February 2025

RIGHT ON TRACK: SPORTY LATEX STYLE FROM ADIDAS AND LIBIDEX The launch of a latex collection by any big clothing brand naturally provokes a range of reactions from latex enthusiasts. Some welcome it as a sign of the ever-growing mainstream acceptance of latex, which they feel can only be a good thing. Some regard it as cynical, short-termist cultural appropriation...

SONIA ANUBIS CHOOSES LIBIDEX LATEX FOR COBRA SPELL UK+EU TOURDutch guitarist Sonia Anubis, founder of heavy rock outfit Cobra Spell, has chosen all-black Libidex latex to wear onstage during the band’s current extensive European tour.The tour began in Germany on February 7, and included two UK dates in London and Manchester before returning to the continent for a further 30-plus...

CHARMSKOOL SHOWROOM: LONDON SOFT LAUNCH FOR VALENTINESCharmskool Showroom, the latest retail project from Alexandra Houston, founder of Charmkool and co-founder of Le Boutique Bazaar, has opened at permanent premises in East London just in time for last minute Valentine’s gift purchases and outfit additions for the weekend’s Valentines parties.Located at 111 Railway Arches, Cable Street, London E1 2LY, a short...

HAUTE FETISH STYLE IS THE BYWORD AT GAULTIER & THE GRAMMYS The last week of January and first week of February saw two international events taking place that provided memorable showcases for high-end fetish-inspired fashion, or ‘haute fetish’ style, as we’re increasingly coming to regard it.On Wednesday January 29, as part of Paris Couture Fashion Week, Maison Jean Paul Gaultier...