Masaya Kushino. Who is he?

Taking Avant-garde to a new level. Elements of deer antler, peacock feathers or horse hair turn these heels into spectacular pieces of art! Unwearable... but absolutely magnificent.

Kushino's pieces are inspired by dragons and beasts of the natural world such as horses and birds. A magical hybrid of Kushino's remarkable imagination that he says he modelled after the Chimera; a fire-breathing female monster from Greek Mythology - usually part lion, goat, and serpent. Enjoy!

Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2009 Collection - Paris 

If I could shoot shoes all day... collection II.

If I could shoot shoes all day... 

Anja Rubik & Lily Donaldson photographed by Mario Testino and styled by Paul Cavaco

Super Natural – Mert & Marcus capture five of fashion’s most stunning faces for LOVE Magazine’s Super Natural issue. Starring Lara Stone, Mariacarla Boscono, Kristen McMenamy, Nyasha Matonhodze and Daphne Groeneveld, the stunning portraits use religious iconography and striking head gear styled by Katie Grand and Panos Yiapanis.

Naughty & Nice – Jessica Stam evokes duality for the September cover shoot of Canada’s FLARE. In front of Max Abadian’s lens, Jessica is part foxy minx and part angelic maiden in the ladylike designs of Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci, Temperley London, Giambattista Valli and others outfitted by Elizabeth Cabral. / See the cover here.

Beauty Gallery – Ending our week with a strong serving of beauty, the team at renowned hair and beauty salon MIKAs Koivisto/Karlsson inspire with their sleek coifs and dramatic looks. Captured by Emma Jonsson Dysell, Mikas models’ Adina Fohlin, Mona Johannesson, Anna Karin, Ambra B, Louise von C and Sandrah H evoke the spirit of retro glamour with the Classic Icons Collection. The hairstyles are perfected with makeup by Josefin Scherdin and Elin Tordenlid. / Styled by Tekla Knaust

Divine Elegence - Photographer Bo Brinkenfalk capturess model Astrid (MIKAs) for this ultra glamorous story for Schön Magazine. Styled by Gordana Zlatanovic, Astrid wears an extravagant mix of dramatic hats, furs and skirts paired with strong shouldered jackets and statement colors. Astrid’s striking make-up harkens back to classic 1940s glamour, with strong, arched brows and a subtle cat eye.

Arizona Muse: Vogue India August '11