Back to Basics

Boxers? Briefs? Boxer briefs? Commando? When dressing the thunder down under, every man has a preference, but there's something about the old snug standby that endures. Though simple, a classic white brief has you covered in more ways than one, its basic, functional design featuring a shape that shows off your assets. Iconic undies by the likes of Calvin Klein and Polo Ralph Lauren now join newcomers like Charlie by Matthew Zink and the Eighth, giving you plenty of options to keep that drawer fully --and fashionably-- stocked. After all, you never know when your next brief encounter will come knocking.

Photography by David Urbanke. Styling by Michael Cook. Groomer: Matthew Tuozzoli at Atelier management. Models: Daniel Liu, Taylor Ashmore, and Daniel Pimentel at Ford Models.

Pictured: Briefs by Lacoste, $28; Tommy Hilfiger, $24.50; Calvin Klein, $39.50 (4 pack)