Drool over these rare Dominic Albano Polaroids of male beauty

The Dominic Albano Collection, a menswear brand known for minimalist, sustainable essentials, introduces the Studio Archive, an ongoing release of original Polaroids photographed by founder and creative director Dominic Albano. Each is a one-of-one physical print, now available to collectors for the first time.

The Polaroids were created as part of the brand’s early creative direction to define its atmosphere and aesthetic. That visual language – intimate, nostalgic, and rooted in queer culture and European influence – lives across the garments and photography, from the muted palette to the quiet way the fabric interacts with form.

Shot on instant film at Albano’s Los Angeles home and printed directly from the camera, the images have recently evolved into collectible art pieces that now bridge fashion and photography, offering collectors a tangible part of the brand’s visual world.

The Studio Archive draws inspiration from Tom Bianchi’s Fire Island Pines: Polaroids 1975-1983, a poignant visual chronicle of queer life during a fleeting era of freedom before and at the dawn of the AIDS crisis. Bianchi’s Polaroids capture a vibrant community on the cusp of irrevocable loss – preserving intimacy, beauty, and resilience on film. Like Bianchi’s work, Albano’s images evoke a world that feels both timeless and deeply personal, honoring queer history through a quiet, contemplative lens.

“I never planned on selling these,” Albano shares. “They were just meant to shape the mood of the brand. But now they feel more like artifacts. It felt natural to finally share them. It’s where fashion and art come together.”

Studio Archive prints are now sold exclusively at dominicalbanocollection.com.

Founded in 2023, the Dominic Albano Collection is a menswear label rooted in timeless silhouettes, understated sensuality, and intentional design. The brand began with luxury underwear crafted from breathable, moisture-wicking TENCEL™ lyocell fabric and has since expanded into sculpted swimwear made from recycled polyester and high-clo spandex. Each drop is tightly curated and released at a deliberate pace, guided by mood, tone, and themes. With a muted color palette and a visual language shaped by nostalgia, restraint, and European influence, the Dominic Albano Collection exists at the intersection of fashion, photography, and queer culture.

Dominic Albano is the founder, creative director, and photographer behind the Dominic Albano Collection. A former model turned multifaceted artist, Albano began his career in New York City, collaborating with world-renowned photographers before relocating to Los Angeles in 2019. In 2023, he launched his namesake label with a focus on quiet luxury, queer identity, and evocative storytelling.

Entirely self-taught, Albano shoots all brand imagery himself, crafting a cohesive visual world that merges fashion and art through a nostalgic yet contemporary lens. With plans to expand into a full menswear range, his work continues to evolve while remaining grounded in intimacy, aesthetic rigor, and cultural perspective. Learn more at dominicalbanocollection.com or on Instagram @dominicaalbano @dominicalbanocollection.

Enjoy more Polaroids from the archive ahead.