This An Le Astonish magazine editorial for the publication's issue #1 is truly remarkable. Aptly titled 'Love, Lust and the bastard called Desire,' this disturbing and sensual shoot by photographer An Le features a group of scantily clad women holding a scantily clad man hostage.
The shoot features models Cole Whitworth, Alexander Graudins, Caroline McElhinny, Amanda Rose Gilbert and Nikita M'Bouroukound. Graudins is the victim here: at one point he is bound to what looks like a steel table; at another he is positioned between the legs of one the female models while wearing a gas mask.
The very odd An Le Astonish magazine shoot showcases designs by April Johnston, including a black, very sharp-shouldered jacket and an asymmetrically cut tube dress with a cascading chiffon tail. Hair and makeup for the shoot was done by Wade Calhoun and Amanda Rose Gilbert.
Hedonic Captive Photography
This An Le Astonish Magazine Editorial Features Strange Scenes
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