Numero Netherlands

Sep 2025

Captured for Numéro Netherlands, this exclusive editorial series by photographer Mark Pillai explores the intersection of minimalist portraiture and sculptural form. The collection utilizes a clean, neutral studio backdrop to place emphasis on the subject’s physicality, featuring a rotating cast of models, including Karl Heinz Hirschberger. The imagery leans into a raw, tactile aesthetic, alternating between high-contrast monochrome and soft, natural light compositions. The series documents a variety of styling approaches, ranging from structured tailoring and leather outerwear to sheer fabrics and intricate botanical tattoos. Throughout the shoot, Pillai employs subtle directional lighting to define facial structure and highlight the complex textures of both the garments and the models' features.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

White Seamless

Editorial