Lady Gaga to wear mask made in Helsinki

Is this headgear or footwear? Is it a mask or a just a rather unusual hat? Those are a few of the questions which popped into my mind when a press release and photo from Minna Parikka popped into my inbox this morning.

The red mask made from shoes was created specially for Lady Gaga by Helsinki-based Minna Parikka, and will be worn on stage when the popular entertainer performs later this month, Jan. 22-25.

Ms. Parikka is a busy girl. She will be showing her collections at the Copenhagen Fashion Week in February, and in Milan and Paris in March. Lady Gaga isn’t the only celebrity fan of the Finnish shoe wizard.

Paloma Faith, Beth Ditto from the Gossip, Maja Ivarsson from the Sounds and Dita von Teese are also clients.

Shoe Queen to Pack Her Bags

Paloma Faith with Vivienne Westwood

Helsinki-based Minna Parikka creates fantastic, sexy high-heel shoes that are distinctive and simply delicious. Fans of the Helsinki-based designer include British singer Paloma Faith, fashion legend Vivienne Westwood and, not surprisingly, burlesque star Dita von Teese.