Numero Homme Berlin

Aug 2026

For the August 2026 cover of Numero Homme Berlin, the editorial team leans into a sharp, uncompromising vision of modern masculinity that bridges luxury fashion and avant-garde graphic sensibilities. Captured by photographer Ferry van der Nat, the project delivers a masterclass in editorial portraiture, utilizing studio strobe lighting to carve out a clean, high-contrast aesthetic against a stark white backdrop. The cover features model Paolo Grebic, whose poised, minimalist stance creates a focused tension that allows the styling choices curated by fashion editor Nikita Vlassenko to take center stage. By blending the understated elegance of pieces from designers like Haider Ackermann and Tom Ford with the raw, youthful edge of bleached hair and athletic-inspired staples, the composition feels both curated and provocatively spare. A defining touch is the integration of illustrative graphic design, specifically the werewolf-themed playing card motif, which subverts the traditional luxury fashion house imagery with a playful, subcultural wink. With casting directed by Remi Felipe and grooming defined by the precise work of makeup artist Marieke Thibaut, every detail is calibrated for visual impact. The result is a sophisticated, stripped-back cover story that avoids the clutter of contemporary trends, instead opting for a potent, singular image that commands attention through its sheer clarity of intent and refined, editorial minimalism.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion