Model wearing a red feathered headpiece, striped jacket, and black shorts under dramatic low-key lighting for Numero Netherlands

Model in a sequined gown and large red hat standing on a reflective metallic surface with warm red lighting.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing dark sunglasses, red lipstick, black bob hairstyle, and sequin jacket against a dark background.

Close-up of a woman with dark hair holding a lit match near her lips, paired with a burning playing card on a fork.

Model wearing dark sunglasses, gold earrings, and a sparkling silver sequin top against a warm gradient background.

Close-up of stacked ice cubes wrapped in smoldering rope and lit matches with a warm orange glow against a neutral background.

Close-up portrait of a woman with bold blue eyeshadow, red glossy lips, chunky silver cuffs, and oversized earrings by Benjo Arwas.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing dark sunglasses and bold blue eyeshadow sticking out her tongue for Numero Netherlands

Close-up of a woman applying lipstick while looking into a mirror in a dramatic, dark setting with light flares.

Model in a red sequin dress with head tilted back against a bright white studio background under warm dramatic red lighting

Two strawberries lit on fire with visible flames and smoke against a dark background, captured by Benjo Arwas for Numero Netherlands.

Model surrounded by smartphones recording video, wearing black and red jacket, white shirt, dark tie, and gloves

Low-angle shot of a model wearing a glittering red sequined coat and dark sunglasses under a dramatic starburst light source

Model in shiny silver sequined two-piece outfit and dark sunglasses standing on a reflective surface under a bright overhead spotlight

Behind-the-scenes fashion studio shot showing a model in a theatrical red and black outfit with feathered headpiece posing amidst lighting equipment

Model in a red and black striped jacket with an orange feathered headpiece posing against a gradient studio background.

Close-up of a melting ice cube resting against fabric under dramatic warm red lighting, shot by Benjo Arwas.

Numero Netherlands FIRE AND ICE by Benjo Arwas 2026

About

In the striking editorial series FIRE AND ICE, photographer Benjo Arwas transforms the pages of Numero Netherlands into a high-fashion theater of tension and tactile contrast. Collaborating with fashion editor and stylist Shalev Lav’an and makeup artist Lilly Keys, Arwas leans into a cinematic visual language that explores the volatile interplay between heat and cold. The project centers on a series of moody, low-key portraits and surreal still lifes, where shimmering metallic sequins and ornate gold jewelry collide with ephemeral elements like melting ice, flickering match flames, and organic fruit. Using studio strobe techniques and a dramatic chiaroscuro lighting scheme, the team creates an atmosphere that is at once intimate and intensely stylized. Whether capturing a model adorned in vibrant red feathers or framing the surreal intersection of a stiletto heel and studded apples, the imagery maintains a cohesive aesthetic that feels both raw and rigorously curated. Through the use of analogue-inspired textures and rich, saturated color palettes, Arwas constructs an evocative narrative that challenges traditional fashion photography tropes. The result is a bold, high-contrast exploration of desire and defiance, where the deliberate juxtaposition of textures—from the plushness of textiles to the sharp edge of metallic accents—solidifies the project as a masterclass in modern, editorial minimalism.