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Updated: 2008-02-14 11:15

MANifesto, located in the same building and adjacent to the Shanghai Studio, is run by Kenneth, and although I was seeking just two things from his store -- The Sling and a discount -- he also offers a wide, wide range of other imported styles and lines including jock straps, trunks, net gear, split shorts and bodywear. Also, MANifesto is having a fashion show on Valentines Day with Lingerie &Me at 789 Nanjing Lu Bar. MANifesto undies are in the 100rmb-250rmb range, with the C-IN2s ringing in at around 200rmb, depending on the style.

NEXXT is run by Gabriel, of Club Deeppersecution, another valiant and stalwart foot soldier in China's sexual revolution. Gabriel was kind enough to enable me to slip into something a little more comfortable with a few numbers from his line TOOT, imported from Japan. A subtle and clever craftsmanship, the genius of these undies is understated and altogether missed unless a closer inspection is undertaken. Feel free to gaze longingly into the accompanying picture as we discuss the fine, fine innovations of these undies.

Observe first the gentleman's package. As you can see we've got a similar effect to The Sling going on, with the model's business all out in the front, but the difference here is that the effect is achieved in the tailoring and construction rather than an interior elastic apparatus.

Basically, a snug frontal pocket area boosts you up and brings you forward, with a shorter leg length, cropped just above your junk, subtly accentuating the goods. A playful, sporty theme characterizes the presentation, and a superior fabric quality guarantees that they'll last a while. As a less intense experience that The Sling, I procured a few pairs of these and currently they are my new "lay about" sets of undies; I like to wear them with an open robe when answering the door to receive my Sherpas orders, or pay my landlord.

TOOT has recently launched their new website, which features these and several other jaunty numbers including couture, boxers, bikinis, swim wear, tops and bottoms. TOOT products are a little more pricey and boxers are above 300rmb, with their couture items up to around 600rmb.

MANifesto

1950 Huaihai Zhong Road, No. 4 near Xingguo Road

TOOT

385 Ju Lu Road, near Mao Ming Road

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