We are giving away a $30 gift card from FreshPair. FreshPair.com is one of the biggest online sellers of men’s and women’s underwear! They are a leading online retailer of men’s and women’s intimate apparel.Their state-of-the art shopping experience allows you to shop right from home with the ultimate convenience: because they believe the best way to shop for underwear is in your underwear.
Just go to the contest page and enter via the form!
If there is one brand that has the best chance to take designer underwear mainstream, it would certainly be Andrew Christian. To be honest, this is the first pair of Andrew Christians I’ve owned. Everyone I know that knows anything about underwear has a pair…if not multiple pairs. After a few times wearing my first pair, I can easily see why. This is truly amazing underwear. Truly amazing! I’m quite excited to write this review because it is underwear the whole world needs to know about.
Promises are something I value highly. When someone, or a brand, tells me something, I expect them to keep their promises. You may be asking yourself, “What promises in underwear are there?” I find it quite obvious. Though it really isn’t that big of a deal, I think it’s important for a brand to uphold their statements. That promise in this case is frontal support. Let me tell you, this pair keeps its promises.
You might be wondering what this awesome pair of underwear is created of and it’s kind of surprising. It’s made of 94% Rayon…from Bamboo. That’s right, I said it! Bamboo. The other 6% is Spandex. It’s so comfortable. Another promise AC makes is that it feels like nothing is there. They are right as you really forget you are wearing it. The front support is a dream. It’s really a whole package, pun or not. I put this underwear through the daily test and it passed. Through class, daily activities, and working out, it proved to be good, supporting underwear. If your drawer is lacking, you seriously need to buy this underwear. If it isn’t lacking, buy it anyway.
Fit |
5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Put Together | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 5 |
| Overall | 5 |
You can get the Almost Naked Fusion Brief from Andrew Christian’s website at http://andrewchristianshop.com. A full range of sizes is available from XS-XL in either Black or Navy
Andrew Christian provided me wi
We have another awesome picture from 10Percent.com! They have sent us the GBGB Itcha Solid Brief. This is part of the Good Boy Gone Bad line! Check it out and the entire GBGB Line at their site!
Malestorm is offering a 15% discount off all BumGear, DKNY, Go Softwear, Joe Snyder, Rufskin & Skmpeez products at regular price (not valid on sale or final clearance items) for a limited time only. Hurry though…this sale is for 3 days only! (This discount does not apply to any other brands or any applicable sales tax or shipping charges). Sale ends at 11:59pm PDT on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Just arrived: the 2(X)ist Camo Collection. 2(X)ist introduces their latest line with the rugged look of camouflage….for all of your covert activities! 15% OFF on regularly-priced BumGear, DKNY, Go Softwear, Joe Snyder, Rufskin & Skmpeez products.
Hurry…this is a 3-day sale only! Sorry, no rainchecks. Sale applies while quantities last so order early to avoid disappointment! (Prices on the website have been adjusted to reflect this discount. This discount does not apply to any applicable sales tax or shipping charges.)
Be all that you can be with the 2(X)ist Camo Collection…perfect for everyday wear, you’ll be in keeping with the hot new style from 2(X)ist. Going commando has never been easier.
Available in a No-Show Brief, No-Show Trunk & Tank Top in 3 different colors: Military, Black or Navy.
Candyman Fashions is one of the brands I have enjoyed working with the most during my span at Underwear News Briefs. Their unique take on styles, colors, and ability to push the boundaries of men’s underwear is amazing. They are probably one of the few companies that can make a pair of underwear look like plastic or leather and make them feel and wear like you have on your traditional cotton/spandex mix trunks.
I received the ”9526 Black/Red Boxer” in a size medium. Candyman Fashions often gets their ideas from role playing costumes and is probably better known for this unique take on underwear. Don’t get me wrong! I love a unique pair of undies. Sometimes, however, I crave something a little more subtle. Candyman has a great line of underwear that is just plain FUN to see and wear and you don’t have to get tied up in the whole costume look. The Black and Red boxer is one of those styles that’s not a costume…just simply a fun pair of undies. They feature a solid black front and back panel with a solid red 1.5” strip down both sides. Both the red and black have silver metallic specks woven into them to give these undies a unique shine and almost plastic or leathery look. This pair of Candyman also features a solid black elastic waistband with a contrasting white Candyman logo on the front.
These and many of the other styles from Candyman are great for daily wear, but these undies really shine when you wear them out on the town. The fit is great for all day wear, but the patterns, colors, fabric, and sex appeal are meant to be noticed. They are also able to add extra spice in the bedroom. I wouldn’t recommend wearing these to the gym or out for a run. I am not saying that you couldn’t, but I believe there are better undies for that. It would be best to let these eye catching undies be seen in the wild and not full of sweat while doing a squat workout.
Overall, I really enjoyed these undies. They add an element of fun and a little “something different” to my ever expanding underwear collection.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.6 |
You can purchase any of the Candyman Fashions collection from a variety of online men’s underwear stores. The reviewed boxers retail for around $35 online. Check out my company write-up on Candyman to learn more about this fun and exciting underwear company.
Candyman Fashions provided me with these boxers to review.
Today’s Brief Distraction was sent over to us by 10Percent.com! They sent us this great picture of N2N Bodywear’s Freedom Jock. This is part of the new N2N collection. Watch out for reviews soon for this and some of the other lines!
We are giving away a $30 gift card from FreshPair. FreshPair.com is one of the biggest online sellers of men’s and women’s underwear! They are a leading online retailer of men’s and women’s intimate apparel.Their state-of-the art shopping experience allows you to shop right from home with the ultimate convenience: because they believe the best way to shop for underwear is in your underwear.
1. To enter you must enter your Mailing Address in the entry from
2. You can enter once a day from Thursday April 29, 2010 to Tuesday,May 4, 2010.
3. Prizes will be picked from the entries received on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
4. Only one prize package is being given away
5. You must be 18 year old or older to enter
6. We reserve the right to close entries at anytime.
7. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries
Since its becoming close to summer, we thought we would run something fun for summer. This is from aussieBum and we can’t go wrong posting a great pic from aussieBum.
Marc Ouest is bringing sexy back. They are known for their hot styles and this is no exception. IF YOU’RE GOING TO DO IT, DO IT RIGHT…… MARC OUEST Boi Enuf Tank. Candy color micro-mesh tank with contrast white micro-mesh trim @ $44.95. MARC OUEST Boi Enuf 16. Low rise tri-color micro-mesh brief @ $26.95. www.marcouest.com They don’t follow trends, They start them….. Notice the picture has been edited a little, the pouch is see through and too hot for our site!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Ristefsky Macheda. This is an older picture but I think it’s a perfect Brief Distraction to show case! I hope you enjoy!
We gave away a ton of Andrew Christian jocks a few weeks back but they also sent us a jock to review. I really love the Almost Naked line. Michael is going to review the Almost Naked Brief and it’s amazing. We talked about it on the podcast. I got a chance to review the Almost Naked Jockstrap in royal blue.
As always when I put on something from the Almost Naked line, I wonder if it’s going to be too loose. So far, I have always been proven wrong. They really fit incredibly well. I don’t know how Andrew came up with this design or how long he worked on it, but it is my favorite of his lines. I put it on and wore it for another day full of errands. I usually wear review underwear while running errands in case I don’t like them and I can take them off on the go. I will wear them at a workday sometimes to give me a better feel for the undies. Sounds scientific doesn’t it? Not really! It gives me a quick impression of if I will like them.
My only complaint about the jockstrap is the leg straps get twisted. This is only a minor thing to me. For the most part, it was only noticed if I took my pants off. It was more aesthetic than function. With some jocks, if the straps twist, it makes for a really uncomfortable experience. If you are a fan of jocks, you really need to check these out. They are perfect for daily wear.
| Fit | 4.5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.75 |
You can get these from the Andrew Christian website. They are available in red, royal, white, black and navy. They currently retail for $20.00. This pair was furnished for review.
Jockstrap Central sent us and exclusive, they are going to release the Flarico Jockstraps. They won’t be offiically launched till next week, but we are giving you a heads up. As you know Jockstrap Central is a jock superstore!
Here is what they sent us in the email:
The jockstrap is one of 4 new Flarico jockstraps and the model is our latest find, Santos. The guy is truly blessed with a beautiful face, killer body and a package to die for.
When they are released we will bring you more info, but until then you will have to settle for this teaser!
We decided to bring you a Brief Distraction from 2(x)ist. The model is Chris L and he’s wearing the 2(x)ist Essentials collection. I hope you enjoy
It’s Tuesday and that means its time for the $12 Tuesday from Baskit! Action Cool Low Rise Trunk (All Mesh), which is a sexy and practical low rise trunks made of a 100% cotton mesh material to keep you comfortable and dry. To get the special make sure you go to the site and click on specials! Its good til midnight!
Hello, and welcome back to “UNB Fitness Corner”. My name is Darrin Miller and I’m the staff writer here at UNB for fitness. Keeping in the spirit of the Papi promotion, I’m pictured here in one of my favorite undies – the classic thin band thong from Papi. Last week we focused on the first attribute required in setting successful fitness goals. This week, we focus on expanding upon the last two attributes:
Goals Must Be Realistic
The general rule of thumb here is do not set yourself up for a fall. Use common sense when setting your goals. The goal of “I want to be a millionaire by 30-Apr-2011” when today is 29-Apr-2011 is (barring the lottery of course) pretty infeasible. Similarly, if your goal is loosing 30 pounds and you started working on that goal three days before your goal deadline, good luck and more power to you! Remember, goal setting is a tool for you to use to achieve things in life. Moreover, we predict how well we will do reaching a goal by how well we have done in the past. Negative reinforcement related to unmet goals will set in motion a perpetual cycle of unmet desires. Therefore, reach for the stars but keep your feet on the ground.
Goals Must Be Modifiable
So far it sounds like goal setting is pretty stringent – must be specific, well defined, visible, measurable – almost carved in stone. How ironic then that they must also be modifiable. Almost sounds like that “back door” a manager always leaves himself when he says something like “Based upon predicted absenteeism and projected work load, I think we can handle the additional project should our parameters remain constant in our ever-changing environment.” The key thing to remember here is to be honest with yourself. Changing your goal from
Because you have decided to forego your good eating habits and you just did not feel like exercising is a cop out. Changing this goal because you were involved in an accident and will have your leg in a cast for eight weeks is simply using the rule that goals must be modifiable. If there is ever a question as to whether you are just giving up or righteously modifying your goals, just ask yourself one question. How guilty do I feel about changing this goal?
Now that you have been exposed to the ins and outs about developing goals, in the next issue we will discuss the benefits of proper goal setting.
Goals mean different things to different people and effect, mold, and guide each of us differently. Some people have their whole life designed out as a series of never ending goals. They strive for the next victory, the next accomplishment, the next milestone. Other people create goals only when the “bigger” milestones in life are to be focused on – that first car, that first house, etc. Whatever type of individual you may be keep in mind that developing and striving to achieve goals will help you shape your vision of your future. As one of my friends once said “Goals pave the pathway to success through the forest of life.”
We hope you enjoy this great picture from Sweat Under Gear! This picture is of the Fighter Brief! If you haven’t checked it out Sweat you should, they will have new lines out this year!
When we got the Sports Mesh Briefs from Andrew Christian, they were going to go to Michael. But, when they sent my size, I got to review them. Skeptical about another pair of underwear…yes! They are made of the sports mesh you see many basketball and work out shorts made from and they have no lining. They aren’t necessarily see-through, but they aren’t solid. Being made by Andrew Christian, I felt I shouldn’t have much to worry about.
I wore them to a conference I attended and I didn’t know what to expect. When you are at an important event, there is nothing worse than having a bad fitting pair of undies. As the day went on, I felt really good in them. I was surprised they didn’t get hotter. I guess the holes in the fabric allow for more air circulation.
Andrew Christian seems to have a good insight when designing underwear. He always seems to take something that doesn’t seem as though it would work and makes a great item. This pair also has a fun factor to it. It’s a traditional cut with untraditional materials.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
The sports mesh brief is available directly from the Andrew Christian website. It retails for $22.00. It is also available in blue, navy, and black. This pair was furnished for review.
We have a lot of N2N Bodywear reviews coming up and figured we needed to profile some pics from them. They always do some great photography around their undies and swimwear. Look for the reviews starting soon!
Almost Naked Thong – Enhancing Anatomically Correct Thong
Package enhancing anatomically correct brief in a sexy European thong cut. Feels like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. Hang-free design with no annoying hidden cups, straps or padding. Extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. Virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing. Constructed from super soft rayon made from bamboo fiber with Anti-Muffin Top elastic to minimize the appearance of love handles.
Product Features:
Specs:
24% Off Coupon Details: Purchase Style: 9145 in Royal, Red and Navy only in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items. Enter code: 24AN9145 during checkout for the discount. Offer expires: April 26, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.
The last of the new Papi reviews is the Cotton Stretch Brief. I am a briefs guy so I was very happy to review them. I haven’t had too many cotton briefs lately. I have been loving spandex/nylon blends that fit me. It was good to try a cotton brief.
These are a fuller cut brief and really didn’t seem like it. You know sometimes when you wear a full brief that it can feel like granny panties? I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s huge and will drive you crazy! These didn’t have that feeling. They fit well and didn’t lose their form throughout the day. I think it is great that many more companies are taking the time to make great fitting underwear that looks great as well. Papi has done that in many of their lines.
These would be fantastic for daily wear. Being that they are cotton, I wouldn’t recommend them for the gym. For work, running errands, or just hanging out, I think you will really like them. They have a mix of spandex and cotton. In order to give Papi a great compliment…remember the original CK tighty whities, the ones that really fit great? Well, this pair reminded me of them. They have classical styling but a much better fit than FTL or Hanes.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.25 |
You can get these from the Papi website. As with the others, they aren’t currently available, but as soon as they are released, we will let you know. They will retail for $16.00. This pair was furnished for review.
We decided to give you a three for one today! This picture is from Schultz Jeans. We have profiled them before. If you don’t know they are a jeans company that makes underwear to show just over the waistband of the jeans. They usually have sayings like above, “Hands Free” and such. We hope you check them out and see their jeans and undies. You can find them in stores in the US or order online!
I continue my reviews of Papi with the Modern Stretch Trunk. The last one is not one my favorites, the cotton boxer briefs, but this one is what I like. When I have worn boxer briefs/trunks, they have always been a nylon/spandex blend. I prefer them to hold everything in place and fit like a glove. Notice a trend here? I don’t like loose or baggy underwear.
I have a pair of the Modern Stretch low-rise briefs and I love them. I was all for having the chance to review these. I wore them for another day of running around and errands. I put them on and at first, they seemed a little loose and I wondered if I should have ordered a smaller size. As the day went on, I was pleasantly surprised that they held up well and they weren’t as loose as I thought.
They are made of a spandex/nylon blend that really fit well and I had no issues with them. In fact, it was a pair that I found myself not realizing they were there. To me, that is one of the best things you can say about a pair. You feel so comfortable you don’t feel like you are wearing undies.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.25 |
I do recommend these if you want a great pair of trunks. You can get them directly from the Papi website. They are not currently available but will be out soon. They will retail for $22.00. This pair was furnished for review.
