a cup, a brand will have to have a mix of wild and mild styles. As I have always said there is a time and place for every pair. When you need to wear a classic style, if you’re like me, you want something super comfy and made out of amazing materials.

If you want these act fast because they will go. They retail for approximately $33 on the aussieBum site

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We have an interview with Logan Swiecki-Taylor, who you could call the face of Rufksin. I have known him for a few years and it’s glad to see him doing so well. He’s been one of, if not the main model at Rufskin. Here is a little more about him.

How did you become what most call the face of Rufskin? just about every time I see a new picture you’re the model

Well, a little over a year ago Rufskin had me come out for a shoot for a weekend we got to talking about me graduating from college etc. and a few months after that shoot they offered me a position in their logistics department (full time) so I made the move from Indiana to work for Rufskin, then just kept shooting on weekends for them and the rest is history.

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How did your modeling career start?

I always laugh at this question its been rocky with several starts, There was high school where family friends always said I should try to model but being in Indiana the market is extremely small but we tried anyway, then there was a time where I tried the whole “Pro-scout” thing and in my opinion its just a scam to get naive people to blow money on broken promises (Im sure a few people actually do get a start from it but 99.9% just waste their money), then there have been the numerous “Photographers” that I have shot odds and ends with, then… there was this “family friend of a friend” who had a “agency” that sent me abroad and basically cost me a LOT of money for a few shots from different photographers, take a few pieces from all that and you get a few pictures that caught the attention of Rufskin to whom I now attribute all my SUCCESS in the business to. Failure is a stepping stone a way to learn and move forward so here I am now! Since starting with Rufskin I have only moved forward and I predict I will continue to do so!

What has been one of your favorite shoots you have done?

I have loved all the location shoots I have done with Rufskin, most recently the “California Vintage” underwear shoot. We were at an incredible park about an hour out of Palm Springs. You take me into raw nature and I feel right at home!

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Rufskin is known for having fun designs do you have any favorite pieces you have enjoyed modeling?

Can I say everything?! I really love the new denim were doing as well as the “CA Vintage” and the “Iconic” lines.

They are also known for their styling, do you have an input or is it pre determined before the shoot?

Rufskin is best defined as a family we all have an input on almost every aspect of the brand it’s what keeps us fresh, ahead, and on edge! It also helps that every one of us comes from very different backgrounds.

What does the future hold for you?

What doesn’t the future hold for me?! I will say though I’m quite excited for our new swim line (2014) and a few other secrets that you’ll just have to keep your eyes on us for.

Find Logan at the Logan Swiei-Taylor Facebook Page and find Rufskin at http://www.rufskin.com

Out To Kill - Croota Swim Wear 5

Independent film director Rob Williams is as prolific a filmmaker as the Croota brand of men’s underwear is about releasing new ranges! And in his highly anticipated seventh film, “Out To Kill,” which recently wrapped filming in Tampa, FL, he prominently featured Croota underwear and swim wear on some Adonis-like model/actors.

The trio of characters that don Croota swim wear in this poolside scene are Lee Williams, Christopher John Cutillo and Nicolas Burgos.

“Out To Kill” is a gay murder mystery about a private investigator who wrangles himself into investigating the murder of one of his hot new neighbors when he moves into a beautiful Tampa loft complex. More information on the film and other Guest House Films productions can be found at www.guesthousefilms.com.

Croota’s featured low-cut swim wear includes its “Surfers Paradise” range in both dark purple and beige, and the hipster-cut “Austar,” which is available in khaki and white. Each range of swim trunks is made of 85% nylon and 15% spandex, which combine for a UPF 50, fade-resistant fabric. Each range retails for $24.50 USD, and all are available at www.croota.com.

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At the beginning of the summer, I told you about my love of socks, and delved specifically into the Happy Socks brand. The problem for a lot of folks is nice socks can be expensive. A pair of Happy Socks will usually run you around $12. The good news is there a few less expensive alternatives that I’ve tried and have worked out well.

So here they are, three places for your to get your sock collection started on the cheap:

  1. Nice Laundry — I actually came across the folks on Facebook. If you’re anything like me you totally tune out all the ads Facebook tries to push in front of your face, but when I saw an ad for this brand I was intrigued. They offer 6-pair packs in several different styles for $39, which when it comes to high-quality socks is a stead. Probably my favorite part about this company is that they give you the option to send in old pairs to be recycled. As you might have figured out from my post on PACT, I have bit of green streak, so I thought this concept was awesome.
  2.  MeUndies — my boyfriend has been fond of the underwear from MeUndies, so at one point when he was getting a few new pair,s I figured I’d try out their socks as well. They offer a similar option to Nice Laundry—selling 6-packs for $40 in addition to single pairs for $10. If you sign up for subscription, you get $2 off each pair. If you’re looking to totally change out what you have, or start fresh, they also offer a 10-pair pack for $100.
  3. H&M — I’ve long been a fan or H&M as a great source for cheap, stylish looks. Their socks are no exception. They sell 2- and 5-pair packs in a variety of colors both online and in stores. Though the brand has a reputation for garments falling apart relatively easily, I haven’t had this problem with most of those socks I’ve gotten from them. If there’s an H&M store near year, I would recommend checking there first over the website. I’ve found that they tend to have wider selection in store than online.

What did I miss? I know all of you out there aren’t sock fans, but to those of you who are: where did you go to get your collection started? Tell us in the comments.

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We have some of this on our site under about, but we know not everyone goes there so we figured we’d let you know who the guys are behind the blog. We want you guys to get to know the guys as well as us get to know you guys!

UNBTim – I’m the 43 year old creator and editor of UNB. I live in the Atlanta area and love all things undies. My favorites have been pouch briefs and think undies should be comfy all day not just when you put them on. Outside of undies I love tech, gadets, tv (yes bad reality) movies and more! Find me at @unbtim. Pictured in the Leopard Cocksox

UNBAtlBriefs -I think my fascination with briefs and the hotties that wear them began when I was 7 or 8 years old.  I remember going to my grandparents house and going through their old Spiegel and Sears catalogs.  And those old Jim Palmer Jockey ads.  Woof!!  Seeing his tight muscular body, the  bulge in those ever so skimpy bikinis; it was the start of a beautiful obsession for me.  Favorite brands include, 2(x)ist, Baskit, CIN-2, Cocksox & Calvin Klein.  I wear briefs (mostly low-rise), bikinis, and jocks.  witter @UNBAtlBriefs

Alex B. – I am 28 years old, i work in the non-profit sector in the Northwest. My favorite underwear are jockstraps and I wear them as much as I can. I am the twitter community manager and love to talk with other guys about undies.

UNB Gabe – I’m 35 yrs old, native of California. Currently live on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Work as a field engineer in offshore energy production and heavy lift transport. Favorite pairs of underwear are trunks and low-rise briefs. No specific brand loyalty here… I’m open to all.

John Dylan– I’m 33 straight and love to wear underwear! i like low rise briefs and jocks because the make me feel masculine and give me confidence when I have a fun pair on. I work in retail so having a comfortable supportive pair on makes a big difference.

UNB Bryce – I am Bryce. Born and raised in the Portland region. I love the outdoors, media, plaid, and of course underwear. Love all styles of underwear but especially love briefs and jockstraps. My favorite brand is 2xist.

Dash Distraction – Dash is a post-twink underwear fan working in technology in New York. Under his sometimes pedestrian office clothes he’s been known to sport briefs, jocks, bikinis, trunks, speedos, and sometimes a singlet. Dash likes sharing gear pics with other underwear fans on Twitter @DashDistraction   Pictured above in the picture below

UNB Jon – Hey underwear fans! My name is Jon and I am a current college student living in the northeast. When I’m not busy studying or working, which is rare, you will find me in the gym (a new obcession) or lounging on the couch watching sports. All in all, I am a down to earth person. Hit me up on Twitter! (@UNBJon)

UNB JD – Jeff is a mid-20s Yankee transplant living in the South. He describes his style as retro and wears trunks more than anything else. Professionally, he works in nonprofit marketing and communications.

The Amazing T – My name is T. I’m a professional trapeze artist and underwear enthusiast :). I come from a costume design background as well, so I’m very conscious about the design and construction of the undies. Due to my job, I also require a high range of motion in my underwear. I am a big fan of N2N, and the occasional Andrew Christian. I also have been really enjoying trying new and smaller company brands, where I get to talk to the designer directly about what I like and don’t like.

SpeedoSoldier –  I’m just leaving Active Duty in the Army after 6.5 years. Will be going into the Reserves. I’m engaged to be married to my fiancé Jonathan next Saturday. I love n2n, AC, Bruno banani, Olaf Benz, aussiebum, Marcuse, budgy smuggler, and many others. I look for style, cut, fit, and colors/prints. Love different patterns and colors. Always looking to try new brands.

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After the success of their initial collaboration in 2012, masculine men’s underwear brand Bluebuck has partnered with England Rugby Champion and current Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Ben Cohen, on a range of special edition underwear. The exclusive collection is produced in support of Ben’s StandUp Foundation, an anti-bullying charity of which he is chairman.

The range features Bluebuck’s traditional trio of styles – brief, boxer and trunk – and subtly updates with trim in turquoise and white, to represent the StandUp colours.  It also features the high quality fit and feel the brand has come to be known for, all produced in the environmentally responsible manner that lies at the brand’s core.

Since launching in 2010 Bluebuck has proved it is an underwear brand with a conscience. Using the cleanest of energy sources to manufacture their products in Europe and choosing land rather than air to transport goods and raw materials, the brand is proud to avoid the far-flung supply chains favoured by others.

Ben’s love of outdoor sports and dedication to his StandUp Foundation makes for a perfect match with Bluebuck’s values of outdoor adventures, men being men and climate friendly production.

Find more info mation at http://www.bluebuck.net/ or http://www.standupfoundation.com/

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Envy Menswear proudly celebrates its first anniversary in the luxury men’s intimate wear market. Envy’s 204 SKUs are currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Scandinavia, Malta, and Russia, with new international partners finalizing their Envy partnership deals.

“Envy has proven to be a fast-rising star as a top selling line in only our first year,” says Envy Menswear Director of Global Sales & Operations Christian Savoie. “Our retail partners are devoting more space in their stores to make room for sexy menswear after seeing profits derived specifically from that market. We’re thrilled with the consumer interest in Envy, and are pleased to have had such a successful launch year.”

“Enyv is such a great addition to my store!” exclaims Adult Shop 61 representative Caitlyn. “Great packaging, soft, durable material, and a great variety. Our customers have given us such a great response to the product. I would highly recommend this to everyone!”

Envy launched at last year’s International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 55 initial styles, including briefs, thongs, boxer briefs, mesh briefs, tank tops, mesh tanks, and more. In the 12 months since, Envy has introduced hotter and trendier styles for the fashion forward man, leading menswear websites to taken note of Envy’s extensive collection; MenAndUnderwear.com notes, “It is not very often [you] see a brand’s initial collection being so extensive. It is a sign of a brand which is here to stay.” MenswearInsight.com and StorErotica.com have also featured Envy.

Envy Menswear owner Frank Koretsky says, “The appeal and interest from retailers and distributors around the world has been extremely enthusiastic. Their continued orders and reorders are a direct result of increased demand from their customers, who love Envy’s designs as well as the price point. It encourages us to keep coming up with new designs and innovations in the menswear market, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with all our international partners.”

Folsom Gulch retail buyer Rick states, “We’ve received a great response from our customers regarding Envy and sales have been great! If you’re looking for a new brand of men’s underwear to try, ENVY is it… the packaging is great too!”

Envy encompasses most male styles and fits of underwear, including basic foundation pieces, everyday wear, sexy styles, and dancewear. Featuring hot, trendy clothes for the fashion-forward man, the Envy Menswear catalog includes logo elastic, mesh, fishnet, wet look, microfiber, sport, bling, core basics, and liquid metal fabrics. Envy fashions include thongs, bikinis, briefs, tanks, and trunks, as well as bareback athletic jocks and briefs.

In addition to basic colors – white, black, red – Envy also features edgy gunmetal and camo, as well as new colors like neon pink, neon blue, and neon green in time for summer. Many Envy items are also available with sequin embellishments.

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Wood Underwear is out with Lounge wear. I got a chance to see this in Vegas and its pretty awesome. They have some great underwear that you will love and the lounge wear will be super comfy!  I know many of you out there want to get new lounge wear and we think this would be perfect. It’s well made and feels awesome!

Here is their announcement

Once you put on Wood Loungewear, you may never want to wear anything else. Super drape-y (is that a word?) for lounge-y comfort. Same great Wood looks, meaning YOU look great in Wood.

Lounge top is relaxed fit, longer sleeve, open crew neck. Pairs amazingly well with our lounge pants. The pants are relaxed fit, longer, full leg. The short pant hangs just below the knee. Same super comfy waist band.

The fabric is ultra-comfortable – 48% modal (spun from beech tree cellulose), 48% cotton and 4% elastane.

Comes in 3 colors: Navy, Heather Grey, Black

Retail Pricing:

  • Loungewear top – $55.00
  • Loungewear long pant – $45.00
  • Loungewear short pant – $35.00

Find it at finer and contemporary mens stores near you.

PicFrame 2It’s not often we cover apologies on UNB. Heck its not that often they are released in the world of underwear. We have given a few over the years but we’ve never seen them from a company that feels they may have not lived up to a customers expectations. I know quite a few companies that should issues them, they are in the world of undies and out.

I received this apology from UnderGear via email and a mailed letter. The snail mail is what impressed me the most. Here is what it said:

Dear Valued Customer:

We’re always proud to be the first to bring you the newest underwear fashions that come to the market, and bring them right to your door. But lately, our service hasn’t been up to our expectations.

In March of this year, we started making enhancements to our distribution and shipping procedures, and unfortunately, it’s taken longer than expected. Orders that should have been lightening fast took too long, communications were not as timely, and other mistakes were made.

Simply put: If we let you down, we are sorry

We don’t take your loyalty for granted — in face, we’re going to keep working to make your experience with us better, faster and more satisfying than ever. That is what you expect from us, and we promise to deliver.

Then it went on to give 20% off your next order. I like it when a company steps up and takes responsibility. It makes me look at them in a better light to me. I say good job Undergear. Will this sway you to shop there, I don’t know but it’s making me look at them again for my underwear shopping.

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First off I would like to say hi, I’m Bryce and I have a bubble butt. As the proud owner of a bubble butt I have learned that not many underwear brands think about guys with butts.

Having a bubble butt can be an amazing thing. It makes your pants look good, and helps hold your pants up so you don’t have to have a belt. It can get you attention from guys. You also have cushion if you are clumsy like I am.

Underwear looks amazing on a bubble butt but after awhile it can look less than great. This is my one big complaint to underwear brands. For guys with bubble butts some underwear just stretches out. It becomes uncomfortable and starts to ride up.

My biggest recommendation for underwear brands is to make it with fabric that is more flexible. Briefs can be especially bad since there is not extra fabric on the legs. I have found some brands make the leg holes with strong enough elastic that it won’t stretch out.

Some great brands I have found so far include 2xist, Andrew Christian, Express and Clever.

With 2xist I haven’t ever found a style I don’t love with them. One of my favorite styles is the Sports Collection they released a couple years ago. The fabric is soft and has plenty of stretch for a bubble butt. They don’t stretch out or get baggy feeling after hours of wear. The 2xist Plaid line from 2 years ago was also a great style. It was less sporty feeling and just a nice cotton material. Would stretch perfectly and continue to look great on by the end of the day.

Express actually makes some great underwear. I wouldn’t recommend it for people with bigger bulges because they don’t make big pouches. The material is simple but does stretch well. I mainly have sport trunks and boxer briefs which make it easier to fit a butt. I did recently purchase some Express briefs and really like them. The elastic around the leg is perfect and stays tight after a day of movement.

I have one pair of Clever. While the pair doesn’t have the stretch others do I still love them. I think one of the main reasons I love them is how they hug my butt. The pair fit perfectly and clings to the butt like you see in all the underwear ads.

What are some favorite brands of other guys with bubble butts? We want to hear from you guys which brands fit the best for a bubble butt!