On February 9th, 2012 we had a fabulous fashion showcase at RAW Boston at The Estate.  Please enjoy the photos posted below.

Photography by Kevin Cool, Greg Caparell Photography, Camille Garzon, and Chris McIntosh.

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Caitlin models our latex Redcoat Jacket and Colonial flag, in a twist of history.  Dorota models our made-to-order latex wedding gown.  These are looks shown by Dawnamatrix Designs at The Emerging Trends show during Boston Fashion Week. Photography by SimplyNate Photography and Flashflood Studios.  Video credit goes to Emerson Fashion Society. More pictures and video to come!

Special thanks to the models and organizers at Montreal Fetish Weekend 2010 for making this most elaborate latex wedding a success!  Makeup by Bella Donna Haute Coiffure, Hair by Ao Design, Photography by Virgil Cheung,  Michel Donais, and Kindred’s Muse.

The latest images and new dresses seen at the Smack! Fashion show in NYC.  Special thanks to Carbon Decay and DropDeadGoregous.com for the shots!

Dawnamatrix Designs headlined the New Designers’ Fetish Fashionshow at the NELA Winter Flea featuring latex kimonos, latex Aztecs, and patriotic Revolutionary War heroes.  Click below to see the highlights.  Photography credits:  Scott Lanes , Mental Aperture , and Evidence of Desire.

Miss Rubber World 2010 DVD Trailer

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Dawnamatrix Designs enjoyed a fine reception in the office gallery of Representative Kaufman at the Massachusetts State House on March 10th, 2010.  Our latex kimonos are not only a fashion statement, they are each a work of art.   Please read on for more images and an artist’s statement.

Photos by wD-Boston.

Artist Statement

During my time living in rural Takayama City, Japan, I studied the art of wearing kimono.  I have replaced the classical textiles used to make kimono with latex sheeting, a modern material of natural origin.  Although my graphic design training was computer based I now use this skill to craft wearable art.   Between my materials and my techniques I have modernized the art of kimono making.

The framed works illustrate four legends from the folk traditions of Takayama, along with the seasons they are associated with.  Like an actress in a play, I assume the role of every character in each image.  This was achieved through arranging costumed images of myself into photo montages.  Some of the backgrounds are actual locations in Japan, while others are impressions of places, based on feeling and memory.

Kimono and classical myth are deeply imbedded in Japanese culture.  As an American returning from Japan, my goal has been to interpret these traditions and share them back home. I feel that there is much to be learned from the art and stories of Japan and I wish to be an ambassador of this rich culture.

Fashion show in Lowell, MA at Jaded on Sept 12. 2009. Photography by Charles Bandes.