UNISEX fragrances are the way forward

January 18, 2018 by Andria Kyriacou

Usually the first thing we all splurged on us in the morning, after shower or in a store, is our favorite fragrance. Of course there are a ton of fragrances out there that are popular for both men and women. However, we’ve compiled a list of unique, unisex and most importantly one of a kind smells for you to try next time you’re on a hunt for a fragrance.

Maison Margiela –Replica Fragrances

The Replica fragrances come in Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum. There is also the filter fragrances a sort of layering scent and the untitled fragrance. The basis for all the Replica fragrances is that they replicate a memory essentially, like their scent Flower Market or Beach Walk. I find that most of these smells do evoke a familiar scent however only a few of them truly stand out. Personally my favorite is the Eau de Toilette –by the Fireplace, described as burning wood and chestnut.

This scent has a beautiful depth of woody smell with a slightly sweet top note. Definitely a winter/autumn scent. Another favorite from the replica range is Jazz Club described as heady cocktails and cigars, this is a more citrusy smell than -by the Fireplace but it lacks that sweet note.

Escentric molecules-Molecule fragrances

Originally this line had launched with Molecule 01 the most popular and my favorite of the bunch. The fragrances are based around a single ingredient, which reacts with your natural pheromones giving out a unique “tailored” made scent. Even if I tried I cannot accurately describe this scent, however is a beautiful unisex scent and a decent price point.

Jo Malone- Cologne & Intense

Jo Malone has over 20 scents of beautiful fragrances with botanical, citrus and other accents. I cannot really recommend just one since I think they are peculiar scents and each is special in its own way. Wood sage and sea salt is an easy going woody scent whereas Oud & Bergamont is deep, citrusy and more pronounced. When it comes to Jo Malone, definitely visit a counter and pick a scent that is personal to you.

Milan Fashion Week: MOSCHINO AW18

January 15, 2018 by Christos Christou

Jeremy Scott amazed the fashion world during Milan Fashion Week as his new AW18 collection for MOSCHINO was the biggest fashion highlight during the weekend.

The collection was a mixture of Pre Fall and FALL for 2018-2019 and we have seen both menswear and womenswear collections on the runway. The mixture between the two was the key for the collection as the designer mixed masculine and feminine in an assertively subversive way.

Two became one as we had overt dress codes of gender as well. Pent-up pinstripe suiting for her, florals, lace and frou-frou for him

Watch the runway show here:

London Fashion Week Men's AW18 - REVIEW

January 12, 2018 by Rey Magazine

Words by Stephen George

The schedule’s short! Menswear is in turmoil!! Fashion week is falling apart at the seams!!! THE BEES ARE DISAPPEARING!!!! The bees disappearing have nothing to do with fashion week but they do share something in common – they represent the current state of the (fashion) industry today.

We’ve seen the schedules become tighter and smaller - London Fashion Week: Mens neé London Collections: Men was the caped crusader of menswear; at one point spanning five days has been reduced to 3 days for the Autumn/Winter 2018-19 season. Gone are the big hitters – Burberry, J.W. Anderson who have now chosen to follow the same model as Gucci and Balenciaga to show their men’s and women’s collections together. Additionally fashion darling Martine Rose and stalwart are also absent from the schedule.

All together these changes and absences led to a very underwhelming season with a few notable highlights and moments of genius. One plus side of having a very skimpy and light fashion week schedule it makes designers present some of their best work but also the crowd is on high alert for something brilliant and beautiful to come down the runway and take their breath away. For a moment when the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and you put away your phone and enjoy what is being shown in front of you.

John Lawrence Sullivan kicked off the first day of London Fashion Week: Mens by presenting a collection drawing its inspiration from psychopathic thriller movies like Scorsese’s Taxi Driver and Lynch’s Twin Peaks. The Arashi Yanagawa translated this in looks that featured indigo blue jeans mixed with black leather on the legs, worn leather gilets and jackets that tied on the sides like straight jackets. Yanagawa expanded on his signature palette of black and grey with licks of lavender purples and emerald greens. Plaid printed coats and a leopard print overcoat riffed on Hedi Slimane’s Saint Laurent which played into the cowboy western theme. John Lawrence Sullivan is what Vetements wants to be but more authentic and less consumer and appealing to the masses.

The spaghetti western American cowboy inspiration was evident at Astrid Andersen. Despite not being alive for the Buffalo movement she managed to captured and replicate the look with a modern, street wear edge that her brand has been founded on.
All the Andersen signatures were there – lace and logo t-shirts and hoodies, ornate and check printed baggy trousers and shorts sent out to a hip-hop soundtrack and Nike trainers. She added the Buffalo spirit through accessorising looks with Stetson hats, lashings of tweed and shaggy wool.

The standout of day two came at the end of day two from Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy. Charles Jeffrey is currently riding a momentous career wave. Hailed as London’s contemporary Galliano for this generation he’s coming off the back of winning the award for Emerging Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards last month presented by John Galliano himself. He was one of highlights of the MAN show for the three seasons he showed before going it alone. Since then he’s gone from strength to strength with a team comprising of the infamous Gary Card. He’s managed to bring the young gay community collectively together, gave them a space to bring their theatre, drama and performance back to fashion shows, educated the young and unwashed about club kid culture but through it all manage to put a grin on the coldest hearted individual in the room.

Jeffrey’s shows have a way of transporting you to another place and making you feel some kind of emotion – this year it was anger and fear. Waiting for the show to start figures dressed in dirty, dusty clothes and chalky white faces came out and began screaming; a woman sat next to me jumped out her skin. No one expected it and for over 10 minutes these figures roamed around the runway screaming and yelling at each other and at guests as they were being seated. Like angry, disgruntle toddlers they threw a tantrum!

When the show started it kicked off with a live band playing a heavy rock version of The Prodigy’s Firestarter instantly transporting us back to the angsty moody teenagers blaring this song out of our bedrooms angry at the world for no reason. As the drums kicked in and heartbeats raced the face model pounded down the runway in a moth eaten double-breasted navy suit fastened with an oversized safety pin – the most wearable look of the collection. Other looks featured an red and blue argyle sweater ballooned and cinched at the waist and a graffiti swiggle print logo long sleeved tee shirt and high waisted light blue trousers with red side stripe on a male model who’s face was painted to resemble Naomi Campbell and a strut to match. The whole time the figures from earlier berate, applaud and react as they walk past.
New to Jeffrey’s vocabulary was the inclusion of tartan midi length skirt suit cinched at the waist and flared at the knee with beret to match or the long length tartan jacket with cropped trouser. All of which were inspired by Jeffrey’s trip to his hometown in Scotland and his Scottish heritage.

This feeling of grunge and the 90s rave culture was evident at Liam Hodges. Styled with cartoon flora green hair and extreme makeup featuring X’s on the eyes and a downturned smile on the lips of some of the models. Models took to the checkerboard runway in cartoon graphics of daisies and ghosts t-shirts layered over thin black and white striped long sleeved t-shirts, bleached striped denim matching jacket and trousers complete with FILA sneaker-boots. Hodges drove home his message of youth and enjoying it while it lasted with a finale that had Baz Luhrman’s Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen).

‘Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth
oh nevermind;
you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself
And recall in a way you can’t grasp now how the possibility lay before
you and how fabulous you really looked…’

London Fashion Week: Mens a few years later; older and wiser still manages to intrigue, entertain and tug at the heart strings.

Model study Vol 1 by Lefteris Primos

January 11, 2018 by Rey Magazine

Photographer: Lefteris Primos
Model: Basit Ematuwo

London Fashion Week Men's AW18 - Highlights: DAY 3

January 10, 2018 by Christos Christou

The fashion caravan has already trundled off to Milan, but before we take a small break from our reports from Milan, here are a few parting words on some of the last day's highlights and shows.

Blood Brother

For AW18 Blood Brother takes a look into the Instant Win, Instant Lifestyle promised to us by the omnipotent force that is Camelot & The National Lottery.

Graphic prints continue to be a key feature of the Blood Brother style and with tracksuit on its best his AW18 show was the ideal proposal for the sartorial streetwear aesthetic.

The tailoring details were notable in the biggest part of the collection elevating the looks resulting the sartorial streetwear.

D.Gnak

A collision of elevated streetwear, traditional Korean silhouettes and Western tailoring, the Autumn Winter 18 collection sees Kang.D work mostly in dark velvets and rich, tactile wools, also introducing jacquards.

Only black and white fabrics can be found in the Autumn Winter 18 collection, resulting in a shadowplay of light and dark, opposing forces and natures.

Bobby Abley

Singer Kill A Son opened the Bobby Abley AW18 show which was the last one for this fashion week.

Intense colours and playful combinations on the runway with Looney Tunes and the heroes of Warner Bros to be the protagonists on the bold prints.

The designer managed to create a different world on the runway- Bobbyland; where everyone is Welcome.

Get the look: #LFWM Street Style exclusive

January 09, 2018 by Rey Magazine

After four cold days of catwalk shows, presentations and parties, that’s it for London Fashion Week Men’s for another six months. Everything you have seen, won't be out until August-September 2018, even though photographer Marc-Henri Ngandu captured some of the most interesting styling bits for you. Street Style will always be the biggest source of inspiration when it comes to styling and fashion so feel free to adopt the elements you loved to your personal style.

Photographer: Marc-Henri Ngandu

London Fashion Week Men's Highlights: DAY 1

January 09, 2018 by Christos Christou

Saturday the 6th of January was the first official day of men's fashion celebration in London. The streets were full of bloggers and fashionistas, the shows were on fire and here are a few parting words on some of the first highlights.

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

John Lawrence Sullivan’s founder and designer, Arashi Yanagawa, opened London Fashion Week Men’s with a notable Autumn Winter 2018 collection which we loved here at REY.

Leather, tailoring, purple and leopard print were some of the strongest elements in the show with the leather gloves to be the 'it' accessories.

Styled by Anna Pesonen, the collection featured a certain degree of darkness with unambiguous references to films such as Twin Peaks, American Psycho, Matrix and Taxi Driver.

Ben Sherman x House Of Holland

Presented in a gallery inside Somerset House along the Thames, the show was a combination of dance performance and catwalk for the Ben Sherman x House of Holland collection.

The show featured 29 looks including track pants, fishtail parkas and some very natty Mod suits. Holland’s favoured graphics and the velvet pieces by Sherman were some of our favourite elements of the show but the most notable was the fact the Ben Sherman has sensibly recentered on its UK DNA.

The show is the latest example of the new direction Ben Sherman had taken since its acquisition by American fashion investment vehicle Marquee.

Liam Hodges

We all know Liam Hodges as the one who usually break the rules and with his latest show, he did it again. Mix and Match outfits with intense colours, and strong references from punks to the 90s kids tv shows, were some of the elements of his AW18 collection.

Polka dots and cartoon graphics on knitwear came as another 'new trend' from the designer and they have been combined with Slim tracksuits, tartan trousers and denim pieces resulting the new wave mix and match aesthetic.

Qasimi

Qasimi AW18 collection is definetely one that we love here at REY as it's so close to our style and aesthetic. Inspired by socio-political issues, architecture as well as contemporary art; the new Qasimi collection consists of boxy coats, structured jackets, tartan patterns and wide long trousers.

The colour pallet of the collection comes in contrast with the bold shapes as we note a big range of earth colours and soft shades of burgundy.

RAW: The Exhibition by Antonio Eugenio

December 28, 2017 by Rey Magazine

London-based fashion photographer Antonio Eugenio presents his latest exhibition, RAW, that will be hosted by design-led hotel Leman Locke during London Fashion Week Men’s in January 2018.

In RAW exhibition, the photographer explores how diversity influences the codes of beauty in the male fashion industry.

Antonio Eugenio uses his volatile lens to capture authentic, unpredictable and vulnerable personalities in artificial surroundings. The photos seem to simultaneously question and confirm this contrast at the same time by a perfect set-up of lights. The portraits showcase the dreaming male and how diversity influences the fashion industry.

RAW Exhibition
Leman Locke Hotel
15 Leman St, London E1 8EN
6th of January to 5th of February 2018

Over the hills

December 28, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Photography: Nina Lass
Styling: Yolanda Teskou

Grooming: Christos Theophanous
Model: Tony Pilato @ Ace models

Editor's picks: December’s favourites

December 26, 2017 by Christos Christou

Five days before the new year and I can imagine us all around trying to find the ideal Christmas presents for our beloved ones. We usually search to find something that suits their favourite choices; whatever comes to music, fashion or arts and preferably their personal style. My December’s favourites are consist of a mixture of choices and activities. Some of them could be the ideal Christmas present, a different music proposal or your new ‘obsession’.

Converse x JW Anderson : GLITTER
2017 is the year that menswear broke the rules with a lot of innovative design proposals and collaborations. One of the collaborations we loved is the one with converse and JW Anderson. Jonathan Anderson and his team gave one more glam twist to the classic Chuck Taylor All Stars and Thunderbolts and it’s delightfully sparkly! I don’t think you could find more festive trainers from the glitter ones in various colour combinations for both men and women.

** And if you think the glitter converse can only go casual, try to style them with your velvet blazer and trousers!

Call Me By Your Name: 2017’s best movie
We know it came out at the end of October, even though “Call me by your name” is from the movies you will always want to watch again before its cinema exit. (last showing on the 30 th of January). A powerful love story played out in the early Eighties somewhere in northern Italy, in the impossibly glamorous Italian Riviera summer villa of an archaeology professor. The protagonists are the visiting academic Oliver (Armie Hammer) and the professor's son Elio (Timothée Chalamet).

Loreen’s new style & new album RIDE
Loreen is making the absolute most of her brand new record deal and the creative freedom that’s come with it. Eurovision’s 2012 winner is back on the scene with her second studio album RIDE and it has become our latest music obsession. RIDE combines mid- tempo, electro-pop and soft electronica tracks creating a dreamy and alternative music journey.

Her newest music proposal couldn’t be more completed as Loreen has changed her style too. The Moroccan-Swedish singer left behind her iconic fringe and she appears with shaved head on RIDE’s cover. The singer noted that she shaved her head as she doesn’t want to hide anymore. Loreen wants to express herself with the power which comes from inside her and the new album’s promotion appears on social media with messages which push people to trust their inner powers. “I feel a change is coming. A global change for equally, and Istand behind it" noted in Vogue Arabia. .

LE LABO: BERGAMOTE 22 eau de parfum
When it comes to fragrance it’s always more personal. I always like to explore new brands and aromas and last month I finally came across LE LABO. At my first visit at the new LE LABO Selfridges, I was impressed not only with the unique smells but with the customer's journey as well. Once I chose my favourite LE LABO scent, the team hand blended my bottle at my presence. After considering which cologne to choose I concluded to BERGAMOTE 22. The dazzling bergamot combines freshness, sweetness and sensuality with acrobatic talent. All these qualities were encompassed in the perfume’s initial code name: “Fire Cologne”

A Year Without George Michael

December 25, 2017 by Christos Christou

December 25, 2017 marks a year since the passing of George Michael. A music and fashion icon, an international pop star, a legend.

During the year there have been many public tributes to the Greek Cypriot pop star around the world, from awards shows to symphonies and fundraisers. It feels like the end of an era but I don't want to forget. I don't want to stop writing about him, listening to his music and posting his pictures on social media.

With his Christmas single LAST CHRISTMAS charting at no. 3 in the U.K today, the pop music pays tribute to his legacy and marks his name on the top of the list for another one year.

Rest in peace George Michael... You will always be 'alive' for us, for the LGBT community and the world, for the music. Xx

Can't put a spell on me

December 21, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Photography : Jovana Mladenovic
Model: Model: Derian @ Relatum Model Agency
Producer and a fashion scout : Zarko Mitrovic

TREND ALERT: Belt bags

December 18, 2017 by Stephen George

This season’s ‘’it’’ bag is the 90s stable one, the belt bag. Different designers and brands have been promoting the trend and we notice it in different varieties, shapes and colours. The trend seems to be at the front row for both men’s and women’s preferences as it was spotted on various celebrities and streetstyle. In both cases it is very important to have in mind the right tips on styling and how to wear it in order to avoid the ‘’tourist look’’. This can be achieved by investing in more luxurious fabrics, regardless the price of the ‘funny’ bag. Men can invest in leather and high-quality canvas belt bags and they should combine it only with more casual laid-back looks. In contrast girls can combine the belt bag with suits and dresses for a cool touch to the whole outfit concentrating on the waist, for a more feminine ‘ladylike’ look. Another one crucial factor to have in mind before buying the ‘it’ piece of the season, is to pay attention to the colour. In my opinion it’s better to invest on more neutrals and shades of the season, like burgundy, green and navy.
Christmas is just around the corner and we recommend you some of our favourites in the list below to help you choose a must have piece to invest for the holiday festive season.

Belt Bags from MATCHESFASHION, Net a Porter and Farfetch
WORDS BY ELENA APOSTOLOU

Portraits

December 13, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Photography: Nina Lass
Grooming: Christos Theophanous

Portraits from Rey Magazine on Vimeo.

Model : Giorgos Andrianos
Beauty credits:
Face: Total control foundation by Nyx cosmetics
Eyes: Eyeliner by Nyx professional make up, Shadows by YSL
Hair: L'oreal wet look series

Russian Leather by Molton Brown

December 12, 2017 by Christos Theophanous

If you love warm and deep fragrances, the new Molton Brown Collection “Russian Leather” is all you are looking for. Inspired by the 17th century Russian leather-making craft and is a great scent for winter and probably the best Christmas Gift for men.

Russian Leather Body & Home Fragrance Gift Set — **Russian Leather Body & Home Fragrance Gift Set**

The Russian Leather collection has a mixture of ingredients that creates a perfect balance between the smoky sweet yet spicy notes. The basil and Siberian pine make the scent and balance out the denseness of birch.
It is ideal for anyone, including myself, who enjoys heavier scents. Although Russian Leather is
considered one of the deepest leather scents, it feels surprisingly quite fresh on the skin.

Words by Nicholas Papantoniou [Fashionmegawatts]

JOVÅN SS18 : Exclusive Preview

December 07, 2017 by Christos Christou

He is one of the most innovative designers of his generation in Milan and every collection he presents, hides a mysterious story behind. JOVÅN became more popular in London during 2016; when Olly Ines (Ollywood) was the main face of his campaign.

Nonetheless, I would like to introduce you the designer as well, before sharing with you an exclusive preview of his new collection.
REY Magazine will follow and use JOVÅN SS18 for many projects in the near future.

Jovan Stevanovic was born and raised in Serbia where in 2009 he debuted his first collection during Nivea Fashion Week. After positive feedback and critics, the self-taught designer has seen his collections featured in movies, TV shows, music videos and some of the most influential magazines and platforms.
After moving to Florence, in Italy, and graduating in fashion design, Jovan moved to Milan, establishing his menswear brand JOVÅN and became creative director for FBLP menswear and womenswear label established in Germany.

JOVÅN SS18 comes to add another one story for his collections, but this time more ironic and more personal. The SS18 collection consists of menswear and womenswear for the first time.

The aesthetic and the mood has still been fixed on luxury streetwear; even though the concept is deeper than you think. The designer decided to share his ex’s and friends’ perception of himself.

The ‘slogans’ on t-shirts and sweatshirts are ironically based on true events of people

Photographer: Paolo Colaiocco
Stylist: Luca Federico Manca
Hair & Make up: Raffaele Romagnoli
Models: Dora Grubisic, Jack Cressotti
Designer: Jovan Stevanovic

Improvisation 13 by Dimitris Theocharis featuring Harrison Sellers

December 05, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Model: Harrison Sellers @ Supa model management

Fashion British Awards 2017: The Winners

December 05, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Last night we experienced an incredible ceremony for Fashion British Awards and an emotionally charged celebration too, as Naomi Campbell along with other top models paid tribute to Azzedine Alaïa and his legacy.

From JW Anderson's double win to British Vogue cover girl Adwoa Aboah's as the Model of the Year, see all the winners from the British Fashion Awards 2017:

Model of the Year
Adwoa Aboah

Outstanding Contribution to British Fashion Award
Christopher Bailey

British Designer of the Year - Menswear
Craig Green for Craig Green

British Designer of the Year - Womenswear
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson

Accessories Designer of the Year
Jonathan Anderson for Loewe

Swarovski Award For Positive Change
Maria Grazia Chiuri

Urban Luxe Brand
Off-White

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Pat McGrath

British Emerging Talent - Womenswear
Michael Halpern for Halpern

British Emerging Talent - Menswear
Charles Jeffrey for Charles Jeffrey Loverboy

Business Leader
Marco Bizzarri for Gucci

Special Recognition Award For Innovation
Stella McCartney

Style Icon
Donatella Versace

Designer of the Year
Raf Simons

Photographs: vogue.co.uk

REY Exclusive: CEMENT MORTAR AVEC LA CLASSE

December 04, 2017 by Rey Magazine

Photography: George Cassapides
Styling: Christos Christou

Coat: Stephen Williams LondonTrousers: Rick OwensShoes: Base — Coat: Stephen Williams London
Trousers: Rick Owens
Shoes: Base

Grooming : Cuneyt Ozketen
Model: Adam Phillips @ First London Management

BOTTEGA VENETA CRUISE 2018

December 01, 2017 by Christos Christou

When Sartorial meets sport. The new Bottega Veneta menswear juxtaposes sharp tailoring with an athletic sensibility.

The sport-luxe trend leads the collection with combinations of sophisticated pieces and casuals blend the modern-classic.

Head-to-toe suiting topped off with relaxed sneakers and modern monochrome looks that pair pants and hoodies or puffy jackets propose the menswear image of 2018. From high-tech nylon to fine cashmere and crepe the Bottega Veneta design proposals celebrate the new men’s contemporary look.