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Photography & Direction Malc Stone
Starring Jak Lowdon @ Elite London
portraits
Photography & Direction Jorge Portugal
Grooming Alba de la Fuente Conde
Starring Néstor Rubio Castañeda
WAKING UP
Photography & Direction Nicolas Aristidou
starring Brian Nicklen
noir
Photography & Direction by Dimitris Theocharis
starring Dimitris Tzanetakos @ VN Models
ALEXANΔROS
Photographer Dimitrios Kleanthous
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
Grooming Christos Theophanous
starring Alexandros @ VN Models
10 Most-Viewed features in 2019
2019 is done! We gave you more articles than ever, we had more than 100.000 visits from all around the world and we have been reposted from legends of the fashion industry including MOSCHINO and DOLCE & GABBANA! Thank you all for the support and let’s make 2020 even better! Check out the top 10 features from REY in 2019 and stay tuned for more!! Click on the titles to discover the posts..
1. TASOS XIARCHO x REY Magazine
The Greek dancer and choreographer on his best. We promise you a lot more with mr Xiarcho.
2. 24 HOURS WITH TOMI LAPPI
Tomi Lappi was love at first sight here at REY. The views show that he was one of your favourites also.
3. EDITORIAL
Our biggest production section. We are so happy to see our EDITORIALS on the TOP3.
The Most-Viewed editorials with the biggest reactions on social media :
SATURDAY / ALLURE / SILVER BLUE
4. Αγόρια του Instagram: Κύπρος
Have you seen some of the hottest guys in Cyprus? That was one of the most popular posts of THE GREEK ISSUE for 2019.
5. Our favourite menswear trends for A/W 2019
‘‘more more fashion baby’’ Loving our trend reports on the TOP10 x x
6. BOYS OF INSTAGRAM
Our favourite ‘instagramers’ for 2019 made it of course to the TOP10 most-viewed list.
7. BOYS WITH FEELINGS
The exclusive presentation from Kostis Fokas that we cannot stop watching…
8. Giulio Filippo D'Errico: ΣΥΝΕΝΤΕΥΞΗ
Exclusive interview and editorial with the Cypriot-Italian upcoming actor at THE GREEK ISSUE. One of the favourites of our readers.
9. COLLECTIONS
All the reports from Fashion Weeks around the world and campaigns from the biggest fashion brands.
10. Improvisation 13 by Dimitris Theocharis featuring Harrison Sellers
A throwback post from the popular photographer was enough to make us repost the feature, two years after its first online release, in our ARTS section. Dimitris Theocharis made it to the TOP10, again.
BONUS FEATURE:
MODEL CRUSH: 7+1 Μοντέλα που πρέπει να ακολουθήσεις στο Instagram
After two years of its first release in THE GREEK ISSUE it has been on the top list for another one year. We love seeing our REY lovers being thirsty for more and more Greek models ;)
WE LOVE Liam Payne in the new Hugo Boss underwear campaign
English singer and songwriter Liam Payne fronts the new Hugo Boss Underwear campaign shot by Mert & Marcus and styled by Robbie Spencer.
After his collaboration with the brand and the success of his capsule collection, Liam strips for Hugo Boss and we love every single shot! Check out the best of:
Iasonas Mandilas x REY Magazine
IASONAS MANDILAS EXCLUSIVE
Photographed by Dimitris Kleanthous
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
Grooming Christos Theophanous
TASOS XIARCHO x REY Magazine
He is one of the most inspirational dancers and choreographers in Greece.
We fell in love with his eccentric style and attitude and we couldn’t wait until the moment of his collaboration with REY.
He works for some of the biggest names in Greece like Tamta and Eleni Foureira and he usually doesn’t stop on the choreography part as he loves creating the whole image of the projects he produces ( including styling and art direction).
Tasos Xiarcho is a true artist and we are sure he will always excel in Greece and Europe.
Enjoy our latest REY addiction:
Photography AURA
Styling & Direction Christos Christou
Assistant Stylist & Coordinator Yolanda Teskou
Grooming Matina Katsaropoulou
Videographer Vasilis Kolokythas
Check out the exclusive interview at
THE GREEK ISSUE
AFTERGLOW is back in London's Waterloo East Theatre
After its sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse, AFTERGLOW transfers to Waterloo East Theatre, London with a brand new cast.
Josh and Alex are in an open married relationship. But after young Darius shares their bed for a night, a new intimate connection begins to form, and all three men must search for one another’s notions of love, intimacy, and commitment. Will their search for passion and intimacy come as easily as their freedom to play around?
Afterglow is a ‘steamy stripped-down look at gay intimacy’ (Huffington Post).
Recommended age 16+. This show contains strong language and nudity.
The play runs for a limited season. For more info and tickets check HERE
source: afterglow.co.uk
MODUS VIVENDI goes floral for the winter
Modus Vivendi unveils the Floral Line from their Fall Winter Collection 2019-2020 .
Inspired by the blooming flowers, the new MV collection comes to style up your look and add luxury lifestyle elements on it.
With romantic aesthetic and mood from the 70s ,there are no rules how to wear the floral pieces. Play and make everything on your way. Whether you dress it up or down, just be you.
The campaign is photographed in Los Angeles, by Brian Kaminski. Starring model Reed Murphy.
Becease we know how much you loved the model here’s a quick chat with our latest MV crush Timothy Reed Murphy. Enjoy the interview and find out more below:
What’s your life moto?
The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. Pablo Picasso.
What genre of music best describes you?
Mostly chillhop/lofi beats. But I love some oldies and classical composers.
Toughest part of being a model?
Toughest part is work constantly
Beside fashion - do you have any special talents or hobbies?
I enjoy travelling and learning about other cultures while giving back to the special needs community.
Shop the collection online
Saint Laurent unveils ''The Love Affair'' condom campaign
Saint Laurent launches its range of condoms, available at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite store on rue Saint-Honoré.
The campaign photographed by Juergen Teller, featuring David Alexander Flinn.
Displayed at the price of two euros, these condoms, available in a declension of the house's flagship motifs (zebra, heart or gold version), are available exclusively at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite store. Direction then the number 213 of the rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement of Paris to get your hands on this real object of desire.
24 HOURS WITH TOMI LAPPI - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
The Finnish dancer, choreographer and model Tomi Lappi speaks exclusively on REY Magazine about all you would love to know about him and his work.
Tomi travels mainly around Europe for his work but has been based in Spain since 2017, even though we know him from huge productions like the Kinky Boots, Lio Smeralda and from his work with the Finnish superstar Saara Alto.
During his latest visit in Cyprus, we had the opportunity to work and spend 24 hours with the super talented Tomi Lappi.
Describe to us your 24 hours of a normal day of work in Spain.
Honestly the concept of a 'normal day' has never really existed in my life. We're in mid September now and since late June I think I can count my days off with my fingers but in exchange going back to Madrid now I'm first looking at some well deserved down time. Some days are working ridiculous hours and some are easier but it's how the industry works and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way.
Where can we actually watch your show live?
I went straight from Kinky to Lio Costa Smeralda from where I travelled straight to Austria so for the moment the plan is to stay off stage for a short while, but I've said this before and something exciting has come up and well, there I go again. But for now the plans are open and in negotiation until late 2020.
Have you done the choreography of the show as well ?
Lately I've been doing choreography work and dancer work separately, and the plan is to first establish myself as a dancer in Spain and then maybe look into choreography if the opportunity presents itself - moving from a country to another sometimes resembles starting from scratch but I've felt very welcome and appreciated in Spain so far so I'm excited to finally settle down there without having to rush away for contracts abroad.
We know that you have performed as a lady "drag queen" during your previous show. How dificult was for you to get ready for the role and perfom on stage?
Well performing in a musical in general was a completely new challenge for me and came with a lot of challenges and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. The rehearsal period was a lot about making friends with my own demons and insecurities about what other people might think but in the end it's a conversation you have with yourself about your self-worth and how you perceive yourself as a person. I don't want to sound like a cliche because finding security and peace within yourself in the masculine, feminine, the external and the internal is a tough and draining process of work but it's definitely worth the while. I loved the process from the beginning to the end and being able to perform as an angel in a musical that great definitely changed me for the better in a way the other productions haven't so far.
Where do you find inspiration for your work?
I find it impossible to rationalise where my inspiration comes from because I honestly have no idea - I get a lot from music, the people that I work with and their energies and I'm, a very visual and estethic person. My best inspiration comes from somewhere outside of myself and most of the time I feel like I'm a instrument translating something from a collective source into something that people can feel and perceive. Whether you call that outside (or inside) source the universe, god, the collective subconscious or whatever has very little importance.
After posting our first editorial with you, we received tones of messages about you and your sexy body. REY readers definetely LOVE Tomi Lappi! How often do you work out? Are you following a specific program or diet?
I workout 5 days a week with the Jonathan Sevillano and all my results are practically thanks to him, he's a great guy and in my down months it's the perfect way to bring some structure and stability into my life. I don't follow specific diets, I try to eat intuitively and when I'm hungry and listen to my body as much as possible, if somethings doesn't feel right, it probably isn't right. I sustain a diet of food that feels good and is nourishing all year round and I feel following diets is a losing game because of the amount of contradictory information out there. When I'm touring and travelling I do my best to maintain but with a lot fo compassion to my body - If I can't get out of bed in the morning, you won't see me at the gym either.
Your favourite pop star:
I think that'd be a tie between Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber.
You have travelled to a lot of countries for work or holidays. Your favourite destination?
I rarely travel for holidays, my ideal vacation is not travelling anywhere and just staying in my routine and stability, I get enough travel for work. I don't have a favourite, wherever I get a glimpse of the local culture makes me feel like I've learned and experienced and grown more but I feel also like it's impossible to travel without expanding and growing a little.
Relationship status:
I'm single.
What's your opinion on the dating apps? Do you think people can still flirt in the club or go for a date without the use of them?
Of course. I think in whatever you do in life you should be extremely honest without yourself about the motivation behind your actions. If you use the apps to meet people and have a good time, good on you - but if you find yourself lost on the phone trying to fill a void within yourself or finding external validation your not going to get very far. The same goes for going out though, alcohol, drugs... everything. You can't really make mistakes in life, what works for you works for you and what works for you today might not work for you tomorrow.
Would you be in an open relationship?
Yes - I don't have a preset image of what a relationship should look or be like and I think it's healthy that the norms of a typical monogamous relationship are being shaken down a little. I think every relationship is unique and couldn't possible work by the same book of terms and agreements. Creating your own rules if it's based on love and respect and mutual and individual growth is where the magic is. I could see myself in one, but I could also see myself in a monogamous one, or something in between. Life always knows better.
Have you planned your next journey?
After settling down to Madrid I will go to Ibiza for a few days to see my friends and colleagues and then priority number 1 is going to Finland to see my family to spend some time with them. What happens after... We'll well see 🙂
LAST DAY AT THE BEACH
Photographer Paris de Ares
starring Emilio Mintzolli
RED FLESH
Photographed by Stavros Christodoulou
starring Konstantinos Psychas
SteFan
Photographer Will Dube
starring Stefan Thomas
ALLURE
Photographer Alejandro Ramirez
starring Webster Charlotten
Styling Andreas Koulouthros
Grooming Sara Juan