Classic comic sci-fi illustrations are full of semi-clad beauties wearing latex, PVC, and very little else, paired with muscle-bound hunks either coming to their rescue or making them submit to some other-worldly entanglement. Like it or not as seen through a modern-day sensibility, but this is the stuff of fantasy (the artist’s fantasy), no matter …
We don’t ever mind giving a nod to another designer, be they using latex or not. Just a few blogs back we mentioned the relaunch of the Yummy Gummy brand, happy as we are to see our friend and talented designer Rebecca Allsop having another chance to see her vision writ large. And you know …
We’re not sure how many modern teen comedy movies have had latex costumes in them, but we’ll still easily champion the recently announced American High costume sale. The Liverpool, N.Y.-based film production company/teaching institution, just wrapping its 20th production, has grown with a huge costume collection. And whether you want Dexter Darden’s “The Binge,” tuxedo, …
As we have commented often, all kinds of celebrities wear latex couture and have been doing so with ever more frequency these days. Stepping out at parties or premiers, strutting across a red carpet of a runway, on stage, or in music videos, it is the go-to textile. Really, haven’t we been singing latex’s praises …
On the heels of all the PVC, leather, and latex one saw on cosplayers at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, as of this week we have been all treated to the ‘upgrade’ of DC comic heroes’ costumes. Allow us some geeking out for this blog… The continuing Absolute Power comic series saw Amanda Waller surely steal …
We have seen some fantastically talented latex designers, models, magazines, portals, yearly events, and latex makers come and go through the years. There are a multitude of reasons why one person stays in business, in any business, and lots of time that has nothing to do with what a person does or even how they …
On the heels of her wearing fuchsia-colored latex over black full panties, silver underwire bra, and knee-high boots in an Instagram post her performance at Lithuania’s Vilnius festival, we must give Rita Ora her due. By all accounts she looks fantastic in her half-latex couture, as she surely wowed the fifty thousand strong at the …
With cosplay all the rage at San Diego’s just finished Comic-Con 2024, we know the PVC, leather, spandex and latex was out in full force. The faithful recreations of beloved science fiction, fantasy, anime and gaming costumes were, as always, stunning. But less we forget one of the most iconic costumes in all of fantasy…the …
Not that anyone should be surprised that there were some cool wardrobe styles strutted about during and at the after-party, at the premier of the new Deadpool & Wolverine film, but latex couture adorning two of the party’s attendees? Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid showed up pretty much hand-in-hand for both festivities at Lincoln Center …
Sexy, suited not exactly in latex, but often in wardrobe any cosplayer would die to emulate and famously played by Jane Fonda in the 1968 movie that bore the lead character’s name, we can all pay tribute to Barbarella. Now, on the heels of a remake of the movie starring Sydney Sweeney, Dynamite Comics announced …
Being carried to the stage by actors Andrew Scott and Jonathan Bailey while dressed in red latex and heels, singer Kylie Minogue surely made it clear what a star she still is performing at BST Hyde Park last week. The 56-year-old Australian pop diva is no stranger to cavorting in stunningly sexy stage wardrobe, but …
I truly don’t think I am ever going to get tired of saying WOW, when it comes to our latex designs making it, once again, as a finalist in the World of WearableArt Competition.This year we collaborated with fiber artist Lana Crooks, to present The Scribe latex couture piece and we just received word from …
Coming off these two of our latest latex couture blogs So, Did Nike Break The Olympics? – Dawnamatrix and Nike sexualizes Paris? – Dawnamatrix this new piece from NBC, just published Olympic Gymnastics: Simone Biles & Team USA’s Paris leotard sneak peek (nbcnews.com), presents a nice new and positive spin on the games’ couture. In particular, …
While we were hoping for a latex stage costume or even a well-placed latex accessory among the performers at the just-passed Glastonbury festival, still there were some stunning couture moments, not even from the pop world. Performance artist Marina Abramović made a clear message with what she wore during the presentation she called “Seven Minutes …
Getting past all the blogs, tweets, and amateur fashionista assessments of the outfits worn—be they latex, leather, or the current nude dress rage—here is our perspective of the 2024 BET Awards couture. Two latex wardrobes stand out as do the seven different changes host Taraji P. Henson spun through and even a controversial clutch moment. …
As this article attests (and it name drops us as well) the latex costumes we worked on for the Sukeban Japanese pro wrestlers’ matches (see here and here) are alive and well. Which, frankly, amazes me, seeing how much action these ladies engage in. I know all about the strength and stretch of latex outfits. …
When you call yourself the Viva Glam Billion Dollar Ball, one might expect some interesting wardrobe choices among the attendees…as well as some latex. MAC Cosmetics held this ball last month in New York City and it was attended by the likes of Winnie Harlow, Lourdes Leon, Kim Petras, and a host of others. And …
It’s one thing to slip into a latex wardrobe for an award show red carpet strut-in. Or to be seen in some skin-tight latex couture for a superhero role you have stepped into. And we constantly point out singers in latex costumes for video or stage appearances. But when our best and brightest show up …
There’s no mistaking that the warmer weather is upon us now…so, is it still time for latex? Following the rule of ‘The 4 L’s’ will see you through the sticky hot weather, while still wearing latex. We have been championing the wonderful array of modern-day latex color choices for some time now. Why not avail …
As you can learn from reading a little about the Dawnamtarix bio or looking across these pages at our latex kimonos, Japanese culture plays a very big part in what we do. Here is just one blog from our past talking about our trips to and connection with the land of the Norman Reedus Follows …
It’s not that Dojo Cat hasn’t been sporting electrifying costumes on her Scarlet Tour so far, but she showed a certain aplomb in an old London town just recently wearing latex. For this one show, the “Agora Hills” singer stepped on stage in a skin-color (and skintight) latex bodysuit, under a stunning translucent latex trench. …
As we mentioned a few blogs ago (specially here), although it wasn’t latex, when the world was treated to a long look at the new “nike kits” to be worn by the U.S. track and field team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, things got a little nutty! You might recall how the new clothing …
Although we haven’t seen any latex wardrobe (yet) Katy Perry took the beginning of Paris Fashion Week by storm. About to drop new music, the 39-year-old pop diva took the opportunity of all eyes in Paris to show herself in grand and wild style and push her brand. A video posted (from which the above …
So, is it the latex wardrobe or the person wearing it that makes the scene?
We are a big fan of any latex site engaging in constant updates and opinions about latex couture.
It seems Stella McCartney and champagne-maker Veuve Clicquot are considering well how alt. fashion and a good drink can make a difference.
It should be noted that Nike will offer over fifty pieces for athletes to wear, which include, compression shorts, and crop top bodysuits with shorts.
In the recent Aba Max video “My Oh My,” the 30-year-old singer pretty much wears latex couture throughout.
What we don’t seem to consider all that often though, at least not in a fashion sense, is plastic wardrobe pieces.
Five years in the making as Beyoncé’s eighth studio album is the second installment of her trilogy project that began with 2022’s Renaissance.
Bianca Censori, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé tickled our eyes and sensibilities early for this week.
There are plenty of magazines out there ripe for fashion picking.
Night Club, an electronica group for L.A. is using latex—once again— for full fantastic effect in the video for their new release “Barbwire Kiss.”
In the same universe, but over on the comic book side of things, Power Girl received a couture update in official art this week.
And while most men were in a classic black tux, there was no missing Ryan Gosling singing “I’m Just Ken,” in a full pink suit during the show itself.
