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The Clever line this year is HUGE. I am really blown away by all the undies they have come out. It’s a great line that I have divided up into categories to make it easier to report. The categories are Tribal, Geometric, Thongs and Swimwear.

This year I think that Clever really put some fun and color in their undies. When you see it you will not think boring. They used colors, patterns and lines to create a really fun line. I personally love to see companies that take risks and try new designs. The world of undies would be so boring with out risk takers. Granted, there is a time and place for classic but we all need those pairs that we wear out that are just FUN!

Clever is the perfect night out for fun undies. This line is for those who want to show their style in their undies as much as their clothes. I know we have readers who do just that, and area always looking for something new and fun.

The line is available in both brief and boxer briefs. Unless it is noted as just one style. Now on to the line.

Tribal
I call it Tribal because it looks like some of the Tribal Tattoos I have seen. It is a major theme in the Clever line. It comes in both printed and solid backgrounds.

  • Elements Boxer/Brief is one with a brown pattern background and over printed with the tribal
  • Mosaic Tattoo Boxer/Brief – This one is a little darker with a  coral and yellow background with the tribal tattoo over the background.
  • Tane Brief/Bxoer – This one is more conservative it is either white or gray with pattern printed over the brief/boxer
  • Arki Boxer/Brief – Again another more conservative pair. It’s a solid white pair with a choice in black or green waistband. On the seat there is a print of a tribal tattoo in a graduated color print
  • Kauri Boxer/Brief – If you really love the tribal prints then this is a pair you will like. It’s another solid base color but with a much larger tribal print. It’s also available in white and black.

Geometric
The next set is the Geographic set. If you like lines and geometric shapes then this is for you. They have lines, patterns and more. Plus not to mention many more colors in this collection.

  • Clever Rain Boxer Brief – This is a print that incorporates lines to create a rain pattern. It is available in Red and Grey
  • Revolution Boxer/Brief – This is another pattern created by lines. But this time they are diagonal lines that intersect. This effect looks really cool on the pouch! Its available in Green and Grey.
  • Drops Boxer/Brief – Now it’s time for a pattern with circles. This pair is created with a  dark solid background with white circles. It’s only available in one color.
  • Snowballs Boxer/Brief – This is a really cool pair one that has a blue waistband with different color blue dots that create lines. It’s available in one color as well.
  • Diamond Brief/Boxer is available in many colors, Red, Blue, Black. The pouch is a solid white but the diamond pattern goes all the way around to the other side of the pouch.

Thongs
We posted on our Facebook page last week about thongs. There are few things that divide the underwear wearing public  as much as thongs. We got people who love them, to people who would NEVER wear them. If you are a thong fan then you should check out Clever. A lot of the lines we have told you about above are available in a thong. Clever is one company that has embraced the thong and really put time in the collection. So if you are a thong lover rejoice, Clever didn’t forget about you!

Active
Active wear is one area I think we will see a lot of this year. It just makes sense that underwear companies would focus on this segment. We all spend at least 12 hours in our undies. We need to be comfortable in every situation. Active wear is one area we are seeing innovations in every year. That includes making them more fashionable. Previous years it has been white, black, then they moved into colors and now we are moving in to patterns and making it seem like active underwear can be worn as regular underwear.

  • Front Mesh Brief/Boxer – The boxer is more of a trunk fit. It is in Black and white, but don’t let that fool you. The Black has a red waistband with red on the pouch. While the white is a blue waistband and blue accents. The brief is similar but has a solid pouch. The colors available in Black and Blue. The Black has a yellow pouch with a green waistband, while the Blue has a black pouch with blue waistband.
  • Natura Boxer and Natura Latin Brief. This is a pair that is a mix of traditional and some color. The top of both styles had a colored patterned print and white at the bottom. The color reflects the waistband which is Green and Grape.
  • Ultra Mesh Brief – Mesh is another area that has been popular in men’s underwear. This is not the sexy see through mesh, but more of a sports mesh that will breath. This is available in blue, white and black.

Swim
Last up we have swimwear. We are rapidly approaching spring. Here in Atlanta we have had spring one day and winter the next. The spring days are starting to stay longer and its only a matter of time before we are in summer. Clever had tied in some of the ideas for underwear and made swimsuits in the same style. Its a very cohesive line in both swim and underwear. But if you are not into swim briefs then the swimwear is not for you.

  • Jamaica Swimsuit Brief – This one carries on the tribal prints. The tribal prints are a big inspiration for the line and they carried it over in swim. It’s available in Yellow and Green.
  • Bluxo Swimsuit Brief – This is not 100% geometric but has that feel. It’s Blue (dark and light) and white pattern.
  • Advantage Swimsuit Brief – This pair has very similar styling as the Natura line. With the pattern at the top and solid color at the bottom .
  • Exsus Swimsuit Brief –  This one i think is really cool. It’s a box pattern with red or blue outlines. It’s definitely very geometric and just a funky fun pattern.
  • Deep Blue – This is the last suit. It’s not really a fit in most category but it’s just very cool. It’s Blue with a pattern that is very remnant of water. It is probably my favorite suit they have made.

This is not the entire collection of Clever. I covered more then I thought I would, but feel the collection is so large that you couldn’t go over just a few. It is a pretty great and cohesive collection. I was seriously impressed by it. You can see them here in this post and at some of your favorite underwear retailers.

If you go to our Facebook Page you can see a few more pictures of the ones here and also some of the ones we didn’t cover in this post.

Stay tuned for write ups of Pikante, Candyman and more soon!


If you have been to the Andrew Christian site lately you may have experienced issues. I was there last night for some things for the site and was unable to connect. Here is what they sent out today:

If you tried to place an order with us over the last three days you may have run into a slow website, offline website or you may not have been able to fully process your transaction. Our site was experiencing several different technical issues that our server team has been working tirelessly to resolve. The good news is they feel as if the site issues are now completely fixed.

We are very sorry for any and all trouble, issues and general slowness that you may have experience while trying to shop with use in the last few days.

We greatly appreciate your loyalty and value your time. We have extended the end date of our Flash Sale, which was running during our technical problems, to Friday, March 18, 2011.

We have had our share of server problems here at UNB and feel for Andrew Christian . Glad that the problems are fixed and if you tried to get an item on sale, it’s all been extended.

We got an email yesterday from and up and coming photographer from Australia. He’s been a follower for the blog and sent us some really great pic to share with our readers. His name is Ben and he has Resolution Photography. You guys know we love profiling new models and photographers. We really loved Ben’s pics and hope to bring you more of him soon! We will bring you three pics this week!

Here is what Ben told us: there’s not too much about me really! I’m just a normal Sydney boy, used to be a model and now trying my hand at photography. Love showing a bit of Australia and the Aussie style of life in my shots, so there’s often a bit of cheekiness, relaxed nature and sexiness to it. You can link to my website, or to my Facebook page www.facebook.com/resolutionphotography

We are back for more new collections from my recent trip to Magic/Curve. The brand we are covering today is Intymen. I saw the collection at the Underwear Station booth at curve. Just like Good Devil, this brand came onto the underwear scene last year and has taken off.

The new line is coming out or in some cases is out already at retailers. The line ranged from classic styling to some really wild prints. Its an diverse mix of underwear. They also focus more on Boxer briefs this time around. So, if you are a fan then you will have to check out the line.

Intymen Fill It Flex BoxerIntymen Fill it Flex Brief

First up on the new pairs is the Fill It Flex line. This line is available in a brief and boxer. Each style has a soft and supportive pouch but has something different in it. They have a c-ring to show off what you have, but that’s not all it also has lateral openings for easy access. This is very much like the Fill It Jock from last line. Watch for a review of it very soon, the jock that is!  Both styles are available in White, Black, Blue and Red.

Intymen Dragon BoxerIntymen Wave BoxerIntymen Pea Cock Boxer

Intymen Pinky BoxerIntymen Blue Sand Boxer

The next styles we are going to cover in a few bullets. They are single pairs but have really interesting patterns. it’s an interesting mix of undies

  • Dragon Boxer – Incredibly sleek and sexy, this fit trunk style boxer features a dragon with Chinese print on the side.  Available in white and black.
  • Wave Boxer – Smooth lines adorn one side of this very comfortable and supportive Intymen Boxer; the other leg is solid.  Available in white and black. This is probably the most conservative pair in the line.
  • Peacock Boxer – Let your feather’s fly with the Intymen Pea Cock Boxer.  Like all Intymen products, superior quality construction throughout is matched only by comfort and in this case, some incredible pizzazz! If you like interesting prints then you will definitely want to check this pair out.
  • Pinky Boxer – Soft and subtle.  The Intymen Pinky Boxer is certainly pretty in pink. It has a pink pattern and waistband. It’s an abstract pink print and maybe perfect for a someone who wouldn’t normally wear pink.
  • Blue Sand Boxer – Inspired by the Caribbean waters off the coast of Colombia, let the fabric on the Intymen Blue Sand Boxer relax you. Again this is another abstract print with brown, white and blue, with a blue waistband.

Intymen Chrome BriefIntymen Veil BoxerIntymen Ab Control Tank

The next pair is something I wanted to give a full paragraph for coverage. That pair is the Chrome Brief. We haven’t seen too much metallic. I have seen it in some of the European collections but very few companies here in the states use it. It’s a silver metallic material with a black waistband and leg piping. These would be perfect if someone uses the old pick up line “Are you wearing space pants?” you can reply, no but I am wearing space underwear! I can say this because of the material from Underwear Station mentions about astronaut underwear! They are not for the meek to wear.

We couldn’t do a coverage of Intymen and not go into some mesh! The Veil Boxer, is a boxer made out of very soft mesh. Unlike the previous pairs goes down to your mid thigh and is more of a boxer brief. Intymen says it will be one of the most comfortable pairs you will ever have, so we will definitely review it for you soon!

Last up is an addition to the shapewear line. They are doing an Ab Control Tank. The Ab Control Tank also has built in posture correctness in the back which will straighten you up, giving you a stronger and more masculine appearance while helping avoid lower back strain from slouching.   A low cut neck allows you to conceal the undershirt even with a opened collared shirt. They had a full shapewear collection last year and it continues with this shirt.

This is some of the newest Intymen underwear. You can see the entire line at Underwear Station. Also check out the video we did for Underwear Station!

We are bringing the podcasts back. I looked at our Podcast feed and saw it has been over a year since we did one. Which is way too long. We really want to bring you guys some of the industry leaders and also some interesting companies on the podcast. But we cant your opinion, let us know what you want to hear. We created a small survey, one question! We can’t get much smaller then that! Tell us what or who you want to hear the podcast! If you have any problems with form you can find it here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGJzQlg0VDUzUTVhcHVWYThaMGdqbGc6MQ

 

You may have seen the Saxx Underwear video we did with at Curve. We wanted to give you a bit more information about Saxx Underwear and what they have been up to this last year. This is part of the Curve/Magic follow up. I think Saxx is doing some great things and they are doing something different in the world of men’s underwear.

Your brand is growing, for those not familiar with your brand can you tell a little bit about Saxx?

Saxx was founded on a simple inspiration. Make men more comfortable by re-thinking and re-designing men’s underwear. Saxx founder Trent Kitsch came up with the idea for the underwear while on a fishing trip off the coast of Alaska. He was wearing a survival suit for three days and experienced what most men do, discomfort and irritation. He realized that there had to be a better way to design men’s underwear. In 2006 the first pair of Saxx underwear was introduced in a University cafeteria. Trent manufactured 200 prototypes, which he sold in a matter of minutes to his classmates. The underwear featured integrated parallel mesh side panels, which eliminated contact between a man’s package and inner thigh. The product was an instant hit and introduced a new level of comfort to the men’s underwear market.

Saxx has gone from Saxx apparel to Saxx underwear why the change?

Through the rebranding process that began last year, we found that “Apparel” was just too broad of description for our brand. Saxx is based on underwear and the technology that was created for it. We wanted to make sure that our customers knew we did underwear and only underwear.

What has been the biggest obstacle in this process?

To be honest there hasn’t been that many obstacles in this process. We are a young brand, have only been in the US market for 6 months, and in Canada for 2 years. Customers that were aware of our brand before the name change really knew us as Saxx, not Saxx Apparel. The shift to Saxx Underwear has mostly gone unnoticed.

Anything surprised you (in a good way) while rebranding?

We knew that there would be a response to our new packaging and brand direction, but I don’t think that any of us would have guessed that it would be this positive. The quality of our product has always been there so it’s great to see that we now have the brand image to match.

I had the chance to talk to you at Curve and we did a video, what are some of the new items you have coming out?

For May of this year we have an number of new items coming out for Saxx. The first is the introduction of new colors in all of our fabric lines. That includes Utra, 24 -Seven and Pro Elite. We had been focusing on producing only Black and White until this point, these are still the main colors that men buy in underwear. We will continue to do Black and White but with the colors we now have reach into some new markets. I am personally really excited about having a variety of colors  and not just black in my own underwear drawer.

We will also be introducing a new line which we call Luxury. The fabric is a Modal/Cotton/Spandex blend. Modal is an extremely soft, light weight material.  Luxury  will be available in Black, Navy and White with Red waistband in both Boxer Brief and Trunks cuts.

Along with better fits, an increase size range, we now do XS all the way to XXL, new packaging and new in store POP we have a lot of exciting things happening at Saxx.

For more info about the brand visit our website at www.saxxunderwear.com and become a fan on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/SaxxApparel.

We want to thank Saxx Underwear for taking the time to talk to us. I will be doing another review shortly. I received a pair at Curve and will write it up soon. So check them out or check out our previous review of Saxx Underwear!

Andrew Christian has the Shock Jock Racer Boxer on Sale! You can save 17% off until Sunday.

  • Active Shaping Technology
  • Adds up to 2″ (5cm) on to your frontal measurement
  • Invisible soft Active Shaping Technology cup included
  • Cup provides great support and helps protect against zipper injury
  • Supper comfortable…and looks amazing
  • Made in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles
  • Regular/slim fit

Price is $30 but on sale for $24.99. You can get this directly from Andrewchistrianshop.com . While you are there check out the Flash sale they have going on as well!

Check out the St. Patrick’s Day sale at Go Softwear! You can save 15% off! Just use code PATTY at check out. You can get some new Green Undies for St. Patty’s day! Hurry sale ends March 17th.
Palace Trunks has the 2(x)ist Modal Collection. If you have tried modal underwear it’s very form fitting and is pretty nice! The new 2(x)ist line is available in classic brief or trunk and in white or black! Go to the Palace Trunks site to see the line
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Order anything from our website for the month of March and get a FREE pair of green KLeN crew socks.

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I got a chance to see some of the new Good Devil Underwear. The new line which I will say is not for the shy. If you are familiar with the brand you know its def about sexiness and fun. Good Devil was released last year and has gained popularity quickly. We will  not be posting too many pics of the line in this post, well of the front. I know, it sucks but our hosting company wouldn’t be happy with us if we ran them.

The new line consists of:

  • Ballz-Out Series
  • Lace Series
  • Sheer Balls Series
  • Bam Series
  • Exposer Series
  • Skin Series

 

Good Devil Ballz-Out BoxersGood Devil Ballz-Out Brief

The first one we will do is the Ballz-Out. As the name suggests there are certain things that stick out. Can you guess what they are? Well, we can’t show you the front, but if you go over to the Good Devil site you can see them. Its an interesting line to say the least. I am very interested in what you guys think of the series. It is available in a Bikini, Thong and Boxer. They have quiet a few colors as well; White, red, Turquoise, Pink, and black.

Good Devil Lace BoxerGood Devil Lace Brief GreyGood Devil Lace Thong

Next up we have the Lace Series. Over the last year the whole world of lace has come into its own in men’s underwear. We have had a lot of readers and Facebook fans that really do not like lace and will not wear it. But, its getting to be a popular fabric in men’s underwear, because we are seeing more and more lace. As I say they wouldn’t make it if it didn’t sell. Good Devil has embraced this trend and come out with a line of Lace. It consists of a thong, bikini and boxer. The colors available are black, white and grey.

Good Devil Sheer Balls BoxerGood Devil Sheer Balls BikiniGood Devil Sheer Balls Jock

The Sheer Balls series sounds like it should be similar to the Ballz-Out series but it’s not. Its a more polka-dot print on sheer fabric. It feels like a mix of the previous and new collections. It has similar styles to the last collection as in Bikini, Jock and Jock with the Good Devil branded waistband,but the boxer is very much like the Skin Series we will go over in this post. As you will see mesh is a trend with Good Devil. As noted the Styles are: Jock, Boxer, Thong and Bikini. The colors available is White, Red, Royal Blue and Black.

Good Devil Bam JockstrapGood Devil Bam Boxer

Good Devil Bam BriefGood Devil Bam ThongGood Devil Bam G-string

Bam Series is one that seems to be a lot of fun. This is one of those sexy and more like fetish wear. It’s black and looks very much like rubber to me. I got a chance to see it at Curve first hand and it looks as cool as the pics. I think many companies shy away from the more “fetish” type undies, which is a shame because they can be a lot of fun.  The brief, g-string and thong have a cut out in the front. This does allow for easy access. The boxer is more full cut without the cut out. But what I really like the rear view of the jock. I can’t put my finger on it but it’s just cool looking. This is available in a thong, Boxer, Brief, G-String and jock. The only color available is black.

Good Devil Exposer JockstrapGood Devil Exposer BoxerGood Devil Exposer BikiniGood Devil Exposer Thong

Exposer Collection is next on our list. This is a black mesh line. Again mesh is a staple with Good Devil, as noted above. This line is available with blue, red or white accents. The accents are in the name on the waistband and the piping used on the pouch. I am going to go back to the jock on this one as well. I posted a few weeks back this was the year of the jock. Good Devil proves this point very well. This jock is kind of a mix between a brief and a jock. That means the front has a very brief feel, there is a pouch but it continues to the leg straps like a brief, the pouch doesn’t end at the waistband. It’s a very cool jock again. This is available in the Jock, Brief, Boxer and Thong. The line is available in black with the accent colors above.

Good Devil Skin JockstrapGood Devil Skin BoxerGood Devil Skin BikiniGood Devil Skin String

Last up is the Skin Series. This is where some color comes in the line. If you did see the video (ether the trailer or Underwear Station video you saw the model wearing this one). The line is designed to show skin and a lot of it. The Jockstrap is one that has a pouch more of a g-string. It’s very skimpy and small. The only difference the leg straps. The string and bikini both share this smaller pouch as well. You can see by the picture that there are two straps that come off the pouch and you can wear it more like a traditional brief or show off more skin. The Boxer is more traditional and only has cut outs on the sides. Still showing skin and sexy. This line is available in Jockstrap, Boxer, Bikini and String. The colors available are White, Purple, Black and Green.
Good Devil is definitely not for the shy or guy who doesn’t want to show off what he’s got! The new line lives up to the previous and takes it to the next level. If you are a fan of mesh, cut outs and smaller cuts you will like the line! They have been around under are year and are gaining popularity. I have seen them pop up all over the place. If you haven’t seen the line go to the Good Devil site or check out one of your favorite retailers.

What do you think of the collection? Are you a mesh fan? What about lace? Let us know what you think. Look for the preview of Intymen and more coming soon! You can get these from the Underwear Station Website.

DT JOCKS ARE HERE!

DT is an Australian clothing label who we’ve had our eye on for a while, but when they released their incredibly sexy and stylish new Black Label Jocks we knew we had to rush them onto our shelves. We’ve also brought in their classic DT Jock, while maybe not as out there as the Black Label Jock, it’s equally as wonderful in it’s simplicity and comfort. Here’s more info on each:

What makes the DT Black Label Jockstrap stand out is its original take on the traditional jockstrap leg strap. In one continuous piece, the 3/4 inch elastic strap is also the edging of the brushed cotton pouch. Running along the edges from the waistband to the base, leaving the pouch and traveling around your leg just below your ass cheeks and finally wrapping around to the front and attaching back to the pouch just below the waistband – making for some visually stunning lines.

The classic DT Jock is their take on a basic, comfort first, fashion jock and boy does it succeed! With a soft brushed cotton contoured pouch edged with a cotton covered elastic that ensures the perfect fit.

Both of these jockstrap styles come in both black and white and feature ¾ inch leg straps and a 1 ½ inch plushed waistband with a stylized DT logo in contrasting shiny, almost metallic threads woven right into the band becoming less of a logo and more of an integral part of the overall design.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE DT JOCKSTRAPS

FINAL 24 HOURS TO GET A FREE JOCKSTRAP

Until the end of day tomorrow (Friday, March 11th) if your product total is $40 or more, we’re throwing in a free jockstrap with your order. While supplies last, the free jockstrap will be one of our Wolf or Omtex Athletic Supporters (If they run out, you’ll still get a free jock, just not one of those.) On the last step of your checkout (the invoice page) you’ll be asked to choose your size and color preference.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

BETTER FASTER SHIPPING FOR OUR US CUSTOMERS!

Great news for all our US customers! We’re now able to offer a regular shipping option with a 5 to 7 day delivery that includes tracking and delivery confirmation for basically the same price. We’ve been testing this new service for the past 8 days. Based on immediate customer feedback, it’s working like a charm. WINNING! (sorry, couldn’t resist.)

FINALLY – INTRODUCING TRENT!

If you’re wondering about the handsome guy in the new DT Jocks, his name is Trent. Although you can already see him modeling the four styles of DT jockstraps on our website, consider those photos teasers of what’s to come. We’ve just shot him in a brand new line of jocks coming your way in a few weeks and I honestly think the upcoming photos are some of our best work yet!

For its February/March Underwear of the Month selection, MensUnderwearStore.com is featuring the Calvin Klein CK One Micro Low Rise Trunk ($24, black, spear, white), modeled by Lucas Bernardini. The denim-inspired underwear, made from the softest microfiber, is meant to complement the CK One family of jeans and cologne.

In other underwear news, the term “junk in the trunk” isn’t just for the ladies anymore. Now more than ever, it is easier to fill out your derriere, supersize your package, or even give a lift to your nether-regions with the help of an underwear enhancement. In a recent survey on MensUnderwearStore.com, we asked customers how they felt about the underwear enhancement movement: 33% of men said that they would be open to trying this kind of underwear, while 26% revealed that they like enhancement underwear and already wear them. The underwear enhancement revolution is upon us!

We are also giving one pair away to a lucky winner! We hope to do this for everyone going forward. Here are the rules:

  1. To enter you must enter your information on the Official Entry form on the blog.
  2. You can enter once and the giveaway will be open for seven (7) days after the post. The closing date will be in the post
  3. Giveaway is open to US Residents only
  4. Prizes will be drawn from random from the entries received. One (1) winner will be announced. The winner will win 1 pair of the Underwear of the Month
  5. Only one prize or prize package per individual.
  6. You must be 18 year old or older to enter
  7. Entries will be entered in the mensunderwearstore.com email list
  8. We reserve the right to close entries at anytime.
  9. We reserve the right to make substitutions on prizes if not available or other problems arise
  10. Winners must confirm their information within three days of winning, failure to confirm information will result in forfeit of prize and a new winner will be selected.
  11. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries
  12. Rules maybe amended at anytime.

C-IN2 is back! We have had a few questions on where they have been. I got to talk to them for a quick second at Magic. They were sold to a company in Montreal. They are back and have a new collection. I am still trying to follow up with them and get an more in depth interview with them. So they are not gone.

The Andrew Christian Reversible Bikini is on sale for 48 hours! Double your pleasure, and your wardrobe, with this reversible bikini.  This one-of-a-kind bikini is offered in a low cut body and has contrasting panels on the front and contrast stitching down the center seam.

  • One side is aqua and black the other is red and navy
  • elastic waistband with no drawstring
  • regular/slim fit.. great for any bodytype
  • made in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • 90% Polyester/10% Spandex
  • Hand Wash in cold, lay flat to dry

Regular price $27, sale price $22.41. You can get the bikini from the AndrewChrsitianshop.com