Just in time for my yearly trip to Southern Decadence in New Orleans, Universal Gear got in a new shipment of Deep V's from Andrew Christian. (I'll be taking one in every color!) Deep V-necks are fun and sexy and definitely lend to accessorizing with longer necklaces and chains. They are also great for showing off your hard earned chest! For more bold Deep V styles check out the new Andrew Christian lineup at www.universalgear.com!

--Dustin Schaad

Space is extremely limited - we can only prepare so many VIP swag bags! - and filling up fast, so make sure to RSVP to our Facebook event as soon as possible.

A special thanks and shout out to our lovely promoter, Timur Tugberk, for his expertise and help with this fabulous event! We also want to thank our generous sponsors for their support: General Motors, Smirnoff, Cobalt - Level 1, Jason Mandel Residential Real Estate, and the Aesthetic Day Spa of Tysons Corner. Next Thursday promises to be one special one!

In case you're wondering what to expect from our runway show, here's a look at what we've done in the past. See you in a week!

A special thanks to photographer Scott Henrichsen for making this photoshoot possible. We promise you won't be disappointed with his work! Make sure to take a look at his impressive portfolio online at www.scotthenrichsen.com.

He's back! Dylan D. stars in our latest behind-the-scenes video and has some fun while he's at it. New looks from Diesel, Ben Sherman, Scotch & Soda, Penguin and Rebel Yell (plus lots more!) are all available in store (DC & NY) and online. Enjoy!

PS. TGIF :)

--UG Team

--Dustin Schaad

From left to right: G-Star Rapid 5620 Narrow Pant, Life After Denim Ribbon Lean Fit Chino Pant, Life After Denim Lean Fit 6 Pocket Pant, Life After Denim Grey Cargo Pant

Meet SLIQ, the newest collection from the underwear geniuses at 2(x)ist. The collection launched this week, and from what I've seen, men are loving it and you will love it, too! Made from stretch cotton, each sexy style of SLIQ "innerwear" is sleek, modern, and features a red-tipped microfiber waistband and subtle logo. So far, my personal favorite is the SLIQ Brief: an ultra low-rise undergarment with high-cut leg openings (for maximum movement) and a full back (for covering your assets). I highly recommend that you try this new line from 2(x)ist -- as if the video above hasn't already convinced you!

--Dustin Schaad

Your task today, kids, is to challenge your fashion sense by choosing one of the colors above and putting together your best look. Take a photo of your styling, post it on our revamped Facebook page, and tag Universal Gear (we have a Facebook profile, too!). The person with the best outfit will be featured on Unzipped in our upcoming "Who Wore It Best" post!

TONAL TRENDS: SUMMER 2010 Look 1 (left) Tank by B2G, Jeans by Diesel, Shoes by G-Star Look 2 (center) Overshirt by Ben Sherman, V-Neck by Alternative Apparel, Pants by Levi's, Boots by G-Star Look 3 (right) Shirt by Ben Sherman, Pants by Life After Denim, Flip Flops by Havaianas