Round-up of Halloween Deals... Act Now

In addition to International Jock's annual treat giveaway, which we posted about yesterday.  This year there's a lot of Halloween deals going on.  But act now cause a lot of them end today.  Cocksox is  having a big sale - 20% off from now through WEDNESDAY!  Use coupon code 'treat' at checkout. 

At Under Gear you can save 15% off your order using promo code U1TED at checkout.  Today is the last day for this.  Bare Necessities also has a deal ending today (extended until) tomorrow 11/1/11 - 25% off your order using promo code "FRIEND".  

Here's one I really like.  This is the Trick or Treat special from Jockstrap Central.  It's just what it sounds like, you can get a trick or a treat.  enter coupon code "treat" at checkout and they'll throw in a free jock or undies.  Or use code "trick" at checkout and you'll get 10% off your order.  Your choice.  Also ends today.

Wyzman is taking a page from IJ's book and giving away a free gift with every purchase.  Just make a purchase and you'll get something free. Ends today.

DGU is having 10% off the entire store with coupon code WOOPS10 at checkout.  Ends today. 

Free Treat with Every Order from International Jock

Too old to go door-to-door but still yearning for some neighborly Halloween swag? Then head on over to International Jock! Right now, for every order you place, your friends at International Jock will send you a complimentary Halloween treat. They're giving away jocks, shirts, men's underwear, men's swimwear -- all sorts of treats to get you those tricks you're really craving. There's no minimum order size and no limit to how many different orders you place; you will receive a gift every single time. However, the only trick is this: just like the "good house" on the block, this promotion is limited to the quantity of supplies on hand, so you'll need to act fast!

Luis & Juke Trunks Reviewed

A while back I mentioned a new brand called Luis & Juke that specializes in fun, fashionable underwear for men.  The designs are inspired by 1950s American rock and roll with bright colors and fun prints.  Today I'd like to tell you about their Stevie Trunk, I tried mine in Singin' the Blues, but they're available in many more fun colors. 

Starting with the fit, these are what I would call a generous fit.  I've got to say they're much more coverage than the underwear I normally wear (especially since I've recently been on a briefs roll).  That's not to say strictly that more coverage is a bad thing, it's just not what I'm personally used to.  The legs hit mid thigh and the back coverage is ample.  I definitely feel like everything is kept in place and under control with these on; no fear of falling out.  The pouch has a functional fly and is well rounded to accommodate your junk.  The ass has seams set to the far sides, which leads me to believe that these would comfortably stretch and conform to those who have more junk in the trunk.  Just a word to the wise, when I first got these they were a little too large for me (granted I'm in between sizes).  But due to the cotton content I was able to shrink them down in the dryer to a more comfy size (although technically you are supposed to line dry these). 

These undies are very comfy.  As I said I feel like everything is held together comfortably in them with no fear of falling out.  The modest coverage makes these great undies for knocking around the house in while the patterns available make them fun and stylish (more on that later).  The waistband is a little wider than most (about 1.5x the size of the average one).  The inside of the waistband is soft and smooth and doesn't cut.  All the seams are flat stitched, making for a smooth and comfy fit all around.  The legbands are a thin elastic that is tight enough to keep things in place but not too tight to detract from the comfort.  And like most comfy undies these days, the tag is printed on the inside, so no itchiness going on there.  And again like many comfy undies, these guys are 95% cotton, 5% elastane (for shape).

I really like the style of these trunks, in fact the style is what makes them.  They're a great comfy, go-go to pair for days when you just need that comfort.  But the style is what makes me want to put them on and feel excited about wearing them.  The pair that I tried is a fun blue and yellow striped pattern, you can definitely see the rock inspiration.  They also have tons of other great, bright prints available, all with that 1950s vibe.  If pattern isn't your thing, they also just have plain colors. 

As for the quality and value?  These undies are great quality.  They hold up well to multiple washes and dries!  The stitching is well done and the fabric is well made.  At £10.95 at Rockola (that's about $17), they're a steal. 

MY RATING:

Overall, I give the Luis and Juke Stevie Trunks a total score of 8.5 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 8 (out of 10) - Generous coverage. Mid-thigh, higher waist. For me they were a little large but can be shrunk to size.

COMFORT -- 8 (out of 10) - Very comfy, go-to pair. 

STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - The style is fun and exciting.  1950s flair!

QUALITY -- 8 (out of 10) - Well made. Holds up to the washer and dryer.

VALUE -- 9 (out of 10) -Much less expensive than a lot of what we talk about here on MUB.  Good buy for stylish and comfy go-to pair. 

**********8.5

7 Deadly Sins Series from Andrew Christian

This Halloween season, Andrew Christian is bringing you a hot new video series featuring the 7 Deadly Sins, and what else? Andrew Christian underwear.  The first of the series Wrath came out yesterday (watch below).  They will be launching the videos throughout the month with the next one due out later today.  So keep watching.

Michael Kors Launching New Men's Underwear Collection Soon

It seems that everyone who is anyone in fashion has to have an underwear at some point, it's like the sign that you've arrived.  Kind of like how it seems that ever celebrity and their mother has to launch a fragrance line.  Anyway, top American fashion designer Michael Kors, known mostly for his women's handbags, shoes, and of course his prominent role as judge on Project Runway, is now branching into the men's underwear world.  The collection is very basic and consists of briefs, boxer briefs, and boxer shorts as well as an assortment of different undershirts.  All the styles come in three colors: black, white, and powder blue.  Nothing very original or outside the box.  It seems that Kors is aiming to get in with the other department store staples like Calvin Klein, Hilfiger, and more recently 2(x)ist.  The question is will he be able to do it?  His new collection is very basic and far from innovative in my opinion.  I feel that the type of man he's marketing towards won't be so willing to branch out and try a new brand -- the guy who I think would buy his brand is certainly not an underwear connoisseur and thus probably has his brand that he sticks with year after year.  If I was in the market for basic underwear I certainly would branch out and try a brand new brand.  It will be interesting to see how Michael Kors fares against more established brands in the same category like Calvin Klein.  The line also comes in two and three packs, which gives you an idea of the target market.  The new collection is available for pre-order or Kors website for between $26 - $34.  It should be available in department stores like Nordstrom, Macy's and Bloomingdale's soon.  Below is a teaser commercial for the new line.

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!

Equmen on Sale at Gilt (Again)!

I just wanted to give you all a heads up that high-end performance underwear line Equmen has just gone on sale at GILT again today.  As of now they have all the styles that Equmen makes from briefs to long trunks as well as socks and undershirts in a variety of colors and sizes.  The sale is only on for a day (through tomorrow 9/27).  If you don't know what Equmen is, read my review here.  I'm quite partial to their briefs, they're my go-to for working out.  If you don't know what GILT is, it's a members only website that sells discounted designer clothing.  If you aren't a member, use this link for an exclusive MUB sign-up.  Happy shopping!

M-N Reviewed

Earlier this year I introduced you to a new brand called M-N hailing from Mauritius.  Today I'd like to take the opportunity to review one of the products from the AZURE range, specifically their trunks.  For the purpose of this review I tried the Cherub trunk in blue. 

Starting with the fit, it is rather unique.  It is billed as a trunk, but the legs are not quite as long as standard trunks are.  In fact, when I was putting these on today for review I was debating whether they were technically trunks or briefs - the fit is somewhere in between.  From the front, the legs angle up a bit from the pouch as would briefs.  But from the back it is clear that these are trunks and not briefs as the fabric is cut more straight across as opposed to the more curved shape of briefs.  The rise is what I would bill as low-rise, but it is a nice comfortable low-rise that gives you the confidence that everything will stay put all day long.  

Moving on to comfort, the cotton elastane blend makes for a very soft fabric.  The pouch has enough room that you don't feel squashed.  But on the inside around the pouch there is an elastic band of the same material as the legbands that holds everything in place.  Now this is not like a enhancing strap or sling, it is completely attached to the interior of the pouch.  Rather it is there to ensure that the sides of the pouch stay tight and close to your body so that all the goods stay in place, while still allowing for a roomy pouch that is comfortable.  I think this is a really smart way of putting together a pouch, there is nothing artificial looking or feeling about it, it's just smart sewing/pattern making.  The waistband is thin and sits close to the body.  Made of soft elastic, I have no complaints about the waistband or legbands.  They all do their jobs well.

The style of this range is where it's really at.  As I explained in my brand profile, the AZURE range is the "fun range" of M-N's underwear.  It comes in a number of fun prints/patterns and colors.  Just sticking to the cherub trunks that I tried,  I really like the logo waistband with a metallic silver logo against a black background - it really makes for a classy and distinguished look above jeans.  The pattern is screen printed black silhouettes against a blue background making for a very crisp look.  You may ask why these are called cherub trunks, well there is a large cherub printed across the back.  And because the back has no seams, it makes for a perfect canvas for such a print.  The style of these undies makes them very unique, they aren't like anything anyone else is offering on the market.  

These trunks are very well made.  I actually have a number of pairs, and all of them show great attention to detail both in the design process and in the manufacturing process.  There are no loose seams or threads.  Everything is done perfectly.  The high quality is sure to last for a very long time.  Also, the fabric is printed in a special process that does not fade or get funky after washing, it is a part of the fabric.  At £32 (~$50 USD) they're rather expensive.  But for something so well made and so unique I think they're worth the investment for a pair or two. 

 MY RATING:

Overall, I give the M-N Azure Range Trunk a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Cross between brief and trunk.  Roomy pouch holds everything in place. 

COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - Soft, comfy fabric. 

STYLE -- 10 (out of 10) - Unique and fun look.  Won't find it anywhere else. 

QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made. Great attention to detail. 

VALUE -- 7 (out of 10) - On the expensive side but a good investment. 

**********9

Project Runway Undies

Ever wonder what your favorite Project Runway hosts have on underneath?  Well then this is the perfect video for you, in it the crew discusses what they wear underneath.  Michael Kors says he wears boxerbriefs... black ones apparently.  While Tim Gunn on the other hand can't make boxerbriefs work saying they ride up too much.  Gunn prefers to go with the classic brief.  Heidi keeps plugging the virtue of tight speedos on men, does this say anything about her husband Seal? 

Glee Guys in Undies

With the Season 3 premiere of popular TV show Glee tonight, I thought it appropriate to highlight some of the undies seen on some of the Glee guys throughout last season.  Above Artie and Finn can be seen wearing basic white boxer shorts while Mike wears tight, but rather ill-fitting grey boxerbriefs.  Although to be fair, this is the way Zizes imagines her audience in undies, so it may not be exactly what they're wearing.  Earlier in the same episode though, we see Mike sporting some stylish looking Calvin Klein's when he flashes his abs. 

Puck and Sam though are the real surprises.  Puck is sporting some rather cute Star Wars briefs (click on the images to enlarge)- too bad he holds his guitar in front the entire time.  Would love to know where he got them.  

And Sam is wearing some sort of black trunks that look like they have a sort of Western cowboy holster thing going on.  

And of course let's not forget Sam's infamous gold shorts when he plays Rocky.  

So there you have it, a round-up of the Glee guys in their undies.  And if you're a "Gleek", don't forget to tune in tonight!

Game, Set, Match, Popduds!

Popduds has just launched a new, and limited edition tennis brief.  As always these briefs are screen printed with original art work.  And as a special MUB exclusive, you can get free shipping on your order of the new tennis briefs and anything else from Popduds, all you have to do is enter "MUB-SEPT" at checkout.  This code is good for the rest of the month.  Don't know much about Popduds?  Check out our review. 

New Brand - FU e=fu8

If you think this new brand looks like some cryptic formula, well it is!  It's a formula to some hot new undies!  FU e=fu8 is a new brand that launched this June and was created by founder Fu (yes, that is his real name). 

According to Fu, e=fu8 is his own orgasmic, exclusive, trademarked formula for the pleasure principle. "Life is short; Maximize your pleasure principle."

Fu created this brand because he wanted to make undies that are made well, fun, luxurious, and stylish.  After all, he reasons, undergear should be luxury since it is the foundation to getting dressed - the first item you put on and the last item you take off.  

The current collection comes in pure white with royal blue lettering on the waistband for a nautical and streamlined look and feel.  It comes in briefs and boxerbriefs style and they are all made in Manhattan's Garment District.  More colors and cuts are coming in the near future, so stay tuned for updates on those.  In the meantime, enjoy these hot, exclusive images of Fu e=fu8 undies and check out their website!