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Model Gabriel Jayne with spiked hair wearing a black corset, posed against a pale background for Numero Netherlands.
Close-up portrait of a male model with spiky dark hair, blue eye makeup, and white shirt against a bright background
Two models posed against a vibrant blue studio backdrop with dramatic monochromatic lighting and avant-garde styling.
Close-up portrait of a male model with spiky dark hair and freckles wearing a white top for Numero Netherlands.
Two models embraced in profile under cool blue lighting for a Numero Netherlands fashion editorial.
A male model with spiked dark hair and heavy eyeliner wearing a white crop top and black trousers against a neutral background
Close-up portrait of a male model with freckles and dark eye makeup for Numero Netherlands editorial photography by Benjo Arwas
Model in blue gloves covering a man's eyes against a bright outdoor background for Numero Netherlands editorial.
Close-up portrait of a male model with heavy dark eye makeup and glossy red lips against a neutral background.
Two models in dark clothing posing dynamically against a plain white background, captured in a Numero Netherlands fashion editorial.
Model Gabriel Jayne with spiked hair wearing a black corset, posed against a pale background for Numero Netherlands.
Close-up portrait of a male model with spiky dark hair, blue eye makeup, and white shirt against a bright background
Two models posed against a vibrant blue studio backdrop with dramatic monochromatic lighting and avant-garde styling.

Numero Netherlands In a play of light and movement, "Pr ... 2026

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In this striking fashion editorial for Numero Netherlands, photographer Benjo Arwas explores the dynamic tension between human form, texture, and light. The project leans into a raw, punk-inspired aesthetic, utilizing sharp styling and bold cosmetic choices by makeup artist Alexandra French to transform model Gabriel Jayne into a canvas of contrasting elements. From gravity-defying, spiky hair silhouettes to glossy, pigmented lips and smudged eyeliner, each frame celebrates an uncompromising approach to modern portrait photography. The series oscillates between intimate, high-key lighting that emphasizes natural skin texture and freckles, and dramatic, moody shifts into monochromatic blue palettes that lend a cinematic quality to the movement. By employing studio strobe lighting alongside soft natural light, Arwas creates a rhythmic visual language that feels both graphic and deeply tactile. The images utilize editorial minimalism to strip away background noise, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the interplay of leather garments, angular tailoring, and the physical interaction between subjects. Whether capturing a leap mid-air or a quiet, contemplative close-up, the work remains rooted in a high-fashion sensibility, pushing the boundaries of traditional beauty through a lens that prizes grit and precision. This series serves as a masterclass in controlled lighting and avant-garde grooming, capturing a mood that is at once defiant, playful, and visually arresting for the luxury fashion space.

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Numero Netherlands

Credits

Benjo Arwas
Photographer
Alexandra French
Makeup Artist
Gabriel Jayne
Model

Styles

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