Japanese couple standing together outdoors, the woman wearing a cream kimono with a patterned obi and the man in a navy suit jacket.

Close-up black and white portrait of a sleeping baby resting peacefully on a white pillow against a dark background.

Group of six people including a woman in a kimono and man in a suit standing by a lake facing Mount Fuji.

Close-up portrait of an East Asian youth with wet black hair strands across a bare back, looking over their shoulder against black.

Elderly man in a cream sweater and black trousers seated on a wooden stool outdoors with a house and clear blue sky behind him.

Model in a long dark navy coat walking along an asphalt street with Mount Fuji visible in the background vista under a clear sky.

An adult woman and a young boy standing on a school yard pavement in front of a building exterior, with mountains in the background.

Woman wearing a beige kimono and sunglasses holding a handbag outside in front of a corrugated building wall.

Numero Netherlands LOVE 2026

About

Captured with the quiet reverence of a family album yet elevated through a lens of high fashion, LOVE for Numero Netherlands is a striking editorial series that traverses the intersection of tradition and modernity. Photographer Ivan Bideac anchors the project in a tangible, lived-in reality, utilizing natural light to frame subjects against the backdrop of Japanese landscapes and residential architecture. The work leans into editorial minimalism, eschewing artifice to highlight the human condition through a diverse array of portraits, ranging from the intimate close-up of a sleeping infant to the structured, composed elegance of an elderly couple in traditional kimono. Fashion editor and stylist Shunji Sawai brings a deliberate tension to the imagery, pairing sharp, contemporary silhouettes—such as structured blazers and refined tailoring—with the timeless texture of traditional textiles. By employing 35mm film and cinematic low-key lighting techniques, the series channels a sense of nostalgia that feels both grounded and expansive. Whether positioned against the rugged grandeur of Mount Fuji or the weathered surfaces of a quiet neighborhood street, the project maintains a cohesive, balanced aesthetic. This lifestyle-focused narrative transcends mere garment showcase, becoming a meditation on connection and the passage of time. Through meticulous composition, Bideac and Sawai transform mundane scenes into evocative, painterly stills that demand a slower, more contemplative viewing experience.