Reactor Rubberwear

8.29.2004 @ 10:59 pm UTC by lilah wild

Reactor Rubberwear latex gauntletsThis Australian fetish business has been running for nearly three decades and features lots of original latex clothing for men and women, with zips and buckles and metal trim spicing things up here and there. Other finds: pony boots, Vollers corsets, latex sheets, and inflatable toys.

The Garment District

8.29.2004 @ 10:37 pm UTC by lilah wild

Garment District newspaper pantsThis Cambridge, MA store has an ongoing dollar-a-pound sale along with consignments and secondhand finds, and their webstore features choice clothes and accessories from the sixties through the eighties. They also carry Manic Panic hair dye, Ellie go-go boots, tees from Classic Girl and various 80’s punk and metal bands, and lots of other weird miscellanea.

Product Review: Art With Latex choker

8.29.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Art With Latex is a two-person design team from Texas that makes the ultimate accessories to wear with fetish gowns – original latex necklaces and bracelets squeezed and sculpted from a tube. We’ve been getting some great feedback about them from our readers since featuring them as an Oddity back in July, and when Kurt and Adam offered us a selection from their catalog, what else could we choose but the Black Horn Choker? From looking through their customer galleries, this seems to be one of their most popular pieces.

Now, you think this looks good in the catalog? Wait til you see it in person! There are tiny veins all throughout the wings, with raised dots and an elegant curl on the “latch” in the back. The colors are vibrant, totally standing out against the skin and attracting immediate notice. And it’s quite comfy – lightweight and flexible, the texture is akin to wearing an elegant gummi worm. The designers “know of no one else on the planet who currently does this,” and at 800+ reviews and counting, neither does the Chateau – so this is one of those shops where fellow clubgoers will either recognize your piece right away, or hound you all night about where you got it. Not to mention, each one is hand-signed.

The designs are arrived at through a combination of drawing, painting, and precisely aiming the tip of the bottle, and this takes some serious skill considering how intricate their designs can get – everything from fierce tribal points to delicate swirling abounds, so there’s something for everyone, and the prices are also great for this level of detail and originality. Just don’t leave them on the dashboard of your car!

Wild West Mercantile

8.29.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Wild West Mercantile Victorian tassel bagThis Phoenix store claims to be “The World’s Largest Old West Clothing Outfitter” and their website is loaded with great finds if your style is Frontier Victorian: lacy blouses, riding skirts, puff-sleeve jackets, bustled gowns, men’s suits and dusters, laced boots, fans, parasols, tassel bags, sleeve garters, and even “classic underwear.”

Moo Shoes

8.29.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Moo Shoes gothic vegan combat bootsVegan shoes from NYC, run by two sisters whose continual quest for more leather-free style ended up in starting their own shop. This is great for those of you having a hard time finding decent veggie boots – there’s a great selection ranging from stompy engineer to elegantly heeled, as well as dainty slippers, comfy sneaks, and clogs. They also stock bags, belts, jackets, and gloves.

Damned Dollies

8.29.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Damned Dollies screaming gothic dollA bunch of pissed-off little things made by hand: “You will receive one of similar hair colour, dress colour, and insane facial expression.” More scowls are available on original tees, hoodies, and undies, as well as pin sets.

Harlot from Heaven/Harlot from Hell

8.29.2004 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Harlot from Heaven cyber bikiniHighly original cyber fashion from the UK, and excellent for strippers looking for more unusual dance outfits – while there are some sleeved tops and long skirts in powermesh, this catalog is heavy on over-the-top bikini sets tricked out with pink spikes, reflective panels, D-ring lacing, and lots and lots of silver PVC. Custom is available.