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!
Left to Right:
- Jordan is wearing the Boxer Urban Pulso 7173
- Right is wearing the Boxer Corto Vivaz 7174
These pairs were furnished by Mundo Unico
Pipe Underwear
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
- Erik is wearing the Black Racing Square Cut
These pairs were furnished by Pipe Underwear
WildmanT
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
These pairs were furnished by WildmanT.
Timoteo
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
- Rob is wearing the Wave Racer Swimsuit
These pairs were furnished by Timoteo.
McKillop U/W
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
These pairs were furnished by McKillop U/W
Cocksox
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.
These pairs were furnished by Cocksox.
N Haven
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.
Left to Right:
- Corey is wearing the AJ789 Snow Flakes Boxer
- Jordan is wearing the AJ789 Snow Flakes Boxer
These pairs were furnished by UnderGear.
Pikante
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!
Left to Right:
- Erik is wearing the Cheetah Cheeky Boxer – Black
- Rob is wearing the Python New Brief
- Erik is wearing the Anaconda Boxer
- Jordan is wearing the Feather Owl New Brief
These pairs were furnished by Pikante
Candyman
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
These pairs were furnished by Candyman
PPU
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
- Rob is wearing the Vintage Boxer 2070
These pairs were furnished by Cleaver.
Baskit
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
These pairs were furnished by Baskit.
Bum Chums, Doreanse & ManStore
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
- Bottom left is wearing the Doreanse 1555 Hipster
These Pairs were furnsihed by Dead Good Undies
Pistol Pete
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
These Pairs were furished by Pistol Pete
DMK Designs
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
- Right is wearing the X-Lo Swimmer in Peacock Blue
These Pairs were furnished by DMK Designs
Gregg Homme
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.
Left to Right
- Left is wearing the Predator Trunk
- Center is wearing the X Rated Maximizer Jock
- Right is wearing the Bandito Brief
These Pairs were furnished by Gregg Homme.
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!
