Underwear Nation does an amazing job at photography. Each month is a different theme. This month is the Cozy Edition. I think they did a great job.
Photographer: Jerrad Matthew
Model: Jake Richards (Matthew Agency Models www.matthewagency.com)
Underwear of the month: James Tudor Regal Brief, James Tudor Regal Trunk, Pump Classic Jockstrap
Featured Underwear: James Tudor Regal Brief and Trunk, Pump Classic Jock Strap, N2N Campfire Thermal Collection
See all the pics below or to shop this or join the monthly program go to the Underwear Nation site
Enjoy a bit of fun from ES Collection! Each collection they come up with great photography featuring the new lines! Enjoy this picture!
Over the last year 2EROS has really come into their own. I remember their launching in 2006 with some great colors and photography. They really made me take notice. Jason over there keeps designing amazing undies that always surprises me. I got to try them for the first time last year and loved each and every pair. This time I get to try the Neo Jock.
My first impressions were it’s pretty cool. The color I got was the Red color. The mix of the black and bright color was an amazing contrast. The second thing I liked was the pouch. There is a fly that is fully functional at the top of the pouch. At first I thought this was crazy but after wearing it was really cool. I wondered if it would sag or not be functional through out the day. Another impression is the straps are lower then traditional jocks. It’s more a brief cut that is a jock, it’s almost full cut across the front.
I wore this pair for some errands and a busy day so I knew a jock would be perfect for the day. I slide the pair on and the straps take a little work. I’m used to the straps getting on right form the start, these took a little work to get in the right position. I had the worry that because it was different position it would be annoying, But once on they stayed in place and felt great. So, I want you guys to know the straps are a little different. The pouch is great. I even used the fly. Not to be crude but the waist band is high and to go to the bathroom I said what the heck, I used the fly and put everything back in and it never felt like it lost its shape.
The sizing is a little smaller then we expect but not really bad. I wear a 36-38 and wore an X-large. But double check the sizing charts. The fabric on these felt great. It’s a modal blend and really feels amazing. Modal has fast become one of my favorite fabrics for underwear. Because it’s soft and feels amazing!
One last thing I forgot about is there is a rubber tag in the back. It’s interesting and fun. I felt it a few times but to me it wasn’t bad. It’s a cool thing they added to make it a little more fun. So it’s mix of fun and fetish!
Pros:
- Great Color Combinations
- Incredible Modal Fabric
- Fly is fully functional
Cons:
- Straps may bother some – I found them good after adjusting
- Rubber Tag some may not like aesthetically
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 9
- Sizing – 8
- Construction/Materials – 9.5
- Styling – 9.5
- Daily Performance – 9.5
- Overall: 9.1
This pair was furnished by 2EROS. Available for $32.95 at the 2EROS Site. I believe that is Australian Dollars.
Before you read this post, watch the video above from Tommy John! Ok now that you have watched, and I know most of you don’t care about women’s underwear, but it makes a great point. There is a double standard in men’s underwear. Its that men can get away with having terrible underwear, while women can’t. They are expected to always have good undies.
I also want to preface this by saying this is not just relegated to the straight market. There are tons of gay men who have incredibly horrible underwear. Granted we are known for being underwear early adopters, but for every guy who loves and cares about underwear there are 3-4 more who don’t pay attention to it and have underwear with holes and worn out elastic.
This here drives me insane. Usually when I meet a guy we make over the underwear. But it’s time we do this on a national scale. I have been racking my brain how to do this, show guys the days of bad underwear are just unacceptable.
We need your help with this project. We want all our readers to:
- Not be ashamed of your love of underwear
- Have honest conversations with friends about underwear
- Buy the underwear you feel awesome wearing
- Get rid of underwear as it wears out
- Experiment with different styles and fabrics
- Never listen to anyone who puts down your underwear choices
Lets all pledge to do this going forward and get every guy in amazing undies!
Our friends at Designer Drawers posted this picture before Christmas. It got me thinking about being a kid and getting underwear when you really wanted toys and fun things. Now, the roles are reversed, how many of us would LOVE get get some undies under the three?
It got me thinking what would have been on my list for Santa in underwear. This made me wonder, who would you want underwear from? Knowing the guy who reads the blog, having your mother would rule her out. I don’t think many mothers would buy Gregg Homme or Cocksox for you. I think for this same reason family members would be rules out as well.
The most obvious would be a significant other. I think tho could go two ways. First they could buy us something they know we love. Outside of our selves the person we date/marry would see us the most in undies. I know when i do date i love to wear something super sexy at times to surprise them. Second, would be something they want to see us wearing. I think this is easier if they have a guy thats into underwear. I think most readers are adventurous and if our partner bought us a thong or something wild we would gladly put it on and show our appreciation.
The next is friends. A lot of my friends know I love underwear. They know about the blog and I have a few I would love getting undies from on Christmas. I have a friend who likes similar things as I do and think I would trust his gifting. However, if you’re in a relationship this could cause issues if someone gives you undies.
I am curious who you would you like to get undies from? Was getting undies an option for you this year? Lastly, if you got undies, who did you get them from and why did you get?
We love getting pics from Andrian C. Martin, this is a new set he did featuring Teamm8. Photos: Adrián C. Martín (wwww.adriancmartin.com) / Assistant: Alejandro Díaz / Underwear & Swimwear: teamm8 (www.teamm8.com) / Model: Yera Fontes / Location: Arrecife Gran Hotel, Lanzarote (www.aghotelspa.com/).
We want to with you a Merry Christmas. We had a very fun year at UNB and hope to have an even bigger year next year. We have some big things on the books, and one of them is a site redesign that should launch by the end of the first quarter. We think it will be a big step forward! Thanks for the support this past year and make sure you tell a friend about it next year. This is a pic is from our Holiday Guide featuring Mundo Unico!
We want to wish you a Merry Christmas from all of us at UNB. We had a lot of fun last year and enjoyed our Holiday Shoot. We have big ideas for the next one! We hope you got undies for Christmas. Thanks again to Matt Hill, Ignacio Rivera Jr., Mundo Unico, Wood Underwear, Great Deals, Frank Dandy and Good Boy Gone Bad!
Maybe Santa isn’t bring you underwear this holiday….remember the days when we didn’t want to get undies? This week if you want to get some great undies try out some of the great deals at Baskit! Today they have the Baskit $12 Tuesday but also have then pair of the week. Check them out on the specials page on the Baskit Site
I’m sad to say this is my last Gregg Homme review. I really love them and their take on undies. The previous reviews were for the Cowboy Thong and Baller Boxer. This time I have the For Play Brief. Anytime I get to put on a pair of Gregg Homme I always get excited to see what they have done. This pair was no different.
The pair I have today is the For Play briefs which are a fun low-rise pair. The pair has an interesting V design in front. Meaning, most briefs have a straight line where the waistband is, this one the elastic kinda wraps around you and then continues on to the leg band. It’s a fun design.
The material is similar to that of the Baller Boxer. It was very light and stretchy and conforms to your body and was semi-sheer. I think a bit more sheer then the Baller, but that could be because of this pair was black. The description on the Gregg Homme site is: The FORPLAY brief by Gregg Homme is a classic-coverage undergarment made from an elegant, stripe-textured semi-transparent hyperstretch material, featuring a two-tone folded elastic running diagonally above its center-seamed pouch. The FORPLAY brief has a center-seamed seat for added definition, ¼-ich waistband and Gregg Homme logo tag at back center.
I wore these around the house and errands and then a night out. During the day they fit great. My biggest concern was the pair was would be too low cut and would that bother me? Luckily it didn’t cause any fit issues. During the day I wore regular jeans but changed into the same jeans I wore out with the Cowboy Thong review. Being low cut and the low rise jeans were a perfect combo. Not once did the undies show over the waistband.
Sizing with these as I have said are spot on. You shouldn’t have any sizing issues they fit my 36/38 inch waist in an XL. But double check the sizing charts to be sure.
One thing I want to note about Gregg Homme. They make very well made underwear. They are pricy but they hold up. I think every pair I have ever bought is in my line up still. The materials and construction are some of the best in the industry. So when you get a pair you’ll have it for a while, so don’t let the price scare you off. I think the oldest pair is 3-4 years old and still holding up awesome.
Pros:
- Great low rise design
- V Front makes it super sexy
- Amazing Materials
Cons:
- Pricy for undies, but will hold up over time
- Semi-sheer so not for the conservative/shy guy
Ratings
- Daily Fit – 9.5
- Sizing – 10
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 9.5
- Daily Performance – 9.5
- Overall: 9.7
This pair was furnished for review by Gregg Homme. The For Play line has the brief in Black, White, Purple and Grey for $34.95. Also available in a string, boxer and t-shirt in the same colors. See more pics below:
This week we had a few Gregg Homme reviews. We just love the Cowboy Collection and hope you check it out and maybe pick up a pair or two for you!
Its not every day I get a pair of underwear that costs $100. Yes you heard me right, I got a pair of Frigo that retails for $100. Our friends over at Fresh Pair gave us this pair to review. So I was kinda excited to really put on a pair that has been profiled on the Today Show and other news outlets. This is a pair that I think will have a market but it will be highly specialized and those who wear it will love it and be worth every penny. Be warned this will be a LONG review.
The pair I got is the Frigo No. 1 Exclusive Boxer Briefs. The pair has been designed amazingly. When I took it out of the package the quality of the material was evident. Have you ever buy a pair of undies and when you feel them you know it’s high quality? That’s what I got with the Frigo. It was a very strong nylon/spandex blend. Which I personally love. I looked at the pair and there were air holes, mesh panels and a really interesting pouch. The mesh panels are not ones that are see through to show off but for cooling. This pair is designed for intense sporting activities. The technology behind the pair is amazing. You can tell they spent time on the pair. I was really excited to try the pair, but my question was, will it hold up to every day use?
I put the pair on and the first thing you notice is the pouch. It’s an interesting design that you put your junk, for a lack of better word, in and the pouch is adjustable. I forgot to mention that earlier, but you can adjust it to fit, so this is great for bigger guys. Adjusting is not bad and is done with a button rather then Velcro so it won’t slip or get messed up the way it does sometimes after a lot of wear. It took me a minute to get adjusted in the pair, but after getting situated it felts great. I will admit I’m not one for crazy pouch designs but this is something new, it kinda reminds me of Saxx but it’s a bit more advanced in design.
Boxer briefs are not my favorite style. One of my biggest gripes is that the legs ride up and loose their shape. Nothing can ruin a pair for me more then legs bunching up and having to pull them down all day. This pair avoids that by the implementation of silicone on the leg openings. It grips your legs and the pair won’t ride up. I was a little worried it would grip too tight or rip the hairs out of my legs but it didn’t. I’m telling you the thought put in this pair just blows my mind. Frigo did some research on how to make underwear for men!
I hear you saying yeah this is a great review but $100 buck price tag is hard to over look. I hear what you’re saying. I think these are for guys who are athletes or heavily involved with more intense athletics. I really see this taking market share from UnderArmour. I say this because they have engineered this so well and a lot of the UA gear I have tried doesn’t have a lot of support, especially the boxer briefs. So, basically I see them as a high end athletic brand, which I think will do well.
Ok back to the review. I wore them around the house and errands. Which I don’t think did the pair justice. I should have gone out to run a marathon, do cross fit, or a triathlon. The FreshPair.com site says guys wear it for every day. As I said the fit was amazing and felt great. These will be in my everyday wear let me tell you.
The pouch I liked, but like I said make sure you get in the pouch. Through out the day I would forget and have to go back and adjust. So it will take a little bit of work to make sure its all good. But once in it I had no issues at all.
The nylon/spandex material just fit well. Ok, not well I loved the feel of these on. They are basic black and if you were to wear them to the gym or else where you’d never get a second look. I said above that there were mesh panels. Which are on the side of the legs. They are the same black and it’s a sports mesh not a sheer mesh. It will keep you cool but not draw attention to you in a locker room. Most probably wouldn’t notice the very well engineered undies. They would think they were just run of the mill athletic undies.
Sizing in the pair was pretty spot on. I’m at an odd size I maybe could have gone smaller but that’s more on me then the Frigo. The legs have a tight fit and the pouch isn’t a bulge pouch, meaning it won’t show off and enhance what you have but support it. It may sound odd but I enjoyed it. As with all undies, make sure you double check the size guide before ordering.
This is the longest review I have ever written for UNB but there is so much about this pair that you can say. It seriously has blown me away the work that was put in this pair. The workmanship and material definitely justifies the price tag. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Pros:
- Amazing technology and design
- High quality materials
- Innovative pouch design
- Silicone on the leg to prevent riding up
- Classic styling
Cons:
- High price tag may turn guys off
- Maybe too athletic for many guys daily wear
- Only available in black, if you’re a guy who loves color
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 10
- Sizing – 10
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 9
- Daily Performance – 10
- Overall: 9.8
This pair, as I said was furnished for review by Freshpair.com. Frigo has a lot more pairs then just the $100 pairs, they also have T-shirts and other boxer briefs for around $30. Definitely check them out if you’re an avid sportsman.
What have UK gents been putting on their Christmas lists? Lots of shoppers have been stocking up on glamorous styles ready to hit the town as party season descends…
Bum Chums Supernova Brief GBP17.99
With sales of sparkly underwear at a seasonal high, this UK company have chosen the perfect time to release this fun and festive stunner.
Doreanse 1350 Pouch String GBP8.00
This minimal string underwear for men is small in size, big on glitz. A great value option that DGU customers adore.
Clever Moda Desert Boxer Brief GBP22.50
This glam style from the Columbian Clever collection has proved rather popular in the run up to the holiday season.
Pikante Whip Thong GBP17.50
With stunning metallic shine, this thong underwear has more sparkle than a Christmas bauble!
Gregg Homme Snakeskin Boxer Brief GBP31.96
Animal print with just a hint of a shimmer. UK shoppers have been grabbing the new Gregg Homme designs in time to hit their festive parties.
Roberto Lucca 201114 Hipster GBP19.00
Who needs mistletoe – UK fellas have been getting their Christmas kisses at the ready with this fab Roberto Lucca short.
Find these at the Dead Good Undies Site
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We love Tom Cullis and the work he does for Timoteo. This is Darrell wearing the NewDouble Crossed Slingshot Jock Brief. If you are a fan definitely check them out.
I continue my reviews of Gregg Homme the next pair I get to review for you guys is the Baller Boxer. The first thing you notice is that the Baller boxer is tiny in the package. Meaning the boxer came in a pouch that easily fit in the palm of my hand. I originally thought it was a brief till I took it out of the package. I was a little worried because it has a thin waistband and super light material. I have tried similar styles from other brands and half way through the day they were falling off… Would this happen with Gregg Homme?
Well I should have known my fears were unfounded. The pair performed amazing. First let’s tackle the waistband. Yeah, I was worried it wouldn’t hold up. It didn’t fit super tight like I usually like. However, it stayed in place all day and never moved out of place or sagged. Which was my biggest concern.
Second the material, which is super thin. I always am amazed with what Gregg Homme does with materials. The hyper stretch material just conforms to your body. I love tight spandex blends that conform to my body. So when I first put this on it was looser then I usually like but through out the day it was super light and really felt like I wasn’t’ wearing undies. Note that the material is also semi sheer, so if you don’t want to show off a little you may not like. It made me think that this would be an awesome summer pair under shorts.
Lastly, the pouch. I’m a stickler when it comes to pouches. This one is defined and I will say I’m amazed at the support I had in it. I wasn’t expecting it to hold me like it did. All I have to say is that I’m blow away by the pair.
I wore the pair to run around errands, around the house and to dinner. Each of these situations it performed above my expectations. I think the material is made for an active guy. It’s hard for me to describe with anything other then amazing.
Now on to the sizing. You are asking what is the sizing? It’s pretty standard with US sizing. I received and XL which fit my 36/38 waist pretty well. I gained a bit of weight back over the holidays but working it off. As with any brand always double check the size chart on their site, because some brands do change sizes! I think Gregg Homme has been pretty standard.
Pros:
- Amazing stretchy material
- Fit like a second skin
- Good pouch support
Cons:
- If not a fan of looser fitting materials you may not like
- The pair is semi-sheer for those who are modest
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 10
- Sizing – 9.5
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 9.5
- Daily Performance – 10
- Overall: 9.8
Gregg Homme furnished this pair for review. It retails for $34.95 on their site. It is available in black, white, grey and purple. Also check out the brief, thong and string in this line.
See all the close up pictures below
I love Go Softwear. They have a great sense of style and are run by two amazing guys. If you read our 5 year post, Go Softwear is one reason UNB is where it is, so I love to give back when I can! Also lately with all the new brands that are out there we need to go back to basics sometime and give Go Softwear some exposure to you guys so you can rediscover them.
They have a new line called Glow. Which is a grey with a bright trim in various colors. Which I think looks great. I’m not the biggest fan of grey but this adds something to the pair and I would wear them.
I think the use of trim is often over looked by buyers and makers at times. I mean there is so much you can do with trim. So to take what many of our readers would consider a plain pair and put some pop on it is greatly appreciated. Also we have many readers who want a more subdued pair for the gym or other times where something totally wild and neon would get strange looks. This would allow you or show your personality but still be a little conservative.
The styles in this range are: Muscle Tank, Tank top with Pocket, Trunk, “Cut-Out” brief, Double-Fly brief and Jockstrap. The one pair I love is the Double-Fly brief. As the name suggests it’s has a unique construction so if you like a fly you can have access through either side, not just one.
The line is made out of 95% cotton and 5% spandex. So it will fit you well for every day wear and be a great pair to wear daily or to the gym. Prices Range from $19.50 to $30.50. Find them on the Go Softwear website
The 2014-2015 Men of BRIEF Calendar is now available and is packed full of 18 months of total hotness…benefiting the Human Rights Campaign and Time Out Youth. Get it now while supplies last and then let us know which one is your favorite month. This is an 18 month calendar, Buy the BRIEF Calendar
Twas “The Night Before” Christmas, and all through WeHo, not a creature was stirring, save for one drunk a-hole. The patrons were lined by the bar looking sad. Left lonely on Christmas, who wouldn’t be mad? When the front door swung open and made such a clatter, and arrived the police to see what was the matter. But these cops weren’t friendly, and looking to fight. Who would save these poor people from their hopeless plight?
When suddenly who, in a blink, should appear? But some magical beings wearing AC gear. Hunky Santas had come to save Christmas that night, and make sure their shindig was started just right. With a sprinkle of dust, off came all the cops clothes, and turned all the officers to ho-ho-hoes. Then Fubar was filled with the sounds of great joy. Not to mention, of course, a little boy-on-boy. And that was how Andrew Christian helped save the day, by spreading good cheer and making the yuletide…gay!
It wouldn’t be the Holidays without a proper celebration. Now you can ring in the holidays with the hottest AC boys, along with some very special guests, including YouTube’s Matthew Lush (aka “gaygod”), Lucas John of WeHo Confidential, Jonny K and his puppet Miss Fuego, Missy Vee, and more! Whether you’re spending the Holiday season with family, friends, that special someone, or just flying solo, “The Night Before” is sure to pep up your spirit and jingle your bells in the best way.
Written and directed by Jeff White. Featuring AC Models Designer Andrew Christian, Topher DiMaggio, Pablo Hernandez, Murray Swanby, Noah Wright, Vladimir Shmygol, Shawn Stolz, Andy Cavalli, Steven Snider, Cory Zwierzynski, James Rainone, Cheddy O. and 2013 Model Contest Winner Jake Howser.
The Night Before
http://www.andrewchristian.com/index.php/video/thenightbefore.html
We brought you the new six ranges from Croota yesterday. I thought we needed more of Matvey Voskrebentsev. He is the model for this campaign! Enjoy
Photo Credit: Alexander Malikov
Model: Matvey Voskrebentsev
I will be the first to admit I’m not a “thong guy.” Not saying I don’t like them but my usual go to pair is a brief. But, when Gregg Homme sends a thong to review, I knew I had to give it a go. The pair they sent is the Cowboy Thong. When I saw it in Vegas I loved it. I just wish I had the chaps to go with it! But I only got the thong!
Gregg Homme has consistently made amazing underwear. Every pair I have ever received have fit amazing and been able to wear through out the day with any problems. So, anytime I get a new pair from them they come from a high standard! I will admit I was kinda excited to try this pair. Why you ask? Well the thong has a pouch that is sheer but has a design laid over it, so it doesn’t show your business but is super sexy.
When I pulled it out of the package the first thing that concerned me was the pouch. Yes, I love a great pouch and need the room up front. Previous pairs have been made out of super stretchy material and I never worried, this one was more rigid, for a lack of better word, material. There wasn’t a lot of give so I hoped it would fit. I slid them on and they did fit pretty well. I will say it amazed me how well it fit. The pouch as supper supportive and felt great.
I decided to wear these to two different holiday parties. I will say my chief concern was would I show a whale tale in my jeans, I wore lower rise jeans and it could definitely show when I bent over. But I wore a longer shirt and I don’t think it showed. As the night went on I could tell it haven’t worn a thong often. The string bothered me a little when I sat and leaned forward. But it wasn’t annoying I think I was just not used to wearing one. When I was standing and mingling I really forgot I had it on. I really felt super sexy wearing this and no one knew what I had on!
That is prob the best thing about wearing super sexy undies. It makes you feel amazing. I think we need to treat our selves with undies like these every so often. Also, it’s great to step outside our underwear comfort box and wear something we wouldn’t wear in a normal day. Mix it up and have fun.
The sizing in Gregg Homme is pretty spot on with the size guide. I wore an XL with my 36-38 waist. The sizes can range from XS to XL so check the size chart but I don’t think you will have much issues with sizing with them.
Pros:
- Great Design that is super fun
- Good supportive Pouch
- Just fun to wear to a party
Cons
- String bothered me a little
Ratings:
- Daily Fit – 9
- Sizing – 9
- Construction/Materials – 10
- Styling – 10
- Daily Performance – 9
- Overall: 9.4
If you’re a thong fan I would say get these, or if you want to step outside your comfort zone try them out! Gregg Homme furnished this pair for review. It is available on their site for $38.95. Also available in the colors, Steel and Sand. The pair I reviewed was the Sand.
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Ready for the new year? Let Croota (www.croota.com) help build the foundation for your new 2014 wardrobe with its six new ranges of men’s underwear.
With the “90s Neon Hipster” lo-rise brief ($22.90) and the “Neon Brief” ($22.50) ranges, you can add some fluorescent 90s color and comfort with the 50% viscose, 45% polyester and 5% elastane combination that provides for breathable all-day wear. The luxurious satin silver waistband only adds to the comfort! Both ranges are available in blue gray and light gray.
The sharp lines of the “Night Angles” range ($22.90) add a visual aspect to your manhood that should never be overlooked. Not to mention how great you’ll look from behind, as well! The Croota Comfort Waistband also adds style to the dimensions of the boxer brief with an 8-bit inspired graphic. The range is made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, and is available in chocolate with a blue check pattern and in midnight blue with a red check pattern.
Another two ranges released for the 2014 collection include the “Angular Pattern Hipster” ($22.90) and the “Angular Pattern Brief” ($22.50). With these ranges, turning back the clock never looked so good! Borrowing from the classic Houndstooth pattern, and adding a splash of 8-bit graphics, you are presented with one fantastic pair of underwear! The detail in Croota’s Comfort Waistband continues in this range with the inspiration found from early computer graphics so popular in early video games. The ranges are made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, and are available in both sky and royal blues.
The final range released for 2014 is the “Garden Grove” boxer. When you’re having a great day, you tend to see the beauty in the smallest details. Spend enough time driving along any Southern California freeway, and you’ll see how shrubs are used to disguise highway sound barriers. This print is inspired by the simple beauty found along daily drives around California. Croota’s handwritten name is disguised as leaves, and the Croota four Color Comfort band caps it off. Add a little foliage to your wardrobe – no water required. The “Garden Grove” boxer is made from 95% cotton and 5% cotton, is available in navy blue and nutmeg, and retails for $23.90.
Find these and more at the Croota Site
Want some warm undies? Check out this months pair at Underwear Nation. This month the N2N Campfire collection is the choice of the month.
Model: Jake Richards
Photography: Jerrad Matthew
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