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Cocksox Underwear’s Enhancing Technology
on September 7, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Cocksox, Shop Talk

Cocksox Underwear’s Enhancing Technology

Cocksox Underwear, an Australian underwear brand, talks to The Underwear Expert about how they got off the ground and the technology behind their enhancement underwear and swimwear designs.

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Finish the Summer in Cover Male Swim
on August 16, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Cover Male, Shop Talk

Finish the Summer in Cover Male Swim

Cover Male’s swim collection is a step above the rest. Find out what makes it great in this exclusive interview with the brand.

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Todd Sanfield’s MOTEL | HOTEL
on August 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm / in Kevin McDermott, Shop Talk, The Todd Sanfield Collection, Todd Sanfield

Todd Sanfield’s MOTEL | HOTEL

We caught up with Todd Sanfield and Kevin McDermott to discuss the process behind MOTEL | HOTEL. In a candid interview, the duo discuss the success of their book as well as what you can expect if you haven’t seen it yet. We’ve compiled a sneak-peek image gallery as well for you that includes two never before seen photos.

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[VIDEO] Cover Male Celebrates You
on August 9, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Cover Male, Julian Rios, Shop Talk, Todd Finlay, Videos

[VIDEO] Cover Male Celebrates You

Cover Male has just released a new steamy video showcasing underwear from their Fall 2012 collection.

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Mack Weldon’s Smart Underwear
on August 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm / in Boxer Briefs, Boxer Shorts, Briefs, Mack Weldon, Shop Talk

Mack Weldon’s Smart Underwear

Men’s underwear just got a whole heck of a lot smarter. Meet Mack Weldon, a new brand that fuses old-school quality and modern-day technology to bring you an ultra-premium product at an ultra-reasonable price.

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Barcode Berlin: Sports & Fetish-Wear
on July 20, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Barcode Berlin, Shop Talk

Barcode Berlin: Sports & Fetish-Wear

Barcode Berlin has a distinct style, an artistic, authentic and sex-infused home base in Berlin. On top of that, they have a whole heck of a lot of really awesome photos [think European guys wrestling in singlets.]

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Plump Your Rump With D.HEDRAL
on July 19, 2012 at 8:00 am / in D.Hedral, Shop Talk

Plump Your Rump With D.HEDRAL

D.Hedral has literally invented the wonderbra for the male booty. Custom designs for each body type in awesome and comfortable designs. Find out more about the technology behind the brand in this exclusive interview.

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[PHOTOS] Q&A With German Underwear Designer Nils Bohner
on July 16, 2012 at 10:00 am / in Nils Bohner, Shop Talk

[PHOTOS] Q&A With German Underwear Designer Nils Bohner

German underwear designer Nils Bohner as a lot to say about the men’s underwear industry. He not only offers insight into the design inspiration for his brand, but discusses copy-cat designs, underwear tastes in various countries, and how the industry has changed since 1997.

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The White Briefs: Quality Product & Sustainable Production
on July 13, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Shop Talk, The White Briefs

The White Briefs: Quality Product & Sustainable Production

The White Briefs is a beacon of light in an industry otherwise dominated by mass production and often less than desirable cuts, fabrics and designs: definitely not your average underwear brand.

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Alan Red Masters Classic
on July 5, 2012 at 8:00 am / in Alan Red, Shop Talk

Alan Red Masters Classic

Harkening back to the raw, uncomplicated sensuality of Marlon Brando or James Dean, Alan Red is out to revolutionize simplicity.

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boyRio Talks Brazilian Inspiration
on July 3, 2012 at 3:00 pm / in boyRio, Shop Talk

boyRio Talks Brazilian Inspiration

boyRio, which since 2007 has channeled the cut and colors of Brazilian swimwear, is beginning their foray into men’s underwear. We look at their Brazilian inspiration, and what sets the brand apart in an exclusive interview with Founder David Laing.

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A Timeless UK Brand
on June 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm / in Shop Talk, Sunspel

A Timeless UK Brand

Pop quiz: What brand introduced the boxer short to the UK in the 1950s? What brand made the famous Riviera polo that was worn by Daniel Craig in the James Bond film ‘Casino Royale’? What brand is the second biggest selling men’s underwear brand at the Selfridges department chain throughout the UK (second to Calvin Klein)? Pencils down. The answer, after the jump.

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N2N’s Refined Sex Appeal
on June 26, 2012 at 8:00 am / in N2N, Shop Talk

N2N’s Refined Sex Appeal

With multiple collections that elude to sex without going for it full throttle, N2N is a prime example of how sexuality can be used in healthy and intelligent ways to sell a product that, at its core, is inherently sexy.

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Australian Brand Artillery Gets Artistic
on June 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm / in Artillery, Shop Talk

Australian Brand Artillery Gets Artistic

Australian, alternative and very artistic underwear brand Artillery has started making a name for itself by pairing with indie artists to produce edgy designs. The company sets itself apart with unique one-of-a-kind looks that promise to inspire and draw attention, both on and off.

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Bluebuck: Underwear for the Rugged Man
on June 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm / in Andrew Ramming, Bluebuck, Shop Talk

Bluebuck: Underwear for the Rugged Man

Bluebuck is made for a specific type of man. More specifically, men who love being men. You know, the kind of men who climb mountains, chop down trees, or swim in rivers. Find out why and then see exactly the type of man they make their underwear for in a photo gallery of their rugged model in the Scottish countryside.

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Underwear Talk from the Industry’s Best

The Underwear Expert‘s Shop Talk is loaded with underwear talk and opinions from all of the movers and shakers in the men’s underwear industry. Shop Talk is also your gateway to new brands and often includes exclusive conversations and commentary with creators, founders and designers. The men’s underwear articles found in this section come directly from the people who make the magic (and probably the underwear you’re wearing right now).
 
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Contributions to this section come from all over the world, too, keeping you right on top of global underwear talk in this exciting industry. We speak with brand’s about trends and popular designs in different countries and differences in underwear marketing around the world. In addition to industry opinions and commentary, we invite every viewer to contribute to our underwear talk by commenting on the articles and asking questions. Adding your two cents to the underwear talk dialogue helps us and the brands know how our readers feel about the goings on in the men’s underwear industry.
 
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