Ceremonial Phenomena

Unearthly beauty and artist Hirari Ikeda from Tokyo’s underground scene starring in an avant-garde series captured by Lasse Kusk and styled by Anica Buckson.

dress Viviano Sue, nude pants Helmaph & Roditus

jacket Vo Stewartbaxter, leather gloves Phenomena_collection, whip Alice Auaa

dress Viviano Sue, nude pants Helmaph & Roditus

dress Tomo Koizumi, corset Icollection

dress Kosuke Okumura, bracelets T.A.S Japan

Credits:

Photography: Lasse Kusk / @shotbykusk
Styling: Anica Buckson / @xx_anaka_xx
Assistant: Jesse Hougan
Talent: Hirari Ikeda / @ikedahirari

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