A young male model standing on a sandy beach wearing a fluffy light blue cardigan, polka dot shirt, and striped shorts.

A young male model leaning against a wooden structure, wearing a colorful striped knit zip jacket over a patterned blue sweater.

A young male model posing on a sandy beach wearing a light pink long-sleeve shirt and patterned swim shorts.

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a dark blazer, white shirt, and an ornate brooch outdoors by the sea

Model wearing a dark coat, striped shirt, and swim briefs with a cap against a white background

Two male models in swimsuits and coats standing outdoors on a wet shore by water for U Repubblica editorial.

Model seated on a wooden stool amidst tall coastal grass wearing a plaid jacket and striped shorts

A young male model posing outdoors near a wooden barrier wearing a dark coat, layered shirts, and patterned swim shorts.

Model in knit cap, striped tank top, and belted shorts walking along a sandy beach for U Repubblica by Luis Alberto Rodriguez.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a male model seated outdoors near a coastline wearing a textured cap, sweater, and striped shirt.

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a swim cap and tank top on a beach for U Repubblica

Monochrome fashion portrait of a male model wearing an oversized trench coat standing in shallow ocean water

Monochrome fashion portrait of a male model wearing a white knit sweater and dark shorts standing in tall grass

A shirtless male model wearing a black suit jacket and trousers with a white scarf outdoors against a bright horizon.

Model wearing a dark coat with furry sleeves, patterned shorts, and a beanie against a plain white background

U Repubblica The Waves 2026

About

The Waves is a fashion editorial series for U Repubblica that explores the interplay between structured tailoring and the raw elements of a coastal landscape. Photographed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez, the project oscillates between high-contrast monochrome portraits and warm, natural-light captures, grounding its subjects against shorelines, tall grasses, and weathered maritime infrastructure. The imagery leans into a tactile aesthetic, highlighting layered knitwear, oversized overcoats, and patterned swimwear. With fashion styling by Robbie Spencer and hair by Matt Mulhall, the work balances crisp, sculptural silhouettes with a gritty, documentary-inflected approach to coastal living.