Cover of Numéro Switzerland Nº2 – Surreal, with Yi Xiang

Numéro Switzerland · Nº2 · Spring/Summer 2025

Surreal

Numéro Switzerland Nº2 is the Surreal issue, following surrealism through fashion, art and beauty, from Elsa Schiaparelli and Daniel Roseberry to Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture. Inside are Hans Ulrich Obrist, digital artist Von Wolfe, couturier Tamara Ralph, designer Julia Heuer, Daphne Groeneveld in Christian Siriano, and fashion stories shot in Rome, Marrakech, São Paulo, Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.

  • 260 pages
  • 21 stories
  • 58 brands
  • Published with 18 covers, among them Yi Xiang, Daphne Groeneveld and Vitorinni with Sara Giacomini.

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The covers 18

  • Cover 1 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Petros Kouiouris Ayumi Perry

    photographer Petros Kouiouris Ayumi Perry
    stylist talent Daphne Groeneveld
    make-up artist Dmitry Kukushkin
    hair artist Davey Matthew

  • Cover 2 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Ursu Mirko De Propris

    photographer Ursu Mirko De Propris
    fashion editor make-up artist Jury Schiavi
    hair artist Simone Prusso

  • Cover 3 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Jvdas Berra Mirko De Propris

    photographer Jvdas Berra Mirko De Propris
    fashion editor make-up artist Emanuele Alteri
    hair artist Danilo Spacca

  • Cover 4 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Ursu Mirko De Propris

    photographer Ursu Mirko De Propris
    fashion editor make-up artist Jury Schiavi
    hair artist Simone Prusso

  • Cover 5 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Késsia Riany Victor Borges

    photographer Késsia Riany Victor Borges
    stylist creative director Alexandre Montanher
    make-up and hair artist Guilherme Casagrande

  • Cover 6 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Loreen Hinz Mirko De Propris

    photographer Loreen Hinz Mirko De Propris

  • Cover 7 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Petra Haller

    photographer stylist Petra Haller
    make-up and hair artist Christian Olivier

  • Cover 8 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Giorgio Ammirabile

    photographer stylist Giorgio Ammirabile
    art director Jvdas Berra
    make-up and hair artist Giuseppe Paladino

  • Cover 9 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Sebastián Magunacelaya

    photographer styling Sebastián Magunacelaya
    make-up artist Natsuki Oneyama
    hair artist Yoann Gelas

  • Cover 10 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Irene Mur Zudaire

    photographer set designer Irene Mur Zudaire

  • Cover 11 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Guerrero Kamikaze

    photographer art director Guerrero Kamikaze
    stylist Carola Bianchi
    make-up and hair artist Jordi Fontanals

  • Cover 12 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Mirko De Propris

    photographer stylist Mirko De Propris
    make-up artist Simone Giammino
    hair artist Alexey Yaroslavtsev

  • Cover 13 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Jvdas Berra Sebastián Magunacelaya

    photographer Jvdas Berra Sebastián Magunacelaya
    styling make-up artist Natsuki Oneyama
    hair artist Yoann Gelas

  • Cover 14 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Noémi Ottilia Szabo Petra Haller

    photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo Petra Haller
    stylist make-up and hair artist Christian Olivier

  • Cover 15 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Giorgio Ammirabile

    photographer stylist Giorgio Ammirabile
    art director Jvdas Berra
    make-up and hair artist Giuseppe Paladino

  • Cover 16 of Nº2 Surreal

    artwork Von Wolfe

  • Cover 17 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Petros Kouiouris Ayumi Perry

    photographer Petros Kouiouris Ayumi Perry
    stylist talent Daphne Groeneveld
    make-up artist Dmitry Kukushkin
    hair artist Davey Matthew

  • Cover 18 of Nº2 Surreal, photographed by Jvdas Berra Mirko De Propris

    photographer Jvdas Berra Mirko De Propris
    fashion editor make-up artist Emanuele Alteri
    hair artist Danilo Spacca

In this issue

  1. Pages 16

    FashionParis, France

    Schiaparelli’s Surrealism – Dream, The Unreal Psyche And Irrationality

    How surrealism shaped fashion, from Elsa Schiaparelli’s collaborations with Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau and René Magritte to Daniel Roseberry’s vision for the house today.

    author Mirko De Propris

    Schiaparelli

    Opening pages of “Schiaparelli’s Surrealism – Dream, The Unreal Psyche And Irrationality” (pages 16–17)
    Pages 16–17
  2. Pages 28

    CoutureParis, France

    a surreal affair in light and shadow

    A photo story in Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025, with a report from the Grand Palais show that marked 110 years of Chanel Haute Couture.

    photographer Jvdas Berrastylist Sebastián Magunacelayaauthor Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Chanel

    Pages 28–29
  3. Pages 44

    CoutureParis, France

    Prodigy Modiste to International Grand Couturier

    Couturier Tamara Ralph, from her “Lost in Love” and “Poétique Symphony” Haute Couture shows to an interview at her Paris showroom.

    author Sandra Roche Schaeren

    Tamara Ralph

    Opening pages of “Prodigy Modiste to International Grand Couturier” (pages 44–45)
    Pages 44–45
  4. Pages 58

    ArtLondon, United Kingdom

    Excalibur – The Sword in the Stone

    After a walk along the Serpentine, curator Hans Ulrich Obrist talks about art, talent, hope and the encounters that shaped his career.

    photographer James Deaconauthor Niccolò Lapo Latini

    Opening pages of “Excalibur – The Sword in the Stone” (pages 58–59)
    Pages 58–59
  5. Pages 70

    ArtLondon, United Kingdom

    Digital Alchemist, Von Wolfe

    Artist Von Wolfe on bringing artificial intelligence into his practice since 2022, and on fusing classical technique with new technology.

    author Sebastián Magunacelaya

    Opening pages of “Digital Alchemist, Von Wolfe” (pages 70–71)
    Pages 70–71
  6. Pages 86

    PoemZurich, Switzerland

    Poem

    A short poem by Mariana Fedorova, printed in English and German.

    author Mariana Fedorova

    Opening pages of “Poem” (pages 86–87)
    Pages 86–87
  7. Pages 90

    BeautyMilan, Italy

    True Love Is Making a Comeback

    Beauty story shot in Milan with eye and lip make-up from Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Dior.

    photographer Bohdán Bohdánovfashion editor Mirko De Proprismake-up artist Simone Gamminohair artist Alexey Yaroslavtsev

    Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Fendi, Panconesi, Schiaparelli

    Pages 90–91
  8. Pages 100

    BeautyGeneva, Switzerland

    The Science of Radiance

    La Prairie’s reformulated Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and the science behind the Skin Caviar Collection, launched in 1987.

    author Anastasia Yovanovska

    La Prairie

    Opening pages of “The Science of Radiance” (pages 100–101)
    Pages 100–101
  9. Pages 108

    BeautyMadrid, Spain

    Where Fantasy Meets Beauty

    A surreal still-life selection of beauty products, from Chanel’s Teint Camélia Futura to Danessa Myricks, Byredo and Givenchy.

    photographer Oscar Callejaauthor Anastasia Yovanovskaset designer Irene Mur Zudaire

    Byredo, Chanel, Danessa Myricks, Givenchy

    Pages 108–109
  10. Pages 120

    AccessoriesBerlin, Germany

    Grounded Vision, Floating Desires

    Accessories still lifes shot in Berlin with bags and shoes from Schiaparelli, Hermès, Chanel, Fendi and Louis Vuitton.

    photographer Loreen Hinzfashion editor Mirko De Propris

    Balenciaga, Chanel, David Koma, Fendi, Ferragamo, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, Schiaparelli, Valentino

    Opening pages of “Grounded Vision, Floating Desires” (pages 120–121)
    Pages 120–121
  11. Pages 130

    Editor’s ChoiceGeneva, Switzerland

    A timeless Ode to Nature

    The editor’s pick for the season: Chopard’s Happy Sport Métiers d’Art Hummingbird watch and its rainforest-inspired dial.

    author Anna Tische

    Chopard

    Opening pages of “A timeless Ode to Nature” (pages 130–131)
    Pages 130–131
  12. Pages 134

    AccessoriesMilan, Italy

    Prismatic Gaze

    Jewellery story shot in Milan with Dolce&Gabbana Fine Jewelry and Dolce&Gabbana Beauty.

    photographer Ursufashion editor Mirko De Propris

    Dolce & Gabbana

    Pages 134–135
  13. Pages 148

    FashionRome, Italy

    A Game Of Perspective

    Fashion editorial shot in Rome with all looks from the Fendi Spring Summer 2025 collection, worn by Nyibol Dok Jok, Vakare and Yi Xiang.

    photographer Jvdas Berrafashion editor Mirko De Propris

    Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Kenzo, Yan Jian Studio, Zimmermann

    Pages 148–149
  14. Pages 162

    FashionCanary Island, Spain

    New Horizon is a Wave

    Fashion editorial shot in the Canary Islands with Ferragamo, Missoni, Max Mara, Stella McCartney and Sportmax, and jewellery by Panconesi.

    photographer Xavi Gordoart director Guerrero Kamikazestylist Carola Bianchi

    Aveda, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Kenzo, Max Mara, Missoni, NARS, Panconesi, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Yan Jian Studio, Zimmermann

    Pages 162–163
  15. Pages 172

    FashionSão Paulo, Brazil

    in life i’m a victim but in my work i’m a murderer

    Fashion editorial shot in São Paulo with Ferragamo, Chanel, Gucci, Courrèges and Burberry.

    photographer Késsia Rianystylist Victor Borgescreative director Alexandre Montanher

    Burberry, Carven, Casagrande, Chanel, Courrèges, Davi Ramos, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Fernando Pires, Ferragamo, Gucci, NK, Stella McCartney, Vitureta, Yan Jian Studio, Zimmermann

    Opening pages of “in life i’m a victim but in my work i’m a murderer” (pages 172–173)
    Pages 172–173
  16. Pages 184

    FashionMarrakech, Morocco

    Marrakech Mirage

    Fashion editorial shot in Marrakech with all looks from H&M Studio Spring Summer 2025, worn by Vitorinni and Sara Giacomini.

    photographer Margaret Dzierzegastylist Giorgio Ammirabileart director Jvdas Berra

    Fendi, H&M, Kenzo, Yan Jian Studio

    Pages 184–185
  17. Pages 198

    FashionParis, France

    The Dynamic World of Julia Heuer

    Designer Julia Heuer on her signature Shibori-inspired pleating, bold prints and her years as a print designer at Jakob Schlaepfer.

    author Anastasia Yovanovska

    Comme des Garçons, Dior, Julia Heuer

    Opening pages of “The Dynamic World of Julia Heuer” (pages 198–199)
    Pages 198–199
  18. Pages 210

    FashionLanzarote, Spain

    you are just as water

    Fashion editorial shot in Lanzarote with Fendi, Hermès, Gucci, Julia Heuer and Akris.

    photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabostylist Petra Haller

    Aeyde, Agapornis, Akris, Anastasia Bull, By Far, Carrano, Dolce & Gabbana, Emmber, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Jessy Stuchly, Julia Heuer, More or Less, NARS, Pavé Pavé, Yan Jian Studio, Zimmermann

    Pages 210–211
  19. Pages 222

    FashionNew York, United States

    Daphne Groeneveld x Christian Siriano

    Daphne Groeneveld wears Christian Siriano in New York, alongside a profile of the designer’s path from art school to his own label and his work on inclusivity.

    photographer Petros Kouiourisstylist Ayumi Perryauthor Juan Luca Wick

    Alexander McQueen, Bumble and Bumble, By Far, Christian Siriano, Jessy Stuchly, Julia Heuer, Vivienne Westwood

    Pages 222–223
  20. Pages 240

    TravelTulum, Mexico

    Where surrealism and nature meet

    A stay at Azulik in Tulum, an eco-resort of jungle villas, vine bridges and organic architecture that recalls surrealist art.

    author Lisa van Leer

    Azulik

    Opening pages of “Where surrealism and nature meet” (pages 240–241)
    Pages 240–241
  21. Pages 252

    TravelZurich, Switzerland

    “Land/scapes”

    Photographs by Jonathan Ducrest of landscapes and structures across the United States, from Tippet Rise in Montana to Bombay Beach and Yermo in California.

    photographer Jonathan Ducrest

    Dolce & Gabbana, Ensamble Studio

    Opening pages of ““Land/scapes”” (pages 252–253)
    Pages 252–253

Brands in this issue

58 brands appear in the editorial pages of Nº2, with the number of pages they appear on.

Contributors

  • Alexandre Montanher creative director
  • Alexey Yaroslavtsev hair artist
  • Anastasia Yovanovska author
  • Anna Tische author
  • Ayumi Perry stylist
  • Bohdán Bohdánov photographer
  • Carola Bianchi stylist
  • Giorgio Ammirabile stylist
  • Guerrero Kamikaze art director
  • Irene Mur Zudaire set designer
  • James Deacon photographer
  • Jonathan Ducrest photographer
  • Juan Luca Wick author
  • Jvdas Berra photographer, art director
  • Késsia Riany photographer
  • Lisa van Leer author
  • Loreen Hinz photographer
  • Margaret Dzierzega photographer
  • Mariana Fedorova author
  • Mirko De Propris author, fashion editor
  • Niccolò Lapo Latini author
  • Noémi Ottilia Szabo photographer
  • Oscar Calleja photographer
  • Petra Haller stylist
  • Petros Kouiouris photographer
  • Sandra Roche Schaeren author
  • Sebastián Magunacelaya stylist, author
  • Simone Gammino make-up artist
  • Ursu photographer
  • Victor Borges stylist
  • Xavi Gordo photographer

Editor-in-chief: Sebastián Magunacelaya.

The full issue

All 260 pages of Nº2 – Surreal, with every editorial, interview and photograph.

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