2014 Holiday Gift Guide - Men's Underwear

Still looking for a holiday gift for that special someone? Why not upgrade his drawers this holiday season? Back in the day the standard Christmas gift was socks and underwear (albeit boring, plain undies). Why not continue that tradition, but bring it into the modern era with stylish undies for your man? Here's some of our favorites that stand out this year:

aussieBum has long been one of our favorites and this year is no different. Why not get your man some updated classics with aussieBum's Lockerboy range. 

Bawbags is a new favorite of ours. Their 'cool de sacs' range is perfect for the sportsman in your life who loves a good print. Also their funky patterned base layers will be sure to keep him warm this winter. 

Body Aware is a great option for the man who likes to be a little sexy. Get naughty with these sexy lace briefs. 

Cocksox is a perennial favorite. They've made lots of new products this year, one of our favorites is their new striped sports brief. 

Croota is definitely an underrated Australian brand. But that doesn't mean you should shy away. They have some great undies for your man, like their new Sprinkles trunk - perfect for the body and fashion-conscious man. 

Ken Wroy is a newer brand hailing from NYC that's really making a splash on the scene. We just love the variety of fun, bright prints. The fit of their briefs is superb! 

Mckillop wear should definitely be mentioned. This made-to-order brand offers a great selection of sexy basics. We love the way they play with opacity in their Bespoke collection. 

Obviously is another great for the guy who likes comfort and is maybe a little more endowed than average. Their collection is comfy and classic. While not new, their metallic collection is worth mentioning. 

Smuggling Duds is a fun brand to gift. For the guy that's jealous of all the stuff girls manage to carry in their bra, now men can do the same with these "stash pants". Check out their new super stealth range. 

Supawear always offers something fresh with their unique cuts and color combos. We are in love with their Diamond Dash range, great for the guy who is a little more adventurous with his wardrobe. 

Teamm8 is another brand worth noting. While seemingly simple, this collection is sexy. We endorse their bolt jock. 

2eros has done an awesome refresh of their collection this year. Their new vivid series is absolutely superb. 

Black Friday Sales Round-up

While today isn't the main shopping day for online shopping, there are still quite a few deals for men's underwear circulating. Here's some of our favorites.  We will keep you updated with sales on Cyber Monday as well.  Also, let us know if there's some good sales out there that we missed and we'll add them.  

Pacific Jock's Black Friday banner.

• DealByEthan: Thanksgiving special.  Save 15% off sitewide now through December 2.  To get this deal enter coupon code THANKSGIVING15 at checkout.  Also for MUB readers get 20% off sitewide with coupon code MUB20.   
• Marek + Richard: Bitchin' Black Friday Blow Out!  Now through Cyber Monday get 50% off your entire purchase with coupon code FIFTYOFF!
• Andrew Christian: 25% off with coupon code "25HOLIDAY13".  Now through December 2. 
• Pacific Jock: Biggest Sale of the Year! 30-55% off everything.  Plus free worldwide shipping on orders of $100 or more.  Discount automatically applied at checkout.  
• HOHOWEAR: Known for their sexy underear, HoHoWear is having a huge sale.  Up to 70% off plus free shipping! 
• Jockstrap Central: 20% off sitewide for 48 hours starting today through noon on Saturday. Prices marked accordingly, no coupon codes necessary.  
• 2eros: Christmas sale!  Save 25% off from now until December 9 with coupon code "festive25". Plus be sure to check out their newest styles from the NEO collection!

2eros promo banner. 

• Love and Pride: Not actually underwear, but lots of good gift items. 24H sale! 30% OFF on every items in the site just on Black Friday! Use code BLACKFRIDAY
• Bare Necessities: 25% off almost everything! Today only.  Use coupon code "THANKS25". 
• Frank Dandy: Offering 20% off from now until December 8 with coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY". 
• Topdrawers: Weekend long sale through Monday. 10% off everything. Free shipping on orders of $75+. And get a free Mckillop jock with the purchase of any Mckillop brand item.  

New Collection: Jock Series from 2EROS

Australian company 2EROS has released a new line of underwear called the Jock Series. The collection is inspired by the amazing fabric. It's made from 'Tactel' (a type of Nylon) with wicking and elastane. This treatment to the fabric allows sweat to be pushed away from the skin, keeping you drier for longer and you will definitely love how soft it will feel. This introduces the sports theme. Its got an all-star feel to the color palette. The waistband is inspired by the stripes on the Union Jack, taking elements from the Australian national flag, and featuring the logo as the star in the middle. Plus we have subtly embossed the 2EROS logo repetitively on the blue strip.  It comes in brief, trunk, and jockstrap styles in red, white, and blue.  The collection retails for between $25 - $35. 

50% off 2Eros - Today Only at HisTrunks!

Don't miss out on this chance to get some great quality underwear from 2Eros for 50% off!  This deal is only good for today, so it's not gonna last and is exclusively at HisTrunks.  Use coupon code 2eros at checkout.  This code is good on all stock of 2Eros, nothing is held back!

New CORE from 2EROS

Hip underwear brand 2EROS has just launched their latest collection called CORE.  The idea is that it should act as a core for your wardrobe - a good core underwear collection is based on three factors according to 2EROS: comfort, texture, and look.  They believe that they have done just that with this new collection by creating their most comfortable everyday underwear yet. This cut will hug and cover all the necessary bits, but sits low on the waist. They also have chosen the most soft cotton blended with bamboo to give you strength, stretch and breathability.  The collection is available in 3 CORE colors: blue, red, and yellow (also the primary colors).  And it is availble in sizes xs - xl.  The material is an interesting blend of cotton, bamboo, and spandex.  They are available now as briefs for $22.95 a pair. 

2EROS was Gifted at the Golden Globes

Dennis Quaid

We'd like to first off congratulate 2EROS on having the opportunity to give away their products at the Golden Globes last Sunday.  They were the only Australian brand present.

Among the stars who chose 2EROS fashion gifts were the casts of Glee and Modern Family, Jesse McCartney, Dennis Quaid, Jennifer Love Hewitt and her partner, Mekhi Phifer, Twilight star Edi Gathegi, Lost star Naveen Andrews, Host of E! News Giuliana Racic and her husband, Bill Rancic, Winner of The Apprentice.

Naveen Andrews

It’s easy to see why 2EROS has been discovered by Hollywood. The label is sexy and fashion-focused, catching the eye with its coolly streamlined designs and bold range of colors.  Expect to see 2EROS on many taut, fit celebrity bodies in 2011.

2EROS could also be read as ‘Zeros’. The brand’s logo features two circles, which may or may not represent male assets.  “We named the brand after Eros, the god of love and lust,” Jason Hoeung, co-founder of 2EROS, says with a smile.

And as a special for all you, 2EROS is giving 15% off your purchase with coupon code "goldenglobe".  

Jesse McCartney

Holiday Underwear Buying Guide

Buying underwear for someone is a very personal matter. Especially for guys, because (as much as I'd like to argue otherwise) they don't get new underwear all that often, so when they do it's important that it works for them and their body.  That being said, many guys have a strong preference for what style (boxers, briefs, trunks, etc) of underwear they wear.  Some don't care that much or may be happy with a number of different styles, but others care a lot.  So make sure you know your man well before buying.  Also, it is very important for you to make sure you know your man's size.  What he wears in pants may not be the same as his underwear, so make sure you check.  Also, snooping in his underwear drawer may not tell you the completely correct size as it's possible he may have some old undies lying around that no longer fit or never fit.  If you aren't going to ask him outright, make sure you look at a pair that you know fits him well.  It's important you get the right size because most places won't let you return it.

That being said, underwear is a great gift for the holidays and many people love to give and receive it!  So once you've figured out what style and size of underwear your man needs, there's still a whole lot to choose from.  I've broken it down for you based on the personality/type of man who might like to wear each pair.  Use this holiday underwear buying guide as a jumping off point for what to get your man.  While some of these undies may seem a little expensive to you, you're paying for quality so they're worth it.  

And finally, make sure you check shipping times and order early so it arrives in time!

 

For the Classic Man:

Ristefsky Macheda low-rise brief.

• This category is for the guy who likes to keep it simple.  He's not opposed to something with style, but he likes his comfort first.  
• Jockey has some great selections this holiday season for the man who likes to keep it simple.  The Jockey Classics briefs are simple and affordable.  And if your man's a little more adventurous you can get him them in some different colors.  I'm also loving the looks of the Jockey Echelon bikini brief.  Super modern and hip, but still classic and simple.  
• Another one of my new favorites in Ristefsky Macheda.  Their underwear is all about being simple and understated but still body conscious.  I really like some of the briefs they have for their retro flair.   I also love their low-rise brief (shown). 
• Another great option for the classic guy is /baskit/.  I would especially recommend (read my review) something from their Snugfit Seamless collection. 

For the Lover/Boyfriend: 

Embossment Boxer from Intymen.

• This is the category for that special someone in your life or just that guy who you know will love and appreciate some sexy undies.
• Some of my favorites are Good Devil and Intymen.  I personally love the Embossment boxer from Intymen (shown).  Once he's done unwrapping them you can unwrap him.  
• Another good option is Doreanse, a French brand that is newly available to the American market exclusively through Audace.   The name literally means "golden bay".  They have all sorts of sexy undies including my favorite Jungle Brief.  Stay tuned for an upcoming brand profile of Doreanse. EDIT 12/16/10: Doreanse is NOT a French brand, it is just a French name.  The brand is actually from Turkey. 
• Another great new-comer on the market is Croota.  They stock some super sexy bikinis (which are basically thongs) called second skin.   I'm also really digging their WW-III collection, which has military-inspired cargo pockets on the sides. 
• For the super daring and open guy, there's the new K'Mando brand of underwear.  This is just a pouch for his goods and nothing more.  They are quite comfy, but not for everyone. 

The Fun Guy:

Lick brand Check Brief.

• This category is for the guy who likes to have fun.  He's adventurous and not afraid to take risks.  That goes for his fashion choices as well.  He's daring and confident in his appearance.  There's a lot of great new styles out there for this guy.
• Grundies is a great new brand from Australia.  I especially like their aussie collection like the trunk with the Austrlia flag or the trunk with a cock (rooster) printed across the pouch. 
• Another great new brand is Lick, which has four collections: Leisure, Individual, Classic, and Kinky (thus their name Lick).  I personally really like the Individual collection, especially the Union brief and the Check brief (shown).   
• Stonemen has also just released some great new beach-inspired styles, a great way to feel like you're on a vacation this holiday season.  Read what I have to say about them here. 
• And another one of my favorites is Popduds.  These are screen-printed undies with original artworks on them.  You can read my review here.  

The Fashionable Man:

James Tudor retro boxer.

• This category is for the guy that's all about style.  He's all about refinement but also isn't afraid to have a little fun with his fashion choices.  
• James Tudor just released some great new retro-inspired undies.  I personally love this brand with all it's funky details like the fully functional button flies (great for easy access).  I'm particularly loving the new retro boxer (shown).    
• Another great brand for the stylish guy is 2eros.  They're underwear is all about refined style that is still very form flattering and original.  I really like the looks of their newest Icon 3 series. 
• And finally there's the habitual favorite aussieBum.  This brand offers a lot of great stuff.  Some fits into fashion, some is more fun.  All in all aussieBum is just a great brand.  But their stuff is very personal, so make sure you know your man well before buying. 

The Sporty Guy:

• This is for the guy who is athletic and likes to do sports.  He is very body conscious and keeps in good shape and is proud of it.
• My favorite underwear for working out is Equmen brand briefs because they support and wick well.  Check out my review here.   

2Eros Black Label Swimwear

Underwear and swimwear designer 2Eros is gearing up to launch their next big swimwear collection entitled Black Label. The black label is an exclusive collection of swimwear for the no-nonsense guy who knows what he wants. A simple, sleek and sophisticated collection. The swimwear is available in two fits: briefs and trunks, and two colors: red earth and midnight.  I've had a chance to get my hands on a pair of these, and they live up to the promises.  They are definitely what I would call sleek and sophisticated.  They are very simple, but not plain.  They are clearly designed by someone who understands the male physique.  They are form fitting and flattering with high-end detailing.  They are currently available for pre-order for $79.95 for the trunks and $69.95 for the briefs on the 2Eros website.  For a limited time, you can get 10% off your pre-order by using coupon code 'black10'.  Be aware, however, that these do run small and you should probably get a size up.  I normally wear a small, but with these the medium fit perfectly. 

Free shipping from 2EROS

2EROS is offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more until the end of August.  All you have to do is enter coupon code free0810 at checkout.  And believe me, with so many great options to choose from you shouldn't have any trouble spending $50 at 2EROS. 

Exclusive Offer from Boomlads: 2eros

Boomlads.com is now the biggest seller of 2eros in Europe and to celebrate that they are offering Men's Underwear Blog readers an exclusive offer, a FREE £5 (around $10) gift voucher for ever pair of 2eros you buy from Boomlads before the August 10th. The voucher is a genuine money voucher, not a 'money off' coupon, so you can spend it as you wish. There is also no limit on the number of vouchers you can claim - get £5 for each pair you buy! 2eros combines great fitting underwear in two perfectly tailored styles (brief and boxer) and 5 vibrant colors. With their 'double zero' logo and support system, 2eros makes sexy underwear that you can be proud of wearing. To take advantage of this offer use coupon code "MUB25" at checkout!

New line Piado coming soon to His Trunks

Today I'd like to introduce you to a new brand called Piado, available at His Trunks. Piado is an independent fashion brand that currently focuses on the basics: underwear. Piado's aim is to turn the underwear from a simple necessity into a fashion item. Piado Style is defined by distinct fabrics, modern & sophisticated design and eco-friendly products.

They are made of luxuriously soft bamboo with a low waist modern design - 94% Bamboo + 6% Lycra. They come in bright, distinctive colors and are a cross between a brief and a trunk cut (sort of a square-cut brief). They are very stylish, but not over-styled with minimalistic detailing.

You can pre-order your Piado from our new advertiser His Trunks. So I'd like to take this chance to welcome our new advertiser and encourage you to visit their site and check out all they have to offer. They currently stock Stonemen, 2eros, and a couple brands that I haven't seen elsewhere like Forbidden and Piado. So it's definitely worth checking out.