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Thursday, February 25, 2010
New Bonobos Washed Khakis - only $88
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New Bonobos Washed Khakis
Just $88 for their most wearable pants yet!
BodyAware Brazilian Spun Silk Brief Review
BodyAware styles are often very edgy. The Body Aware Brazilian Pure Spun Silk Brief is no exception. From its shiny, silk material to the contrasting colors, this brief will get our attention. The brief is a lowrise cut and features a wide waistband with the Body Aware branding. I found the pouch to be quite comfortable with adequate room. The rear, however, was a tad skimpy for me. If you like a higher cut on the rear you'll be fine. You can see from the picture where the rear leg bands cross your tush. I tried a medium but could easily have tried a large. If you hover between sizes, I'd probably size up one. Other than possibly needing a size larger, you should be be quite happy with this silk brief. It's a great look for a special evening out!Check out my other BodyAware reviews
Overall Rating: 4/5
A great look Style: 5/5
I really like the contrasting pouch and silk material
Fabric: 4/5
Silky, shiny fabric for a great lookFit: 3/5
Lowrise with a comfortable pouch - you may want to go one size larger if you hover betweenQuality: 3.5/5
Good quality Size I Wore: M
Black Chunky Mesh Brief Review
Tribe is one of my favorite brands. I really like how Tribe tries to go beyond the ordinary and use some great cuts and fabrics. My most recent review of Tribe in on their Chunky Mesh Brief. With this being a mesh brief, not much is left to the imagination. :-) The entire brief is made from the soft chunky mesh. The pouch, however, is lined with 100% modal material for comfort and to leave something for the imagination. I found the chunky mesh and the modal lining to be quite comfortable for a mesh brief. I am a 34 inch waist and often hover between sizes. Typically, I've worn the medium in Tribe (32-34). The cut of the Chunky Mesh brief seemed to be a bit tighter and probably could have gone with the large instead (34-36). Tribes sizing is true to size so stick with the chart. If you fit into to sizes, I'd probably go a size up on the Chunky Mesh brief.
For wearing, I don't know that these would be my first pick for a long day in a business suit. For a night out under a pair of jeans, I'd easily grab these. I always find it a bit exciting knowing that you're wearing something hot in anticipation of events yet to come (wink).
Normally $39.95 AUS, they're now on sale for $25.95 AUS (aprx $23 USD)
Overall Rating: 4/5
A sexy style from a great brandStyle: 5/5
Hot!
Fabric: 4/5
Comfortable for a chunky mesh - great modal lining
Fit: 3.5/5
Fit well but take note of sizing above
Quality: 5/5
I have always found Tribe to be well madeSize I Wore: M
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Red Torpedo Simone Review - on my Top 10 List!
The Simone boxer briefs are made from a blend of 95% cotton, 5% lycra. The fabric is very comfortable and molds comfortably to your body. The pair I tried was red with a black contrasting keyhole fly opening. The waistband was very comfortable as well as the leg bands - keeping the legs where they should be without riding up. I found the panel construction to be keenly placed to provide support and comfort for optimum movement.
These truly are one of my favorite pair of underwear. I have numerous pairs in my drawer but keep coming back to my Red Torpedo's when I'm looking for something comfy for the day. I've worn these under my business suit and to the gym and have always been comfortable - wash after wash. Check 'em out, you won't be disappointed! You can see some of their other styles from an earlier post.
Excerpt from "for a modern man"
Red Torpedo – King of the Underworld Red Torpedo is a new, maverick brand designed to inject some badly needed attitude into the male underwear, clothing and accessories sector. Based in Glasgow, they are a new business with big ideas which were born out of a brief discussion in a Seattle coffee shop. Red Torpedo offer stylish, affordable quality with attitude. The style, quality and comfort are down to there fantastic design team sparked by a passion for new music, brand personality and the people who wear there underwear.
As part of their brand strategy and profiling Red Torpedo sponsor Guy Martin who is a professional motorcycle racer, bike engine tuner and truck fitter. But more than that he is a one-off, a throwback to a time before PR men ruled motorsport. He's uncensored and unconcerned by who he upsets, he just tells it how he sees. Guy wins races and sets lap records in the world's most hair-raising motorcycle races. Races like the Isle of Man TT races, Ulster GP, North West 200 and Macau GP. This is pure road racing, between the hedges on roads with lamp posts, potholes and white lines painted down the middle.
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Overall Rating: 4.9/5
A brand in my top 10 list Style: 4.75/5
Fits a variety of tastes - classic to edgy
Fabric: 4.75/5
Great cotton/lycra blend
Fit: 5/5
Fit extremely well - great panel construction
Quality: 5/5
Seem to be put together well - no problems after wash and wear Size I Wore: L
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Core-Point Kump Brief Review
The Core-Point Kump is a fun, sexy lowrise brief. Core-Point states they have been, "... committed to create premium quality products with innovative and unexpected style with a passion for street structure." I would say they've met their goal. The anarchy styling of the Kump brief brings out the urban, street-tough side of you.
The Kump brief is made from 95% cotton/5% elastane. The blend of materials creates a comfortable cottony feel with just enough stretch to keep it's form after a day's wearing. The cut of the brief is definitely lowrise and were very comfortable under a pair of lowrise jeans. For the rear, I was pleasantly surprise to find NO seams to irritate you throughout the day and adequate rear-end coverage - something which is often missing with a lowrise.
Overall, these are a great brief. If you like a lowrise brief, you'll certainly be happy with these. As a nice add-on, their designs also comes in a women's line. Core-Point's sizing is different from other manufacturers so be sure to double check the size chart.
For an added bonus, Core-Point is a member of 1% For The Planet where 1% of profits go to environmental non-profit groups.
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RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
A funky lowrise brief Style: 5/5
Great design and color
Fabric: 4/5
Good cotton blend
Fit: 4.5/5
Comfortable all around for a lowrise
Quality: 5/5
Seem to be made very wellSize I Wore: XL
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Adding a New "X" to Underwear
Click on the picture to see the uncensored version
(must be 18+)
If you thought that world of underwear has seen it all, the latest creations from GREGG HOMME will make you think again.
For its Preview 2011 Collection, GREGG HOMME innovates in designs with the new X-Rated Maximizer, an advanced support system with crossed elastics giving the wearer the best results ever.
“Men are constantly looking for the items which will make a difference in look, fit and support. The X-Rated Maximizer will answer the three needs at once.” says Eric Boisvert, president of the company. “With all the male shape enhancers on the market right now, this is definitively the best construction because it takes on the contours of the anatomy.”, adds Mr Boisvert.
Gregg Homme is a fantastic brand - see my posts on Gregg Homme
Behind-the-Scenes Video of Baskit's upcoming line
Check out the behind-the-scenes video of the Baskit's newest photo-shoot, starring model Caleb Gardner, wearing two upcoming Baskit lines to be released this Summer -- WonderWear and Baskit Light*. The photo-shoot was done by Hardcastle Photography (www.hardcastlephotography.com
Gregg Homme Activ Biker Boxer Brief
Gregg Homme's Active Biker boxer brief get's high marks from me! Gregg Homme's Activ collection features a silky material made from 48% micromeryl, 40% polyamide, and 12% elastane. The highlight of the Activ collection is the unique V-pouch that helps enhance your manhood with the V-shape pouch and a V-shaped sheer window into man land. The fabric is really the best part of this biker boxer brief. I really liked the sheerness of the material with a criss-cross pattern which exposed enough to heat things up without too much exposure so you could entice their interest in what is yet to come. So, from a style and fabric perspective, these score big! For comfort, I was equally pleased. I found the pouch to be very comfortable and, being a boxer brief, there rear coverage was great. For the leg bands, they stayed where they should and didn't ride up. I can easily recommend these for daily wear or for a special evening. These are most definitely on my favorite's list.
RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR
Overall Rating: 4.75/5
Sexy, comfortable, great material
Style: 5/5
Great combo of cut, material and criss-cross pattern
Fabric: 4.5/5
Soft and silky
Fit: 4.5/5
Comfy all around
Quality: 5/5
As usual, very well madeSize I Wore: M
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