Numero Netherlands: Let's Dance!

Brand

Numero Netherlands

Date

Jan 2026

Description

Let's Dance! is a fashion editorial series produced for Numero Netherlands, capturing the intersection of movement and high-contrast studio portraiture. The project explores a tension between dynamic motion and static composition, utilizing a minimalist aesthetic to focus on the interplay of texture and form. Photographer Illya Ovchar employs a mix of soft diffused lighting and sharp, graphic chiaroscuro to define the series. The styling, led by Sandy Kirik, emphasizes tactile fabrics, ranging from sheer ruffles and lace to heavy shearling, while makeup artist Nina Park completes the look with bold, defined beauty details. The imagery centers on ballet-inspired motifs and fluid physical performance within a pared-back studio environment.

Style

Editorial, Vertical

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Jet Black

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial