In memoriam Dirk Kustermans

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An image made for & dedicated to a great lover of high heels and a great friend for almost 3 decades who unexpectedly passed away on May 8th 2020. At 11AM he was still making silly remarks for my birthday (that very same day) and at 2PM he was gone, leaving us all sad & baffled. 
Farewell my friend.


High heels - Dedicated to my best friend Dickie who was crazy about shoes & unexpectedly left us on May 8th 2020

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