In Behind the Blinds’ July 2025 issue, photographer Lucas Lei collaborates with model David Gimeno on “Electric Desire”, a menswear editorial that plays with contrasts: athleticism and elegance, structure and softness, confidence and coyness. The shoot brings out the kind of charged, expressive energy that feels alive on the page.
David wears each look with control and charisma. Styled in designer-ready staples like sheer tanks, sporty micro-shorts, and low-slung athletic pieces, the fashion carries a strong sense of physicality. These are clothes made to show skin, flex muscle, and leave just enough to the imagination. The color palette moves from neutrals to bold brights, grounded by a play of textures: mesh, nylon, cotton, and high-shine synthetics.
And then there’s the bubblegum. Chewed slowly, stretched between his lips, it becomes its own kind of accessory. Slightly silly, definitely sexy, it cuts through the seriousness of the styling and gives the shoot a touch of casual rebellion. That tension between the polished jock aesthetic and something more playful makes the editorial feel fresh, not forced.
Photographer Lucas Lei has built a reputation for shooting modern masculinity with emotional weight and sharp style. His work has appeared in GQ, Vogue China, and Numero Homme, and he’s known for creating images that feel just as sensitive as they are sculptural. Here, his lens captures movement, breath, and presence with clarity and care.
David Gimeno brings it all to life with ease. Whether he’s mid-pose or mid-chew, his body language tells the story: this is a man who knows how to hold tension, invite the gaze, and keep it interesting.
“Electric Desire” reminds us that confidence can be playful and that even the most sculpted look has room for softness.
