DANGEROUS
A REY exclusive fashion editorial, produced in Milan.
Photographed & Directed by Gilad Kavalero
Styling Gio Kolmit
starring Lucas @ Independent Milano
Hair & Grooming Alisia Kapolo
FEBRUARY 14
A REY exclusive underwear story.
Concept & Photography by Arya Keribo
starring Kirill Strunnikov & Baranyi Laszlo
l'ombra
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial photographed in Amsterdam.
Concept & Photography by Armando Branco
Styling Javier Navia
starring Javier @ FIC Model Mngmt
Constructs of Desire
A REY exclusive Portrait Series, photographed in London, UK.
Concept & Photography by Alex Charovas
starring Alex Rocky
Constructs of Desire
by Alex Charovas
In the series "Constructs of Desire," my lens delves into the intricate interplay of body language, gender, and sexuality, inspired by the spirited debates ignited by Cameron and Kulick's (2003) groundbreaking work, "Language and Sexuality." This collection captures a fusion of analogue black and white and colour photography, accentuated by light leaks and a vintage aesthetic. The title itself, "Constructs of Desire," nods to the multifaceted nature of desire explored within the images.
Cameron and Kulick expanded the study of desire beyond mere sexuality, introducing the concept of ontological desire—an individual's yearning to embody or emulate qualities intrinsic to a specific identity. In the context of masculinity, this desire extends beyond societal constraints, revealing a compelling exploration of self-construction within cultural discourses.
Drawing inspiration from Stephen Whitehead's (2002) discourse on masculine ontology, the series navigates the pursuit of being and becoming masculine through performative acts. Masculinity, viewed as a social phenomenon, unfolds as a constant engagement in discursive practices that suggest and reinforce the desired identity. Through a lens of cultural discourses, the desire to construct and validate one's masculine self becomes a focal point.
The visual narratives within "Constructs of Desire" transcend traditional gender norms, as a physically powerful yet vulnerably posed male model challenges preconceptions. Portraits capture not only the details of a well-defined physique but also the adoption of feminine poses, emphasising the performative nature of desire, both ontological and interpersonal.
"Constructs of Desire" invites viewers to contemplate the multifaceted dimensions of desire, masculinity, and identity. Through a visual journey, this series challenges conventional norms, encouraging a deeper understanding of the performative acts that shape and express desire within the complex interplay of body language, gender, and sexuality.
Rouge
A REY exclusive Editorial photographed in Milan, Italy.
Photographed & Directed by Gianluca Limongelli
starring Alberto @ FAITH Model Management
lazy sunday
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Los Angeles.
Photographed by Luyang Tian
Styling by Peiwen Wang
Assistant Stylist Heath Slavens
starring Hunter @ Photo/Genics Media
Concept by Victoria Lautman
Dappled morning sunlight oozes through breeze-blown curtains, a golden honey glow that caresses everything in its path. Eyelids begin to flutter awake, the final moments of a dream evaporating like a mirage, as consciousness gathers in that enchanted space just below the surface of awareness. Between these two worlds all things seem possible, all things are attainable. If only this delicious disorientation could permeate the day.
And so a languid Sunday unfurls, quietly meandering from the tousled bed with its memories of the night before and on into a day of playfulness and contemplation. Hunter knows the value of these rejuvenating moments, essential time both for gazing within while expanding outward individuality, an occasion to calmly focus before embarking on the dynamic week ahead. There is no schedule to follow, decision to be made, or appointment to keep, just hours in which to reconnect with himself and the wistful remembrance of comfort and dreams. By day’s end, replenished and energized, he’s once again ready to welcome Monday with open arms.
THE TEDDY
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial,
Photographed by FLAMA
Styling Llamazares y de Delgado
starring Suli at Uno Models
Rubén
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in London UK.
Photographed by Jay Sentrosi
Styling & Grooming by Paolo Casseb
starring Rubén Aires @ W Model Management
Helius
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed by Demetris Qu.
Wardrobe by Frangos Skenter
starring Christos Evzonas
golden
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial photographed in Glyfada, Athens.
Photographed by Dimitrios Kleanthous
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
Grooming Christos Theophanous
starring Gio @ The Legion MGT
chantara
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Fini village, Cyprus.
Our editor in chief Christos Christou photographed model Andreas Ceraso in Chantara waterfall. Portrait series photographed by Samsung S20+.phone after fun conversations in the Cypriot nature.
THE UNDERWEAR ISSUE
Underwear is a garment that spends far too much time in the dark.
Even though, men’s underwear is one of our favourite garments to explore and to play with here at REY online. It seeks to awake the reader’s curiosity as well, as we receive many messages for more underwear stories and new brand recommendations.
This time we put down our favourite underwear piece for you, which is of course the brief!
Our Editor in Chief chose a selection of different styles, along with the Greek Cypriot blogger & influencer Nikos Kaneti and here’s their new report on male underwear for spring 2022 (focusing on briefs of course).
Editorial photographed by Michael Geo
CALVIN KLEIN
Black, stretch cotton briefs - THE CLASSICS.
MINERVA
The Slip Out Rubber Brief.
D.HEDRAL
The Evo Grey Brief.
KNITWEAR IS I ‘M BRIAN @ BLOCK22
KatsavoChristos x REY
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial & Interview starring Greek super model Christos Katsavochristos.
Photographed in Athens by Dimitrios Kleanthous.
Art Direction & Styling Christos Christou
Grooming Christos Theophanous
Agency is VN Models
Man of the Woods
A REY exclusive editorial created in Buttermere Lake District, Northampton - UK.
Produced & Photographed by Malc Stone
starring Gavin Macdonald @ Models 1
Son of the Sea
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Cyprus.
Photographed & Directed by Demetris Qu.
Starring Manuel Adriano @ Sophie Models.
AWAY FROM DUTY
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Zagreb, Croatia.
Produced & Photographed by Gianluca Limongelli
starring Alberto @ Relatum Models
ο γάμος
A REY exclusive editorial dedicated to Pride Month.
Photographed and styled by Antreas Alexandrou
Starring
best seller
A REY exclusive fashion editorial, photographed in Limassol, Cyprus.
Photographed by Michael Geo
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
starring Christos Evzonas
THE CHASER
A REY exclusive fashion editorial photographed in the subway station "Überseequartier" in Hamburg, Germany.
Photographed by Phil Nguyen
Styling Sabine Schäfer
starring KORAY @ Brave Models
Wardrobe includes VALENTINO, Burberry, Acne Studios, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Schae, Van Lier
all about him
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Athens.
Photographed by Elena Bonelli
Styling Platon Papagiannopoulos
Grooming Amalia Savva
starring Platon @ ACE Models
Wardrobe is from model’s personal collection.