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Numéro Homme Switzerland · Nº4 · Spring/Summer 2026

Les Corps

Numéro Homme Switzerland Nº4 is dedicated to Les Corps: the body as something fragile and strong, and as a place where identity is shaped. Inside are cover star Benito Skinner, Antoni Porowski, Andrés Velencoso, architect Hassan Morshedy, artists Erwin Wurm and David Renggli, Jacob Elordi for Bleu de Chanel, and fashion stories shot in Paris, Milan, Barcelona and Katsuura.

  • 244 pages
  • 22 stories
  • 79 brands
  • Published with 20 covers, among them Benito Skinner and Antoni Porowski.
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The covers 20

  • Cover 1 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Petros Kouiouris

    photographer Petros Kouiouris
    styling Fani Polychroniou

  • Cover 2 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Jvdas Berra

    photographer Jvdas Berra
    fashion director Giorgio Ammirabile

  • Cover 3 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Anka Garbowska

    photographer Anka Garbowska
    stylist Wojciech Christopher Nowak

  • Cover 4 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Sergi Pons

    photographer Sergi Pons
    fashion director Giorgio Ammirabile
    creative director Dani Rull

  • Cover 5 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Jvdas Berra

    photographer Jvdas Berra
    fashion director Giorgio Ammirabile

  • Cover 6 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Matteo Capiroola

    photographer Matteo Capiroola

  • Cover 7 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Danilo Pavlovic

    photographer Danilo Pavlovic
    stylist Marko Mrkaja

  • Cover 8 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Sergi Pons

    photographer Sergi Pons
    fashion director Giorgio Ammirabile
    creative director Dani Rull

  • Cover 9 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Stefan Imielski

    photographer Stefan Imielski
    stylist Tania Tuka

  • Cover 10 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Petros Kouiouris

    photographer Petros Kouiouris
    styling Fani Polychroniou

  • Cover 11 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Jvdas Berra

    photographer Jvdas Berra
    make-up artist Hanic Arias
    hair artist Bruno Spavone

  • Cover 12 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Ferran Casanova

    photographer Ferran Casanova
    fashion director Giorgio Ammirabile

  • Cover 13 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Anka Garbowska

    photographer Anka Garbowska
    stylist Wojciech Christopher Nowak

  • Cover 14 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Jvdas Berra

    photographer Jvdas Berra
    make-up artist Hanic Arias
    hair artist Bruno Spavone

  • Cover 15 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Dominic Wenger

    photographer Dominic Wenger

  • Cover 16 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Stefan Imielski

    photographer Stefan Imielski
    stylist Tania Tuka

  • Cover 17 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Tak Sugita

    photographer Tak Sugita
    styling Ayu Oga

  • Cover 18 of Nº4 Les Corps, photographed by Dominic Wenger

    photographer Dominic Wenger

  • Cover 19 of Nº4 Les Corps

  • Cover 20 of Nº4 Les Corps

In this issue

  1. Pages 14

    ArtZurich, Switzerland

    God Is a Sculptor In conversation With Erwin Wurm

    Erwin Wurm on sculpture as a fleeting relationship between body, space and time, from clothing as a second skin to architecture as a third, and the childhood memories behind his Narrow House.

    author Anastasia Yovanovskaportrait Dominic Wenger

    Pages 14–23

    Opening pages of “God Is a Sculptor In conversation With Erwin Wurm” (pages 14–15)
    Pages 14–15

  2. Pages 24

    ArtParis, France

    We have been here before

    Fashion editorial shot in Paris with model Tancrede Scalabre, in Acne Studios, Dior, Ami Paris and Charvet.

    photographer Danilo Pavlovicstyling Marko Mrkaja

    Brands Acne Studios, AMI Paris, Charvet, Dior, Falke, Isabel Marant, Jacquemus

    Pages 24–33

    Opening pages of “We have been here before” (pages 24–25)
    Pages 24–25

  3. Pages 34

    ArtZurich, Switzerland

    I create, therefore I exist – Inside David Renggli’s Studio

    A visit to David Renggli’s studio, where the artist talks about moving from photography and Zurich nightclub installations to sculpture, painting and music, and about making work by instinct.

    photographer Dominic Wengerauthor Anastasia Yovanovska

    Pages 34–45

    Opening pages of “I create, therefore I exist – Inside David Renggli’s Studio” (pages 34–35)
    Pages 34–35

  4. Pages 46

    AccessoriesParis, France

    Obsession

    Watches and jewellery by Chanel, photographed on the body in Paris.

    photographer Riccardo Meronistylist Victor Borgescreative director Alexandre Montagner

    Brands Chanel

    Pages 46–55

    Opening pages of “Obsession” (pages 46–47)
    Pages 46–47

  5. Pages 56

    AccessoriesZurich, Switzerland

    Hublot – A Story to Watch

    Hublot’s Art of Fusion, from the 1980 gold-and-rubber watch to the Big Bang Reloaded and the limited editions made with Usain Bolt and Kylian Mbappé, and Jung Kook as its new global ambassador.

    author Anna Tische

    Brands Hublot

    Pages 56–65

    Opening pages of “Hublot – A Story to Watch” (pages 56–57)
    Pages 56–57

  6. Pages 66

    AccessoriesMilan, Italy

    Play

    Fashion editorial shot in Milan with six models in underwear and accessories by Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Moncler and Louis Vuitton.

    photographer Ferran Casanovafashion director Giorgio Ammirabile

    Brands Brett Johnson, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Moncler, Tom Ford

    Pages 66–75

    Opening pages of “Play” (pages 66–67)
    Pages 66–67

  7. Pages 76

    AccessoriesFiesso d’Artico, Italy

    An Immersion into the Savoir-Faire of the LV Sneakerina in Fiesso d’Artico

    Inside Louis Vuitton’s shoe manufacture in the Veneto, following the LV Sneakerina from the hand-carved last to its Sacchetto construction.

    author Jvdas Berra

    Brands Louis Vuitton

    Pages 76–85

    Opening pages of “An Immersion into the Savoir-Faire of the LV Sneakerina in Fiesso d’Artico” (pages 76–77)
    Pages 76–77

  8. Pages 86

    FashionBarcelona, Spain

    Your Body Has Mirrored Emotions – Andrés Velencoso

    Andrés Velencoso on moving from modelling to acting, preparing for roles, his first project for the US market and how his view of his own body has changed, photographed in Ferragamo, Etro, Missoni and Canali.

    photographer Sergi Ponsfashion director and author Giorgio Ammirabilecreative director Dani Rull

    Brands Brunello Cucinelli, Calvin Klein, Canali, Dior, Etro, Ferragamo, Hermès, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Stetson

    Pages 86–97

    Opening pages of “Your Body Has Mirrored Emotions – Andrés Velencoso” (pages 86–87)
    Pages 86–87

  9. Pages 98

    FashionKatsuura, Japan

    The longing for a summer that happens too often

    Fashion editorial shot on the coast at Katsuura with model Kyosuke Akiyoshi, in Fendi, Comme des Garçons, Toga, Auralee and Junya Watanabe.

    photographer Tak Sugitastyling Ayu Oga

    Brands Auralee, Comme des Garçons, Fendi, Hermès, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Kamiya, Kenzo, Omega, Toga

    Pages 98–107

    Opening pages of “The longing for a summer that happens too often” (pages 98–99)
    Pages 98–99

  10. Pages 108

    FashionMilan, Italy

    It’s a play about showing and revealing.

    Fashion editorial shot in Milan with model Melvyn Reiningi, in Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moschino.

    photographer Jvdas Berrafashion director Giorgio Ammirabile

    Brands Avgvst, Calvin Klein, Christian Siriano, Dead Couture Icons Archive, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Evanbenjamin, Fendi, Ferragamo, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Moschino, Newspeak, Prada, Stetson, Veja

    Pages 108–119

    Opening pages of “It’s a play about showing and revealing.” (pages 108–109)
    Pages 108–109

  11. Pages 120

    FashionNew York, USA

    Eventually, it. Antoni Porowski

    Antoni Porowski on food as memory and identity, Queer Eye and its Emmy, and why storytelling is the thread through his work, photographed in Saint Laurent, Gucci and Thom Browne.

    photographer Anka Garbowskastylist Wojciech Christopher Nowakauthor Anna Tische

    Brands Ayanegui, Dior, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Issey Miyake, Museo NY, Omega, Poniatowski, Saint Laurent, Thom Browne

    Pages 120–131

    Opening pages of “Eventually, it. Antoni Porowski” (pages 120–121)
    Pages 120–121

  12. Pages 132

    FashionParis, France

    Architecture as a Reflection of Life – Hassan Morshedy

    Architect and developer Hassan Morshedy on real estate as the architecture of lifestyle, the vision behind Skyline and his projects on the Athenian Riviera, photographed at the Hotel de Berri in Paris.

    photographer Stefan Imielskistylist Tania Tukaauthor Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Brands Berluti, Fursac, Santoni, Ssstein, Ungaro, Valentino, Yves Salomon

    Pages 132–143

    Opening pages of “Architecture as a Reflection of Life – Hassan Morshedy” (pages 132–133)
    Pages 132–133

  13. Pages 144

    FashionNew York, USA

    Satire and Sincerity – The Art of Being Benito Skinner

    Cover star Benito Skinner on building characters, vulnerability and his series Overcompensating, photographed in Versace, Valentino and Saint Laurent.

    photographer Petros Kouiourisstyling Fani Polychroniouauthor Anastasia Yovanovska

    Brands Binata Millinery, Fendi, Ferragamo, Giada, Loewe, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Versace, Wolford

    Pages 144–157

    Opening pages of “Satire and Sincerity – The Art of Being Benito Skinner” (pages 144–145)
    Pages 144–145

  14. Pages 158

    BeautyParis, France

    The Body Rewrites

    A conversation about fragrance, authorship and transformation, from perfume’s sacred origins to today’s personal signatures, with Francis Kurkdjian of Parfums Christian Dior, Baptiste Bouygues of Ormaie and Yann Vasnier of Givaudan.

    author Regina Soares Valverde

    Brands Bvlgari, Dior, Jo Malone, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Ormaie

    Pages 158–165

    Opening pages of “The Body Rewrites” (pages 158–159)
    Pages 158–159

  15. Pages 166

    BeautyMilan, Italy

    That’s actually the most self-aware thing you’ve ever said

    Beauty editorial shot in Milan with models Matías Otero and Ante Vujanovic, featuring Augustinus Bader, Isamaya, Rabanne, Sisley and Chanel.

    photographer Jvdas Berramake-up artist Hanic Ariashair artist Bruno Spavone

    Brands Augustinus Bader, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Rabanne, Sisley

    Pages 166–175

    Opening pages of “That’s actually the most self-aware thing you’ve ever said” (pages 166–167)
    Pages 166–167

  16. Pages 176

    BeautyParis, France

    The Blue of Desire – Jacob Elordi for CHANEL

    Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador of Bleu de Chanel, and what the choice says about masculinity and fragrance today.

    author Jvdas Berra

    Brands Chanel

    Pages 176–183

    Opening pages of “The Blue of Desire – Jacob Elordi for CHANEL” (pages 176–177)
    Pages 176–177

  17. Pages 184

    BeautyGeneva, Switzerland

    The Architecture of Skin

    A selection of face and body care built on long-term skin health, from Ilumaa, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Augustinus Bader, Sisley Paris and AKT.

    author Hanic Arias

    Brands AKT, Augustinus Bader, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Ilumaa, Sisley, TFC8

    Pages 184–193

    Opening pages of “The Architecture of Skin” (pages 184–185)
    Pages 184–185

  18. Pages 194

    LifestyleLivorno, Italy

    Between Permanence and the Ephemeral

    Livorno-born photographer Matteo Capirola, trained as an architect, and his images of architecture, sculpture and interiors marked by light and time.

    photographer Matteo Capirolaauthor Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Pages 194–201

    Opening pages of “Between Permanence and the Ephemeral” (pages 194–195)
    Pages 194–195

  19. Pages 202

    LifestyleTokyo, Japan

    The Quiet Grandeur of Palace Hotel Tokyo

    A stay at Palace Hotel Tokyo, rebuilt in 2012 facing the gardens of the Imperial Palace.

    author Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Brands Palace Hotel Tokyo

    Pages 202–213 Read online

    Pages 202–203

  20. Pages 214

    LifestyleMilan, Italy

    Engineering Freedom – The Silent Revolution of Lekker Bikes

    Amsterdam brand Lekker Bikes and its approach to urban mobility, tried out on the Amsterdam GTS and Jordaan GTS e-bikes.

    author Jvdas Berraproducer Francesco Petrantoni

    Brands Lekker Bikes

    Pages 214–221 Read online

    Pages 214–215

  21. Pages 222

    LifestyleKyoto, Japan

    Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei – Or, The Last Argument for True Luxury

    Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei, its lineage from the original Hotel Okura in Tokyo, and Japanese hospitality as a philosophy.

    author Jvdas Berra

    Brands Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

    Pages 222–233 Read online

    Pages 222–223

  22. Pages 234

    Editor’s ChoiceZurich, Switzerland

    Seven Exceptional Watches That Defy Time and Destiny

    The editor-in-chief’s selection of seven watches, from Cartier’s Santos-Dumont and Dior’s Chiffre Rouge to Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Chopard, Piaget and Bvlgari.

    author Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Brands Bvlgari, Cartier, Chopard, Dior, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin

    Pages 234–244

    Opening pages of “Seven Exceptional Watches That Defy Time and Destiny” (pages 234–235)
    Pages 234–235

Brands in this issue

79 brands appear in the editorial pages of Nº4, with the number of pages they appear on.

Contributors

  • Alexandre Montagner creative director
  • Anastasia Yovanovska author
  • Anka Garbowska photographer
  • Anna Tische author
  • Ayu Oga styling
  • Bruno Spavone hair artist
  • Danilo Pavlovic photographer
  • Dani Rull creative director
  • Dominic Wenger portrait, photographer
  • Fani Polychroniou styling
  • Ferran Casanova photographer
  • Francesco Petrantoni producer
  • Giorgio Ammirabile fashion director, fashion director and author
  • Hanic Arias make-up artist, author
  • Jvdas Berra author, photographer
  • Marko Mrkaja styling
  • Matteo Capirola photographer
  • Petros Kouiouris photographer
  • Regina Soares Valverde author
  • Riccardo Meroni photographer
  • Sebastián Magunacelaya author
  • Sergi Pons photographer
  • Stefan Imielski photographer
  • Tak Sugita photographer
  • Tania Tuka stylist
  • Victor Borges stylist
  • Wojciech Christopher Nowak stylist

Editor-in-chief: Sebastián Magunacelaya.

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All 244 pages of Nº4 – Les Corps, with every editorial, interview and photograph.

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