Model in striped pajama-style suit posing against white seamless background for Numéro Homem Brasil

Two-panel black and white fashion layout featuring two male models in casual knitwear and outerwear against a solid white studio background.

Black and white editorial fashion portrait of two male models wearing tailored suits against a plain white background for Numera Homem Brasil.

Black and white fashion portrait of a male model wearing a patterned floral long-sleeve top and trousers against a light backdrop.

Model wearing a belted trench coat and patterned slip-on shoes against a white background with a solid black side panel

Portrait of a male model with wavy hair wearing a white high-collar shirt against a white seamless background.

Black and white editorial fashion spread featuring two male models in a studio setting with a clean white backdrop.

Monochrome fashion editorial image of a male model wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie against a bright white background.

Model wearing a textured knit sweater and light trousers leaning against a white studio wall with black framing bars

A young male model posing against a plain white studio background wearing patterned shorts and socks

Two black and white portrait panels featuring male models in casual and formal menswear against a solid white background

Two male models posing in a fashion editorial layout for Numero Homem Brasil, featuring black and white photography.

Model crouching on white pedestal wearing dark knit sweater and shorts for Numéro Homem Brasil editorial

Young male model lifting dark sweatshirt to reveal tattooed torso against a stark white studio backdrop.

Numéro Homem Brasil CONTROLE vs. FRAGILIDADE 2026

About

In the striking fashion editorial project CONTROLE vs. FRAGILIDADE for Numéro Homem Brasil, the tension between strength and vulnerability is meticulously examined through a monochromatic lens. Photographer Rodolfo Ruben captures a series of deliberate portraits that lean into the dialectic suggested by the title, utilizing the stark contrast of a minimalist studio environment to amplify the visual narrative. With sharp creative direction and styling by Giovanni Frasson, the project utilizes editorial portraiture to explore modern masculinity, juxtaposing raw, tattooed skin with the structured elegance of luxury fashion pieces from brands like Prada and Tiffany & Co. The imagery moves fluidly between stillness and kinetic energy, employing high-key lighting to emphasize the intricate textures of chunky knits and crisp shirting, while low-key chiaroscuro techniques add a dramatic, sculptural weight to the compositions. Models Akin Henrias and Lucas Rozin are framed within clean, graphic layouts—often utilizing split-screen diptychs and bold negative space—to heighten the interplay between the subjects and their attire. By stripping away extraneous color, the project achieves a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic that feels both timeless and urgent. Every frame serves as a meditation on composure, stripping away the noise to highlight the inherent fragility and controlled power present within the curated, high-fashion silhouettes that define this compelling collaborative exploration.