Today’s Brief Distraction is one I took at Curve. It’s Jason the model from Tulio! We have been emailing each other and he’s up to some really cool things. We are working on doing a profile on Jason that should be out soon, but I wanted to showcase an awesome model and great guy! I”m sure we will see big things from Jason soon!
This is the second time I got to go to Magic. It’s a really big show, it’s not just men’s underwear it’s everything. It takes up two floors at the Mandalay Bay convention center. But there is a spot where all the underwear companies are located; it’s called Underwear Alley.
This year in attendance was Junk UnderJeans, Andrew Christian, Skmpeez, Timoteo, Baskit, Unico, Orca Blue, Clever, PPU, Candyman, Pikante, Pistol Pete, Obviously, Punto Blanco, Freeman, Brief Underneath, Go Softwear, ES Collection, Jocko Geovanny Underwear, and I hope I didn’t miss anyone
I first got to sit down with the folks at Andrew Christian. I got to go over the entire new line. They have some really great stuff coming out. I know that they are a big draw to a lot of you guys. I have the catalog in front of me right now. I can’t go into much detail, they don’t want a lot of what’s coming out in Nov out now. That’s the one thing about this show, some manufacturers don’t want anything spilled, while others want to tell about it. I respect that from Andrew Christian and will say that we have the new Flex Soft in and will be reviewing them shortly.
Then I talked to Junk UnderJeans. If you recall they were a big hit when we reviewed them a while back. We are in the process of getting more from them. We showed you a lot of their stuff with our brief distractions. They are known for being very fun and have really funky designs. They fit amazing, and I’m paraphrasing from the guys on the site. We maybe doing something with them soon… hint hint. But I think they are a brand that will grow and you will hear about them more and more.
Then I made my way to the Brief Underneath guys. I really enjoy talking to them. They are both really good guys and told me that they are about to be written up in GQ, I believe. Which is awesome. It’s a great concept of having a boxer and brief in one. I know many guys who like the look of a boxer but want the support of a brief. Plus, they have the new loungewear that looks great too. It has the same design and I think really cool. Their stuff I think is perfect for lounging around and just hanging out. I admit I have had boxers in the past, and that’s usually when I wore them was around the house. I think you should check it out and see for yourself.
The day was just starting when I got to the Skmpeez both. I have to say out of all the people in men’s underwear and swimwear that they are really fun. I really love hanging out with them and talking to them. I have noticed that the exposure has exploded for them in the last year. They are turning up in a lot of places. Which I’m really glad for, they will have a full line out in February in time for summer. I can’t wait to see what they do next.
Timoteo was next. You know it’s a hard day when you have to go to booth to booth and see the collections. I hear you guys saying, “Awe poor Tim” LOL, but I did a video of him telling about the collections. So I won’t go into it too much, but will post that hopefully this weekend. Timoteo does an awesome job at undies. He has great fit, colors and styles. It’s no wonder he’s become such a hit in the world of underwear. He really knows how to make underwear for guys. John on our site has gotten the jocks and he says they are one of the best. You should try them out if you haven’t. They will be awesome I can guarantee you!
I then briefly stopped by Freeman to talk. I got the new catalog but haven’t looked through it yet. But, they do some really fun stuff as well. I plan on doing a full post on them shortly. I think it is a brand you guys should know about!
Then it was off to my favorite, UNICO! Well one of my favorites. They don’t have anything new coming out till November. Which really isn’t that far off . I can tell you there will be some great striped and pattern undies. They will have that amazing Unico fit. I will most certainly do an in-depth write up on the blog about them. I have already put it in the calendar.
There was a new company at Magic called Orca Blue. They do swimwear and the really cool thing is that they can match board shorts and trunks/square cuts. Say you want to wear a square cut to the beach but not everyone wants to wear it with nothing over it, well they have matching board shorts that you can take off when you get to the beach, or just wear them. They got their inspiration from the 50’s and it’s a really cool line. They are brand new, just a few months old. But I think we’ll see some great stuff from them.
I circled back around to Pistol Pete and talked to them for a few. Pistol Pete is another fun line. It’s always got great patterns and prints. They have a log going on, and I didn’t get to talk to them much, they had buyers there all day, when I was there but I’m going to follow up with them about the lines. This is what happens at shows. The buyers are there to buy for the up coming season so I let them sell rather then talk to me. I will get more info about the lines shortly!
Baskit was next on my list. Which is a good friend to us here at UNB. I will say they are one reason we have been so successful. They really have helped us out and really gave us good advice when starting. I got a catalog and promptly lost it. Yes, I am not happy. I mailed all my stuff home and it’s the one thing that was not in my bag! I am getting another and will go into more detail about Basit for sure. It sucks when you go get info and then leave it! But they are sending me another! HURAH.
The fun keeps on going. I then go to PPU, Clever, Pikante, Candyman and Vuthy! The one thing I’m really excited about is Vuthy swim. It’s a brand new line of swimwear by an experienced designer, who I met and talked to a bit. The line will be amazing and very fun for this summer. I am working on an interview and will have more about them for sure. I know you’re thinking tell us something! You keep saying you’ll tell us more lately. Well in a second I will tell you whom I have videos for and they will be out starting this weekend. But back to the brands. Pikante is having a whole line of animal prints. Some of them have been released already, but they are really sexy and fun! Its great to see animal prints returning. PPU is having some very interesting designs to say the least. They are going to have to be seen and not described. I will hopefully have pictures this week for those. I briefly got to look at Clever and the new line is in the same style as Clever has done. I will find out more about the line and report back. But being there you sometimes forget to ask and remember after you leave. Lastly is Candyman. I gotta say I love Candyman, I think its great that some fun is back in the bedroom. Some of their new ones are the Super Hero, Handyman, and some really awesome football shorts. It’s just a lot of fun and I know this line isn’t for everyone but it’s still a lot of fun and our contest winners all loved their prizes!
Then I got the chance to talk to Jocko and Geovanny Underwear. Jocko has some really great swimwear. Geovanny has some really great undies. I have profiled him a while back and just think his designs are new and fun. The one thing he showed was the new Jockstrap he has. It’s in the picture above. It’s a new take on a classic design. I have his email and we are going to do more with him soon. Jocko we will show you the new swimwear when closer to spring!
Lastly is LASC. They are a company that has been around for about 20 years. I remember them because they had my favorite pair of swimwear, a tiny black bikini that I loved and wore out. That’s when I could wear them…. But I digress. They specialize in swimwear but also have work out wear. I like that they have everything from bikinis to board shorts. We were talking that we were looking forward to when bikinis aka Speedos would be making a come back in the American market. It’s happening in Europe but we’ll see about here. I saw the collection and they have some underwear not a lot but a lot of swim and work out wear. It’s really a great collection. Really amazing, and we will feature them in the swimwear guide but hope to have more from them soon.
Lastly, I didn’t get to meet up with Punto Blanco or Obviously but will get more information about them. Also while editing the same goes for Go Softwear! I will follow up and post more very soon! Trust me they are on my list and I will have some soon.
As I said above I did videos. Some with the people talking about the collections, and others just showing. I’m in the process of editing them and getting them up on the YouTube Channel. I will post them on the site over the next few weeks. But if you can’t wait, as soon as I have them done they will be up on YouTube. I have them from Timteo, Skmpeez, Orca Blue, Geovanny, Gregg Homme, Bend the Rules, and more. Not everyone did one, but I hope to keep doing this in the future. I think it’s better to hear what’s new from the companies rather then me!
We will be going back to Curve and Magic in February. Let me know what you guys want to know and see and I will do my best to get it done! BTW, I am posting all the pics from the shows on the Facebook page, so go over and check them out. They will be up tonight or in th
A friend of mine told me about Alick Alexander and how comfy the undies are and I thought I would profile them today. He said they are think but very comfy so I have emailed them and hopefully have a write up of them soon!
While in Las Vegas I got the chance to meet with UnderGear. They have some really big plans coming up. I rode the Monorail in Vegas to meet them, and let me say don’t ride it if you’re in a hurry. So I was late, which didn’t make me happy. But I got there and we had a great meeting. Even though I was worn out and probably looked like I was a totally crazy person.
The first thing is they have a designer who is bringing things up a notch in design and quality. We will see this in many of the designs that will be coming out over the next few months and for the holiday season. I’m really excited to see what they do and we will let you know what they are doing!
Speaking of holiday, UnderGear is coming out with a Holiday catalog that will be high quality and will have a lot of features you’ve not seen before in an UnderGear catalogs. I won’t go into all the details right now but I think you will like it, so if you’re on their mailing list get on it now!
Moving on to the new underwear line. The new Body Tech Iron collection is out. It was inspired by the look of gym equipment. Which means it follows the black and gray of weights and other equipment you see in the gym. The line is made out of a poly spandex material that feels like a second skin. All underwear styles in this line feature an enhancement pouch. Lastly, this collection also features a sexy versatile polo shirt that is slim fitting to show off all the hard work at the guy
You can check it out at the UnderGear site and be on the look out for some great designs and a kick @ss holiday catalog!
We bring you another great picture from Shaun Simpson. This is model Akiva wearing ES Collection. He said he would send us some more pics soon
I have to admit that this is my first pair of C-IN2, and I’m ashamed to admit that, because I’ve been missing out on some great underwear. Probably the biggest thing is the form factor. The Punt. When I first got these, I thought they were a brief, then when I put them on, I figured they would go down to a boxer brief length, but the ended halfway. It’s something I’ve never seen before, and it’s something I would like to see much more often.
The Bamboo has quite a few ingredients, the largest of which is the 69% Rayon (The Bamboo) then the usual 29% Cotton, and 2% Spandex. All those come together for a quite comfy pair, something that always finds itself back to the top of the draw much faster than the other pairs. The way they look is also another amazing thing too, the simplicity makes them seem so much more dashing, a definite plus.
Like all the other pairs, I put them through the daily test, and they passed with flying colors. They don’t ride up, they feel uncomfortable at all, and there is great front and rear support. The rear support is something to talk about too. It’s great, it’s really, really comfortable, and if you’re as concerned about the rear support as you are about the front, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. To sum it up, if you’re looking or something different for your drawers, not to mention different for your body, give the Bamboo Punt a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Fit |
5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Put Together | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 5 |
| Overall | 5 |
You can get the Bamboo Punt from Fresh Pair.com. A full range of sizes is available from S-XL in black and white, and there are also several other styles of the Bamboo range.
FreshPair.com provided me with this pair of underwear to review.
We have another great pic from Shaun Simpson. We really enjoy working with him. This picture is of Andrew and he’s wearing Gia Underwear!
Our friends at 10Percent.com sent us over this great pair from Rufskin. I know many of you out there know about them but if not they are a brand that really embraces super sexy styles and materials. They show off everything you have and sometimes then some. This pair is one that has a double lined pouch. So you won’t be showing off all the goods but it’s definitely sheer on the sides and back. It has a full waistband
This can be bought directly from the 10Percent.com site. It is $34.99. I
The Curve Expo was held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on August 16-18th. It is the only Lingerie and Men’s Underwear show in the Las Vegas area. I was able to go and talk to many of the lines there. It’s really great to sit down and talk with brands about the new lines. I am not covering everything I learned; the post would be amazingly long. But I plan to do more in depth posts when the lines are available to purchase.
Gregg Homme
I was able to sit down with Gregg Homme and talk to them about what’s coming up this next year. The one thing that I think they are doing well is sexy. You know there is a line between sexy and cheap and they constantly stay on the sexy side. The new lines coming out use mesh, animal print and more! I am going to go over the ones I took picks of (from left to right):
I saw all these and they have the line from last year. Gregg Homme is making high quality sexy undies. You know how sometimes you can get undies and they only last one or two wearing, with Gregg Homme you can have them for a while! We will go into detail when the line is out!
Gigo
The one thing I LOVE about GIgo is the colors they use. It’s always bright and fun! This collection is no different. They aren’t afraid of using patterns. Many companies and this is not a slam on them, but they stick to the traditional. Gigo doesn’t and the colors they usually have are vibrant and bright. The favorite of mine is the Lover Boy Brief. It’s a pattern with a white background with gold thread, You may not see the gold in pics but it pops in person. The other line I like is the Picnic line. They have blue and pink plaid. Its’ a lot of fun. I won’t go into too much detail, but look for more!
Joe Snyder
Joe Snyder has one really cool thing that is coming out it’s the JS23 the Man Up! It’s been available in just black, but coming shortly will be in colors. It’s been one of their best sellers. It’s an enhancing piece that really shows off what you have in undies and under your clothes
Good Devil
Are you ready for a new line? How about something sexy? Well Good Devil is for you. It’s not for the shy! It’s a lot of mesh and a really fun line. It’s also one line we can’t show you a lot of, due to the mesh. They are just now launching and we will see a lot more of them. They have mesh and cut outs that really show off pretty much everything. They do have some tame ones, if you want to wear something sexy but not showing it all off! You will start seeing this in stores shortly, there is going to be an exclusive coming up that we will heavily promote! So stay tuned for that and get ready for sexy!
Intymen
This is another new line that you should start seeing shortly. It’s a line that has some traditional colors and look but with a new fit. I haven’t tried them but they are more traditional. But traditional is not boring. They have been designed to fit very well. They have briefs, trunks and the usual underwear you would expect. But they aren’t traditional cuts. They have a little different pouch and I am expecting a really great fit. Its not limited to traditional they have some sexy, but not over the top designs. They are perfect for a date night. The last things you will see are the enhancing line. They enhance the backside and one does both back and front. I want to do a full post on enhancing underwear soon.
DMK Designs
We have covered DMK since we started the blog. Dianne there has always done new and innovative designs. I got a chance to sit down and talk about the new underwear she designed for the show. The first thing that really stood out was the new pouch for the mesh designs. Just about anytime you have seen a mesh pouch in men’s underwear there is a seam down the center. Dianne has come up with a design that creates a pouch but moves the seam from the center. It is really something innovative. The ones at the show were samples so I am not sure the exact release date will be but as soon as it’s shot and ready to go, we’ll let you know
Cocksox
I thought it was amazing that I got to meet Cocksox. They came all the way from Australia just for the show. They also used model Tory George from NorCalBodz! So we were really happy about that, and they do have some great new styles coming out. I even have a picture of Tory in them but I have been sworn to secrecy! And it’s killing me cause you now how much I love, I mean LOVE Cocksox. But I will say that they are just as awesome in person as over email. I really hope they come back to a show, but it’s a long way, but I think they would do amazing in the US Market. I remember the first time I saw them and was in awe; little did I know 4 years later I’d be working with them! I will being you more in depth as it comes out, I PROMISE.
Tulio
We have never had a chance to talk to Tulio. I got introduced to them and they have some really great swimwear and underwear coming out this year. We talked about the blog. We have them in our spring swim guide for sure. We built the start of a good relationship and will be bringing you more about their lines in the next few months. Tulio is a company that has done really great swimwear. They had a lot at the show and I got a few pictures of their model in a few of the newer looks. I will bring more information about the line very soon.
MaleBasics
MaleBasics is going in a new way. They are doing Male Lingerie. Which I know many of you out there are going what? But they have had some good success with the line. The line is basically lingerie for men. It’s made out of lace and other materials. It is an interesting line that is for sure. We are in the process of writing the line up. They haven’t gone total lingerie; they still have the Malebasics line as well. This includes the contrast and microfiber lines. They are traditional underwear with a pouch design. Their model is a Chippendale’s dancer in Vegas.
Frank Dandy
If you have been reading the blog in the last month you saw a lot of Frank Dandy with the Brief Distraction at the Sobe Men’s Show. They are a brand out of Sweden that is known for it’s really great patterns, colors and prints. They haven’t been very big in the states but they are really making inroads to the US market. I received a pair there to review, they are pink and fun! I also found out that the warehouse is located in the Atlanta area, right around the corner from where I live. I am going to go over there and find out a lot more about the brand! It will be it’s own exclusive of UNB!
Report Collection, Saxx Apparel, JM, Whittall and Shon, Bend the Rules, Hugo Boss, and Calvin Klein.
All of these brands I talked to briefly. We will be continuing to work with Saxx, they are out of Canada and do really innovative and new underwear for sports and the active guy. Report Collection has been in Europe and is finally coming to the States. You have seen them in a few companies like Planet Undies or other European Underwear companies.
I also met a few retailers and store merchants. We want to include them on the site and profile some of the smaller retailers. There is also a new store opening in NYC for undies. We are excited about it and will let you know when it’s open. I met the owners while at Curve and they should be open shortly!
I will be attending the next Curve Expo in February 2011. I plan on going every six-months to the show to bring you the most up to date information. I hope you enjoy the show coverage and the videos. They will be out this week as well. Check out our YouTube channel and I will post them over the next week.
Up tomorrow is the recap of Magic! I hope you enjoy.
We have another great picture from Shaun Simpson! I really love it when he sends me pics over to post! This is model Akiva in ES Collection. We will bring you more soon!
It’s Tuesday and time for the Baskit $12 Tuesday. This is the first time I remember seeing the Ribbed Jock Brief as the pair! Its been one of their best sellers. Its a new take on a classic jock! If you haven’t seen it go check it out and maybe pick up one or two. As always to get the deal you must purchase it from Midnight to Midnight on Tuesday! Remember go under specials to get the special pricing!
I just got back home after the shows I attended in Vegas! If you are not familiar with the shows, they are held twice a wear in Vegas. They are for the underwear brands to show the up coming lines for buyers to purchase for their stores. It’s a trade show for underwear that is only open to buyers, brands and press. Curve is a show that is more of a skew towards woman’s under and swimwear. There are men’s brands that go including some big names such as Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. Where as Magic is clothing in general. They have several different areas there. Men’s Wear, Women’s, Project which is the new and hip and of course underwear. I got some great face time with all the brands there. Which is a really good thing. I was able to see the new lines and talk about things going on in the world of mens’ underwear. Communicating through email is fine but it’s really great to have the opportunity to meet and build a better relationship.
Unlike the last time I went to Magic, I was able to go longer then a day. I spent about a day at each of the shows. At both shows the underwear companies are grouped together. But don’t let that fool you, because it means a lot of walking. The only one I didn’t get to see was 2xist. They were in Project. Which means another badge and I never got to get one. I hope next time I will be able to meet them.
I am going to go into more in depth on each of the brands including videos! I was going to do separate videos for both shows, which I will still be doing, but I had several companies that wanted too, record a message, and I feel that instead of having them and making a 10 min video I would upload them on our YouTube channel and post them on the site as well! Not everyone did one but I hope to do more next time.
Some of the companies I met with were: Cocksox, Joe Snyder, Gigo, Good Devil, Tulio, MaleBasics, Gregg Homme, JM, Saxx Apparel, DMK Designs, Frank Dandy, Report Collection, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Candyman, PPU, Clever, Pikante, Brief Underneath, Baksit, Unico, Skmpeez, Andrew Christian, Timoteo, Punto Blanco, Obviously, Orca Blue, Sauvage, Jocko, Geovanni, Pistol Pete, LASC, UnderGear and I know there are more I left out, I”m doing this from memory, so excuse me to any company that I missed! But you will be reported on when I do more in depth.
I mailed everything home and thought it wouldn’t be here till Wednesday, but Priority Mail from Vegas came in virtually a day! I mailed it early Saturday and it arrived today, Monday! But I wanted to get a quick thing out and I”ll have a lot more about the lines! So this will be a heavy posting week!
It’s Monday and I”m back from Curve/Magic and a three day vacation in Vegas. I have a lot to cover but in the mean time here is the Brief Distraction for today. This picture is from Shaun Simpson. He does really awesome undies work and this is Model Brian in aussieBum.
I have been doing the blog for almost two years. It’s really allowed me the opportunity to try many brands. One of those brands has been Cocksox. And I must say they have become one of my favorite brands out there. I love the fit and the pouch they have created.
I originally wore this pair to an interview, but when I looked down at my dress pants, I realized that this was not a good idea. So, for that day I changed them. You have to remember there is underwear for different occasions and this was not an interview pair. I’m sure they would have looked at me and gone, um, are you serious?
Then I wore these the following day. First, let me say that the color is awesome. It’s not a pastel pink; it’s more of a dark pink. It’s not pair that if someone saw they would think right away PINK! “You are wearing Pink Undies!” To me it’s more of a masculine color, well if pink can be! You may disagree there but the fun factor is really incredible!
We received an email a while back from a reader, John, and he asked we include sizing information in our reviews. Which to me is a great idea and I realized we weren’t doing it. I think sizing is one very important issue that we all face in the world of undies and its important for you to know if the size we received actually fit. Companies vary sizes and sometimes its hard to pick. I will say that for Cocksox that you need to buy a size down. This is the only company I will tell you to do this with. I have bought my size and they can be big. So when in doubt buy smaller. Their sizes also are a little strange for the US market. So double check before you buy and if you ever have questions about sizing send us an email. If we have tried it, we can give you some good advice. We are always here for helping you guys when we can. So don’t be shy!
My overall opinion on these is they are awesome. I love the fit in the pouch and the seat. It will be one of my favorite pairs I already know. So far all I have tried of Cocksox has been amazing.
| Fit | 5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 5 |
| Overall | 5 |
You can pick these up at the Cocksox website. These pairs were furnished for review
I was really excited when I got these. Our friends at Fresh Pair sent us a few pairs to review. I have reviewed the trunks about a year ago, but was really excited to add these to my collection. I really loved the Trunks. I was hoping for the same with these. The best thing is they match the blue ones I already have, so I can wear them with what I have! So having them matching is a good thing.
I have recently started my own biz, outside the underwear site, so I do a lot of networking and meeting people. Which it never seems to stop, so I need underwear with incredible support. I don’t want to be adjusting things in the middle of a meeting. So, I wore these to a busy day of networking and running around. I wanted to see how well they would do through out the day.
They really are good pair. They are made to give you support and comfort through out the day. These were a perfect pair to wear. They are made out of really good quality materials. The materials consist of Nylon, Micropolyester and Spandex. These ensure that the fit is great and hold up over time.
A note that they are pricey but in my opinion they are def worth it. Its great support through out your day. So if you are going to be active I would say definitely invest in them. They won’t let you down.
| Fit | 4.5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4.5 |
| Daily Wear | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.7 |
You can pick these up at the Freshpair website or any of the great pairs. These pairs were furnished for review
This one concludes our Sobe Men’s Show pictures for the week. We hope you have enjoyed them and this last picture from the Unico Collection. We may bring you more of these or just post them on the Facebook page!
I was glad when Fresh Pair sent more underwear to review. This time it was my favorite, UNICO! Of course, I was overjoyed. I love Unico! Did I say I love Unico? The pair I received was the Boxer Copa Corro Celda, a very bright and fun boxer. When I say boxer, I mean more of a trunk.
The colors and designs made this pair so much fun. Unico can do really awesome and things with color. They are not afraid to step outside the box which is what they did with this choice. It was something I wore under shorts. Don’t you love it when you wear a pair that puts a little something extra in your step?
I know many of you are probably tired of me gushing about them, but you’ll just have to keep reading. They fit incredibly! I love the fit of the pouch. I don’t know what they do with their pouches, but they just fit me like a glove. I really forget I’m wearing them. It’s very ergonomic to my build. I hate undies with no support and since my first time wearing them, I have fallen in love with Unico’s ability to supply just that. No matter what style they make, from thongs to boxers, you know it will fit perfectly.
Because these are so awesomely fun and festive, I have nothing bad to say about them. If you have never tried Unico, you really should! You will definitely like them and wear them often. A piece of advice before you buy Unico… make sure you buy a size larger than normal. It seems to work out best for everyone we’ve heard from at Underwear News Briefs. They tend to run smaller on sizing. With that in mind, go shop!
| Fit | 5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 5 |
| Overall | 5 |
You can purchase these or any other Unico style at the Fresh Pair website located at http://www.freshpair.com. This pair was furnished for review.
This is my last review of N2N and also one of my favorites. I love the entire Waistband Collection. I love the look, the fit, and the feel of the line. I love how Andrew has taken a very traditional look and turned it into something sexy and different. Then, he took what can be called one of the worst fitting undies, traditional tighty-whities, available in discount stores, and gave them a fit that holds up and feels incredible. I love how he also, in this collection, has mixed black with red. It’s a great twist on a traditional line.
Like I said, these have been awesome. I have enjoyed them and hope to see an expansion on this line. It first came out in the last N2N collection but they’ve now added the colors. The materials are awesome and the construction is one of the best in the underwear business. These are some I would wear at anytime. They definitely are in my top underwear drawer…part of the heavy rotation undies.
If you have never before tried N2N and you are looking for something somewhat wild, try these for sure. If you are a fan of N2N and haven’t tried these, round out your collection with a purchase of the Waistband Brief.
| Fit | 4.5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4.5 |
| Daily Wear | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.7 |
You can purchase this style or any of N2N’s others at their website located at http://www.n2nbodywear.com. This pair was furnished for review by Fresh Pair and can be found at http://www.freshpair.com.
We hope you are having a great Thursday. One more day until FRIDAY! We hope this picture from the Frank Dandy Collection at the Sobe Men’s Show will be a good distraction for you today.
I love it when we receive underwear from one of my favorite companies to review. N2N has come out with great new lines in the last two months. My review pair for this article is the N2N Freedom Brief. This is a brief that, at first, caught me off guard. I was expecting a brief that kept everything close and gave me super support.
I wore these twice before I wrote this review. The material used to make this brief is very loose fitting. I know it’s a strange thing to say. It’s not a thick cotton material, rather a thinner, almost mesh, material. It fits you well but it isn’t as supportive as I was expecting. I thought I would hate it at first, but I didn’t. It turns out that liked it. I wouldn’t wear it for something active, but a date night would be perfect. As an added bonus, the colors as awesome in red and blue, being my two favorite colors for undies.
The N2N line is really well made. I have never had an issue with them and have enjoyed what I’ve received from them over the years. They are quite creative with their fun and sexy designs. It’s amazing what they do and are constantly innovating.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4.5 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.3 |
You can pick find these at the N2N website located at http://www.n2nbodywear.com. These were furnished for review!
It is said that the third time is a charm and so it was with Piss & Vinegar, a brand that really has fun with undies. You can tell this by their use of colors, patterns, and designs. It’s great to see a company having such fun. I don’t think undies should be boring. They should be an extension of our personality. All too often, undies are overlooked, but I’m glad we have some awesome readers and we know for the majority of us, this is not the case.
The pair I received was “I Love Buddha.” I’m not a Buddhist, but the pair goes along with the line including a love for Girls, Boys, and Jesus. You can proclaim your love to a sex or religion! I wore these to a party and was glad I did. It was a warm night and would have otherwise worn either a brief or a jock, but knew I needed to review this brief. I was hoping for the best.
As the night carried on, I forgot what I was wearing. With me and boxer briefs, that’s a good thing. I believed I had worn a brief and it wasn’t till later that I remembered, speaking volumes for the brief and how it fit me.
The fit was awesome. I couldn’t have been more pleased. The materials are high quality and moved with me…not restricting. It was made very well. I haven’t had any problems with the three pairs I now own. Those obviously having fun patterns!
| Fit | 4.5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4.5 |
| Daily Wear | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.7 |
I think Piss & Vinegar is going to be a great company and we can expect many things from them! I can’t wait to see them grow in the world of underwear. You can find these at the Piss & Vinegar website located at http://www.pissvinegar.com. These were furnished for review.
It’s Tuesday and that means its the $12 Tuesday deal. The deal today is the Action Cool Bikini Brief. If you are a brief fan check it out. To get the special go to the Baskit Website and go under the specials tab!
The posts over the next few days maybe scarce. I am going to both underwear shows Magic and Curve. They are both industry shows that underwear companies go to, to show the new line to buyers.
I have gotten into both shows and leave for Las Vegas on Tuesday and then come home on Sunday. I am going to set up most of the posts to automatically post over the next week. But there will only be two posts a day.
There will be pictures sent out via twitter and Facebook so Make sure you are following us on both of those. I will do a full post hopefully Friday with pictures on both and will be working on a video. It is my goal to bring you the actual brands talking about the new lines and showing it to you. This will be early next week before it’s edited and out.
This weekend I”m taking a much needed vacation, my first one since 2008. So forgive me if the posts are slim over the next week. I just need out about the new lines for you and then take a break.
I am also interested in the content you want to see here. If you can email me at info(at)underwearnewsbriefs.com and let me know. I”d love to know what you like and don’t like, or what you haven’t seen. We had a reader say we need to include if sizing is true on our reviews, which is a great idea. Don’t be shy let us know, we are doing this for you and want to bring you the best underwear blog on the net.
If you guys would be up for guest writing or being part of a group I can email out and give me your opinions or perspective I would love it.
Thanks
Tim
Growing up in a small town with big dreams, does that sound like you? Corey Kirk was born in a small Northern Ontario Canada community and not only dreamed about becoming somebody, he put a plan in motion that made him able to achieve things the normal everyday person couldn’t do. In 2005, he decided to leave the comfort of his hometown to actively pursue his passion in modeling by dedicating every moment to fully understanding all aspects of business. Academically he holds an undergraduate degree in marketing and a post-graduate degree in advertising. The body also needed to follow and with the boxer build handed down from his grandfather, he began hitting the gym with a passion 6 days a week. To add to the weight training, he also trained mixed martial arts and competed on a national level for submission grappling.
At the age of 21, Corey decided it was time to enter the largest Canadian market and make the move to Toronto to further his modeling career. With the philosophy of “All camera time is good camera time”, he accepted photo shoots at every possible opportunity. Ever since establishing himself in Toronto, he had found himself shooting anywhere from 3 to 5 shoots a week across Southern Ontario. He states, “Every shoot you learn something new and grow as a model” and that vision has brought him to New York City in recent times to shoot with some of America’s top male photographers.
Primarily focused on figure and fitness modeling, he can be seen on many social networking sites, international blogs, and fashion web stores. DNA magazine recently featured him on their blog and has touted him as an up and comer with “the most impressive abs we’ve seen in a while”.
Being extremely active has allowed him to carry a very lean body all year around. At 5’11 and 180 pounds, Corey’s sizing is as followed: Waist 32, Neck 15 ½, Chest 44 ½, Jacket 42 R, Shirt Mens Small, and Shoe 11. Adding to those measurements are dark brown hair and green eyes.
His motivation to be successful is deep with much inspiration around him at all times. The primary source of his drive comes from his beautiful American girlfriend that inspires him to provide the both of them with the life they always wanted. Making her proud everyday is a task he strives to achieve and takes great pride in accomplishing. The modeling world brought him to her and he forever owes the industry for bringing great joy to his life. Being able to do something the everyday normal person can’t do is also something that generates excitement within Corey’s mind. Always one with a creative side, the modeling and acting is the personal release of built up creativity for him. No theme or concept is too far out of the box and he is willing to go to great lengths to achieve top quality outputs.
The passion and determination of this model is deep and the momentum he is carrying with him will provide many opportunities in the future. Big things are coming as he plans for a busy summer and fall season in 2010.
We are bringing you more of the SoBe Men’s Show! These will be the Brief Distractions this week while I’m at Curve/Magic. I hopefully will do an update Thursday or Friday. Stay tuned. But in the mean time enjoy these pics of the Frank Dandy Line
