Apodyopsis
A REY exclusive editorial,
starring music artist Iasonas Mandilas
Photography & Set Design by Gsquare Photography Studio
GCDS Spring Summer 2024 Campaign
GCDS present their Spring/Summer 2024 campaign, produced and photographed in Los Angeles by celebrity paparazzi agency Backgrid.
Founder and creative director of GCDS, Giuliano Calza notes: “LA is the perfect playground to bring clothing to life, animating looks beyond the runway. In a world that often overlooks the beauty of the every day, stepping out of the studio to capture this campaign was a rare and refreshing experience.”
The 10 Most Popular Features in 2023
REY has been reposted (once again) from legends of the fashion industry including MOSCHINO and DOLCE & GABBANA and celebrities from Kylie Minogue and Melanie C to Eurovision Pop Stars Tamta and Conchita!! Thank you all for the love and support Xx
For now Check out the top 10 features from REY in 2023 and stay tuned for more.
Click on the titles to discover the posts in the list below:
TRAVESÍA:
TRAVESÍA exclusive Fashion Editorial was the most popular feature of 2023 with worldwide views indeed. Photographed in Mexico City. Starring Carlos Camacho . Produced & Photographed by Alan Román
COLLECTIONS:
Reports from our favourite fashion shows and collections during the world’s Fashion Weeks. Our readers seem to love that section so we are going to enrich it with more reports and presentations in 2024.
HOMEMATE
A REY exclusive editorial produced in Bali, Indonesia with Kirill Strunnikov at his best. It was definitely one of the hottest stories of 2023 so we promise you a lot more Kirill moments in 2024.
Ludovic de Saint Sernin: The Swimwear Campaign
Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s swimwear campaign was absolutely breath-taking! It was also one of your favourite features.
Sunkissed
A REY exclusive Editorial, produced and photographed by Alex Charovas in Rhodes, Greece.
Fall Winter 2023: The Best of Men’s Fashion Month
Another one Fashion Report in the TOP10! Thank you for the love.
MOVEMBER DUDES
Popular DJs become MOVEMBER Boys in order to support MOVEMBER organization and to raise awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention.
lazy sunday
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Los Angeles.
GEMINI
In-House Fashion Editorial, produced in Athens by Dimitrios Kleanthous. Concept and Grooming by our very own grooming editor Christos Theophanous.
We are addicted to RUSH by Troye Sivan
Troye’s article about his summer hit RUSH made it to the TOP10 and we all know the reason.
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.
M A R K
A REY exclusive Editorial photographed in Cyprus.
Produced and Photographed by Stavros Christodoulou.
Introducing Mark Keerati
Rouge
A REY exclusive Editorial photographed in Milan, Italy.
Photographed & Directed by Gianluca Limongelli
starring Alberto @ FAITH Model Management
Sunkissed
A REY exclusive Editorial, photographed in Rhodes, Greece.
Concept & Photography by Alex Charovas
starring Gustavo Franco
“SUN-KISSED DAYS OF SUMMER: A Grecia Celebration of the Male Form”
Amidst the timeless beauty of Greece's breath-taking seascapes, this photographic series embarks on a journey through the sun-kissed days of summer.
In honour to the celebrated works of historical photographers who revelled in the male body's splendour, while also embracing its vulnerability, we present a retrospective exploration that captures the essence of both strength and sensitivity—a true portrayal of man.
Inspired by visionaries such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, and George Platt Lynes, this collection of images portrays the male body in its most natural state—unrestrained, empowered, and intimately connected to the surroundings. These images intend to immortalize the male form as a work of art, igniting discussions on sensuality, identity, and artistic expression.
Drawing from this legacy, "Sun-Kissed Days of Summer" seeks to evoke a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the classic approach to capturing the male body's allure while embracing the nuanced concept of vulnerability. Like Wilhelm von Gloeden and Tom of Finland, who bridged the gap between historical art and the contemporary male form, this series encapsulates the timeless beauty that transcends eras, juxtaposing virility with the tender emotions that make us human.
As the sun dances across the sculpted torso of our gorgeous model (Gustavo Franco) and casts enchanting shadows along the coastline, we pay tribute to the male physique as it intertwines with the natural world. Just as Carl Van Vechten's portraits captured the souls of his subjects, these photographs aim to convey the stories of these sun-drenched days—a tale of connection to nature, to history, and to the very essence of humanity.
The Grecian landscape is a backdrop for a celebration of youthful virility, life, and joy, as the sun's rays illuminate the beauty and strength of the male form. The contrast between light and dark shapes the curves and muscles of the body, while the gentle sound of the waves evokes a sense of timeless wonder and connection to ancient legends, like Herbert List's artistic and mythical vision.
With "Sun-Kissed Days of Summer," we invite you to embark on a visual journey that marries the past and the present. These photographs pay tribute to the artistic pioneers who redefined the portrayal of the male form, celebrating its every nuance beneath the eternal Grecian sun. This collection stands as a homage to the intersection of history, culture, and nature—a harmonious celebration of life, light, strength, vulnerability, and the captivating allure of the male body.
Alex Charovaslazy 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.
HOMEMATE
A REY exclusive editorial produced in Bali, Indonesia.
Photographed by Arya Keribo
starring Kirill Strunnikov
Ludovic de Saint Sernin: The Swimwear Campaign
Ludovic de Saint Sernin revealed his swimwear campaign and it’s absolutely breath-taking. Photographed by Thomas Giddings in Malibu.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Michael B. Jordan starring at the SS23 Calvin Klein campaign
Calvin Klein presents its Spring 2023 campaign featuring again some of our favourite super stars.
The campaign features brand ambassadors and friends JENNIE, Kendall Jenner and FKA twigs, as well as Michael B. Jordan and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in their debut campaigns for Calvin Klein.
Photographed by renowned photographer duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
TRAVESÍA
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Mexico.
Produced & Photographed by Alan Román
starring Carlos Camacho
new blood
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed by Michael Geo.
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
Introducing Socrates Lambrou
Helius
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed by Demetris Qu.
Wardrobe by Frangos Skenter
starring Christos Evzonas
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.
#picoftheday: Damiano promoting SUPERMODEL
Damiano did it again!!
The lead singer from Maneskin posted one of the sexiest pictures we’ve seen these days, and he put Instagram on F I R E. He definitely knows how to do the best marketing to promote their brand new single.
Maneskin’s new single SUPERMODEL is out now:
homemade
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Athens by Christos Kavvouris
Grooming & Direction Christos Theophanous
starring Christos @ X-Ray Models
LUKAS
A REY exclusive Portrait Story photographed by Dino Moustakas.
Edited & Retouched by Louis C
starring LUKAS
Agency is The Crew Agency
The Queer 2022 Calendar by French artist & photographer Romain Berger
Romain Berger is a French artist and photographer who focus on the LGBTQ+ community for his artwork. He has seen his work published in European and US magazines, the SUM gallery in Vancouver has exhibited his work during the Queer Art Show, and he is now organising his new exhibition which will take place in his home country during Pride month.
‘‘Openly queer, I highlight, without modesty, a community often excluded and pointed out (gays, women, trans, drag queens...), trying to change mentalities at my humble level. This work allows me to talk about social and topical issues, but also to give a representation of the LGBTQ+ community on a background of ultra colourful, offbeat and erotic settings. I like to play with the codes of crypto-gay cinema and not leave the viewer indifferent’’ Romain noted.
The 33 years old artist has published a new 2022 calendar and he shares some of the pages of his latest project. A REY online exclusive:
UNFORGIVEN
A REY editorial photographed in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Photographed & Directed by Constantine Alexopoulos
starring Greece’s Next Top Model finalist Konstantinos @ The Legion MGT & TEAM Models
