The official 2014 Ripped Genes Calendar party was held on Sept. 20 at The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore.

Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. unveiled his 2014 Ripped Genes calendar, the seventh edition of the popular series. The Baltimore native is well known in the area for producing fashion events. Mercer’s 2014 body of work includes the introduction of his female version, 2014 Ripped Janes Calendar.

(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)

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