Dialogue

1. Wolfgang Tillmans Four Boots, 1992
2. Begüm Sekendiz Boré & Raf Simons at Intermission1, Berlin 2011

Face to face confrontations and the exchange of words. The fear of refusion and the warmth of sympathy. A digital projection of reality becomes reality itself. Attractions are strengthened, illusions disappear.
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Tions

Velcro strap corset T-shirt Raf Simons
Elastic band endorsed loafers Comme des Garçons Homme Plus

Material combination. Surface manipulation. Optical irritation. It wasn't planned, it just happened to me. And it will happen again. You have to admit, they are beautiful creations.
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Amuse Gueule

Dries van Noten Fall/Winter 2011

This season Dries was all about the shoes. Blue velvet. Green snake. Black fur. Plexiglas heels and op-art socks. As I won't be wearing any of them, I'll bake red velvet cupcakes today.
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Image credits Style.com

Sobriety

Marni Fall/Winter 2011 vs. Man Ray Seguidilla 1919

After seeing run over animals in the latest Roberto Cavalli collection and suffering Vodka hangover, my mind seeks and finds calmness in a subtle composition. And now I want these shoes.
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Bigfoot Encounters

Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2005 vs. Deichmann slippers

In case you wondered: that's what I give beloved ones for Christmas. Gigantic furry fluffy monster paw slippers. I believe everyone should wear them. Everywhere. Anytime. Joy to the world!
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Vintage Arena

Magazine spreads Arena Homme +

Imagine a 90s time warp mall where you can get all the items that have been featured in vintage Arena Homme +. There is nothing else you need. Trends are recurrent.
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Python

Lanvin Fall/Winter 2010

The dangerous thing about fashion is that once you have satisfied one desire, the next one appears. There is no logic correlation, things just unconsciously manifest themselves in my mind. And now I want snakeskin boots.
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Image credits Google, Catwalking

OMG MMM

Maison Martin Margiela Fall/Winter 2010

Just when I thought I had satisfied my addiction, these pieces literally pop up in a browser window. Quickly closing the frame to kill the newly awaken desire. Too late, too late. Need.
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Hooves

You guess: Which pair of shoes did I acquire just recently?
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Il Pleut

Madeleine Vintback Student Portfolio

Sculptural metamorphoses in tradition of masters like Hussein Chalayan and Alexander McQueen. Disturbing visions expressed via complex technology. The body dissolving as fluid surface. Covered by artificial structures.
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Schuhwerk

Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010

Just a short side note that I would highly appreciate the future possession of these boots.
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Killer Heels

Photos Unknown, Indlekofer & Knoepfel

Two daring options. Available at your favourite fetish shop or, respectively, medical supply center. Who would have thought leg splints translate so beautifully.
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