FEBRUARY 14

February 14, 2024 by Rey Magazine

A REY exclusive underwear story.

Concept & Photography by Arya Keribo

starring Kirill Strunnikov & Baranyi Laszlo

Constructs of Desire

December 28, 2023 by Christos Christou

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.

TRAVESÍA

March 06, 2023 by Christos Christou

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Mexico.

Produced & Photographed by Alan Román

starring Carlos Camacho

Boy About Town

September 26, 2022 by Christos Christou

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial photographed in Cape Town, South Africa.

Photographed by Tereza Cervinkova

Styling Bryan Onwok x Karen kwalie

Makeup by Marissa Horns / Grooming by Basil

starring Samuel Edward @ Fusion Models

WILLEM

April 30, 2022 by Rey Magazine

A REY exclusive fashion editorial photographed in Cyprus.

Photographed & Directed by Stavros Christodoulou

starring Willem @ The Specials Rotterdam

THE UNDERWEAR ISSUE

January 08, 2022 by Rey Magazine

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