With INSA’s recent release of the INSA-Heels we had the chance to catch-up with him and chat about all things heels. From his initial interest in heels to confirming it is actually a fetish or not we dig deep and get intimate with Mr. INSA. See our original editorial spread of the INSA-Heels here.

Custom heels from Insa’s first solo exhibit in 2005 ‘Insa’s Graffiti Fetish’

When did your fascination with women’s heels begin?

Well I started painting heels about 5years ago. It began when I noticed I could spell my name in the shapes of high heels! After a bit I started to just focus on the heel itself as I realized what a power symbol it is.

Insa gets up: INSA-Heel poster in Nottingham

What is it about heels that inspires you?

So much about heels inspires me- the shape of the object itself, the effect it has on a woman’s posture. The fact they represent so much to many different kinds of people- money, power, sex, fashion, the battle between male and female sexuality, dominance and submission, fetishism, consumer obsession.

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Introducing the first of many more to come…An original editorial spread featuring the works of INSA. The most recent drop from INSA’s land, the “Hackney”, “Lewisham” and “Chelsea” are a series of heels not for the weak or faint of heart. We tied them up, locked them up and lubed up the latex for this series of shots exploring the world of “Le Rétifisme d’Insa” or The Shoe Fetish of INSA! View the entire INSA x M.I.S.S. Le Réfitisme d’Insa editorial.

Shot in Oakland, CA by New York’s Shannon Sinclair. Modeled by Kimi of Lilofee. Hair by Merria Dearman and make-up by Chastity. Original concept by M.I.S.S. Styling by Liz Baca and produced by Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee. Heals are available at INSA-Heels, all hosiery by Agent Provocateur and all bondage accessories from Madame S.

Look out for an intimate chat with INSA tomorrow as we get personal with the man behind it all!!

¡Ay Dios Mio! Looks like the the Sisters at Worship Worthy have been busy! This week they relaunched a portion of their newly redesigned site. Take a look at their Fall 08 apparel collection here. I’m gonna pray for the “Viva Westwood” t-shirt, soooo good! Stay posted for the drop of their redesigned on-line magazine and The Agency coming soon.

Rad Hourani debuted his SS09 collection at the OpenHouse Gallery in Nolita. Benches lined the walls and where placed throughout the space to create a winding runway for the models. Clad in head-to-toe black the looks where very sleek and structured. The use of contrasting fabrics, intricate seam work and slashes/cut-outs worked to create texture and depth in the all black ensembles. The slashing and striping created by seam work and pleating brought about a bondage reference reminiscent of straps and restraints. The high collars and sturdy tunic tops, esp. in some of the menswear looks, seemed to borrow influence from papal clothing. I also felt an equestrian influence in some of the construction of the pants, futuristic jodhpurs’ sans “hips” if you will and even a little medieval executioner steeze. Over-all a beautifully executed collection proving that black is not just the same old black.

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In celebration of Fashion Week the OAK BOND AGE Shop opened this past Monday. Featuring items from some of their favorite designers, the select designers where asked to created limited items that explore the world of bondage. To celebrate the opening of this limited series, the good peoples of OAK celebrated with a party at The Eagle. The theme of bondage was carried out with the bartenders clad in bondage gear…the Belvedere Vodka was free flowing and the house was packed! See a littel peek of the party action See some of our fav items from the BOND AGE Shop after the jump!

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