queer mafia
A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Milan by Aldo Giarelli
Styling Olympia De Molossi
starring Julien @ MS Models Milano
Wardrobe by
Nove25, Versace, Dries Van Noten, Icon brand, Jill Sander, Etro
VTMNTS : Vetements' new brand for SS22
Vetements co-founders Guram Gvasalia and the Gvasalia Foundation have finally launched their “secret project”, a new brand called VTMNTS.
VTMNTS is making its debut with a Spring/Summer 2022 menswear collection featuring 100 numbered looks. “The number of looks is symbolically chosen to show our 100% commitment to the fashion industry. We want to make this industry a better place.” – said Gvasalia
VTMNTS is a brand for all genders, deeply rooted in traditional menswear. The idea of a traditional logo is erased and replaced with the barcode – a signature element of VTMNTS, that will only be recognized by those who know. The aim of the brand is to redefine traditional luxury for the next generation.
Check out below some of our favourite VTMNTS SS22 looks:
AWAY FROM DUTY
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Zagreb, Croatia.
Produced & Photographed by Gianluca Limongelli
starring Alberto @ Relatum Models
on the rooftop
A REY exclusive editorial via Zoom from Peru and Portugal to USA with actor & musician James Oblak.
Photography: Miguel Jose Flores
Art direction & Styling: Cinda Miranda
starring James @ Taylor Kelsaw Management
Best of Paris Fashion Week Men SS22
The Parisian fashion celebration is officially over and here are our favourite menswear shows for spring summer 2022.
DIOR MEN:
Strict tailoring and monochrome looks with total pink looks being the center of attention.
BURBERRY :
Burberry show was one of the big big surprises. Riccardo Tisci went total black with sense of goth and dark glamour.
Jacquemus:
One of our favourites, always. Colorful with powerful messages , mr Jacquemus is the best representation of the new fashion generation.
GmbH:
The Safari trend restyled, crop tops and denim all the way.
JACK London drops limited swimwear collection
JACK London is well known for its dark aesthetic underwear and latex products. Even though, its first swimwear collection changed the rules.
Creative and Artistic Director David Jack noted down everything you need to know about the new swimwear pieces:
“These Limited Edition swimwear pieces were created in celebration of our fourth year in business for Jack. Jack's darker brand aesthetic using black as a base for most of the products, has been a signature style. Over the years we have learned our customers do in fact enjoy colour, so the decision to create a very limited launch using prints in full color was the perfect combination. Swimwear, also a new direction for the brand this summer, knowing people can't wait to get away after the year we have all endured.
Diving into colourful ocean corals, these Limited Edition pieces are inspired by geometric snake skin patterns and sea and water dwelling snakes. Still able to encapsulate details of our darker aesthetic with Gunmetal skull drawstring ends, keeping things stylish. Irregular print design enables each pattern piece to be strategically placed and cut from the fabric creating non uniform pieces. This enables pattern variations so no two swimwear pieces are the same, each garment entirely unique. 100% made and constructed in the UK, even down to the fabric printing. We brought in local seamstresses to keep the production small enabling top notch quality control monitoring.”
Made with chlorine and lotion resistant fabric with UV ray protection, these unique pieces are a great addition to an edgy summer wardrobe.
Romeo Beckham is the new face of Saint Laurent
It seems that another Beckham is going to join the fashion world. Romeo Beckham, barely 18 years old, is lending his features this season to the new Saint Laurent campaign by Anthony Vaccarello.
These are the very first campaign images we have ( thanks to Instagram) and WE ARE LOVING THEM:
WE LOVE the Alan Crocetti x Jean Paul Gaultier collaboration
Jean Paul Gaultier invited five renowned designers to reinterpret the brand’s most iconic designs for Spring/Summer 2021 collection titled “Les Marins”.
One of the designers is Alan Crocetti, who was in charge to create beautiful accessories that expressed the essence of the Sailor and Gaultier’s universe.
The campaign features models Nacho Penin and Luis wearing the beautiful and jaw-dropping pieces, shot by Gorka Postigo and styled by Nono Vázquez.
The Queer Archive Festival #2 is coming back to Athens
After last year’s great success, The Queer Archive Festival is back again in June 2021 (03-06.06.2021), hosting a great celebration of Athens’ rich and vibrant queer culture, with the support of Onassis Stegi for a second consecutive year.
Designed to celebrate the very best of queer arts and culture, The Queer Archive Festival raises the curtain on another rich program of dazzling and provocative multimedia experiences from 3-6 June 2021. Open and accessible to all, our second festival edition remains focused on highlighting talent, encouraging creativity, promoting engaging and progressive contemporary art, which reflects modern queer culture, and ultimately creating a bustling hub that praises diversity and supports social inclusivity.
The festival is once again supported by the Onassis Cultural Foundation that considers culture as a meeting ground for human aspirations and freedom of expression, and supports the LGBTQIA+ community’s self-evident rights through its initiatives. This year, The Queer Archive Festival expands its partnership with the Onassis Foundation, as the Onassis AiR international arts research program offers hospitality and creative conversations for festival guests with the large and international family of artists who are creating through Onassis AiR research journey in the Arts.
Levi’s Pride Collection 2021
For Pride 2021, Levi’s aims to foster empathy and inclusion with an inspiring new Pride collection that celebrates the LGBTQIA community and explores the importance of learning and respecting the proper use of pronouns. Titled “All pronouns. All Love”, this collection is inspired by stories of love, understanding, and optimism.
SURF'S UP
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Hadrian’s Wall, North England.
Photographed & Directed by Jonny Richardson.
Starring Jak Lowdon @ Elite London.
гıcнαгɔ мαױα
A REY exclusive portrait story, photographed in Medellín, Colombia.
Produced and Photographed by Steven Kodachi
Introducing гıcнαгɔ мαױα
Berluti Fall Winter 2021 Campaign: Our Favourite Looks
Berluti unveiled a colorful collection for Fal/Winter 2021. This will be the last collection of Kris Van Assche as the creative director of the fashion house.
JULIAN
A REY exclusive portrait story, photographed in Medellín, Colombia.
Produced and Photographed by Steven Kodachi
Dior Men: The Fall 2021 Campaign
Kim Jones unveiled his Fall 2021 campaign for Dior Men, in collaboration with American artist Kenny Scharf.
unsentimental
A REY exclusive editorial, photographed in Athens.
Photographed by Dimitrios Kleanthous
Grooming Christos Theophanous
starring Spyros Goudelis
+ h e 0
A REY exclusive portrait series, photographed in Athens.
Introducing Thodoris @ X-RAY Models
Photographed by Matthew Alatsatianos
Grooming Timothy K.D
Modus Vivendi launches The Pure Velvet Swimwear Collection
Modus Vivendi launches the Pure Velvet Line from the Swimwear Collection 2021 inspired by inner peace.
Modus Vivendi director notes ‘‘Velvet notes in the water! Bring the yoga studio out in nature and bend the rules with this swimwear. Do yoga, take a long walk, and swim your energy away. The purity of the fabric that envelops the body and accompanies its gestures also enhances the wearer’s personality, in its best and truest qualities. The swimwear is re-interpreted in a soft key; delicate. Pal colours dominate the scene, punctuated by generous dashes of shine and velvet tones.’’
The Pure Velvet line comprises of Classic Briefs, Low Cut Briefs & Tanga Briefs.
Photographer: Gastohn Barrios @gastohn.barrios / Model: Frank Martins @francojmartins /
Video: Gastohn Barrios @gastohn.barrios / Location: Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Converse x Kim Jones: The Capsule Collection
The Chuck 70 Converse takes a new form with Kim Jones’ new vision.
The designer notes, “The approach to the design of the sneaker was very straightforward: taking a very classic silhouette and proceeding to enclose it in something to protect it,”
The collection also consists of four RTW pieces as well: a parka, a round neck sweatshirt, cargo trousers, and a T-shirt.
The Converse x Kim Jones campaign photographed by Juergen Teller.
Converse x Kim Jones is available on Converse.com
Men's XXL trousers: The ultimate pants trend of 2021 as worn by Richard Biedul
Spring has just arrived and we noted down the ultimate pants trend for the season.
From Armani to Dries Van Noten SS21 shows, it’s obvious that the men’s trousers silhouette has changed. The new tailoring proposes super wide trousers and XXL form.
The new, chic version of trousers offers more comfort and freedom and you can find them on tailoring, denim or even linen stories.
Checking out the Spring-Summer 2021 shows ( even the latest AW21-22 as well), you will see that the XXL pants trend came back to stay and Richard Biedul is definitely the ideal one to show you more.
Male model and influencer Richard Biedul is one of the most recognisable faces in men's fashion and one of our favourites here at REY Magazine. He has worn the trend a few seasons ago and he was from the very first celebrities to inspire us with his ‘XXL pants’ style.
Check some of his signature looks below to get inspired for your outfits.
Do it like Richard:
Pair your XXL pants with a classic blazer and a pair of moccasins.
Prefer to combine monochrome or more neutral colours for stronger outfits.
If you choose denim, tuck-in your T-shirt for more 70s inspired look.