It’s also the scene of some of her proudest moments, convincing newcomers to latex to try it on, and to realise how beautiful the right latex can be.

DENUDED: Rebecca makes the best of her sparsely-stocked Yummy Gummy stand at her very first Birmingham Bizarre Bazaar in 2013, after most of her clothing samples went missing

But it’s also working with other designers that fuels her creativity and passion, and that too has provided some of her proudest moments, such as when designers halfway around the world like Dawn Mostow of Dawnamatrix buy her work.

Working with other designers fuels her creativity and passion; some of her proudest moments come from designers halfway around the world buying her work

Other Yummy Gummy collaborative highlights include a range of forest scenes for London’s Ausrie Fel latex brand; Canadian brand Adala Clothing; pieces from House of Harlot yet to be unveiled; and a special commission for Vice Magazine/Intel Australia.

There have been patterned hoods from Dayne Henderson that ended up on stage on Lady Gaga and her dancers; and blood-splattered latex used in Pandora DeLuxe‘s sexy range.

Plus there are new Bondinage pieces recently showcased at the two major German events; plus-size fashion from Susey Phoenixx; and her ongoing relationship with Latex 101 — for whom Rebecca creates exclusive Yummy Gummy prints.

Both Rebecca and partner Sam are passionate about what they produce, but are sometimes frustrated by the common misconceptions about the their sheet product, which is often mistaken for printed latex.

Each Yummy Gummy sheet is poured and its component colours hand-mixed, so no two sheets are identical or uniform, unlike a print. Also unlike printed sheets, hand-poured and hand-drawn latex is fade-resistant and the pattern won’t rub off with wear.

Sheet size is limited by the production method, since each sheet must be poured onto 1 x 2 metre flat surfaces (currently housed in a 30 square metre workspace) and allowed to dry overnight.

More complex patterns, such as zebra stripe, or Rebecca’s famous Sex Pistols slogan/tartan, can take two days to properly set.

Weather, too, will affect production and cause variations in finish time, as both temperature and humidity must be taken into consideration. Typically one or two days must elapse before total certainty that the latex has properly set and is of uniform thickness.

It was as a result of these challenges that Yummy Gummy’s ready-to-wear clothing line came into being. Created and designed while waiting for sheets to cure, the label’s initial collection is deceptively simple.

In fact it is the product of over four months of pattern drafting and alterations, in order that each piece supports and flatters its wearer, regardless of size.

The Skate Dress is currently the Yummy Gummy range’s best seller online. At fairs, usually whatever Rebecca happens to be wearing on her stand will be that day’s top seller, as customers can see the stuff in action and in person.

I asked Rebecca and Sam about Yummy Gummy’s European Fetish Award for Best Idea/Start-Up in Berlin the morning after the Awards ceremony, when we were all just up for breakfast and still sleepy from the excitement of the night before.

At fairs, usually whatever Rebecca happens to be wearing on her stand will be that day’s top seller, as customers can see the stuff in action and in person

After a long day on their stand, they admitted it was both a surprise and a bit of added stress to learn of the impending honour. But finding out while they were still working at the fair brought a touching moment as they were were able to share the joy with Richard and Stewart at the nearby Latex 101 stand.

Winning the prize gives a brand added credibility and may force others to take Yummy Gummy more seriously, Rebecca believes.

The rest of 2015 looks to be just as busy as the first half of the year has been.

Events coming up for Yummy Gummy include exhibiting at Manchester’s first Sexhibition Show in August along with a fashion show there that includes Bianca Beauchamp and Morgana, and a stand at September’s London Edge — the international alternative fashion trade show, where the pair hope to spark more interest from non-fetish fashion retailers.

When I ask who they’d really like to work with in the future, Atsuko Kudo and Lady Gaga topped the list, and if you ask me, it’s just a matter of time before Rebecca wins them both over.

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