God knows there were rhinestones and tattered lace, and we’d have to guess a fair amount of latex as well. When we come to consider two icons that died this week–and on the same day–Dolly Parton and Tim Curry (an odd pairing to be sure), we can as much consider their immense and unique talents …
As we have said on plenty of occasions, the latex gifts for us keep a’gifting’ when it comes to the World of Wearable Art competition. And this was certainly evident at Tampa’s Dunedin Fine Art Center’s sold-out ‘Wearable Art’ 2oth anniversary show last Saturday. As this article clearly shows, the DFAC enjoyed yet another sold-out …
We came across this blog on the WearLatex blog/video site: LatexVideos.com | Is it Latex or Not: Oops I Did It Again, and it begs a good question. Even when we look around for the latest posting about this or that latex costume, couture, or cosplay, we often find ourselves managing an even deeper dive …
Even a casual latex fashionista parent finds it hard to keep their attention on anything but back-to-school concerns come August. Sure, with the Bluey movie teaser trotted out by Disney at the D23 fan event last week, your kids might not exactly be thinking about school (unless they are already back to it), but if …
Be it a latex wardrobe featured in a video, some runway posts from an alt. couture weekend event, the latest celebrity fashion roundup, or a juicy controversy or two, when a week drops interesting fashion news, you’ll find more than one blog roundup from us. Which is what we give and gave you this week…. …
Celebrating her 29th birthday, Kylie Jenner might dress up a bit… and in latex. Seeing Alicia Silverstone in her famous Clueless skirt and top reinforces that true beauty is always present within us. And we thought a little reminder of a big event in Prague, coming in October, was worth a little ‘ink’ today, in …
Although only a few months have passed since the Met Gala, with a scant number of latex wardrobes seen, the organizers of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue have already announced that the 2027 Met Gala will feature the exhibit, John Galliano: Horizons. This marks only the third time in Met history that a …
We all know cosplay is not just about rendering some latex wardrobe accessory to fit the specific confines of a convention costume you are preparing to wear. It’s as much about showing off one’s talent and aplomb as it is about enjoying a comradery, in person, with persons you might not have known previously or …
Sorry, not a hint of latex couture in this second of the week fashion news round up. But we think these are three interesting fashion stories to take note of. Sydney Gets Low For American Eagle We all saw what happened when Sydney Sweeney signed up for the gene/jeans campaign for American Eagle, back in …
Latex playing its part in the many thrilling cosplay costumes at Comic-Con 2026, a fiery splash of red on hundreds in Brighton, Didi Conn showing up in London wearing her famous pink jacket, all this made the fashion news this week. Giving RR a run for his Deadpool Sure Paul Rudd, Robert Downey Jr. and …
Over a long weekend where latex costumes, PVD cosplay and all manner of home-made props reign, it’s interesting to note what makes San Diego’s Comic-Con 2026 fashion no-nos. Sure, it makes sense that there would be mandatory security screenings, no alcohol consumption allowed, and that the private live broadcast of panels, programs, or any other …
A latex stage costume or two, playing with gender roles, producing rock and roll classic, R&B dance tunes and epic prog rock tunes, and reinventing on a scale nobody has ever managed; David Bowie presented all this and more to his adoring fans across his unique career. The new huge touring archive exhibit David Bowie: …
Vogue just posted this article, “The Latex Look Is All Over the Runways. Will It Sell.” Beyond her excellent assessment, writer Madeleine Schulz sites some sure examples of latex wearing seen at recent Fashion Weeks…off the runway. From Connor Storrie at a recent Saint Laurent runway showing in Paris wearing knee-high latex sock boots (as …
No, it’s not some sexy latex top or a flash of Shania Twain’s undies that landed on the sartorial-radar-of-controversy the beginning of this week. It seems Jennifer Lopez made a statement wearing an oversized hat at the Wimbledon men’s final this past Sunday. Sitting in the Royal Box at the All-England Club’s Centre Court, the …
Teyana Sits Slow Never one to miss a chance at wearing something interesting (to say the least) Teyana Taylor had to execute a slow descent to her seat at Paris Fashion Week, this past week. Wearing a brown leather crocodile-skin-like armor corseted top, waist piece, and hip-hugging floor-length fringe skirt paired with matching sculptural headpiece, …
If it sounds like we have said it too many times, maybe we have, but the love for our latex couture keeps growing via those wonderful folks at the World of Wearable Art. There is a retrospective show to tell you about, featuring some of our award-winning WOW pieces, plus some never-before-seen latex garments, happening …
Inspiration can come from anywhere for anything, on the tennis court as much as in a latex design studio. Whatever your art happens to be, what you get from the world around you so often bleeds into what you make, sometimes so subconsciously that you might not even be aware of it. And sometimes, what …
This news roundup includes some latex couture at the 2026 BET Awards, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”fashions, and Connor Storrie sweating for us all…again, in latex. FASHIONS AT THE 2026 BET Awards From some startling naked dresses, smart sleek suits, wild bright colors, here you can see so much of what was seen on the best …
As she’s not wearing our favorite textile, we can’t weigh in with how she looks in latex. But some recent designer stage outfits Shania Twain wore while opening for Harry Styles during his London concerts (the 12-night run of these shows stretch until 7/4), have earned the 60-year Shania some attention. And it is surely about her …
Once again, we had some notable stars (all ladies this time) out and about wearing stunning latex in various places and spaces just recently. And here we are to tell you about what was seen. As mentioned here, Cardi B attended the 3rd game of the New York Knicks run two weeks ago, in latex, …
Ok, not to brag, but we don’t exactly know how we missed this article about top latex designers… where we are honored with a first mention on the list. Wow! As Mara Collins, Style Editor of MJ Trends, begins her piece, “Latex clothing sits at a fascinating intersection of subculture, couture, and material innovation. Once …
Madonna’s “Confessions II – The Film”, showcasing the first six songs off her new album Confessions II, (and some sure sexy latex-clad steadicam operators), premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Ms. Madge also performed a pop-up concert in New York Times Square on June 4th. This Vogue article highlights her fashions choices with the new film/albums …
Yes, once again, let’s take a spin around some fashion news for the week; a ‘political’ fashion statement and latex couture at both a Knicks game and in a Coke add. All Of UFC Gets Patriotic The UFC is grabbing even more attention for its mixed martial arts match that will happen this Saturday at The …
This recent article, from GigWise.com reminds readers how best to wear a latex swimsuit. While the suggestion that “The key to wearing latex successfully is knowing how to style it,” is good advice, the article also reminds the reader that there is a difference between a latex bodysuit and a latex swimsuit—another point we agree …
She might not be a movie star synonymous with wearing latex couture, but Marilyn Monroe is surely an icon. Had she lived, the quintessential ‘blonde bombshell’ would have turned 100 on June 1st . And to celebrate this milestone….there have been auctions popping up selling some of her personal items. At the beginning of this …
The latex costumes we created for the Harajuku Stars of the Sukeban Japanese all-women wrestling group, just got a great mention on the WearLatex.com site. We’ve rolled on over to WearLatex.com plenty over the years. It’s a site rich in latex news, industry doings and just about anything anybody needs to know about the textile …
Across the span of two of our more recent blogs, we;ve mentioned the Latex Fashion Awards; their actual announcement of the show from show partner Latex 24/7 and then the award’s categories being announced even more recently. Here is a detailed list of the categories, with a breakdown of exactly what they celebrate and who …
We surely have told you about our latex couture connection with the Sukeban Japanese pro wrestling. The all-women team, co-founded by Olympia Le-Tan and her brother-in-law Alex Detrick (professional wrestlers Orion Dove and Bull Nakano, respectively), just took NYC by storm with an event at the city’s Hammerstein Ballroom. And once again, some of our …
One of our competitors (no, we won’t name who) just published their “Latex trends 2026.” It’s an interesting assessment, some of which we agree with…and some not. But as we have always tried to keep up with fashion trends, be they latex, or any other respectable alt. fashion, we will surely champion the article’s pronouncement …
As close as we may ever get to Tom Brady wearing latex, a surprise illegal bounty found in some Skims and both Jane Fonda and a python making news at Cannes, here are some fashion bites we thought might be tasty for the beginning of this week. Brady in Leather Gucci Just this past Saturday, …
We know there are latex outfits as well as latex accessories…then there are those little latex embellishments that add such a splash to one’s style they can’t rightly be ignored. As we realized last week when we reported on it and this week when we mentioned it, we wondered if we’d really get clear of …
As a latex fashion designer, we certainly regard the people behind-the-scenes as one big family, and champion them all. From talented folks who create and cut the colorful latex sheeting we use, the people on the forefront of technology as much helping to bring 3D printing to the fore, to whatever else they might dream …
While this blog will end with the one outstanding latex outfit worn at the 2026 Met Gala, we’ll tickle across some of the other outfits the A-listers wore to this year’s “Costume Art,” Oscars of Fashion monumental fashion roll out. The Met Gala, major fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute sees a …
Does the usual axiom “It’s an honor just to be nominated” apply to latex designers as much as it does the actors at the Academy Awards? It looks like we all will soon see as we just read that the inaugural Latex Fashion Awards, that we first reported on here, has now revealed the categories for nominees …
A latex catsuit, (and plenty of other fashions in a new video), Nicole Kidman’s gam, and Madonna bouncing back post her outfits going missing at Coachella, all make this little news round up. Speaking about The Devil Wears Prada 2 as we did last time (and a few blogs before) have you seen Lady Gaga …
Our latex couture submissions into the World of Wearable Art always have us marveling at all the amazing designs we see at the show/ competition. But this is not the only place where we indulge our interest in innovative modern fashion and its production. Be it some unusual textile, a new technology employed in rendering, …