Black and white close-up portrait of model Molly Merland wearing an oversized sculptural round felt hat and cluster earring.

Close-up beauty portrait of a blonde woman with vintage pin curls, purple eyeshadow, and glossy red lipstick.

Model Molly Merland wearing a beige jacket and net skirt on a wooden floor near a man reclining on a grey sofa.

A man standing and a woman seated in a room with wooden floors, photographed for Numero Netherlands project Exaggeration.

Model Molly Merland wearing black-frame glasses, a teal ruffled collar, and a polka dot jacket against a wooden door.

Molly Merland resting her head on a male model's knee wearing a silver sequin jacket in a bright studio.

Model framed between white panels wearing a grey top with a black bow and denim shorts in a portrait shot.

Model Molly Merland in a black and white polka-dot top, wide-leg trousers, and a teal neckpiece leaning against a wood-paneled wall.

Model Molly Merland in a grey tweed dress and polka dot tights seated on an armchair in a black-and-white and color diptych.

Numero Netherlands Exaggeration 2026

About

In the vibrant pages of Numero Netherlands, the fashion editorial titled Exaggeration serves as a masterclass in controlled maximalism, expertly navigating the intersection of luxury fashion and high-concept portraiture. Through the lens of photographer Kevin Rashid Giaquinto, the series embraces an eclectic range of textures and volumes, from oversized sculptural headwear to delicate, sequined embellishments that shimmer under studio strobe lighting. The project leans into a deliberate, vintage-inspired aesthetic, where the precision of casting by Michele Bisceglia is brought to life by model Molly Merland. Her recurring presence, often styled with voluminous curls and bold red lips, provides a cohesive thread through the collection of images. Makeup artist Filippo Ferrari amplifies this narrative, using matte pink eyeshadows and sharp color contrasts to ground the otherwise experimental styling. Whether captured in high-key, minimalist studio environments or against the warm, geometric backdrop of natural light-filled interiors, the work finds beauty in the tension between sharp tailoring and playful, tactile details like polka-dot patterns and teal feather accents. By blending these diverse elements, Exaggeration avoids the sterility of standard fashion photography, instead offering a highly curated, textured visual language that celebrates the artistry of silhouette and the expressive potential of modern luxury dressing in a contemporary editorial context.