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Happy Saturday and Happy New Year to everyone! 2011 has truly been an interesting year: From ‘Occupy’ protests all over the world, raising the ‘debt ceiling’, to rebellions/uprising in Egypt and Libya, near financial meltdowns, and the ‘Real Housewives’! 2011 wasn’t dull, whatsoever!

When the end-of-the year happens, you will hear people reflecting on what the year was and what they will do better in the next year! I, for one, am not fond of New Year’s Resolutions. I find them cliche and most people break them within 2-3 weeks of making them.

With that in mind, I would like to do something slightly different in remembering 2011 and what I look forward to in 2012. Instead of doing the mundane ‘Top 10 lists’ and ‘What will you do better in 2012′ nonsense, I want to present you with (1) what was my greatest influences of underwear in 2011 and (2) what do I hope for in the upcoming year! Without further adieu, here is what influenced me:

 

3. Blogging for Undie Fan.

On February 17, 2011, I started my very first blog for Undie Fan. Let’s get real: I am neophyte to blogging. I have always been a highly opinionated person, but never did it in print or electronic form; it has always been vocal. When I was presented with the opportunity to convey my love and appreciation of everything men’s designer underwear, I jumped like a jack-rabbit! Instead of providing a ‘rubber stamp’ of approval, I wanted to be different. My approach came from the ‘everyday male‘, i.e. the average guy that loves underwear but doesn’t have the cliche ‘perfect, athletic, porn star bodies’ that most guys (1) envy, (2) don’t have, or (3) don’t want. With my partner Charles and YOUR awesome support, the approach paid off and became a success!   Because of the success, it helped me spin-off two new blogs on Undie Fan: The FAN and Juxtaposition Series. With the two new series, YOU, the fans showed off what you have in your favorite brand(s) of  underwear and I was more than elated to post them!

I also was provided access to the Undie Fan Facebook and Twitter pages which broadened my horizons of accessing YOU, the fan with information on the latest sales, styles, news, and reviews!

2. Release of McKillop Classic Pouch, Version 2.0!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On September 29, 2011, one of my all-time favorite underwear brands, McKillop, released a sleeker, hotter, softer, and sexier version of their Classic Pouch: Version 2.0! On October 15, 2011, I posted my “Everday Male” review about this hot underwear. The Classic Pouch, Version 2.0 were awesome when they came out, they are awesome now, and they will continue to be awesome! My partner and I love wearing them and all McKillop has to offer. Their products are hella sexy, it shows off your bulge, and we own over 10 pairs (and counting)!

AND NOW FOR MY #1 INFLUENCE OF 2011:

1. Release of the new Nasty Pig Knockout Jock!

If you don’t know by now, Nasty Pig is ALSO one of my all-time favorite underwear brands! While my partner and I were on vacation in Las Vegas, Nasty Pig launched their superhero-inspired Knockout Jock on May 17, 2011! This jockstrap has to be one of the most hottest and most comfortable pairs of underwear I’ve ever worn! You can wear them under your favorite pairs of jeans, shorts, or whatever floats your boat!

I did an extensive blog about Nasty Pig back on October 15, 2011 and why I think Nasty Pig is a very important brand in the underwear industry!

There you have it! Now, what does 2012 have in store? I don’t know. The future is unknown entity. The better questions should be: What do you hope for in 2012?

I hope for the following:

1. Nasty Pig releases another kick-ass style of underwear that will amaze the masses!

2. McKillop continue growing their brand (as they are) and becomes THE industry standard and leader.

3. Men (Bi, Gay, Straight, Whatever), REGARDLESS OF BODY-TYPE, will be comfortable in their own skin and wear whatever underwear that feels sexy to him! 

4. Broker a deal will Baskit and 2(x)ist Underwear companies so I can profile/review them more…I’m serious!

5. The typical world peace, goodwill towards men, loose more weight, and all that crap!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and a great New Year! I love you all. Without your support, I would not be here! I hope to continue to have your support in 2012!

Take care and STAY SEXY!

Designer Men’s Underwear…LIKE IT, LOVE IT, WANT MORE OF IT!  At current, my partner and I own over 100 pairs of underwear, and counting! Nothing is sexier than wearing our favorite jockstraps, boxer briefs, pouches, trunks, and so forth!

Happy Saturday everyone! I am very excited about today’s blog entry. Thanksgiving is literally knocking on everyone’s door and Christmas is right around the corner. I know many of you are planning to purchase underwear very soon for a loved for Christmas, their birthday, for the upcoming (and dreaded) Valentine’s Day (LOL!), or for those intimate moments. So, why not blog about my favorite brands to give you some shopping ideas? LOL! Some of these brands you know, some you don’t, and some I hope you will get very acquainted with!

I’ve compiled this based on the following ‘personal’ criteria:

1. Functionality: Can you wear them with dress pants, shorts, jeans, etc?

2. Comfort/Fit: Are then snug? Do they look great in the right places? 

3. Durability. Can they endure a long day at work? Going out? Workouts at the gym? Lounging around?

4. Website access/Customer Service: How easy is it to navigate? Methods of payment (PayPal, etc.)? Shipping Methods? Return policy?

5. Quality: Will they last a the ‘test of time’?

6. Photogenic properties: Do they look good when you photograph them?

7. Cost.

Some of you may agree with my listings, some of you may not. If you agree or disagree, please feel free to send me an email (troy@undiefan.com) and give me your Top 10, 20, or 30 brands you love dear to your heart! I PROMISE AND GUARANTEE I will post them on my subsequent blogs!

So, without further adieu, here is my list…I hope you enjoy it!

#20. Gregg Homme: Outrageous Underwear.

#19. Boqari.

#18. Lick Underwear.

#17. Aussiebum.

#16. Ginch Gonch.

#15. Naked Boxer Brief.

#14. Clever Underwear.

#13. Klen Laundry (pronounced ‘Clean’).

#12.Dirty Fukker.

…..and no my Top Ten:

#10. (Tied) Modus Vivendi.

#10. (Tied) Sweat Collection.

#10. (Tied) Piss & Vinegar.

#8. Adrian Bartol.

#7. Andrew Christian.

#6. C-IN2.

#5. Go Softwear.

#4. 2(x)ist.

#2. (Tied) McKillop Underwear.

#2. (Tied) Nasty Pig.

….AND FOR NUMBER 1:  Baskit Wear!

All of these brands in my Top 20 can do no wrong and they are hella sexy to wear. It was a tough list to weed down, but I feel very strongly about it! I stand behind my judgement and my listings, PERIOD! My list are very MAY-JOR brands that have been around a long time; they do have show signs of slowing which! That means, we the underwear fan benefits! 

Check out these brands and see if they are on your list or will be on your list very soon!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope your weekend is going well!

As most of you know, there are tons of underwear sites out there that showcases everything from the sublime to the insane! But, what about YOU, the underwear fan? Have you been represented?

Well, we at Undie Fan love representing YOU! You have really shown your support with over 1,200 followers (and counting) on our Undie Fan Facebook Page, nearly 500 of you following us (and counting) on our Undie Fan Twitter Page and numerous pictures you have provided to us so we can blog about! MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT: UNDIE FAN IS FOR AND DEDICATED TO YOU THE FAN! Without your support, we would not exist!

Now, the creators of Undie Fan have launched a brand new ‘sister’ site, which YOUR participation is not only HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but it is uber-user friendly!

The new site is called Undie Fan Gallery and it is really hitting a MAY-JOR cord with our fans!

When you log onto Undie Fan Gallery, you Submit a Photo of yourself wearing your favorite underwear OR your favorite guys wearing their favorite underwear. You click “Submit” and that’s it. It is really just that simple! The picture(s) get posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

So, with that in mind, SUBMIT AWAY AND BE NOTICED…FOR THE RIGHT REASON!

This Low Rise Brief by Pipe is the perfect pair of everyday underwear. Made of 93% Cotton, and 7% Spandex it’s the perfect combination to feel just right against your skin. This Cotton-stretched design has a soft texture that retains  its shape and provides support. This blue Paradise themed waistband comes in a choice of black or white fabric with contrasting edges and is available at Pipe for $26.

The majority of  us in our lifetime have owned a pair of Converse All-Stars, whether they were the low-tops, the high-top Chuck Taylors, or both. They have never gone out of style! Since I was below the age of 10, my adolescent years, and my adulthood (I am 39), I’ve always owned a pair of All-Stars in either versions. I currently own 6 pairs of Converse All-Stars and counting! My next pair I am planning to own (if my partner gives the ‘go ahead’) is the Leather ‘Chuck Taylor’ All-Stars!

Since their 1920 beginnings to now being owned by Nike, Converse has expanded their brand into clothing as well. One of interesting bit of clothing is underwear. Yes, I said it: UNDERWEAR! But, that begs the question: Converse makes underwear?

I wish I was making this up, but Converse has delved into underwear making! Now, it isn’t on the caliber of designers like Gregg Homme, Andrew Christian, Ryan Killop, et. al., but it seems they’ve carved a tiny niche in to the big underwear pie!

To prove that Converse makes underwear, fellow underwear lover Jockey Guy is wearing a pair of the Converse bikini briefs! See for yourself…

I WANT TO GET YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS? Send your comments to our facebook and or twitter accounts! Let the conversation begin!

Ever since I started blogging for Undie Fan on February 17, 2011, my blogs centered on underwear reviews (The “Everyday Male” series), posting pictures of YOU wearing your favorite underwear (Fan and Juxtaposition series), and various posts regarding some really great underwear at kick-ass prices!

Yet, throughout all of that, I never focused (per se) solely on the brand(s) that we (my partner, Charles) wears, why we love it, and where can you get it. Until just recently, I wanted to profile the brand(s) to you and why I like it! My new blog series is entitled “Hot Brands”. The new series will focus on the brands that you and I like and why!

My first entrant in the new series Nasty Nasty Pig. Some of you wear Nasty Pig. Some of  you never heard of Nasty Pig! Well, Nasty Pig isn’t just a place to purchase hot underwear; they are more than that! Nasty Pig sells underwear (jocks, briefs, and trunks), swimwear, shirts, accessories, pants, jackets, and much more!

The Nasty Pig label started in 1994, but I will let Nasty Pig desrcibe themselves, in their own words:

Nasty Pig designs, manufactures and retails innovative clothing and edgy products for the masculine, sexually self-assured man who wears his confidence on his sleeve. Our customers love the progressive attitude expressed by our functional, durable product, and it has been our honor to serve them for over a decade.

Since 1994, Nasty Pig has been in the business of making customers, not sales. By putting the needs of our customers before their wallets we never need to compromise the high level of integrity that we demand of ourselves.

We take our reputation seriously

Integrity acts as the common thread running through every aspect of Nasty Pig, from the designs we create to the business decisions we make. We take take our reputation very seriously, because our good name is worth more than every dollar possibly spent on marketing plans and every penny possibly saved by cutting corners.

Although every business must ultimately answer to its own bottom line, we at Nasty Pig know that we can only do so by answering to the most important part of our company: YOU.

My fascination with Nasty Pig started nearly a year ago. In today’s technological age, information is literally at your fingertips (computers, smartphone, et. al.)! I stumbled upon Nasty Pig while shopping on Jockstrap Central. I was looking for some jockstraps to add to our collection. I was looking for something bold, sexy, masculine, and versatile (pun, intended)! What I found was more than what I was expecting (and my expectations are high). Nasty Pig not only met those expectations, they exceeded them with flying colors!

What I love about Nasty Pig is they are bold and edgy; and they are unapologetic about it! Our original purchase were two pairs of the  Takedown Jock. The first time wearing the Takedown jock was our vacation in Las Vegas back in May. This jock has to be one of THE most comfortable pairs of jocks we have worn,period!

Not to be outdone, we recently (and by recently, I mean 3 months ago) purchased Nasty Pig’s newly Knockout Jock. Talk about comfort, sexy, and masculine all in one jock! We love wearing both versions of their jocks to work, play, and everything in between!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, Nasty Pig sells more than just jockstraps. They sell all sorts of item that I believe you will like. For instance, I recently purchased a discontinued rugby shirt from Nasty Pig that was on their Closeout Sale page. I really love the shirt. It is form-fitted and really shows off the muscles!

Yet, we aren’t the only ones that love Nasty Pig. One of my favorite photogenic peeps I love blogging about, Gingerstrap who resides in Florida,  loves Nasty Pig as well. Take a look…

Other items that have sparked  our interest (and want to purchase) are their jackets, hooded sweatshirts, socks, and sweatpants.

Nasty Pig are about their loyal customers: THAT IS THE TRUTH! They have converted us to their brand and hopefully they will convert you over as well. We are loyal and will continue to be loyal to an excellent brand! Whether you are purchasing a t-shirt, jockstrap, jacket, a pair of armbands, or all of the above, let out your edgy, sexy side and get nasty with Nasty Pig!

“Tales of my demise have been highly exaggerated.” - Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: First Contact (1996).

That eloquent statement isn’t hyperbole, it’s appropriate! Happy Saturday everyone. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! The quote I cited is fitting because it has been several months since I posted a review under ‘The Everyday Male’ banner. During my tenure as a blogger for Undie Fan, my focus shifted from reviews to focusing on YOU in my Fan and Juxtaposition series. I am back, albeit temporary, in order to review one of my favorite underwear brands: McKillop Underwear!

McKillop underwear, beyond any ‘shadow of a doubt’, is one of my favorite and best brands I’ve been introduced in years! Ryan McKillop, founder and head designer, is a wonderful guy with a great vision and great sense of style. Which brings me to today’s review. On September 29, 2011, McKillop underwear released the latest version of the uber-hot Classic Pouch: Version 2.0!

My partner, Charles, and I own several pairs of  McKillop underwear (mostly the Power Fitness Jocks  and the Classic Pouch, Version 1.0)…and they are smoking hot! Version 2.0 is better than smoking hot…THEY ARE MAY-JOR! Here’s why:

1. Fabric: If you’ve ever purchased any McKillop underewar (pouches, jocks), the pouch portion that holds and lifts you up are made from mesh. This time around, Version 2.0 comes in two different fabrics: Mesh and Modal! The modal is a 92% Modal 8% Lycra mixture that has a slick, silky feel. The mesh is a 90% Nylon 10% Lycra mixture, which is finer and softer than ever!

2. Design/Style: Ryan pulled out all the stops here. In the previous incarnations, the “McKillop logo” was affixed on the side. Not this time around! The logo is right on the front so you know which brand of underwear are wearing! Also, the pouches are much wider and ‘everything can fit in it’s right place’.

2. Fit/Comfort: When Charles (my awesome partner) and I wore the new pouch, it was the most comfortable pair of underwear we’ve ever worn! The fabric is soft, the strapless/backless band really holds in place. You can wear the pouch with dress pants, work pants, or anything type of pants. The mesh version has a built-in cock ring for extra enhancement! I wore this pair to work a few days ago; it felt as if I went commando! That is how sheer and comfortable the new pouch is. At the same time, it showed off my bulge, not that I need it, LOL! As you can see with my partner, it shows off his junk as well!

Overall, the Classic Pouch 2.0 can do no wrong! Ryan McKillop has really outdone himself this time around and I love everything he has produced! We own several of McKillop underwear and we do not plan on stopping there!

Sizes of the Classic Pouch, Version 2.0 range from Small (28-30), Medium (32-34), Large (34-36), and Extra Large (40-42). Colors are available in black or white.

Charles and Troy’s Rating: 5.0/5.0

McKillop has a saying: “Say hi to the person next to you!! Mckillop Underwear Gives you the Courage to Say Hello!” That is a true statement! Get yourself into a pair of the Classic Pouch, Version 2.0 and look sexy! You, your bulge, and ‘the person next to you‘ will be happy!

THIS IS AN UPDATE FROM A PREVIOUS POST!

There are hundreds of underwear site out there. Some are retail, some are blogs (like this one), and the rest are a combination of them both. Since I’ve been given the opportunity to blog, I have seen countless website dedicated to men’s designer underwear: from the sublime to the outrageous. Many companies have sent me underwear to review and I have purchased many pairs that spark my interest! One of those favorite underwear sites is Dirty Crotch.

Now, don’t take Dirty Crotch out of context. It isn’t what you think, or is it? Dirty Crotch is the brainchild of Ryan McKillop. Dirty Crotch is dedicated to selling you the underwear from the McKillop Underwear site that didn’t make because of ‘slight imperfections’. What are slight inperfections? They are “undergarments sold here are sewing imperfections or brand new items that have never been worn, these imperfections are barely noticeable…”

What’s the good news about that? YOU SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU PURCHASE THEM! The cost of the ‘imperfect’ underwear ranges from $5-15! And the news gets better from purchasing at Dirty Crotch: FREE SHIPPING!

Hence,  ”100% Wearable 100% Surprise 99% Perfect = Huge Savings!” 

I’ve purchased several underwear items from Dirty Crotch and they are awesome (pics to come very soon)!

What the hell are you waiting for? When are you going to get your “Dirty Crotch in a pair from Dirty Crotch”?

Today is an outstanding day in the Seattle/Puget Sound area! We are finally having summer here after a lousy spring (typical), and a cooler-than-average beginning of summer (not typical).

There is a saying in this region:  ”Summer doesn’t begin until July 5th”. When I first moved here 18 years ago (Charles, 10 years ago), and heard that saying, the assumption was it’s “crazy talk” after drinking to many lattes, LOL! Well, spring ahead several summers later: It’s a true statement!

Now, summer brings out the best in underwear wearing wherever your location. This summer, we’ve decided to wear more jockstraps. Why? The weather is warmer, you crazy more breath-ability, and jockstraps are just hella sexy! Which leads me into today’s entrant, my partner Charles.

Recently, we received from great jockstraps from Freshpair. Specifically, one of the pairs we received is the Show-It Jock by Andrew Christian that Charles is wearing. The other pair we received is the Andrew Christian Dry & Naked Sports Jock w/Show-It Tech. I was wearing that pair, but decided not to show it on today’s blog.

Now, this isn’t our first time wearing  Andrew Christian underwear. We were introduced to Andrew Christian, a.k.a. “The Panty-Christ”, on Season 1 of Bravo TV’s The Fashion Show. Prior to that, we never hear of Andrew Christian. Afterwards, we went to his website and ordered some underwear! We’ve enjoyed what we received and decided to go for the jockstraps. Which brings me back to my partner, Charles.

If you aren’t familiar with the “Show-it” technology, I will let Andrew Christian explain it to you:

“Features Show-It Technology 2.0 with a hidden “comfy cup” that gently lifts and presents the package to the front. The horseshoe shaped inner cup is lined by soft elastic that gently aids in the lifting and adds up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to a man’s frontal measurement and provides the biggest enhancement of any underwear. The front features constrasting stitching and trim and the white leg straps are custom woven with the Andrew Christian name and cross running along the center. This jock also features the custom Andrew Christian “Anti-Muffin Top” elastic to slim the appearance of love handles.”

As you can see, Charles really enjoys them. The cup inside gives his ‘junk’ a nice bulge, not that he needs it! I asked him what’s the best features of this jockstrap? He said, the style, the fit, and they are very comfortable!

I like these on him. We have over 20 pairs of jockstraps, no joke! Of all the brands we have, the Show-It Jock is in my top 10 favorites on Charles.

Now, I leave it in your hands….What are your thoughts of Charles wearing the Andrew Christian Show-It Jock?