There’s a kind of magic that happens when timeless beauty meets timeless medium — and this latest editorial captures it in full sun-drenched glory.
On a crisp, salt-kissed day at Venice Beach, model Ryals steps into the frame wearing nothing but a white Speedo — and somehow, that’s more than enough. Shot entirely on 35mm film by the talented Corey Myers, this series delivers everything we love at Fashionably Male: minimal styling, maximum impact, and a subject that knows exactly how to hold our gaze.
Graceful. Funny. Charming. Ryals brings all of that and more to the shore. His energy is fluid — one moment posed like a Greco-Roman statue, the next mid-laugh, tumbling into the sand with a spontaneity that only real confidence can carry. There’s no need for elaborate wardrobe or props when you’ve got this level of charisma, paired with the soft texture and rich grain of analog film.
Corey Myers’ lens captures Ryals not just as a model, but as a vibe — a throwback to the golden days of Venice Beach when the boardwalk was a stage and every snapshot felt like a memory. The decision to shoot on 35mm wasn’t just aesthetic — it’s storytelling. Every frame is warm, textured, and intimate, giving the viewer the sense that they’re not just seeing Ryals, but experiencing him.
White swimwear brief by Modus Vivendi, has always been a bold choice — vulnerable, stark, and striking. But Ryals wears it like a second skin, unbothered and magnetic, owning every grain of sand and drop of sunlight that clings to him.
This shoot reminds us: sometimes less really is more — especially when the subject knows how to turn a simple Speedo into a full-on statement.
Photography: Corey Myers
Model: Ryals
Location: Venice Beach, California
Film: 35mm
Wardrobe: White Speedo by Modus Vivendi
Both Instagram links are wrong.
Corey Myers (photographer) is @cmyers1105
Ryals (model) is @ryalsofficial
Ryals is a good-looking man in here, channeling his “Baywatch” fantasy!