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Michael Kleinmann is an entrepreneur with a proven track record of success: As the President and COO of Freshpair from 2001-2011, he navigated the business from a start-up in his apartment to the forefront of underwear and intimate apparel e-commerce. Widely recognized for bringing more attention to the men’s underwear industry, Kleinmann helped create the underwear e-commerce category and National Underwear Day; additionally, he is one of the most sought-after experts in the industry. In his new venture, The Underwear Expert, an online fashion magazine dedicated to men's underwear, he’s taking men’s underwear to the next level by streamlining and transforming the way consumers and industry professionals access information regarding men’s underwear. The website is positioned at the crossroads of product, industry, models and news. Visit The Underwear Expert for more information.

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Alex Minsky Shares Photos and Interview

(0) Comments | Posted May 22, 2013 | 10:42 AM

From Tumblr to Twitter, Alex Minsky has become as prevalent on social media sites as kitten videos on Youtube. Wondering why that name sounds familiar? He's the handsome and tatted Afghan army vet turned underwear model. After landing in a coma and losing his right leg, Minsky decided to make...

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Go Green: Underwear and All (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted May 16, 2013 | 6:15 PM

It was a long winter that seemed to hang on all the way till the bitter end of April, but alas spring is upon us. Now is the time to pack away those long johns and thermals, and if that underwear drawer is looking a little empty, maybe it's time...

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Men's Underwear 2013 Outlook

(2) Comments | Posted May 14, 2013 | 12:20 PM

If you're a guy, then your underwear is changing. After over a decade of work in the men's underwear industry, I'm watching as guys finally toss aside bland basics in favor of new styles. This newfound interest in undergarment experimentation is the result of increased options, growing awareness of those...

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Underwear Brands for Style Conscious 20-Somethings

(0) Comments | Posted May 5, 2013 | 7:21 PM

Over at The Underwear Expert, we believe underwear for all ages should be fun, sexy and comfortable. While guys in their 20s might be holding on to some stedfast teenage pairs, there comes a time to invest in underwear that won't fall apart, or be completely out of...

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Boxers or Briefs? Colby Melvin Asks What's in Your Pants (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted April 24, 2013 | 9:18 PM

Over at The Underwear Expert we have a strong natural curiosity about what styles and cuts of underwear guys prefer wearing and why. We're always looking for fresh intel when it comes to men and their relationship with the most intimate garments in their wardrobe.

We recently...

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Underwear From Down Under: The Best Australian Underwear Brands

(0) Comments | Posted April 22, 2013 | 2:10 PM

Over at The Underwear Expert, we decided to round-up some of our favorite Australian brands to highlight some of the great work they're bringing to the underwear business. Every season more Australian underwear brands are hitting the marketplace with a variety of cutting edge and innovative designs, from...

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Dan Savage's Hubby Terry Miller Talks About His Modeling Debut (PHOTOS)

(76) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 5:03 PM

Terry Miller, who made mis modeling debut this week (and in swimwear no less), talked to us over at The Underwear Expert about his experience posing for the shoot and his recent Washington marriage to long-time partner Dan Savage.

A natural in front of the camera, Terry's blond...

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Spring Fever: Favorite Swimwear Picks (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted April 16, 2013 | 4:58 PM

It seems spring is finally in the air, which means it's warm enough to start thinking about swimwear without shivering or feeling resentful to everyone who lives in LA. We're so excited for summer over at The Underwear Expert, that we put together a photo shoot featuring some...

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[PHOTOS] How to Eat Like an Underwear Model

(1) Comments | Posted April 8, 2013 | 8:10 PM

The best ones make it look easy, but being an underwear model involves a good deal of hard work. Staying fit and healthy is especially key for models in the business of showing skin while showcasing their skivvies. In addition to maintaining intensive work-out routines, following right diet is definitely...

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Underwear Pranks for April Fool's

(2) Comments | Posted March 29, 2013 | 6:11 PM

Pulling off a stellar April Fool's prank is delicate business. Since we're in the business of delicates over at The Underwear Expert, we thought some playful underwear tricks might be in order this year.

Since we also have the utmost respect for undergarments of all kinds, we advise...

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Calvin Klein Underwear Spring Release Round-Up (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted March 29, 2013 | 11:48 AM

This Spring, Calvin Klein Underwear has stepped up with a number of new releases in bold colors and patterns that are perfect for snapping you out of your pesky seasonal-affective disorder. Weather you plan on others sneaking a peek at your skivvies or keeping them under wraps, knowing...

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Sporty Spring Underwear Trends for the Jock in All of Us (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted March 27, 2013 | 9:00 AM

As the weather heats up (slowly but surely), our impulse is to get physical and unleash all the dormant energy that we've been storing up since last fall. Spring trends in men's underwear are right on target with restless physical energy. Combining athletics-inspired designs with straight-up athletic apparel, underwear brands...

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Top 9 Harlem Shake Videos

(2) Comments | Posted March 20, 2013 | 1:49 PM

The "Harlem Shake" has made it to seemingly every corner of the world, including the realm of men's viral underwear videos! We've compiled our ten favorite "Harlem Shake" videos for you, which you won't be surprised feature tons of underwear.

Don't know what we're talking about? The "Harlem Shake" is...

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Essential Underwear-related Phrases for Gay Men Traveling Abroad

(6) Comments | Posted March 19, 2013 | 5:00 PM


Traveling abroad is the best way to clear your head, prioritize your life and, of course, see the world. However, between touring the Louvre and snacking on bratwurst in Germany, it's important to take a second to yourself and satisfy your earthly desires. Below are four key phrases to keep...

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10 Totally Acceptable Times to Go Commando

(1) Comments | Posted March 13, 2013 | 12:24 PM

Going commando is definitely a persons's prerogative (ask Jon Hamm), and it's definitely a person's right to keep that kind of information to themselves. But there are definitely some times when ditching the briefs is more acceptable, or expected, than others.

Below are the top 10 times you should...

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Men's Underwear: The Wild West of Knitwear?

(6) Comments | Posted February 21, 2013 | 4:55 PM

If you'eve ever knitted or crocheted something, you know the possibilities of what you can make are pretty much as limitless as the number of knitting clubs in Jacksonville, Fla.

One really creative knitter, however, has produced something that we can honestly say we've never seen before. Etsy designer Warm...

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Do Women Look Better in Men's Underwear?

(1) Comments | Posted February 15, 2013 | 12:10 PM

Pictures of women in men's underwear have been mostly confined to the pages of glossy editorials (e.g. Beyonce in GQ) and we were fine with that... until Britney stepped out in men's boxers to go to the vet. Don't get us wrong, she looked like a...

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Andrew Christian Embarks on 'New Sexual Revolution'

(4) Comments | Posted February 14, 2013 | 5:46 PM

If you know anything about Andrew Christian underwear, you know that their promotional videos are risqué, their models are hot, and the brand is synonymous with sex. Having proven with their continued success that sex really does sell, the Los Angeles-based brand is now trying to prove that safer sex...

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Get Your Underwear Valentine's Ready: 10 Easy Steps

(1) Comments | Posted February 11, 2013 | 5:19 PM


2013-02-06-BarryMarr.jpgThere's nothing wrong with spending Valentine's Day alone. However, there is something wrong with not having your underwear Valentine's-ready on the day of love. After all, you never know when Cupid could strike. Grab your nicest pair out of the drawer or a...

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The Best Underwear Super Bowl Commercials

(0) Comments | Posted January 30, 2013 | 2:59 PM

Super Bowl XLVII is days away, which means we'll have a whole new crop of amazing Super Bowl commercials to talk about around the water cooler next week. In the meantime, though, let's revisit some of the best superbowl commercials of all time... that feature underwear!

These ads are for...

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