Behind this label are three wickedly brilliant minds that introduced a fresh in your face style to the fashion world. In the fall 2005 Black Hearts Brigade hit the scene, their designs smoldering with the raw sex of punk rock and old school Hollywood. The brand was destined for success. 
If some of the designs look familiar it's probably because you've seen them on television or in the magazines. BHB has had an amazing run so far in their young career, both American Idol hotties David Cook & David Archuleta have been spotted sporting the brand as well as the fetching Dean McDermott from TV's Tori & Dean. You may have also spotted this up and coming brand in the pages of Details and Rolling Stone or perhaps on the hit television show Lost. Black Hearts Brigade is a welcomed addition to the Universal Gear family (and might I add a very popular one too), for those of you who want to feel the raw sex of BHB click here to see our online selection or take a trip down to your local UG and get into it. Until next time, love, peace and all things fashion.
--Dustin
A fan favorite and always sure to grab a look, this cut is suited for the daring. Guys who are slim, well toned, or have a tight compact body wear this style the best. We have a great assortment of the Bikini cut from Andrew Christian, Diesel, Blueman, Hugo Boss, LASC, & Pistol Pete.
The Army Cut (or brief) is the slightly more modest cousin of the Bikini. With a little more fabric to cover the front and back, the Army cut is great match for men who are lean, slightly muscular, or well toned. The Army Cut is great for highlighting muscular legs. Look for amazing styles from Blueman, Diesel, Thomas Christopher, LASC, & Pistol Pete.
While the Square Cut is still a head turner, it covers more skin then our previously mentioned styles. This is a good beginner style for those who want to try riskier swim wear. The Square Cut is great for guys who are well toned, lean, slim, muscular, or have an average build. You can find the hottest Square Cut styles from Andrew Christian, Blueman, Thomas Christopher, Diesel, Hugo Boss, & Pistol Pete.
Slightly shorter that the classic version, this style still has a conservative feel while showing a little leg. This cut is great for all body types (although, for guys who are very slim this style can look a bit baggy, if it doesn't look right try the Square Cut). You can find Short Board Short styles at UG from Andrew Christian, Thomas Christopher, G-Star, Hugo Boss, Penguin, & of course, Universal Swim.
The Board Short is classic and great for any body type. Its a swim wear staple. Here at Universal Gear, you can find great Board Short styles from Thomas Christopher, G-Star, Hugo Boss, Penguin, & Universal Swim.
Trend Alert! If you haven't noticed the hottest new trend in tee's, you might have been living under a rock. Burn-Out tee's are the latest thing! They are being spotted in the streets and on the backs of leading men of young Hollywood. An evolution of the vintage tee, burnout tees are made from a fabric that has been put through an extensive process to reveal years of weathering. Each bit of pilling and striation in this sheer garment captures a vintage worn-in feel, this process makes each shirt unique. There are no two shirts that are exactly the same. So unlike true vintage shirts these beauties are fitted and not stretched out or ill fitting. Universal Gear carries a full assortment of burnout tees from brands like Alternative Apparel, Chip & Pepper, and Wet Cement.
Left to right: Mathew McConaughey and Mario Lopez get burned in Chip & Pepper, Ryan Reynolds in Alternative Apparel, Zach Braff and Patrick Dempsey in Alternative Apparel, Jai Rodriguez in Wet Cement, and Lance Bass in Chip & Pepper!
