Converse x PLAY Comme des Garçons : OUT NOW

Comme des Garçons announced the launch of a new Converse x PLAY Comme des Garçons Chuck 70.

Reimagining the first Converse x PLAY Comme des Garçons design, the sneaker features a red midsole and foxing with a contrasting pinstripe and is rendered in both black and white premium canvas stamped with the instantly recognizable heart-and-eyes logo.

With the partnership of Comme des Garçons’s co-creative directors Karl Bolander and Ronnie Cooke Newhouse, and legendary fashion photographer Craig McDean, this new style is captured against a sleek red backdrop, stacked atop each other in a variety of playful still life arrangements. Shot using a digital processing technique called Focus Stacking, the striking series of photos offers a fresh new perspective.

The new Converse x PLAY Comme des Garçons Chuck 70 are available in hi and lo executions , at Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market stores globally (excluding Japan), followed by select retailers. The collection will also be available online doverstreetmarket.com and converse.com for 140€.

Lionel

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Mexico City by Alan Roman

Styling & Grooming Jose Luis Vior

starring Lionel @ WB Management

Tom Daley releases part II of his 1986 knit collection

The 27-year-old Olympic gold medalist diver launched his Made With Love brand in November and we loved every single piece of it.

Now, Tom Daley came back for more, introducing the second part of his 1896 knit collection.

The 1896 Part II collection introduces the Patch It Up jumber - an asymmetrical patchwork for adults in an oversized fit - as well as matching kits for children and pets.

The range also includes headbands and homewear kits featuring tea pot and mug cosies, plus jumpers and cardigans.

ΝΑΠΟΛΕΩΝ

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial photographed in Athens National Garden. Featuring Greek Fashion Designers and more.

Photographed by Christos Kavvouris

Grooming & Direction Christos Theophanous

starring Napoleon @ VN Models

Bottega Veneta by Matthieu Blazy: The Menswear Looks from his first Show

Matthieu Blazy’s day has come.

The 35-year-old Belgian interned at Balenciaga and worked at Raf Simons, Maison Margiela Artisanal, Celine, and Calvin Klein before landing as ready-to-wear design director at Bottega Veneta in 2020. That’s quite a pedigree, but he’s always been a behind-the-scenes guy. Then last November, following Daniel Lee’s abrupt exit, he was named creative director.

Sixty nine looks in total, strong representation of both genders on the runway and a strong Bottega Veneta DNA on the looks, but with his own twist.

For men’s looks it was all about leather and tailoring, tailoring and leather. Bold, straight cut (including some flares), modern and minimal lines… and a lot of navy! It was definitely a debut to remember.

Check out below some of our favourite menswear looks:

homemade

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Athens by Christos Kavvouris

Grooming & Direction Christos Theophanous

starring Christos @ X-Ray Models

Edward Crutchley - SEASON 17 Show at London Fashion Week

Edward Crutchley unveiled its “Season 17” collection during London Fashion Week.

“…the queerness of Gothic is such that its main function is to demonstrate the relationship between the marginal and the mainstream.”— Queering the Gothic

Check out below our favourite looks:

DION LEE Fall Winter 2022 Show at NYFW: Our Favourite Looks

DION LEE showed its Fall/Winter 2022 collection during New York Fashion Week.

LUKAS

A REY exclusive Portrait Story photographed by Dino Moustakas.

Edited & Retouched by Louis C

starring LUKAS

Agency is The Crew Agency

VERSACE Men Fall Winter 2022: The Fashion Film (video)

The Fall-Winter 2022 VERSACE Men’s collection proposes a modern opulence rooted in the reality of now. Clean forms, fluid lines, and adaptable designs define this contemporary take on luxury.

“This collection introduces Versace Men’s 2.0. Launching this new chapter on the second day of the second month in 2022 feels right. It represents a next step and move forward, not focusing on the singular but on multiplicity, progression, and diversity—exactly what I see valued by the new generation and the way they express their masculinity in so many refreshing ways. This collection embraces that by looking not at the Versace Man but to the Versace Men.” – Donatella Versace

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:

c a r L o

A REY exclusive Fashion Editorial, photographed in Mexico City.

Photographed & Directed by Alan Román

Grooming Victor Galan

starring Carlo @ NEW ICON

MALUMA in the new Versace Spring Campaign

Versace’s newest advertising campaign is out now and we love every single shot!

Donatella invited Maluma to be the face of the Italian fashion house’s spring-summer 2022 advertising project and the Colombian singer gave it all. Extra special guest is Maluma’s dog, Buda.

Campaign photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Prada Men FW22: Our Favourite Looks


@prada Men #FW22 show was definitely a new representation of the new Raf Simons era. The designer worked next to Muccia Prada, even though he wasn’t afraid to re-examine some of his previous designs and re-introduce them to the audience as part of the new Prada aesthetic.

We are very happy to see ‘Raf’ in Prada Men finally. Check out our favourite looks below:

adidas for Prada Re-Nylon Collection

adidas and Prada return to introduce a new chapter of their ongoing collaborative partnership – blending Prada’s expert craftsmanship with adidas’ lineage of sportswear innovation.

The adidas for Prada Re-Nylon collection launches globally on January 13th , 2022 via Prada boutiques, prada.com and adidas.com/prada.

Manu Rios rocks the new TWO JEYS campaign

We are obsessed with him from day one , and it seems that Manu Rios knows how to keep the fire on!

His new project for TWO JEYS is already out and we love every single shot of his latest promotional campaign for the jewellery brand from Barcelona.

The 10 Most Viewed Features in 2021

2021 is finally over! The Pandemic changed our life and our daily routine and we faced many difficulties in all the sections during that year. Lockdowns and restrictions have kept us back from things we love but we will never stop fighting! We will be the great winners at the end, you’ll see… Xx

During that difficult year though, we have some of the most powerful editorial stories for you and the numbers showed that we have some of the most popular features ever in REY as well.

2021 in numbers: more than 160.000 pegeviews and more than 70.000 unique visitors worldwide!! Our TOP countries when it comes to readers were USA, United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Germany and Cyprus.

REY has been reposted (again) from legends of the fashion industry including MOSCHINO and DOLCE & GABBANA and celebrities from Kylie Minogue to Eurovision Pop Stars Tamta and Conchita!! Thank you all for the support and let’s make 2022 great again!

For now Check out the top 10 features from REY in 2021 (in random order) and stay tuned for more.

Click on the titles to discover the posts in the list below:

KatsavoChristos x REY

The Greek top model from VN Models agency takes it all, as 2021 has been his year and he was really the number one feature here in REY Magazine too. Discover the exclusive interview & editorial with Christos KatsavoChristos on REY online:

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 2022.

OSCURO DESEO

Nick has been one of our very own personalities at REY and we are very happy to see his fashion story on the top of the list. Nikos Kaneti has been one your favourites on Instagram too, so we managed to give you more and more from him! Stay tuned for our new HOT story with Nick - coming early 2022!

Men's XXL trousers: The ultimate pants trend of 2021 as worn by Richard Biedul

WE LOVE Richard and it seems that REY readers love him too as they gave him a place in the TOP10 for 2021 as well.

Narcisse Noir

Menelaos from the Legion MGT, has been the face of more than three stories in 2021! NARCISSE NOIR was your favourite though, with photographer Dimitris Theocharis giving you his best shots.

Son of the Sea

Sexy, young and careless. Manuel was back from Milan for holidays and photographer Demetris Qu shared with us the hottest summer story of 2021. We want more Mr photographer!

Man of the Woods

That was the story with the most views in less than 24 hours. Malc Stone knows exactly what the readers love, every time he creates a story for REY. For that one we were very happy to have mr Gavin Macdonald from PRM agency.

BONDING

Jordan & Sifis from VN Models on their best. The editorial story was one of the strongest we have in 2021 and we have received such a strong feedback about it from London and Milan! Well done Mr Dimitris Kleanthous for your second editorial story in the TOP10.

#THEGREEKISSUE:

Αγόρια του Instagram που πρέπει να ακολουθήσεις

#THEGREEKISSUE is one of our most popular columns thanks to the Greek audience around the world. If you are looking for hot Greeks to follow on Instagram check out that one and we are sure you won’t be disappointed at all!

WE LOVE Tom Daley's first knitwear collection

Editor’s Picks features usually perfom well. Tom Daley’s one was the most popular though. The Olympic gold medallist launched his own unisex knitwear collection, just before Christmas and the release date was the ideal one for a successful launch.

SEXPOSITIVE HOMEWEAR by Carne Bollente

Paris based brand Carne Bollente presents new sexpositive homewear to light up our winter. #sexpositivity
www.instagram.com/carnebollente

ELVIN

A REY exclusive fashion editorial photographed in Athens by Matthew Alatsatianos

Styling & Grooming Christos Theophanous

starring Elvin @ The Legion MGT