Schon! Magazine continues to deliver creative and inspiring men’s fashion editorials. This shoot features some of the best menswear labels including Givenchy, Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche and Maison Martin Margiela. Photographer Franck Glenisson, captures model Clement Barreda, in a series of energetic images that showcase tailored pieces that have been uniquely styled to create a sporty yet sophisticated look.
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Aesop, the skincare brand that originated in Melbourne, Australia in 1987 is internationally recognised for its signature stores which are located throughout Australia, New York, Paris and Hong Kong but it is the Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque that makes this brand particularly attractive to the modern gay man.
Although each of its 60 plus stores is a uniquely designed architectural masterpiece the success of the brand is based on the products sold within these temples of beauty. In particular, the Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque is the perfect antidote to a big weekend of drinking and partying or a particularly tiring week in the office. The clay-based masque deeply cleanses and refreshes the face, leaving the skin feeling softened, tightened and revitalised.
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Openly gay Australian comedian Josh Thomas could very well be the face of the modern gay man. His quirky character, hysterically crude yet witty personality, diminutive frame and awkwardly loveable mannerisms are the antithesis of the superficial muscleman image that permeates gay culture. But like most 26 year olds who are exploring their sexuality, Josh has had his fill of interesting experiences from coming out of the closet to dating his first boyfriend which he shares with audiences through his hilarious stand-up comedic routines.
Now the GQ Comedian of the Year Award winner brings his story to America in a 6 episode series entitled “Please Like Me” which Thomas created, wrote, starred in and produced. The laugh-out-loud funny and charming coming-of-age show is based on the actual painfully awkward events of Thomas, who is clearly going through a quarter-life crisis. The series follows him as he heads towards his 21st birthday and, in the span of 24 hours, is dumped by his girlfriend, Claire, realizes he may be gay and moves in with his mother, Rose, who has just attempted suicide.
Although it is a scripted show, Thomas didn’t hesitate to cast his real-life best friend and dog, John, to star alongside him. In another genius move, handsome Australian actor Wade Briggs is cast as Josh’s love interest. Although he may not be gay in real life, Wade Briggs convincingly plays the cool and homosexually adjusted jock Geoffrey. Gay viewers will be pleased to know that there are plenty of opportunities to see Briggs in all his glory and even naked in one episode!
This refreshingly honest series depicts modern gay life for a 20-something in a humorous and realistic way, choosing to focus on family, friendship and love as opposed to sex, drugs and parties, which will resonate with viewers gay and straight alike.
Pivot will launch the series with a binge marathon of all 6 episodes on Thursday August 1st at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT.
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Wade Briggs as Josh’s love interest Geoffrey in “Please Like Me”
Josh Thomas Image Credit: GQ Australia
Sometimes the sexiest look is the simplest to achieve – a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt with a leather jacket. In this editorial for Schon! Magazine, styled by Luca Termine and shot by Stefan Giftthaler, model Franky channels Marlon Brando in the 1953 film “The Wild One”.
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Marlon Brando. His brooding demeanour, masculinity and timeless handsomeness make him the epitome of “cool”. And let’s not forget his openness about his sexuality which he discusses here.
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Britain has officially legalised gay marriage after Queen Elizabeth II gave her royal assent to a bill approved by both houses of parliament, paving the way for the first same-sex weddings to take place next year.
MPs in parliament’s lower House of Commons first voted in favour of gay marriage in February, despite fierce opposition from some Conservative MPs. The House of Lords formally approved the bill on Monday, and it went back to the Commons for their final nod on Tuesday night after MPs agreed to changes such as ensuring protections for transgender couples.
The Queen’s assent, given in her capacity as head of state, was then announced in both chambers of parliament on Wednesday, at which point it became law.
Article from abc.net.au and image by Matthias Vriens-McGrath
It’s hotting up around the world, especially in Cyrpus where these pictures of Cyprian dancer Panos Malactos were taken by photographer Pantelis for Coitus Magazine.
Swimwear by House of Quinn.
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Gaydar.net has released the results of a survey of 4,000 of its male members in a bid to piece together which characteristics respondents find the most attractive in male celebrities. Members rated various celebrity body parts and personality traits from David Beckham to Zac Efron.
According to the poll, the sexiest man would have a combination of former English ruby player Ben Cohen’s chest, Taylor Lautner’s stomach, Ronaldo’s behind, Hugh Jackman’s biceps and personality, and David Beckham’s legs, tattoos and wealth. In terms of facial features, the most attractive combination as voted by Gaydar members would include Brad Pitt’s smile, Gerard Butler’s voice, Jake Gyllenaal’s eyes and nose, Zac Efron’s hairstyle, Tom Hardy’s lips and actor Jason Statham’s jaw.
Personality and talent were also considered. Respondents chose Gerard Butler’s personality, David Beckham’s sex appeal, Amir Khan’s sporting skill and Jude Law’s dress sense as qualities they would love in a partner.
The sexiest celebrity overall was David Beckham. While David was also the celebrity gay guys would most like to introduce to their parents (13%), a similar percentage of guys (12%) said they would actually avoid him, suggesting that although sexy, not everyone thinks Becks is relationship material.
For full results of the survey including a picture of what the “perfect” man looks like when all these features are combined, visit Gaydar’s Blog
Image: David LaChappelle.
Geek Chic is made cool in this shoot by Tony Duran featuring sexy, bald, model Tomas Skoloudik.
If you’ve become somewhat jaded like me with modern male celebrities then history is the best place to turn for some enduring examples of true sex symbols. You can keep your Pitts, Efrons and Clooney’s but please leave me with my Brando. Often described as “rock ‘n roll, before anyone knew what rock ‘n roll was”, Marlon Brando earned a bad boy reputation for his public antics. But it was his work in films such as A Streetcar named Desire, The Wild One and later on in his career The Godfather, that cemented Brando as a cultural icon.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 3, 1924, Marlon Brando’s popularity endured for over 60 years. What’s most exciting for The Modern Gay was Brando’s openness about his homosexual experiences, stating in an interview in 1976, “Homosexuality is so much in fashion it no longer makes news. Like a large number of men, I, too, have had homosexual experiences and I am not ashamed. I have never paid much attention to what people think about me. But if there is someone who is convinced that Jack Nicholson and I are lovers, may they continue to do so. I find it amusing.” Over 30 years later I have yet to hear another famous male actor speak so openly about their sexuality let alone about their gay experiences. Brando also supposedly had an affair with James Dean.
“Welcome to the jungle, we’ve got fun and games” – Guns ‘n Roses
As the Northern Hemisphere emerges from winter, it’s time to update your wardrobe with summer prints. Perhaps this is the summer that we’ll replace cut-off jean shorts and revealing singlets with more sophisticated options? Perhaps not.
Whether you live in the north or plan to travel to Europe (hello Mykonos!), here’s model Sean O’Pry showing you how summer fashion is done in a new editorial entitled “Jungle Fever” from Schon! Magazine styled by Andrew Holden.
THE MODERN GAY GUIDE TO LIFE 