Run—don't walk—to your nearest bookstand for the March edition of glossy homostyle mag Genre. In addition to the usual gay topics of interest—what to eat, what to think and what to wear ("Rough, soft or sweaty, masculinity is back!")—there is a killer editorial by New York City-based photographer Rick Day. "Ordering In" is part underwear editorial, part fashion photo shoot and all beefcake. The theme is cyber cruising and apparently/allegedly the models were recruited from an online hookup site and their profile numbers are provided.
The abtastic Montreal and New York City-based Paulo is our favorite model. Quebec is lovely in the spring ...
One of the other models, Max, is also a Montreal export. Must be something in the water. Not sure what he's modeling, tho.
Just an an aside, Rick Day's work has appeared on these pages before, Last March, the SoHo-based photographer lensed that stunning cover and editorial of "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather Day Se7en and we remarked "the new sports and lifestyle monthly's editorials are beginning to resemble those seen in Genre or Details." Day was also responsible for another memorable Genre editorial that featured Rod 2.0 faves Isa, Chad White and Ryan Daharsh.
More in the magazine and more of the models and layout at Oh La La Mag.
Lee, Ty, Michael for Genre [Oh La La]
Rick Day [photographer]
Picked up a copy yesterday....OMG! Is all I got to say....and then that is too much...
Posted by: Dark Secret | 10 March 2008 at 10:54
When I saw the latest edition on my coffee table yesterday, I thought that the cover with its "what to eat, what to think and what to wear" was really offensive. I know I'm not their target market (I'm 48), but I really hate that (lots of other magazines do it as well, I know, it's still obnoxious). How about something along the lines of "here are some options you might consider while making your own decisions." Not very catchy, I know. It is a very silly magazine. I will eventually open it for the eye candy and try to avoid the editorial. Since when did porn stars become the only available role models for young gay men?
Posted by: The Bum | 11 March 2008 at 02:14
....see, that is what I am talking about. The 48 year old is bitter about things he can fix (or maybe can't). It is designed to sell and no that suggestion that you said will sell any magazine. Since when did bitter old men become role models for young gay guys? I am 32 and I love to see the new generation do their thing...what are you doing for the younger boys? Being bitter don't count.
Posted by: Dark Secret | 12 March 2008 at 19:32
I am no where near 48 yet I feel that calling someone older, bitter for making an observation is
ironic since we all are getting up there. To be 21 again and only be concerned about asthetics (sp). LOL I do not know about the offensive part, have not seen the mag but I too am getting BORED of this Gay Porn idolization. There just to be no depth to these models anymore. I mean okay What about a good looking-passionate career guy. That's FASHIONABLE.
Posted by: LANGSTON | 13 March 2008 at 01:22
I am no where near 48 yet I feel that calling someone older, bitter for making an observation is
ironic since we all are getting up there. To be 21 again and only be concerned about asthetics (sp). LOL I do not know about the offensive part, have not seen the mag but I too am getting BORED of this Gay Porn idolization. There just to be no depth to these models anymore. I mean okay What about a good looking-passionate career guy. That's FASHIONABLE.
Posted by: LANGSTON | 13 March 2008 at 01:22
Umm, some of you are making much ado about nothing. This is GENRE we're talking about, not the Esquire or The Advocate. The only thing worth mentioning in the magzine is the men.
Posted by: b. | 13 March 2008 at 09:49