José María Manzanares for El País Semanal

Deacon Phillippe embodies the modern California boy in ERL’s Sailing Collection, photographed by Eli Russell Linnetz at the brand’s Venice Beach studio.

Brazilian male model Arthur Becari takes his muscular physique to the ranch, pairing faded denim, a black cowboy hat and bare skin with water, weathered wood and rugged Western sensuality. Should he stay? After seeing this gallery, our vote is definitely yes.

When the male physique becomes the canvas, the possibilities are endless. Photographer Eruel Geronimo captures Italian pole athlete Nic Dega through projected light, nature, black-and-white studies and striking sculptural studio imagery.

Devious Ryan puts a mischievous spin on boy-next-door charm, showing off his muscular physique through playful poses and candid, flash-lit photographs.

Photographer Aleksey Batalov discovers the natural beauty of Matt in a playful waterside story filled with movement, sunlight and quiet sensuality.