New Collection from Marek + Richard: XTASY

Love the nightlife in Marek+Richard’s latest line: XTASY! Inspired by Club kids, rave culture, and the underground music scene the XTASY collection is the perfect way to electrify your current wardrobe. Featuring neon mesh pieced with black accents, the collection is sure to show your true colors. So GO GO ahead, hit the floor with XTASY and lose yourself cuz we know that’s how you roll!

These undies are sexy and revealing in trunks, briefs, and jocks. All styles are available in green, orange, and pink for $22.50 and up.

Bum Chums on My Bum - A Review

Hey boys, it's been a while since I've done a review.  Today I want to share with you some of my favorite briefs as of late. The briefs in question come from Bum Chums, a relatively new British brand.  I profiled them in January, and one point that I'd like to highlight again here is that unlike many other brands, Bum Chums doesn't farm out their manufacturing but instead makes everything locally in Yorkshire, England. This really makes a difference.  

I tried out the Fruity hip briefs in blue-berry.  They also come in a couple other bright, vibrant colors like cherry red, pink peach, lemon lush, and plum purple.  The fit and fabric of these are the two main reasons I love these briefs so much.  They are what is known as a hip brief.  They hit you right on the hip.  They're not too high and not too low.  The leg cut outs are higher than a fuller rise brief.  The pouch space is ample but not too much that it's baggy.  Same goes for the bum.  I have a rather small bum but the fabric still contours to my curves without sagging.  But it will also stretch to accomodate more of a bubble butt.  The briefs fit true to size.  They really kept the modern man in mind when cutting this patten. 

These briefs are super comfy and great for a variety of activities as well as just everyday wear.  The fabric is thicker than most briefs, but it actually works very well.  I feel well covered by these and the weight of the fabric is nice.  But they're not too weighty and they still breathe well in the summer. The entire front actually has a double layer, which helps the brief keep its shape and hold all your goods in place.  The feel of the fabric is due to the unique nylon/elastane/lycra blend that they use.  They've created a really unique fabric unlike any I've seen before, and it really works.  The waistband is likewise thicker than usual to match, but is oh-so-soft.  The interior tag is basically a sticker stuck to the waistband.  It falls off in the wash, but I recommend just removing it right away (I think you're supposed to actually).  The leg bands are perfect; I never even notice them.  In fact I really don't notice these briefs at all other than the fact that I feel supported and not flopping around all day.  

As for the style?  Like I said they're far from a classic cut.  They're really made for the modern man to work with modern clothes (like low-rise jeans).  The style really comes from the unique hip cut of these.  And the fun colors don't hurt.  They're very stylish but understated, I think any man would feel comfortable wearing these.  

These undies are very high quality.  I've had mine for almost a year now (this review is long overdue, sorry) and they're just like the day I got them.  Seriously.  And these are one of my go-to briefs too, so they do get a fair amount of wear.  For around $26 USD a pop these are well worth it.  Get them! 

MY RATING:

Overall, I give the Bum Chums Hip Brief a total score of 8.5 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Awesome modern hip fit.  Perfect for the modern man. 

COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - I don't even notice they're there.  

STYLE -- 8 (out of 10) - The style comes from the unique cut.  Modern.  Colorful. 

QUALITY -- 10 (out of 10) - Like the day I got them after a year of wear.  

VALUE -- 9 (out of 10) - Well priced, especially for the quality.  Get them!

**********8.5

Keep Cool and Get That Summer Look

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Keep it On

There is quite a varied debate on what type of underwear is best for summer. Some feel that boxers provide better air ventilation, whilst others argue that briefs and thongs are less clammy in the heat due to their being less material touching the skin. Either can serve you well in the summer, it really is a matter of personal preference.

However, be warned, do not make the fatal mistake of going commando. You’d think removing underwear altogether should keep you cooler, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth. Whereas underwear creates a barrier between skin and the heavier materials you wear as part of your shorts or trousers, going commando results in this heavy material being in direct contact with the skin, reducing circulation and increasing clamming exponentially! Definitely not cool!

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New Brand: M-N Underwear

M-N is brand new company on the men's underwear scene, based in Mauritius the brand is heavily influenced by the mix of cultures, colors, and histories that exist there - there are African, Indian, and European influences on the island.  The brand is currently being sold in Mauritius, South Africa, Japan, UK, and soon to be sold under license in the US.  If you are in the US you of course can order online now through their website.  The brand is owned and designed by Richard Bennett, who is from the UK and has had many years of fashion design experience.  The overall look of the brand is bold, mixing at least two contrasting colors on every pair.  

There are three main lines, the  ZOM range which is simple and basic at an accessible price-point.  This range is young and stylish and is made from a cotton/elastane blend.  Then there is the AZURE range which is the mid-priced range.  This is also made of cotton/elastane and is what I would call the fun range of the three.  It incorporates lots of fun prints and patterns for a very bold, in your face look.  It comes in tight boxers (read boxerbriefs), trunks, and briefs.  And finally there's the G-SPORT range.  This is the more athletic range with high contrast, simple color-blocked designs.  The fabric on this range is made from bamboo and is designed to be extra supportive for sports.  This range comes in tight boxers, briefs, and strings (read thongs). 

I really love this brand and have had the chance to try a couple pairs.  So far I'm really enjoying them, I have to say the G-SPORT range has some of the softest waistbands that I have ever felt.  The bold colors and designs look very fashion-forward and with it.  People will definitely turn for a second look when you're wearing M-N.