Two hands reaching toward each other connected by red string wrapped around the fingers against a solid beige studio backdrop.

Two East Asian male models in tailored apparel, one adjusting the head and chin of the other wearing a fur hat and brown suit.

An East Asian male model with a buzz cut poses in a dark brown oversized suit in front of another model on a beige seamless backdrop.

Two male models in patterned menswear suits performing a dynamic acrobatic movement pose against a beige studio backdrop.

Two East Asian models with shaved heads resting their heads together with closed eyes against a neutral backdrop.

East Asian man in a brown plaid suit, collared shirt, and striped tie balancing on one leg on a pedestal against a beige backdrop.

Man with shaved head wearing a black jacket and patterned skirt against a textured studio background.

Two male models in tailored brown and striped suits performing an acrobatic embrace against a neutral studio backdrop.

Man wearing a beige trench coat and black shoes posing against a textured brown studio background.

Two East Asian male models with buzz cuts pose together in brown and cream menswear against a warm neutral backdrop.

East Asian man with a buzz cut wearing an olive textured leather jacket and white knit collar with fingers touching his lip.

Two male models with shaved heads posing together in a studio, one shirtless in khaki trousers and one in an oversized dark suit.

Two men with buzz cuts wearing sleeveless textured beige and dark brown outfits pose closely against a warm studio backdrop.

Two men in layered designer menswear and a plaid pleated skirt posing dynamically against a warm neutral studio backdrop.

Numéro Switzerland SOFT MACHINES 2026

About

In the striking fashion editorial Soft Machines for Numéro Switzerland, the traditional boundaries of garment presentation are dismantled through a lens of sculptural performance and architectural precision. The project serves as a masterclass in editorial minimalism, leaning into the tension between soft, tactile human forms and the rigid geometry of high-end tailoring. By integrating the expertise of movement director Andrea Risso, the editorial transcends standard portraiture, utilizing athletic and dance-inspired choreography to animate the clothing. The resulting imagery reads as a rhythmic dialogue between the subjects, where dynamic postures and controlled interaction highlight the exquisite textures of wool, leather, and intricate knitwear. Shot with a combination of studio strobe and natural light, the work maintains a consistently polished aesthetic that frames the models as components within a larger, deliberate composition. Each frame feels calculated yet intimate, exploring the quiet relationship between the wearer and their wardrobe against an expansive, neutral beige backdrop. This project avoids the cluttered tropes of commercial photography, instead favoring a refined, low-key chiaroscuro approach that emphasizes silhouette and line. By stripping back distractions, Soft Machines focuses entirely on the intersection of physical endurance and sartorial grace, delivering a sophisticated narrative that celebrates both the engineering of the garments and the raw, stoic humanity of the individuals wearing them.