Erik’s “Brazil”-ian Booty

My best friend Erik just randomly sent me a pic to post on this blog. I thought to myself, “How strange”. Don’t you think? The fact of the matter is this straight-ish boy loves the attention of all his gay admirers. Since I have no objections to exploiting my brother for financial gain and notoriety, I decided to display him and his “Brazil” underwear.

Additionally, I must congratulate Erik. Today, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. It seemed like only yesterday that we were at the Naval Academy. As a senior, I took this young underclassman under my wing to groom him into the fine naval officer he is today.

Congrats again, Erik! Love you!

Check out Erik getting electrocuted during training today.

Can you be cool while riding a modep in America?

Although this entry does not have anything to do with fashion, your choice of vehicular transportation can speak lots about your style…very superficial, I know!

I’ve been in the Middle East since the beginning of the year and I cringe every time I look at gas prices in the States. It cost more for a Coke here, in the Middle East, than for a liter of gas!

I find my self looking for alternative driving solutions when I return to Washington, DC. I’m thinking about getting a moped to drive around the city. However, not having the right mode of vehicular transportation in the US is a social liability. Not to mention, the possibility of screwing up my clothes.

In Europe and Asia you can have a supermodel holding you tightly while on the back of your moped as you cruise through town. Not in the states buddy! I think as Americans we view mopeds as toys for young teenage boys and a novelty to rent while on a beach vacation.

Will I lose my social status if I start cruising around town on a Vespa? Or should I not care and buy one in protest of extreme gasoline prices? What should I do?

Queerty interviews Disco Valante

Andrew Belonsky and the other fine people at Queerty have taken notice of Disco Valante. I have to admit I’m blushing because I’ve been getting so much support from the GLBT community. The interest from this one post has sent my blog hits and email inquires through the roof.

Queerty is the gay blog. There’s just no other way to say it. With its sharp eye for news, entertainment, shopping, fashion, and travel for the GLBT community, Queerty reaches an audience of upwardly mobile gay men and women who have long since abandoned traditional (and staid) gay media. When it comes to independent gay media, Queerty is at the top — which explains why the public awarded Queerty the Best GLBT Blog honor at the 2006 Bloggies.

I am really appreciative of the interest in my small dream.

Please check out their awesome blog, Queerty!

Who really wears jockstraps?

I love buying new underwear. However, I have never purchased a jockstrap. I understand the need for one in sports and that this could be the desired attire for a “power” bottom getting ready for play time. But is there anyone who actually wears a jock strap in everyday living? If you do, is it because it’s comfortable or that you are a horny bastard? I don’t think I could just have my ass hanging out in the breeze all day.

Even though my initial fall line doesn’t have any jockstraps in the collection, I’m open to giving the people what they want.

Disco Valante wants to know how YOU feel about jockstraps and if you wear them.

Tired of that baby face?

Stubble, a well groomed light hint of facial hair, can make you look rugged or even refined, depending on which way you wear it. Designer stubble is one of the lasting facial hair trends that works for so many different men.

Stubble is a rugged way to add interest to your face without sporting a full beard, and it has a dashing, almost dangerous appeal that mustaches and goatees simply don’t have.

What can stubble do for you?

• Do you have a “baby face” with rounded cheeks? Stubble can give your jaw a more angular look, and minimize a soft jaw or double chin.

• Do you dislike overly formal environments and wearing suits every day? Stubble adds that edge to your appearance that many men crave, and in an increasingly casual work environment, can be acceptable in your office. Just be sure to groom regularly!

Stubble defines itself amongst other facial hair looks by its staying power. It’s not a flash-in-the-pan type of trend, and although it has been more popular these past few years, it’s a look that will never truly disappear.

Neon Rocks!

Thriller and Billie Jean ruled the airwaves. Knight Rider and the A-Team dominated television ratings. Rubik’s Cube, Pong and Pac-Man were the games to have. Bring back the 80′s!

Disco Valante loves that 80′s fashion has crept back into main stream. However, clothes in the 80′s had a tendency to hurt your eyes. In more ways than one. One such trend was neon colored clothes. Neon colors are cool but people in the 80′s failed in one aspect of fashion…wearing too damn much of it.

To pull off neon today, don’t over do it! Neon can best accentuate an outfit when displayed in the accessories. Set off a great outfit with a pair of neon colored patent leather kicks (shoes). Or a white T that has neon colored graphic designs paired with a pair of dark denim and a cool white belt. Even a pair of fun and sexy neon colored men’s underwear from your favorite designer Disco Valante can bring excitement to your birthday suit! Like everything else, success is in the details.

Fashion is suppose to be fun and wearable.

American boy, Cameron, wears Speedos

The blog entry about American guys only wearing board shorts has generated numerous hits.  My friend Cameron (aka Tuffie) enjoyed the discussion so much he felt compelled to carry the topic to his personal blog.  I snatched his posted pic off his blog.  Cameron isn’t afraid to sport his speedos at Toronto Pride.  But since he wasn’t actually in America, should we give him credit?  BTW…killer tan!

Show him some love and check out his blog, Tuffie’s Rants and Raves, where he rants about everything and anything in his personal life in Washington, DC.

From Belgium with Love

The Belguim GBLT blog, Dotty Pin Hole, gives their readers a peek at Disco Valante underwear. I want to thank the moderator, Nicolas, for featuring my underwear for all of Europe to see. I can’t wait for my friends across the Atlantic to start sporting Disco Valante.

The pic above is of the 2008 Belgium Lesbian and Gay Pride Event just held on 17MAY.

For those who want to see male beauty, check out Dotty Pin Hole!

Why do American guys only wear board shorts?

The summer is upon us and beach seaon is about to begin. Mix hot weather, sand and water and you’ve got an excuse to get wet, get drunk and show skin at the beach.

Girls flaunt their bodies in their skimpy two pieces while playing volleyball but American blokes stick to baggy, horribly patterned board shorts while chuggin’ beers. On the beaches of southern France, Rio, and Tokyo, young guys, like those two Brazilians above, are sporting speedos and other cool form fitting swimwear.

Disco Valante wants YOU to give us your opinion why men’s beach apparel is so different in the US. Why do American guys gravitate toward board shorts? Is it becaue America was founded by prudish Puritans that passed down their conservative views of sex and sexuality that made them outcast in sex crazed Europe?

Add a comment!

Don’t forget to visit our sister company, Jock Muscle, for your private sex toy fun!!!

Trey Cruz wants Erik

I’ve featured my best friend Erik in two previous blog entries and I constantly get requests about him on my email. One person has taken a particular interest in Erik (read comment). My friend Trey Cruz of Trey Cruz, a blog about “Pop Culture and Media Gossip at its Gayest” has offered my best bud an exclusive photo shoot offer on his blog! On behalf of Erik, I had to decline the offer because Erik is defending our nation on the beaches of Guam…protecting bars from going out of business. Erik is extremely flattered Trey! He asks you keep him in mind until he returns to the US.

Please visit and read Trey’s fantastic blog!

Greece takes notice of Disco Valante

Word about Disco Valante is spreading like wildfire. This men’s underwear and T-shirt label has made it to the shores of Athens, Greece. I’ve been to Greece, during a college summer vacation, and it’s a Mediterranean paradise with great food, friendly people, and fantastic beaches…swimsuits optional.

Our friends at A Web (not paper) Magazine have discovered this clothing label and put the word out. I’d like to thank the blog moderator, George (aka grhomeboy), for taking the time out his busy schedule and writing about this clothing label.

Don’t forget to visit his blog!

Caring for white jeans

I’ve been getting lots of feedback from my blog entry on wearing white jeans. And yes, finding white jeans in America is hard if you don’t live in major urban cities with good shopping. For those who find it hard to get white jeans in the States, go online and start Googlin’. Nobody said looking good was easy.

For those of us who are fashion inspirations to everyone and are rockin’ white jeans, let me tell you how to take care of them so they don’t turn YELLOW!

Here are some cleaning suggestions

• Keep your white denim fresh by soaking your jeans for an hour or even overnight with detergent and bleach.
• White jeans should NOT be washed on the delicate cycle.
• Avoid hot dryers! Your jeans could turn yellow from the heat.

Hopefully these tips will keep your jeans looking good if you hadn’t already messed them up.

Disco Valante’s 5 tips for clear skin!

Getting acne, especially when you’re in your 20s and beyond, can be frustrating. If you are trying your luck in the dating scene or looking for that next big break at your job, try these tips to get things under control.

1. Consider Retin-A, especially if you live out of the country. You can find this product over-the-counter at pharmacies everywhere but the U.S., and it will keep your skin soft and perfectly supple.

2. Sleep on it. You’ll be amazed at how much better your skin looks when you sleep. Already get enough sleep?  Change your pillowcase every few days to avoid grinding dirt and oil into your skin.

3. Go natural. It doesn’t hurt to try out new products, and you may actually make your skin worse if you try too hard to “cure” it with harsh products. When you strip your skin of oil, you’ll notice that your skin works double-time to produce extra oils to balance things. Instead, wash your face at night and apply your usual products, but then only rinse your skin with tepid water in the morning. You’ll find that your skin won’t act up during the day if you treat it nicely at night.

4. Get your blemish bomb on. Buy on-the-spot acne treatments that work overnight. Or use a high-quality natural clay face mask to dry out larger pimples and draw out impurities—this will wash off fast without hurting your skin.

5. Avoid acne washes if you usually get spot breakouts. Your skin could be getting worse because of it! Acne washes can coat your skin and cause buildup, which could lead to trapped oil and yes—more breakouts! Break your ties with industrial-strength acne wash and go for something gentler, like a foaming face wash.

Even if you find just one tip here on this list, you could improve your skin dramatically. Why not give them a try?

Disco Valante’s Fitness 101 – Killer Abs!

Disco Valante is in the men’s underwear business and let me tell you nothing exudes sexiness like a model with a tight six pack sporting fashionable briefs. Everyman’s dream is to have that sterotypical male model body. Who doesn’t want a six pack? The six pack is the most coveted muscle group. Wash board abs give you confidence to take off your shirt regardless of the situation. The beach season is here and Disco Valante wants to help you strut down the sand with killer abs with an ongoing series dedicated to abs. Lesson 1, the crunch.

Crunches

1.Lie on the floor (using a mat is much better to prevent back pain).

2.Bend your knees up as far as they go.

3. Cross your arms in front of your chest. Do not place both hands behind your head. Placing both hands behind your head can cause lower back problems in the long run as it places unnecessary stress on that part of your body from pulling on your head and neck. Another alternative to crossing your arms in front of your chest is to lightly place your finger tips behind your ears, without pulling on your neck or ears to help raise you off the floor.

4. Draw in your abdomen towards your spine while inhaling through your nose.

5. Now raise your shoulders (upper torso) towards your knees, using strictly your abdominal muscles. It is very important not to lift your entire back off the floor, as this can cause back strain, and the extended movement does not help you develop six pack abs any faster. The most important part of the crunch is the initial flexing of your abs as you lift your shoulders off of the floor.

6. As soon as you begin lifting off the floor exhale through your mouth, ending with a gasp once your shoulders are off the floor.

7. Pause for a second once you are at the top of the crunch and exhale the last bit of air from your diaphragm while flexing your abs. The proper breathing and flexing make all the difference.

8. Lower back down in a slow and controlled manner while inhaling through your nose, just until your shoulder blades touch the ground. Do not let your head touch the ground.

9. Repeat!

Tips

-Make sure to use your abs, not your neck, to do crunches

-Doing crunches outside in the grass at a park or community center is a lot more comfortable than on a hard floor.

A Man’s Scent…the Invisible Outfit.

I love it when that special someone tells me I smell good. The delight I receive as a person steps closer to be allured by my fragrance (which happens to be Dunhill London at the moment), me makes me fell sexy to no end.

I personally believe that the way a man smells tell so much about him. A man who pays daily attention to his aroma and not just when he goes to da’ club says he is detailed oriented. Your aroma is literally your invisible outfit. I don’t care what designer threads you wear…if you don’t smell nice your presence is incomplete and lost.

Disco Valante is going to help you with some instructions on how to choose and apply a fragrance for maximum effect!

Choosing Your Fragrance

Keep in mind that a fragrance has three distinct notes that will slowly appear as you go through your day. If you choose your scent by simply smelling it in the store, you are missing out on two of the important notes that set your fragrance apart from others.

The first “top” note from your fragrance will be sharp and, as the one you notice most, it will attract attention. But after you apply your frangrance and the second note begins to come through, you’ll begin to enjoy the “heart note”. This leaves the most lasting impression, so when you’re planning on choosing your signature scent, allow it to settle and evaporate before making a final decision regarding your fragrance.

Lastly, you’ll be left to enjoy the “base” note. This deep and lingering scent will stick around as a permanent and lasting impression of your fragrance. When shopping for a new signature fragrance, be sure to spray a mist of scent on sample cards and take them with you to experience the three notes to their fullest.

Tips
• Don’t be afraid of newer fragrances with untraditional notes! Embrace fruity and floral notes as well as refreshing oceanic scents for summer.
• Keep in mind that Eau de Toilette spray will last around 3 to 4 hours, while Eau de Cologne should last around 2 hours.

How to Apply Scent

• Spray fragrance from a distance of around 15 centimeters from your skin.

• Be sure NOT to rub the skin after you spray or dab on your fragrance. This will alter the scent significantly.

• If fragrance is not in spray bottle, avoid “splashing”. It will really overpower you and everyone in your vicinity. Should take one finger and press it against the opening of your bottle, and then tip it over gently.

• The usual areas of application are the wrists, neck, chest, and thighs. Remember, don’t overdo it!

Hints and Tips

• Maximize the life of your fragrance bottle by storing it away from light. Stash it in a drawer or cupboard in a cool, dry place for it to last its longest.

• Do NOT apply to your clothes. The scent will disappear quickly and could stain your clothes.

• Make your scent last longer by using a coordinating shower gel or soap by the same brand, and an unscented aftershave and moisturizer so there’s no competition with your scent.

• Experiment a little with your choices and don’t get stuck in a rut. New fragrances are released every year, and it’s worth taking advantage of cool new colognes and switching it up a bit.

Unless you are someone’s grandfather, stay away from musk scents!!!

If you don’t own white jeans you are…WRONG!

Lot’s of guys (the unfashionable ones) frown at the thought of wearing white jeans. Occasionally, you can spot white jeans in magazines during the spring and summer. However, I’ve never seen any guy in America actually wear them. I don’t know why we American guys have such a hard time experimenting with fashion because white jeans are so “pimp”. Like all jeans, as long as you have the correct cut and shoes (this is a whole other topic I will address) they WILL work.

White jeans can be worn with surprisingly versatile looks for spring and summer. Don’t think that your favorite pair can only be worn with a pastel polo shirt and tennis shoes…very Lacoste! While that is a possibility, you can also try bright fitted T’s and flip flops. But I perfer high brown leather boots or kick ass lace-ups that have turned up toes and a “worn” look.

Here are some suggestions to rock out white jeans-

• Wear white jeans with black. With the right look, this interesting graphic combination can be bold for night.

• White is perfect for the summer, so try your jeans with everything from dress shoes to bare feet. Hell, it’s hot…go shirtless if you have the body!

• Avoid coordinating with completely white tennis shoes to escape the bore of all white look.

• Wear your white jeans beltless. The clean line of these classic jeans will be emphasized.

• Don’t obsess about potential staining of your white denim. Wear them and try not to worry too much about making marks on your jeans. Just don’t wear them if there is any chance of rain and DO NOT wear them with patterned underwear that will show thru…very tacky and ruins your entire look!

Arizona State Underwear Run

Some college students don’t really need an excuse to take off their clothes. But it doesn’t hurt when you’re stripping down for charity. That’s what these Arizona State University students did last night. They took off their clothes and ran around campus in their underwear.

The “Undie Run” celebrated the last day of classes for the spring semester. They also donated their clothes to the needy.

Don’t be surprised if you see Disco Valante there next year!

Hong Kong takes notice of Disco Valante!

Hong Kong is absoultely one of my favorite cities. East meets West in a cool combination of culture and imagination. If you haven’t been…GO!!!

The blog Hip to be has taken notice of Disco Valante. This time the foreign blog entry is in English. I really appreciate Antionio Ho for taking notice of my upstart company. For all those guys in Hong Kong waiting for Disco Valante merchandise, our online store will have something special for you!

Happy Birthday!!!

The creator of Disco Valante celebrates his birthday today!  The soon to be men’s underwear mogul is celebrating his birthday quietly at a beach resort in the UAE.

Disco Valante instructs on “How to Wear Pink”

The soon-to-be men’s underwear juggernaut, Disco Valante, holds yet another fashion class. Today’s subject is pink.

Pink is a great color. It’s unexpected, daring, and it compliments a man’s character of confidence. Pink can announce your presence better than any diamond studded necklace worn by Diddy, and it can do it with more flash.

Here are some suggestions to pull of pink.

A well-fitting polo shirt gives you one of the most masculine silhouettes possible–it highlights your arms, chest, and physique. Solid tees are also great, since you can wear them separately or layer with another shirt as a bold accent color.

Pink is a great way to get people’s attention at work, since few men wear pink to the office. Make sure it fits (not too baggy). As long as the shirt isn’t too bright patterns are OK.

For the few that are daring, pink sear sucker pinstripe pants can add a huge punch to your normally-overlooked lower half. Dress them up with a fitted white linen shirt, brown belt, and a low profile brown leather driving loafer and your off for Sunday brunch at the chic local cafe.

Pink is only for the daring and can make a very masculine statement but like all fashion statements has to be done right.

Class dismissed.

(Erik thanx for letting me use your pic. If your best friend can’t exploit you, then who can?)

Belgium takes notice of Disco Valante

The Belgium blog, Talk of the Town, has taken notice of the Disco Valante clothing label. The blog article is written in Dutch, so give it a read if you can.

It really feels great that word of mouth has stretched across the Atalntic and into Europe.