Although a
little subdued in color, this brief is quintessentially Andrew Christian. The
body of the garment is black with white accents, while light blue, purple and a
thin strip of red adorn the waistband. Functionally, the only thing that
significantly differentiates this model from other Andrew Christian Trophy Boy
briefs is the support of the pouch, which is bordered by two lines of stitching
that stretch diagonally around the top and sides. That being said, I believe
all alterations to the existing Trophy Boy lines should observe the “less is
more” principle, as the collection is already so comfortable.
Materials and construction: AC’s website lists the item as
“93% Rayon Made From Bamboo, 7% Spandex,” which is a mix frequently seen on AC
garments, and for good reason: It’s soft, comfortable, and gains a lot of
durability from it’s flexibility. I’d prefer a tagless design, but I can’t
complain about AC’s good quality. 7/10
Comfort and usability: Andrew Christian’s Trophy Boy line
generally has the best pouches I’ve encountered. Compared to the other briefs
in the Trophy Boy collection, the close stitching that surrounds the pouch
actually holds the pouch closer to the body, providing greater support but
slightly reducing the effective overall size (as well as the visual impression
of size). For this reason, I think these briefs are better for athletic
activity but worse for leisure. On the backside, the material lies very flat
against my body and does not slide around. The briefs are made for men with
small frames, and men with larger hips or glutes should keep that in mind when
thinking about a purchase. 6/10
Aesthetics: This is really where the brief shines compared
to other items in the AC line. The pseudo-diamond shape that surrounds the
pouch adds a cool geometric silhouette. Instead of implementing the usual neon
colors, the black and white works well to accentuate the waistband. A
combination of the nice stitching of the TROPHY BOY letters and the subtle red
strip on the waistband not only make the colors look crisp and distinct, but
also add a luxurious overall impression. The only suggestion I would have made
to the design team is to suggest a wider waistband. 8/10
Overall rating: 7/10
Big enough? Yes, although the other Trophy Boy products are
better in this respect.
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