Brand To Know: EQUMEN Undergarments

EQUMEN™, meaning Equality for Men, is a company that improves how men look and feel, while still being a well-styled undergarment. From London to New York to Sydney, men from the worlds of business, sport, and fashion embrace the brand and appreciate what it does for their body. 

The media got quite excited too: one of the hottest launches to hit the shelves in 2009, EQUMEN'S™ range was named one of British GQ's picks of the year thanks to its cutting edge design and technology. It has been featured in major media outlets including Time Magazine, Men's Health, New York Times, Business Week, BBC Radio, The Guardian, The Times, Daily Mail, and on CNN, The Doctors, the Tonight Show, NBC, the Today Show and ABC News, just to name a few.

Created by a 40 year old man in 2007 that wanted to feel and look 10 years younger, EQUMEN™ is now proud to be distributed across several of the world's leading luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfrew, Selfridges, Brown Thomas and David Jones.

Technically-advanced compression garments had been developed to help athletes perform at their peak. Such garments were scientifically designed to increase blood flow to and from the muscles in order to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate muscle recovery.

Inspired By Elite Athletes

The inspiration of the line came from the sport category - specifically, the new compression garments designed for elite athletes. Just as in sport, modern men are subject to physical wear and tear - except on an everyday basis.

EQUMEN™ found that by incorporating athletic technologies into undergarments that could be worn under a business suit, casual wear or for sport, the average guy could benefit from such engineering. Genius. 

"I am very excited to be involved with EQUMEN™. The product's support is very unique and comfortable while working out or for casual wear."-Josh Bidwell Washington Redskins

Fusing Science with Style

I'm thoroughly impressed with the layout of the EQUMEN™ line, quite the stylish undergarment. In conjunction with a group of experts across the sport science, physiotherapy, and fashion industries, EQUMEN™ fused the physiological insights of advanced sportswear with modern styling to create patented undergarments that deliver against men's daily ergonomic needs. The result is a range of innovative products that truly advance the benefits men's underwear and can provide: improved posture, reduced back pain, and a more stable core. It also always you visibly to appear slimmer when wearing tighter clothing by acting as shape wear. 

The X-Stylez Blog puts EQUMEN™ to the test
I enlisted in the help of actor/model Jarret Janako to assist me in doing a product review. Jarret thoroughly enjoys working out and has to remain in shape for his profession, so I knew he would give a stiff critique. When first trying on the EQUMEN™ core precision undershirt with built in physiotherapy and helix mapping he said,
"It really holds everything in, very comfortable". 

 Jarret Janako

 Front view

 Back view of helix mapping 

Jarret says,

" The core precision tank is a perfect fit, very slimming! I really feel the support in my back, I've never tried on a tank like it. Supportive undergarments are very important when working out and I think they've mastered it". 

I asked Jarret to demonstrate one of his favorite workouts (running) and as you can see from the pictures, the sleekness of the tank really allows him to focus on what he's doing rather than stopping in between sets to "re-tuck" his tank... we've all been there and after a while those droopy ribbed A-shirts just get old. Designed with ergonomic products, the seamless EQUMEN™ tank gets a pass from The X-Stylez Blog and intrigues us to try other products from their line like: the precision undershirt in crew and v-neck, precision underwear (brief and boxer-breif) and precision socks.  

Be sure to check out EQUMEN™'s website here to get better acquainted with their products.
  
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[Men's Shapewear] The Myth of the Mirdle (Man Girdle)

Well the secret is out…..but was it ever really a secret? Men have done many tricks over the years from doubling up on A shirts (wife beaters) in efforts to appear to have a broader chest, to tucking  undershirts in underwear (keeping the upper body in line) to appear slimmer. Although the subject of men’s shape wear is one most don’t often publicly address, I thought it was necessary to bring it up as it coincides with male fashion. It’s been proven over the years in countless magazine covers and runway shows that your clothes just look better on a sleeker physique.  I’m not necessarily saying you have to be model thin, but fit none the less. Everyone isn’t blessed with a “beach body” nor do they desire to, but on a unanimous vote we can all agree that men want to look nice in their clothes especially when wearing a tucked in shirt or fitted tee.

For those who haven’t quite yet mastered the six pack or are still tirelessly working in the gym to shed some unwanted weight, I have a suggestion for you to get some instant results. 

Manx (Male version of Spanx)

In its decade on the market, the Spanx line of modern girdles has become both a must-have undergarment and an easy punch line. The snickering rose a decibel level in February when Spanx introduced its first products for men. On “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the host was nearly ejected from his own Handsome Men’s Club after Rob Lowe accused him of wearing Spanx. Cue giggles from the audience and a horrified look from another club member, Matthew McConaughey, his tight abs unexposed for once.

After this showcase Spanx for men sales went through the roof.  Its robust sales are even more remarkable considering that it isn’t cheap: tanks are $89, T-shirts up to $109. By contrast, Spanx men’s undershirts go for $58, its tanks for $55.

Before and after results of Spanx for men. 

SHAPE FORM by 2(x)ist

  

A less expensive shape wear is by SHAPE FORM by 2xist. The slimming boxer brief has an 8” waistband which smoothes out your waist area (or love handles) to create a sleeker, slimmer appearance. The knitted band also provides added back support and improves posture.  The fitted underwear comes in boxer and brief styles and only retails for a mere $24 at Macys. The brand also sales muscle tanks and crew neck tees in the same spandex material.

As you can see, men’s shape wear is not just for those who are slightly unfit, they work extremely well with those who have toned bodies for added support especially when working out to help you sweat. As an additional suggestion, this product could also work well when wearing low boot cut jeans… if you know what I mean. (I’m CRACKing up)

Check out SHAPE FORM’s official site here.

So when you have that important business meeting and are wanting to put on a fitted suit or when  going to an exclusive event (red carpet even) and want to appear slimmer for the cameras (twitter and facebook friend paparazzi can be the devil) or whatever the case may be, you may want to possibly consider men’s shape wear. Now this is only a temporary fix and does not replace a healthy lifestyle, however it can definitely suffice for now if you are still a work in progress. Feel good about your body, no need to be embarrassed. No one will ever know.... well unless you tell them.  If you don’t currently address what type of undergarments you wear now, no need to start proclaiming.