Travis Scott on the cover of Numéro Homme 49

The cover star of this new Numéro Homme special “music” issue, Travis Scott reveals himself under the lens of Pieter Hugo and confides in us exclusively. In twelve years, the American rap superstar has demonstrated his talent for transcending the limits of hip-hop to build futuristic universes.

Theater and opera legend, but also sculptor and draughtsman, American maestro Bob Wilson opens the doors of his Watermill Center on Long Island, a creative incubator for new generations of artists, and presents his immense collection of artworks and objects in images by Jason Schmidt. 

Meanwhile, visionary English producer James Blake, photographed here by Scarlett Carlos Clarke, talks about his singular career path, which has taken him from the British dubstep scene to collaborations with hip-hop heavyweights such as Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar.

Italian candidate for Eurovision in 2023 and winner of the Italian edition of X Factor in 2009, Marco Mengoni gives a touching, heartfelt interview about his commitment to inclusion and tolerance. Actor revealed by the series Dix pour cent, as well as director and singer currently writing his second album, Nicolas Maury is reincarnated as Marlene Dietrich and Klaus Nomi in portraits by P.A. Hüe de Fontenay. 

Also in this issue, portraits of Mark Ronson, Aliocha Schneider and Thomas Roussel. And, as always, fashion series by Alvaro Beamud Cortés, Thomas Hauser, Lukas Wassmann, Ethan Hart and Sander Houthuys.

The spring-summer 2025 issue of Numéro Homme 49 is available on newsstands and iPad from March 14, 2025.