Mantis

Photographed by Piotr Rulka

Come across a magnificent shifting creature. Muse Elena in a dark series photographed by Piotr Rulka and styled by Maxime Ephritikhine.
left: zoologist dress with matching gloves RuiRui Deng, silver waterfall hoop earrings Ash&Stones, round acrylic bead necklace Lorette Colé Duprat, long rhodium chain necklace Daisy London, peephole overknee boots Isabella Mars / right: mermaid dress RuiRui Deng, freeform rings & bangle bracelets Ash & Stones, long rhodium chain necklace Daisy London, vintage crystal hoop earrings & pearl necklace EpithuxikHarmonie, leather choker Primal Leather.
white vinyl bodysuit & matching gloves EpithuxikHarmonie, burgundy body harness Bordelle, round acrylic bead hoop earrings Lorette Colé Duprat, polka dot platforms boots Isabella Mars
middle: gold waterfall hoop earrings Ash & Stones, chantilly lace & ostrich feather visor EpithuxikHarmonie, pearl & chain necklace Missoma, french lace & ostrich feather bralette EpithuxikHarmonie
molded leather shoulder piece Iga Kampa, iridescent leather harness Primal Leather, large gold feronia earrings & freeform rings Ash & Stones, suspender tights Fiore, peephole platform boots Isabella Mars
molded leather headpiece Iga Kampa
right: molded leather headpiece Iga Kampa
mini feronia earrings & freeform bangle bracelets Ash & Stones, molded leather bust piece Iga Kampa , spider embroidered catsuit Maison Close

Mantis

Credits:

Photography & Creative Director: Piotr Rulka / @rulka_piotr
Styling: Maxime Ephritikhine / @maaaxance
Makeup: Margherita Lascala / @margheritalascala
Hair: Daniel Moura / @danmoura_hair
Producer: Alexandra Farrell / @alexandra__farrell
Model: Elena Salvi / @nausicaa_yami

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