FAT Toronto ON, April 23 - Ashley Davies and Matt Smart are bringing latex from the bedroom to the runway like no one else in Canada. The newest House of Etiquette collection by this duo titled Filthy Gorgeous was showcased at at Toronto’s Arts and Fashion Week known as FAT was a strong showing. Ten models walked the runway in peplum tops, tight leggings, peek-a-boo bras, and body hugging dresses. This collections color palette consisted of transparent and opaque versions of royal blues, deep purples, yellow, and sunrise patterns all mixed with a stable of black.  Everyone was polished to perfection, each  look hugging the model like it was truly made only for them.

photos : Ian Compton

- Tasha Farrington

Brooklyn NY, February 28 - New York-based Vengeance Designs unveiled their latest collection, Color Me Kinky, on February 28th at the FreeCandy space in Brooklyn. Vengeance Designs is known for their quality and dedication in combining clashing elements to form latex masterpieces for the fetish and cosplay crowd. This latest collection featured a variety of colorful latex outfits, some innocent and sweet, others revealing women reveling in their power over the male ego with a flash of skin. Designer Kayla Lael described the collection as, “A fusion of classic pin-up style with a pop-art twist!”

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We featured the Lo Res Pump in our April/May 2011 Issue and still love them just as much as we did then! This season they are out in new lust-worthy colors: blue lavender and aqua. Embrace pastels because they can pair perfectly with black (or black and white, gray, other pastels, jewel tones) while being a bold statement and fashion forward. The Lo Res Pump is part of United Nude’s digital design revolution, cut from rubber with computer aided design to have many smooth facets like a gem stone. These shoes have a removable strap and leather foot bed for comfort and ease of wearing. Multifaceted, they can be futuristic, cyber, retro, witchy, Victorian, lolita, or just plain sophisticated and fashionable. Pair with latex (like we did in our April/May 2011 Issue) or just about any material.

The Lo Res Pump by United Nude is available online for $200 at www.unitednude.com.

- Jennifer Link

photographer : Gail Kilker
makeup artist : Anna DeMeo
hair stylist : Anna DeMeo
model : Fate
fashions : Renee Masoomian and Rae Beth Designs

Featuring fashions by Violet Designs, BlackIris Designs, Lia Valdez, Adala, and more.

photographer : Amena Assaily
creative director : Pretty Deadly Stylz
fashion stylist : Pretty Deadly Stylz
makeup artist : Ashley Lynne Regnier
hair stylist : Sarah Majkut
models : Faery Lepidoptera, Melissa Dale Hicks, and Severin Stargher

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[ additional images not seen in the February/March 2013 Issue ]

view the full editorial in the February/March 2013 Issue

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It’s the month of love and I can safely say I’m in love with the Minnie Top. House of Etiquette is really becoming a house hold name in quality latex. They are definitely on the forefront of designers that are bringing latex out of the fetish scene and making pieces that you can mix into your everyday wardrobe. With its high collar, slightly puffed sleeves, peplum detailing, mix of vintage and modern, and let’s not forget the easy access zipper; the Minnie Top is a great piece. House of Etiquette offers this gem of a top in a multitude of colors from mint to plum to transparent purple! This top is such a classic style and definitely a latex fashionista must. And if you are new to latex, why not start with a piece that can be dressed up or down? Go ahead, add a little shine to your style!

The Minnie Top by House of Etiquette is available online for $270 at www.houseofetiquette.com.

- Tasha Farrington

Kassandra Love is already well known in the Toronto fetish scene, having modeled Adala Latex and Ego Assassin, as an organizer of Subspace Fetish Night’s fashion shows, and for her involvement in Torture Garden Toronto, but she is well on her way to being known throughout the fetish world with her striking look and charisma in front of the lens. You may have spotted her modeling for Lady Lucie Latex, Futurstate, or Toxic Vision and you’re sure to spot her a lot more in the year to come.

photographer : Sylvia Pereira
makeup artist : Katie Marie
hair stylist : Katie Marie
fashion stylist : House of Etiquette and Ariane Young of Betty Kiss Style
model : Kassandra Love

view the full editorial in the December/January 2012/2013 Issue

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This is one of those finds that once you’ve seen it, you can’t not know it’s out there. And knowing that, you count your pennies til you can get it. Introducing the Vampire Bat Backpack, an “extreme” limited edition bag by Cult Appeal, a label based in Germany. They are statement pieces that will make you “extremely” unique and stand out in whatever crowd you may be in. The Vampire Bat Backpack is handcrafted and each piece has its own molded black latex bat “skin” which, like a fingerprint, will always be slightly unique. It’s a limited run, so not all of your friends are going to be able to get it either. It’s a sturdy little guy, the smallest in the latest Cult Appeal line, but definitely big enough to carry all the essentials. This bat is one to watch out for, and with its red eyes staring out, it’s sure to be a trusty companion no one’s going to want to sneak up on!

The Vampire Bat Backpack is available online for $95 at www.cryoflesh.com.

- Tasha Farrington

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photographer : Saryn Christina
makeup artist : Erika Diehl
hair stylist : Jennifer Medrano
model : Sophie Nova
latex fashions : Abigail Greydanus
location : Wonderland Studios
interview by Jessica Jewell

view the full feature in the August/September 2012 Issue

Take a peek behind the scenes of our August/September 2012 Must feature. Our fashion editor Tasha Farrington styles model Grayling in our must-have the Motorcycle Latex Jacket by Adala Latex. With Bailey Northcott behind the camera and makeup by Jenn Aqui, it was hard to pick just one shot for the issue!