Out magazine likes things hot (and thick)!

Photo: Richard Phibbs

Feast your eyes on the super-butch, gorgeous cover of Out's new summer double issue, on newsstands May 12. In one of its biggest issues to date (trust us, this puppy is thick) the magazine presents its annual Hot List, which this year features Jean Paul Gaultier; Cry-Baby's hot, young, hip-shakin' thespian James Snyder; reunited synth maestros Yaz; a sit-down with Sex and the City creator Michael Patrick King and actress Sarah Jessica Parker; Mamma Mia! star Dominic Cooper; and lesbian hip-hop duo KIN.

But that's only the beginning. In addition to a fantastic batch of stories -- including one on disco-loving gay dads and another on India's controversial gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil -- the issue boasts "Vs.," a 12-page fashion fantasy by lensman Richard Phibbs showcasing the top models from six of the world's leading agencies, including toothsome cover boys Kerry Degman and Oraine Barrett (above).

And that's when you get to play. This sexy, vintage sports gear–inspired spectacle pits model against model, but it's up to you to decide who struts away with the title of Hottest Agency. Race over to Out.com's "Vs." gallery slideshow -- which includes fashion from Prada, Diesel, and Hickey -- savor all of its formidable opponents, and then cast your vote.

The forward-thinking editors at Out suspected you may want to see more of the strapping competitors, so for the next couple of weeks all of Out.com's Model Citizen boys will be models from the "Vs." fashion shoot. That's right, you'll get additional shots of Kerry, Oraine, and the rest of the crew every day. Meanwhile, tune in for exclusive behind-the-scenes pics of the models right here on Popnography.com. To prevent you from getting a bad case of model fatigue (is that even possible?) we promise to post new photos every day too. Prepare to be bouncing back and forth between sites like a model-hungry, fashion-starved ping-pong ball.

But can you think of a better way to kick off the summer?

-- JASON LAMPHIER

Comments

[Kevin]

Are any of the models gay? Did you look for gay models? Or did you only look for straight models?

Does Out magazine even care about gay representation and furthering the gay rights movement? Or is this a magazine to worship straight people and further disadvantage gay people?

[hambone]

get a grip, Kevin. If mags only used out gay models, there wouldn't be enough for one of the spreads in any fashion story.

[Kevin]

I care about gay people. I care that gay people are represented in all walks of life.

[johnny]

Fashion industry fact: Most models are straight, but most gay models aren't openly gay. Kudos to the straight models who don't turn down work from gay magazines. Another sad fact is that many models do turn down the work.

[Long Nguyen, Flaunt Magazine]

Am i crazy or did the magazine retouched and erase Oraine's scar from his face?

please explain