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The Shiny Sofa, Latex Fashion Podcast

Yes, The Shiny Sofa originates from the UK, a country with a grand latex fashion tradition, as much born from the fetish scene as haute couture.

Goodbye Yummy Gummy

Sad as we are to see any latex designer go (competition or not), we were especially saddened to hear that Yummy Gummy Latex is closing up shop.

Paco Rabanne R.I.P.

Certainly, a man as known for his creativity as some of his eccentric claims and predictions, Rabanne claimed he had lived a few past lives, said he had been visited by extraterrestrials, murdered Tutankhamun, and had lived over a hundred of years.

And So, The 65th Grammy’s

Lastly, and arguably the most arresting look of the night, was Sam Smith and Kim Petras walking in their blood-red Valentino.

Kim Kardashian ‘Breaks’ AS ROMA

Without ‘breaking the net’ or strutting across a red carpet in some sexy leather or latex couture, once again, Kim Kardashian has caused a stir, online, with something she wore. 

Pamela Anderson ONce Again

This is a lady who has undoubtedly held the world in the palm of her hand from her celebrity, sex tape mudslinging, and her professional moments before the camera.

More NaugHty Madonna?

This is not a lady who has stepped through her wardrobe choices, song-smithing, and overall image anciently.

A New Vincent Peters Exhibition

The exhibition, titled “Timeless Time,” has just opened at Milan’s Palazzo Reale and runs until February 26th.

The Politics Of Fashion?

But designer Stella McCartney had something sure to say this week about what this article calls her “U.S. leather tax shock.”

And What A Year It WAS…But Latex?

On Vanity Fair’s “Hollywood Issue,” Nicole Kidman made news wearing a tiny, pleated bra top and pleaded micro-miniskirt on the magazine’s cover.

THe Batsuit

The noir sensibility of Matt Reeves’ directorial style and Pattison’s brooding Caped Crusader influenced the film’s costume designers to follow forward with their more “utilitarian” approach to the iconic main character’s iconic costume

Kardashians, Jenners and A Miami Mistress

Accessorizing with short boots, a black clutch, and black sunglasses, Jenner looked super stylish attending the bar mitzvah of her nephew Mason Disick.

Babylon Couture

The opulence of the quickly morphing culture of moviedom reflected in the actions, sound, lights, and, yes, the dress of the times, is surely clearly defined in Babylon

More Barbicore

For those interested, the essentials named by CNN include bright colors, minidresses, platform shoes, heart-shaped accessories, and lots of pinks and purples.

Dojo Cat Is Dazed In Latex

Stunning stuff, to be sure. But we are used to this kind of eye-catching display from Dojo Cat.

Latex In The Metaverse?

What does all this mean for slipping into a latex thong or attending fashion shows in the future?

Art Basel Brings Them Out

And it certainly didn’t seem too hot for our best and brightest to wear just about anything they wanted at the yearly platform for global artists to showcase their wares; Miami’s Art Basel.

UK Fetish Awards Post Event Roundup

Dipping our toes back into alt. fashion get-togethers (pretty much getting back together in general) and party happenings in a post-Covid world, those at the UK Fetish Awards gathering were well supported by known brands/producers on the scene.

Our Royal Emissary 

It’s about time we gave forth on the specific brief of the latex wardrobe piece, our Royal Emissary, that we entered into and won with at The World of Wearable Art this year.

The Look Of The World Of Wearable Art

The shine, the pucker, the crinkle, the cut, and even some sure reflection. Really, what could be better than the visual component latex?

Which Is The Scarlet Witch Wearing?

here might not be any latex in the below story, but there is indeed “a lot to unpack,” as the kids say over the most recent iteration of Marvel’s Scarlet Witch.

Latex Love Off U.S. Shores

Here are a few global latex ‘appearances’ of recent note off our North American shores that we think worthy of mentioning. 

Latex Costumes

Comes ‘round this time of year, we not only contemplate cosplay, sexy dress, and lingerie worn as outerwear but certainly how latex fits in (literally and figuratively) into what we might come to wear on the 31st. 

Taylor Moves Swiftly Through Some Amazing Couture

In light of all this recent Swiftian news, we might see it as ironic that it’s just been announced that Kayne West has been dropped by Adidas over some remakes, he said and has been showing across what he has worn.