Highly-regarded Chicago-based photographer and Fetishistas friend Alejandra Guerrero, aka Corporate Vampire, will be presenting the second edition of Lash!, her ‘dark fetish soiree’ launched in Chicago last year, on Saturday August 22 at a fresh location in the US city.

Jointly organised again with party promoter Sanctum, Lash! relocates this month to Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts, a former church converted into a massive, unique event space described by Alejandra as “a truly exceptional location”.

Among the many highlights of this second edition are performance by Sally Marvel, a fashion show by Jane Doe Latex, and a DJ Set by David J of Love & Rockets and Bauhaus fame (also known to some of us as the ‘other half’ of fetish modelling legend Darenzia).

The success of the debut event was what encouraged Alejandra Guerrero and Sanctum to “go a bit bigger” when the opportunity arose to move Lash! to the Epiphany Center for this year’s date.

“I’ve attended events there hosted by my party partner Sanctum before,” she says, “most recently the Vampire Ball earlier this year. So when it came time to plan Lash! again, we loved how open-minded they were about hosting us.

“We’re utilising two floors of the venue: the main Sanctuary space, where most of the performances will take place, and the Catacombs, which will feature a more intimate and naughty vibe with DJs and dungeon/play demos.”

JANE DOE LATEX is to make its Chicago debut with a Lash! catwalk show (photo: @sadswim)

“We have several new performers in the line-up, along with returning favourites like Seph Victor performing rope, and my dear collaborator Sally Marvel, who is featured on the event flyer.

“Sally is one of the top performers in Chicago and has taken the stage at almost every event I’ve hosted going back to 2013. Beyond being one of my favourite models, we have a long history together, so she comes with the party as long as I’m involved!”

Alejandra reveals that she shot the flyer artwork as a self-portrait. “While Sally is front and centre in the photo, those legs at the bottom are mine!” she confesses.

“I wanted some mysterious legs to add a bit of a noir personal touch. I was lying on the floor triggering the shutter via a mobile app. I can tell you, directing a shot from that angle was an experience!

“I wanted to visually speak the language of