What the Brexit effect means for UK latex brands and customers. The Brexit effect has already been felt in the fetish scene, with many British latex labels reporting increased orders from overseas customers keen to exploit the weaker pound. But what about the longer term? We discover how a cross-section...
Fetish Alternative Boutique opens in Camden Market. Fetish Alternative Boutique opens in Camden Stables Market with a big selection of UK fetish and accessory brands, including lots of latex, packed into its compact shop floor space. The project – brainchild of ex-Libidex and Radical Rubber manager...
Latex Epicentre brings world of Future Fetish to London . Latex Epicentre is a new UK company, but behind it is the well-established Polish clothing label Future Fetish, which specialises in great value catsuits made using advanced production techniques. Tony Mitchell finds out from London operation...
German Fetish Ball 2016 preview update & 2015 report. German Fetish Ball 2016 Weekend begins its five-day run on May 4, once again climaxing with the Ball itself on Saturday 7. Tony Mitchell unpicks the schedule, compares it with last year’s, and with this April 6 update, fills in some of...
MadRubb bounces back with Delirium & Uber collections. MadRubb, the Spanish latex label, is back in the limelight with two more collections that promote the potential of latex as everyday fashion. Delirium, featuring tartan and lace prints, is on sale now, while the military-influenced Uber collection...
Boutique Bazaar Valentines: latex, leather, lingerie, love. The Boutique Bazaar Valentines special on Sunday January 31 marks the eighth time this alternative shopping event has popped up in London’s trendy Shoreditch. Produced by Torture Garden and Wasted Chic, it will present around 40 designers...
DeMask: a classic brand gets a second chance to sparkle. DeMask, the famous fetish label founded in Amsterdam in 1990 by Steve English, is in its fifth year under new management. Tony Mitchell talks to new owners Anton and Louva about their takeover of the company, how their efforts to revive the clothing...
Nikdesign: photographer, video director and Chaos All Star. Nikdesign has been creating fetish imagery in his native Sweden since the early days of pervy pioneers like Naucler Design, Nocturnal Agency, Elva and her Club Dekadance. He has documented the ‘Swedish Invasion’ at close quarters and his portfolio...
Catriona Stewart: designing her way around disability. Catriona Stewart, disabled latex designer and model, took a decision at the end of 2014 to raise the profile of her brand by attending more events and doing more shows. The appearance of her designs on the catwalk at this March’s Dominatrix...
Cynth Icorn: Rubber Cultist, model, performer, slavegirl. Cynth Icorn is a young, multi-talented star of the London and international fetish and alt-cabaret scenes. A graduate of St Martin’s and co-founder of strict latex dresscode night Rubber Cult, she combines club-running with modelling and performing...
