Rolling Leather With Sydney Sweeney and The Stones
In 1975, the band arraigned a legendary, relatively hastily tour announcement, playing in the back of a flatbed truck while it drove down 5th in Manhattan.
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And We Thought A Latex Hood Made A Statement
Accountant Zhang Shifan, who lives in China’s seaside city of Qingdao, initially created garment so beachgoers could be protected from jellyfish stings.
Caroline Wozniack Is Blue
Wozniacki has played with and enjoyed her sense of sartorial style off the court as well, appearing at award show appearances in sexy sparkly gowns as much as for Sports Illustrated swimsuits. This lady tennis star proves that there really are so many ways we can all look great in the clothes we wear, no matter where we wear them and what they are made of.
Iris Apfel Turns 102
Apfel entered the fashion firmament writing for Women’s Wear Daily, working for interior designer Elinor Johnson and as an assistant to illustrator Robert Goodman.
Tonight: Liquid Red Las Vegas Latex & Lace Lingerie Ball
Latex, lingerie and all other kinds of alternative fashions will be seen, enjoyed, worn and surely wonderfully exploited tonight at bar/lounge Artifice in Las Vegas.
Another Summer Passes…And, Yes, We Again Wore Latex
But generally speaking, as we have every year, those of us latex fashion lovers got through another summer with our latex wardrobes intact.
Alana Hadid Debut at SS24 Copenhagen, Ervin Latimmier in drag, and Kim K. and Her Infaltables
The big inflatable set pieces behind Kim in the pics remind us of when we dressed Katy Perry in an inflatable latex skirt for a Covergirl’s “Plumpify Mascara” commercial.
Shania Latex?
And as far as daring sexy looks go (as much for her and others in her videos), we can’t forget Shania’s infamous Man! I Feel Like A Woman video.
Weird Barbie, Post Malone & Harley-Davidson & Walmart Doing Their Part: Fashion Doings For August
As ever, we found some serious, some silly, but all interesting nuggets to report for the beginning of August.
Blackpink At 7
Taylor Swift might be celebrating her ‘eras,’ but did you know that K-pop group Blackpink celebrates the 7th anniversary of their debut this week; music, alt. couture, and indeed some latex wardrobe all feature in their unprecedented ascendency.
Lingerie, latex, and DojA Cat: Victoria’s Secret The Tour 2023
Dojo Cat revealed this week that she’s been working on new music (as her fans have been hoping), and it is said she will be debuting two of her new songs during the VS show.
Goodbye To Paul Reubens, Great Laughs & And AN Iconic Costume
The Pee-wee character would be featured in a score of movies and TV appearances, an HBO special, and on Broadway. In fact, Pee-wee’s first big screen starring appearance, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, marks the directorial debut of Tim Burton.
Be a Fashion Dreamer With Nintendo
The mega gaming company has just announced that it is releasing a fashion designer game at the end of the year that will allow players to become a top fashion influencer.
A Reality TV Star, Eurovision 2-Time Winner And A Duck-Tape Prom Dress
Here are two latex couture moments that happened so far this week, and some interesting couture styling with one of the world’s most popular home improvement materials…
The Unrealized Fate And Interesting Turn-Around of Perception Of Comic-Con 2023
And who knows what stars will leave the picket line to come down a little further south of L.A. for the weekend?
Discussing Latex Couture With The Ladies Of Rick’s Cabaret New York
Through a brief chat we managed below, we found out, once and for all, about how latex does and does not fit into the nightly routine and lives of a dancers working at the famous Rick’s Cabaret New York club.
Making The Grade With the World of WearableArt Again
Another Dawnamatrix Design latex outfit has made it to finalist consideration for the World of WearableArt Competition.
The Burning Of Atlanta, Again, With Latex
We hardly, if ever though, have heard of a latex mishap like the one that happened last night to cause I-285 to be closed until opening just this morning.
Attendees WOW At Paris Fashion Week 2023
Naomi Campbell was in balloon shoes, Emily Ratajkowski in a leaf-shaped shirt, and Jared Leto accessorized his black and white suit with leather gloves.
Barbie Courts Controversey
The new Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie as everybody’s favorite doll, and directed by Great Gerwig, features a scene stirring up a no-show ban in some Asian countries.
Where To Find The Latex Faithful: Latex 24/7
Happy 4th to our friends and family in the US, and a wonderful beginning of July to us all…wearers of latex and whatever else.
Latex Couture Out And About This Week
We can always count on our most famous showing off our favorite textile at well-attended premiers and award shows and to keep culturally challenging fashions alive.
NYC’s 31st Annual Latex Ball
Thousands attended the 21st annual celebration, produced by GMHC, at The Terminal 5 club.
Adele & Beyoncé: When Stage Costumes Go Wrong
It’s not just some wardrobe malfunction or a latex corset possibly fitting too tight that can bring a live show to a halt or a performer an embarrassing moment.
Confusing latex, NYC’s Latex Ball & Saying Goodbye to John Romita Sr.
In later years, Romita Sr. became Marvel’s art director and helped design Wolverine, the Punisher, and Luke Cage, while serving as a mentor to young artists. His son John Romita Jr. is currently the artist on The Amazing Spider-Man.
Debbie Harry Does It Again
Harry and Marc Jacobs are long-standing friends, having released a Blondie-inspired collaboration twelve years ago.
Kylie Cosmetics Features Latex…This Week
We have all seen this Kardashian/Jenner cast member, as well as all sisters, often sporting our favorite textile.
“Alone” With Latex: Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj Step Up
A month after it was dropped, and we are still digesting the wonderful costumes, and a good amount of them latex, in the new Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj video “Alone.”
Princess Leia Brings Galactic-Sized Bids
Princess Leia’s ceremonial dress will be open for in-person bidding to the public at The Petersen Automotive Museum on the first day of the event.
A Humble Tribute To The Queen: Tina Turner
Some performers pass through this life that we know will never be equaled: Tina Turner was simply the best.
Cannes Couture
Lastly, our more ‘mature’ celebrities made the news as Dame Helen Mirren dyed her hair blue to match her Del Core powder blue gown. While Catherine Deneuve was in a long silk Louis Vuitton that required three hundred hours of work to create.
The Ever Suprising 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Although we weren’t exactly expecting any latex swimsuits, still the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition does offer up some sure surprises. And once again, those surprises are all about the modes.
Disney Cosplay & A Pink Business Suit: Katy Perry & Erika Jane In Latex
Sprinkle in a little cosplay, and there was no stopping our most favorite textile, seen as it was just recently on Katy Perry and Erika Jayne.
2023 Eurovision Song Contest Couture
Having worked often with global designers, be they makers of latex couture or working with a host of other textiles, we are ever so appreciative and interested in world couture.
The Return Of The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
This week Victoria’s Secret announced that they will be airing the Victoria’s Secret World Tour.