Showing posts with label Andrew Christian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrew Christian. Show all posts

Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Panty-Christ




Soooo here I am watching the first episode of The Fashion Show, Bravo's desperate attempt to keep Project Runway viewers from jumping ship and fleeing to The Valerie Bertinelli and Meredith Baxter-Birney Movie Network (aka Lifetime). It stars Isaac Mizrahi (aka Is-Miz) and Kelly Rowland (aka Kelly Rowland).

And--wtf!--one of the super-gay contestants is none other than Andrew Christian, the underwear designer who apparently is known as "the Panty-Christ." (We like his lifeguard inspired undies, but we didn't know he was important enough to have such a demonic monkier.)

Aaaaaaaaaaanyway. Not sure how I feel about the show yet, but one thing is clear: TFS is going to be my new favorite source for absurdly snarkastic quotes. Examples:

  • "I love a gray satin harem pant as a must-have piece."
  • "I'd need some butter and a miracle to put that on me."
  • "It's a breast-centric thing, do you know what I mean? That is all about the breast."
  • "The model had to be cut out of it to go to the bathroom. That is shameful." "But she could lie down in it!"
This show might satisfy my need for nonsense once ANTM is over. Woo hoo!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Soap And Underwear For Obama

Quick! What do these words have in common:

Soap

Underwear

Christian

Barack Obama




Answer: Underwear designer Andrew Christian is staging a unique fundraising strategy for the Obama campaign:

1. Put Obama's face on underwear.
2. Put sexy soap opera stars in underwear.
3. Put stars in front of big ol' American flag.
4. Take pictures.
5. Sell underwear.
6. Give money to Obama campaign.

Simple, right? The stars talked to interviewer Michael Farris about their decisions to pose:

What made you decide to participate in an “Obama” underwear shoot?

LESLI KAY (Felicia) “B&B”

It has nothing to do with my body, and has everything to do with my political beliefs. I got an email saying it was, “Daytime for Obama” and I am there. My brother works on the Obama campaign in West Virginia, which is kind of an oxymoron. I am from West Virginia. Forever, I have been trying to organize something like that, thinking about those states… Pennsylvania, Ohio…. that we could have some sort of soap event for Obama. There are a lot of soap fans in those states. If they thought for a second it was OK for us to vote for Obama, this could help somebody who is on the fence who wasn’t planning to vote, but now they would. We are on vacation from “B&B” right now…. a three week hiatus. I changed all of my vacation plans around this shoot. This is very important to me that Obama is our next president.

BLAKE BERRIS (Nick) “DAYS”

I wanted to take off my clothes any chance I get. I will do it! (He laughs) No. I am a huge Barack Obama supporter, and I really believe his candidacy and election will be a great departure from the last 8 years with George Bush and Dick Cheney and that administration. I am trying to do whatever I can to help him get elected.

Who can argue with the brilliant logic of soap opera actors, right?

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And click here to get yourself a pair or two!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Andrew Christian: "Devoted To Making Men Feel Good"










Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Andrew Christian is improving the look of men across the globe by adding a brand new component to his already #1 seller - Flashback. Andrew Christian has kept the basic concept of the flashback and its butt-lifting and contouring technology intact but now has added the anti-muffin top elastic and contrast stitching to the underwear.

The Flashback now features the anti-muffin top elastic that was first featured on the Andrew Christian Pro Lifeguard series. With this elastic, the Flashback now will give men a sleek, sexy waist line while wearing the underwear. Also contrast stitching in vibrant red as been added to the waistband of the product in order to give it a more powerful look.

"My entire line of underwear is meant to help make men feel good," says Andrew Christian, "I first introduced the anti-muffin top elastic with the Andrew Christian Pro Lifeguard series, and when I saw how overwhelming the response was, I wanted to add it to my other lines, beginning with the Flashback. The upgraded Flashback underwear continues to set the bar higher in the world of fashion underwear."

Get the hotness at andrewchristian.com.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Barack Obama Underwear Pics!


So fun! Now that the Dems have finally made up their mind and nominated their candidate, Andrew Christian has released limited-edition Obama boxer briefs...and they're hot!

"At Andrew Christian, we believe in what America can be," says Christian. "There can be hope, prosperity and peace. Be a part of the movement for change. Please show your support."

The underwear retail for $29.00 and are available in kelly green, royal blue, navy blue and (haha) red.

Visit AndrewChristian's Web site to show your support and get some of Barack's "08" against your backside.


Sunday, May 11, 2008

Andrew Christian Gets Musical

Gorgeous designer Andrew Christian is branching out of apparel and underwear with a new project...


Andrew Christian, Inc. (www.andrewchristian.com) and Tango Blues Entertainment (www.tangobluesentertainment.com) are pleased to announce the launch of the Music To Wear Tour 2008 presented by Andrew Christian (www.andrewchristian.com) with music by DJ Kimberly S. This natural blend of vocal House music from Internationally known DJ Kimberly S. (www.djkimberlys.com) and the fashion of celebrity designer Andrew Christian is sure to be a hit with club goers and fashionistas alike. Music To Wear Tour dates are quickly filling up the calendar for the year, with the official kick-off in Philadelphia, PA this Friday, May 2nd, 2008, as part of the Blue Ball (blueball.sapphirefund.org) events. Additional tour dates already scheduled include Hydrate in Chicago (May 10th), Piranha in Las Vegas (May 24th), Fresh in San Francisco (May 25th), Cobalt in Washington D.C. on August 1st and the Music To Wear Tour’s closing date at WETbar in Atlanta on December 6th, 2008. Additional dates are being confirmed daily, and will be added to the official Music To Wear tour website located online at www.musictoweartour.com.

The goal of the tour is to promote the relationship between fashion and music, and how the two influence each other in style and design. Live fashion shows will be held at many of the events by designer Andrew Christian himself (schedule allowing). Patrons will receive free giveaways from Andrew Christian including 100 copies of the Music To Wear Vol. 1 CD compilation by DJ Kimberly S. being given out to the first 100 patrons at each event. The CD contains tracks from some of today’s hottest stars in the dance music genre including Debby Holiday, Billie Myers, The Perry Twins feat. Jania, remixes by Jake Benson, Aiden Leslie, LEX feat. Niki Haris, Alyson feat. Zeb, plus many other great artists. Not available in stores or for download, the Music To Wear Vol. 1 CD compilation is only available to guests as a promotional gift during the Music To Wear Tour 2008 presented by Andrew Christian.

Exciting Music To Wear tour news, additional tour dates, photo galleries and more will be available on the official tour blog at http://musictoweartour.blogspot.com. Both Andrew Christian and DJ Kimberly S will be updating the blogs after each tour date with their own words about the events and fans. Fans are encouraged to participate with comments on the blogs, send in their own photos from the events, and enter to win prizes throughout the year from Andrew Christian! Fans will be able to enter a variety of contests including best Andrew Christian amateur models, craziest underwear photos and “design your own” underwear contests. Contests will occur monthly only on the Music To Wear Tour blog, and winners will be chosen by the Andrew Christian design team.

Biographies

DJ Kimberly S.: Kimberly performs at some of the nation’s biggest parties including New Orleans' Mardi Gras, One Mighty Party in Orlando, Miami’s Winter Party and Chicago’s Fireball. In 2008 her travels will take her to many new cities including her debut at the Blue Ball in Philadelphia, Bangkok, Thailand for Song Kran 2, plus Kimberly will be returning to Fire Island Pines this summer. Most recently, she has begun to concentrate on international appearances. Last year, she headlined Circuit Asia in Manila, Philippines. “I am determined to conquer Europe,” she laughs. “I started as a local DJ, became national, now I’m ready to take on the world!” It my sound ambitious, but Kimberly believes it’s important that people set goals for themselves. “It’s the best way to get what you want out of life - and it really works!”

She produced two mixed CDs for dance music label Centaur Music's popular Party Groove series. The second, titled One Mighty Party, was based on the popular Orlando gay pride circuit event that she has headlined twice. Kimberly recently completed the Music To Wear Vol. 1 CD compilation for designer Andrew Christian’s Music To Wear Tour in 2008.

Kimberly made her network TV debut in fall of 2002, portraying – what else? - a club DJ on the WB series Charmed. She was also selected as a celebrity spokes model for John Paul Mitchell Systems, appearing in a national color photo spread for the renowned hair care line. She is also a certified martial arts trainer and owns KICK! Martial Arts in Hollywood, CA. For more information and a complete bio please visit www.tangobluesentertainment.com/djkimberlys.

Andrew Christian: With his movie star good looks and out of the box designs, fashion God Andrew Christian quickly set himself apart from the other prominent designers of his generation. Born and raised in Fresno, CA Andrew moved to LA at the age of 19 to pursue a career in fashion. Though he gained experience working briefly for other companies at first, Andrew always knew he’d have his own brand and an outlet to create his unique vision. Just out of high-school, Andrew launched his brand “Andrew Christian”.

Though Andrew has been producing contemporary collections of urban inspired menswear, swimwear, edgy tees, and accessories since its inception in 1997, it was Andrew’s innovative underwear designs that established the company as a force in the fashion world. Andrew’s designs can now be found in exclusive boutiques such as Kitson Men (Los Angeles), Fred Segal (Los Angeles), and Patricia Field (New York), to name a few. For more information and a complete bio please visit www.andrewchristian.com!

Tango Blues Entertainment: A talent management, touring and production company involved in the entertainment industry for over 14 years, Tango Blues Entertainment has worked in film, fashion, music and photography. Representing some of the top artists of interest to the GLBT communities including Top 10 Billboard recording artists Debby Holiday, Billie Myers and Erin Hamilton, DJs including DJ Kimberly S., DJ Scotty K. and DJ Derek Monteiro, plus celebrities such as two time Instinct cover model JP Calderon from Survivor: Cook Islands and the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Jack Mackenroth from Project Runway and Ginch Gonch Boy Benjamin Bradley. Other services include branding and symbiotic marketing projects for clients including Andrew Christian, Cruz Azur jewelry and photographer Karl Simone. The Tango Blues Entertainment website at www.tangobluesentertainment.com contains talent bios, streaming music players, performance schedules and video clips, plus you can receive industry news, party photos and gossip via our branded blog at www.themusiclives.com... experience it!

Andrew Christian and DJ Kimberly S. sit down to interview eachother!

DJ Kimberly S and Andrew Christian recently sat down together at the sound studio as Kimberly put the final touches on her Music To Wear Vol. 1 CD and talked about the tour, fashion, music, butt-lifting boxers and kicking ass. Here’s what the two had to say…

DJ Kimberly S: So what's the latest with Mr. Andrew Christian?

Andrew Christian: The latest and most exciting thing is my Flashback Boxer. It looks like a normal pair of underwear, but has built-in spandex strapping that lifts and supports the buttock. It really works too, and can add ½" – 1" to the total measurement. Guys really like it and seem to identify with the Flashback.

KS: That sounds pretty cool… like a bra for a guy’s butt. I want to see those in action on this tour! This is going to be such a fun tour… the two of us out at clubs all over the country. I'll be spinning the hot tracks, and I heard you’re planning some sexy fashion shows right?

AC: Yes, It's going to be quite special. Andrew Christian and Kimberly S. live! I mean, fashion and music are so complimentary, so much so last season I had swimsuits with a pocket to hold your MP3 player. I hope the cities we are touring to will be ready for us, because we are going to put on a killer show!

KS: I've known you for a couple years now, but I don't know that much about your past. What got you started in fashion?

AC: I got started in fashion at an early age, while I was still in high school. I was in the underground club scene as a teenager and would make my own and friends outfits for these various club events. I have always been passionate about fashion. And you? When did you start spinning?

KS: I started spinning when I was 20. I met a DJ at a local lesbian club here in West Hollywood, and asked him if he would be interested in teaching me how to spin. I was managing a record store in Hermosa Beach at the time, so I offered to order him 12” singles at a discount in exchange. He gave me two lessons, loaned me some old turntables, and got me my very own night spinning at the same club. I held a residency there for 8 years!

AC: Wow 8 years is a great run. And it just blossomed into so many big opportunities for you! When you remixed the Music To Wear Vol. 1 CD what made you choose the songs for it?

KS: All of the tracks were donated by the artists and remixers, with some being Tango Blues Entertainment artists. I knew I wanted songs from Debby Holiday, Billie Myers and Jake Benson, as they are part of my TBE family. I wanted the mix to flow, but for each track to have it’s own identity. I’m blessed to have had such talented artists and remixers to choose from, including The Perry Twins and Aiden Leslie.

AC: What kind of dance music do you like the most? Is it all about the vocal divas with you or the Latin Tribal beats?

KS: My heart and my roots are with House music. Deep, soulful House music. I love pretty much everything I play though, and can play EVERYTHING. So, I feel pretty fortunate. You? What gets your booty shaking!

AC: I lean more towards Latin and Tribal beats, I guess that is the Latin heritage in me.

KS: Latin? I didn’t know that. My girlfriend is Latin. Now wonder we all get along. And you have a line for us girls now too! It's very sexy and comfortable. What’s your favorite piece in the new collection?

AC: My favorite women's piece is the bamboo camisole. It is constructed from eco-friendly sustainable growth bamboo. Not to mention it’s super cute, with rainbow colored trimming. And I heard you opened a Martial Arts school recently. How’s that work with your DJ schedule?

KS: I recently opened my very own martial arts studio in Hollywood called Kick! Martial Arts. We specialize in a blended style of Taekwondo that encompasses Hapkido and Kuksoolwon as well. We also have an extremely popular Kickboxing program. It’s been my dream and I’m loving every minute of it! I’m still DJing full steam ahead, and just recently played in Bangkok, Thailand for Song Kran, which is the Thai New Year. It was an absolutely amazing party! As soon as I returned home, I had to fly up to Vancouver for a gig at Celebrities. Hey, when you are out at a club in some other city, and you see people wearing your clothes, do you ever go up and say something like "Thank you for wearing me"?

AC: I am so happy when I see people wearing my designs, I get such a trill from it. I usually tell them I love their Andrew Christian shirt, or how cute it looks on them. I just can't wait to get this tour started, I am so excited about all of the fun we are going to have and hope everyone enjoys it as much as we are. If I get out of line you won’t kick my ass will you?

KS: I promise not to kick your ass! I totally save it for the mat. I do love kicking ass there! I’m just ready to get out on the road with you and the Music To Wear tour… we’ll kick ass on it together!

Monday, April 28, 2008

Andrew Christian Gives Good Ass









A few years ago some men's clothing manufacturer came up with one of the worst ideas since the female condom: padded men's underwear. The invention of the padded bra provided years of endless jokes for sitcoms, and someone comes up with this??

Does anyone actually wear those things? Can you imagine touching someone's padded seat and thinking he was wearing Depends? Eek! Or what if he takes them off and you realize his ass is flat as a used-up Goodyear? Well, it probably wouldn't matter unless you got together with him just because of his bubble butt, and in that case, er, you sort of deserve what you get, right?

Anyway. Andrew Christian has engineered a wonderbooty boxer brief called "Flashback--with Butt Lifting Technology™"!

According to the company:

Andrew Christian's Flashback Butt Lifting and Contouring Technology is the latest innovation in men's underwear for those seeking the perfect bubble-butt.

This underwear is essential gear for every guy. It features an invisible lifting support built into the seams of the underwear. The construction of the underwear automatically lifts the buttocks making it look firm and round without the need for any embarrassing padding, uncomfortable cups or straps hidden inside. Most people can add up to 1/2 to 1 inches onto their current buttocks measurements helping them achieve a rounder fuller look with this amazing new feature.

Product Features:
- No embarrassing padding, hidden cups or straps - Completely invisible support structure - Add 1/2” to 1” onto your current buttock measurements

Sounds good! But do they work? We'll let you know when we get our free samples...[hint, hint]. ;-)

Andrew Christian's Boys of Brazil






Andrew Christian underwear!

Hot Brazilian guys!

What's not to love?

Head over to Andrew Christian to check out more photos from this hot shoot...and pick up some tropical banana hammocks for yourself while you're there!