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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.

Steven Klein’s New Book

Steven Klein has reigned as one of our most important photographers/videographers for three decades.

Enjoying So Much Latex Down In London Town: The 2022 UK Fetish Awards

After the awards are given, as is true of most events of this kind, there will be plenty of time for attendees to sip a cocktail, mingle and network, and generally enjoy the fact that alternative fashionistas and fans are now getting out and about a little bit more each day.

A Newer, Sexier, Latex-y Barbarella?

w in demand Sydney Sweeney is presently, and seeing that no writer, producer or director is attached to this recently announced remake of Barbarella we won’t probably see the film anytime soon.

Halloween Costumes, 2022

Making the just-dropped Pinterest top ten, couture seen on singer Avril Lavigne is showing an uptick, making the #7 spot in popularity.

Bella Hadid Gets Sprayed By Coperni

Walking for Coperni at the end of Paris Fashion Week Hadid pulled off quite the feet of couture prestidigitation that certainly made news.

No Costume Controversy in Blonde

hite and Johnson’s talents, no matter what one thinks of how Marilyn Monroe’s life is depicted in Blonde there is no doubt the couture here is scrumptious.

Shania Twain IS Dreaming Of The 80’s

The 57-year-old country/pop crossover diva, known for quite an array of incredible wardrobe choices in her videos (and some quite sexy), dons a wide array of wild, colorful couture here reminiscent of MTV’s heyday.

NYC FASHION WEEK 2022

And rabid as fashion fans were for this show, with last February’s NYC show truncated because of the Omicron variant, surely nobody left disappointed at what they witnessed.

Two Weeks Away From The World Of Wearable Art

As always, there’s lots going on at WOW, beyond just us competing with another of our latex outfits. While the show is stunning, what the presenters manage as much preshow to during it, above and beyond the alternate runaway event, music, and dance, is always top notch and so interesting. Two weeks away now, The …

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You can’t Keep A Good Costume Down

It might ‘only’ ever be seen in a game, or not ever seen at all (so far) but be it made of latex, PVC leather, or carry a hint of steampunk even about it, there is no keeping a good cosplayer’s dream costume down.

Torture Garden Los Angeles

The year’s LA TG event is being held at the historic Globe Theatre and will feature performers coming in from spots around the globe, international DJs, and plenty of space for the attended to meet and compare…outfits.

The World of wearableart is mere weeks away

That big turn-out WOW always enjoys, is a testament to how many folks truly love alternate fashions and future forward global designing, and how these designers, critics, reviewers and even casual fans surely love traveling to New Zealand across two fall months to be wowed.

Blackpink: Style and Sound

We can all catch Blackpink in what will surely prove to be some stunning stage costumes at the MTV awards on August 28th.

Celebrating Katie Gallagher and Issey Miyake

Although not known for any latex couture, but very important to our culture at large; we just saw the passing of fashion designers Katie Gallagher and Issey Miyake.

The Consequences Of Releasing Your Corset

rable in a way trad. corsets simply can’t be (not that there is anything wrong with a corset made from satin, leather, silk brocade, or any other material); the way in which a latex corset hugs the body makes it unique.

Celebrating Nichelle Nichols

t not have sported any latex in her most famous short dress, we will never forget the super confident presence of Nichelle Nichols playing Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek.