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Mariah Carey Rocks New Years With Song And Style

Like all of you, we waited we with baited breath over how Mariah might come across in Times Square this time around. As we all might remember the controversy of her last year attempt when Mariah’s onstage monitors became problematic, at best, during her two-song attempt of “Auld Lang Syne,” and her hit “Emotions.” The Twitter barbs and online accusations that went back and forth between the singer and Dick Clark Productions all seemed to be mended for this year and in that so extreme cold NYC night Mariah performed “Vision of Love” and “Hero” flawlessly.

Speaking For Bespoke In 2018

Don’t worry, you can count on us to keep up. Being part of the alternative fashion universe, and rendering latex especially, we can’t help but recognize the latest of technology as far as textile art and latex clothing making. It’s just the nature of what we do that our clothing is seen in connection with the latest in costume designing, high-tech magazine set designs and made for the most forward-thinking costumers, be they celebrity divas, The World of WearableArt or you.

2018 Latex Predictions-Part 2

Then too we have to assume that our best and brightest celebrities, whether they be musicians, models or reality stars, will continue to push their own level of branding as well as stepping-out style. And there too we will see innovations, as we will stutter steps, as truly marvelous wardrobes rise like cream to the top of our cultural coffee brew. How much of this couture will be made of latex?

2018 Latex Predictions-Part 1

Looking ahead into 2018 what do you ‘see’ when you consider latex in your life? Are you looking to buy a new latex kimono or might this be the year you finally wiggle your sexy self into come steampunk inspired gear? Are you planning to take in any of a number of those lifestyle events happening around the world, as much to network as to play as to simply dress up at? Are you looking to branch out in your fantasy costuming wear to include come rubber clothing or PVC into your rotation?

The Markle Effect Continues

Red carpet photo ops at celebrity events and televised Hollywood award shows are certainly perfect opportunities for designers to show their latest across the bodies of our greatest. But nothing seems to effect the world like a royal lady.

Fashion Friendly Ocean’s 8

In the previous teasers and posted snapped shots from the production of the upcoming Ocean’s 8 movie, we have seen so much fashion. Not simply cinema wardrobe but the band of merry (all women) thieves in this movie are fashionably appointed and the plot is set right in the middle of the fashion universe; the ladies manage their main heist at the Met Gala. As reported so far, the haute couture cameos in this movie are plenty. Kim Kardashian was spotted on set wearing a sheer white Givenchy, her sister Kendall Jenner in Elie Saab, Kylie Jenner in a velour tracksuit, and Alexander Wang, Tommy Hilfiger and Anna Wintour all set to make appearances as well.

The Force, Feminism and Christian Louboutin

The cosplay possibilities have always been of a high order with Star Wars, although it’s not so often we get to see latex styles in the mix of costuming. Most sci-fi, not just George Lucas’ masterpiece, gives us fans of fantasy and costuming lots to love. With the premier of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, mere days away, some real world fashion is coming into play over the movie, as Christian Louboutin celebrates the daring ladies in the space opera, in a most unique way.

The WOW Museum

The WOW showcase, entitled, Six Worlds of WOW is the National WOW Museum’s exhibition of finalist garments from the 2017 WOW Awards Show. …our “The Messenger” among them. This is the piece we created with Lana Crooks and with which we took 3rd prize in the WOW “Red” category.

Carol Burnett Celebrates…Bob Mackie

Not that one would expect Carol Burnett to be wearing a latex catsuit, but the famous lady comedian was sporting a designer dress on her Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special. And the designer of her dress was a man who dressed Mrs. Burnett for the entire run of her famous variety show, and a man synonymous with the very best costuming in Hollywood and truly worthy of a tribute: Bob Mackie.

Can Cher Really Turn Back Time?

Changing through 8 different looks, some of which show quite a bit of her, Cher gives any of us latex clothing wearers and alt. wardrobe lovers a sure challenge with her Classic Cher show currently running in Las Vegas. By recent Twitter compliments the 71-year old diva is as much making great song selections from her famous career as she is wild costume design choices.

Looking Back At WOW

Victoria’s, A look back: Designers’ Day 2017 details surely one of the highlights of the World of WearableArt Awards Show, the annual Designers’ Day program.

Welcoming In A Very Latex-y New Year

he ubiquitous hunky fireman’s calendar might just get beat in 2018 for one featuring latex models. When one considers what German couple Sarathustra and blende666 are presently unleashing to the world, we all might want to take a step back and consider what’s really cool. Once again the creative couple based in Bochum German,y have managed to present the year ahead in startling sexy display, this year with models wearing that textile art we are all most familiar with and love. Their “YourFeitshYear 2018” is a scrumptious and certainly alternative take on The New Year ahead.

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

We have certainly seen our share of latex costuming, wildly horrific images and incredible star turns on the various seasons of FX’s American Horror Story. American Crime Story (sharing two of AHS’s producers and both appearing on the same network) just revealed a trailer for the 2nd season of its true crime anthology series. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story is a 10-episode look into the 1997 killing of the fashion giant by serial killer Andrew Cunanan.

Minaj À Trois Breaks The Internet

Seeing that Kim Kardashian didn’t break anything on her own cover of this same magazine three years ago, Nicki Minaj will probably not break anything either. But boy is the lady always upping the ante on what she might do and how she comes to wear latex and other alternate fashions to pretty much make our day.

Stove Top, Rita Ora and The Warriors of Themyscira Provide Fun Fashion Fodder

Moschino finally released their transparent garment bag “Cape Sheer Overlay Dress” to the retail market this week. The plastic dry-cleaner’s bag is part of the ‘trash-collection’ the designer debut at Fall 2017 Milan Fashion Week. The clear full length gown is selling for $900.00, while a mini version sells for $600.00.

Cocktails for Conservation

Now Fashion for Conservation will be bringing designs from the show (including some of our pieces) to Seattle’s Axis Pioneer Square (located at 308 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104) for a cocktail fashion event, once again, fighting for conservation.

Style At The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards

With next year’s Met Gala theme just officially confirmed, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” it’s is obvious these celebrity fashion events, competitions, fashion shows and galas, all look to make significant contributions. The influence and expose the fashion world, as they do culture on a grand scale, with everyone watching, posting and posing. It’s just heartening to keep seeing alternative wardrobe styling, albeit only a few really standing out at this year’s CFDA, making their mark.

Life Is Good for Shania Twain’s Couture Choices

As a homage to Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love” video, one might recall Shania in first top hat and long coat, with a bevy of beefy guys playing instruments behind her, then later revealing the iconic sexy corset/mini skirt look. Shania returns, albeit briefly, in some of that wardrobe in her brand new video, “Life’s About to Get Good” for the lead off single from her soon-to-be-released album, Now.

Céline Dion Back in Vogue?

Not that Celine Dion ever truly left us. From Vegas residencies to recent performances at music events, this lady is surely a diva for the ages. But this recent work with Vogue certainly showcases how very daring the lady might like to get from time to time in her day to day dress to her costume designs to her very elegant wear

The 2017 Her Universe Fashion Show

Yes, the latex costumes do manage to sneak in, but generally it’s a full cornucopia of latex, PVC lace, leather and pretty much anything else you can care to name that makes the cosplay scene. At San Diego’s Comic-Con 2017, attendees are showing up in all kinds of imaginative homemade wear and for the 4th year in a row Hot Topic and Her Universe celebrated this fantasy fashion at the 2017 Her Universe Fashion Show.

Every News Lady Needs One

The Sidefeel Women Cute V Neck Sweet Scallop Pleated Skater Dress, from Amazon is made of polyester and spandex. It comes with scallop trim, the aforementioned slight low neckline and short sleeves and is available in yellow, pink, white, red, blue and black.

Looking For Fetish Models?

Into the summer now and Terminal F. is getting lots of attention, as Sister Sinister attempts to lift the site from a mere membership spot fans can go to buy pictures and other goodies from the models they love. As more women add to the website, its Sister Sinister’s hope that Terminal F will become the one-stop location for us all looking for talent in the fetish clothing world…and beyond.

Jennifer Lopez’s “Ni Tu’ Ni Yo”

A latex clothing designer can’t be jealous that out of all the smoking sexy outfits Jennifer Lopez flips around in her new video for “Ni Tu’ Ni Yo” none were made from our most favorite material. The array of costume changes here, how perfect J.Lo looks and the consistent Latin pop heart of the tune makes this certainly one of the best videos to hit now mid-summer.

A Summer Time Treat That Can’t Be Beat: The Watermelon Dress?

The #WatermelonDress phenomena squished its way into social media frenzy during 4th of July. Ryan Seacrest actually “dropped” a picture on Twitter wearing the watermelon cut out held over a picture of himself a few days before the 4th . But by all accounts, Twitter exploded over the trend during and then following the U.S. Independence Celebration.

Bella ‘Bringing It’ To Paris

Lots is being made about the celebs showing up, and ‘showing off’, at Paris Couture Week. Julianna Moore and Elle Fanning and more came to the City of Lights for the shows, as well as Celine Dion showing lots of skin, posing naked on Vogue’s Instagram account. But by all accounts Bella seems to have won the day n with her daring, style and metallics infused into such a high-fashion event.

The Jenner T-Shirt Faux Pass

From their Kendall + Kylie clothing collection, the famous Jenner sisters attempted to release what they were calling “vintage” music t-shirts this week. The ladies took to superimposing their K&K logo or their faces (and in some cases, bikini shots) over classic album cover art and music star images. Using pictures from The Notorious B.I.G., Metallica, Led Zeppelin and many more, the sisters received a huge backlash this week when they revealed their latest attempt at hip haute couture across Instagram.

If One’s Wedding Gown Costs A Million Dollars, It Should Shine!

But a gown like Victoria Swarovski’s is in the stratosphere of custom made considerations. And considering who she is and what is expected of the shine of her family’s signature product, Cinco’s dress had to glimmer like no dress before it. And with the whole world able to look on these days, you can bet plenty of people would be weighing with whether they though this Swarovski creation truly was “all that glitters.”

Ken Makes a Fashion Statement…or Question?

Ken is part of the Mattel’s latest “Fashionistas” line, something the toymaker introduced after a Barbie Doll sales slump the beginning of this year. Two years shy of sixty years in existence, maybe the time is right for all these wardrobe and physical changes Mattel is making, for Barbie as well as Ken. In addition to what Mattel is doing with Ken, this year will see 25 new Barbie’s introduced.

The 2017 Cars & Couture Fashion Show

This country’s youth culture was basically built on hot girls, hotrod cars, and the sexy sleek sensibility of rock and roll. Ever-changing styles in hair, make-up and dress influenced generations. Seeing how latex is becoming so mainstream it’s no surprise to encounter the marriage of great American institutions that the 2017 Cars & Couture Fashion Show represents.

Dawnamatrix and Summer Jam 2017

It’s really fun to be part of all this great music of late. From Katy Perry’s “Bon Appétit” is video, to dressing Kima for this famous annual hip-hop fest, music is certainly in air round the Dawnamatrix design studio, as it always is in our hearts. And to be part of Summer Jam, in the small way we were, when this year a legend like Notorious B.I.G. was honored, was an even bigger thrill.

RuPaul’s Drag Con

Drag Con will be held in L.A. next year, and dates for a NYC version of the con were just announced (Sept 9th-10th) to be held at the massive Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. RuPaul and her fans, vendors, exhibitors and just about everyone else into fashion, drag, freedom and a good time are sure to find New York City as wild to party in as they do L.A.

Behind the Scenes of Katy Perry’s “Bon Appétit” Music Video

From getting the call from stylist team stylist team Rob Zangardi & Mariel Haenn to provide a latex kimono, our Lux Bra and High Waisted Panty (and other stuff not used in the video) to the actual thrill of seeing what Dawnamatrix clothing was indeed used to now enjoying this nuts-and-bolts little peek, Bon Appétit has been quite the scrumptious meal for us.

Saying No To Latex?

When adult product makers began to take the final steps away from phthalates (those nasty little chemicals put into plastics and silicone to increase durability and flexibility), and fashion designers went hypoallergenic with metals, lots of possibilities sprang up. It was a ‘necessity is the mother of perversion’ in this case, but we all benefit now from much healthier products, from the clothes we make at Dawnamatrix and even the beGloss lube we sell. to what you might buy for your bedroom play.

50 Years of Sgt. Pepper’s Style, Music and Mastery

This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This famous music milestone by John, Paul, George and Ringo was not only the 8th album released by The Beatles, but is arguably the rock album that changed pop music forever.

Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs Shames Us?

Movie maker Locus Creative Studios is not being celebrated this first week after the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, precisely because of body shaming. In its remake ‘parody’ of the classic Snow White story, Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs, the dwarves are cursed princess who must kiss the “most beautiful princess” to break their curse. On the movie’s poster revealed on the French Rivera festival last week, a slim Snow White is shown morphing into a curvier version over the tagline: “What if Snow White was no longer beautiful and the 7 Dwarfs not so short?”

Pippa’s Dress

The blinding white gown sported both a price tag of £40,000 and a long delicate train, and Pippa augmented it by wearing a tiara and custom made veil. Marrying James Matthews at St. Marks Church this past Saturday, Kate’s wedding, as all aspects of her life, has enjoyed public attention ever since her sister married Prince William six years ago.