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As the UseNet fetish hierarchy developed, I observed something I
found pretty peculiar: There was no newsgroup for perhaps the biggest
fetish of them all: Fetish clothing and dressing for pleasure.
The alt.sex.fetish.feet newsgroup did partially cover the topic
of high heels but most people there was more into bare feet and
painted toenails than anything you might put on a foot; some even
expressed a dislike of high heels due to the possible 'damage' they
could cause on a foot.
But there was no newsgroup for the connoisseurs of sexy, skintight
clothing in leather, PVC, latex-rubber and Spandex, and the art
of enhancing the posture and sexiness of a womans legs and body by her
wearing high heels, or ditto for men.
This all made me propose and subsequently create this group,
which has the following major topics:
Please refer discussions about tatoos and piercing to the
rec.arts.bodyart newsgroup, and pure B&D and S/M stuff to the
alt.sex.bondage newsgroup where it belongs.
Some B&D and S/M are welcome here (in particular stuff like
bondage clothing, straightjackets and so on), but as a general rule it
must relate to the main topic as well, i.e. it must have fetish
clothing or designs in some form as a central issue.
About bodypainting: Discussions are welcome here until they get
their own forum, but alas, this document has already grown to monstrous
proportions and I've decided not to include anything relating
to bodypainting in this FAQ, other than these words.
From: Lani Teshima-Miller <teshima@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>
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I've been into fetish fashion for most of my life, but left the
'closet' about 7-8 years ago and began to attend fetish and BDSM
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Bodypainting isn't really considered to fall into the category
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about something like henna that will last for a long time (weeks?).
Part of the enjoyment of bodyart is the permanency, and involvement of
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Lani Teshima-Miller <teshima@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu> writes:
Even 7" heels exist, but these are rarely seen.
It is a die-hard myth that all high heels damage the foot.
This is not true! - Badly designed (cheap) heels might
cause corns or worse, but well-designed, well-fitting high
heels DOES NOT damage anything when worn even on a daily
basis, as long as the feet gets to rest at least during
the sleep period or similar (the feet needs shoeless
rest). Fanatic 24h wear is another story...
Other good tricks are to rub the feet with hand lotion and
go to bed with cotton socks on. Three nights in a row of
this will make even my 6" heels comfortable for a full
evening. Exercise will help to stretch the tendons in the
ankles and calves. A good one is just to walk on your toes
for a bit each day. Another good one is one skiers do -
put your toes on the edge of a phonebook with your heels
hanging off, raise and lower your heels stretching gently.
If she is walking in high heels on a pile rug, offer your
arm for support. Many women feel "unstable" in high heels
and the extra support is comforting.
To get her into bed with the shoes on, you might just try
carrying her to the bed while she is dressed, and removing
everything but the shoes. If all else fails, you could
always go for the bondage shoe straps which lock the heels
on, but I suspect this would freak her out worse than the
shoes.
Talk to her if she seems uncomfortable about your requests.
Find out exactly what makes her feel uncomfortable
and help her with those issues. Many women have been
raised to see this kind of behavior as "kinky", "sick", or
"slutty". Assure her that whatever makes two people happy
is just fine. Assure her that you hold her in the highest
respect and don't question her virtue. Assure her that
you want to be perfectly honest with her, rather than
hiding your desires from her.
And last, but not least, compliment her if she does wear
heels for you. Best of luck in your quest. A love for high
heels is a wonderful, abet expensive, joy.
Try not to do your first practice on shag carpet - the
heels will catch.
Try not to use your arms to balance you. Practice walking
with your hands held in the small of your back. This will
keep you from looking like a T-Rex in stilletos.
Take much smaller steps than you normally would. This will
also help to keep your shoes underneath your center of
gravity.
Keep your ankles stong and firm by lifting up until you're
standing on your tiptoes several times a day (best done
without shoes). Or hang your heels off the edge of a
phonebook and lower your heels as far as you can and then
raise up on tiptoe. Don't pull the muscles, just gently
strech.
Take every opportunity to sit down and rest your feet.
Take your escort's arm (even if they don't offer it) and
use them to help balance when going down sidewlks, over
uneven surfaces, or going down stairs.
For three night's before the big occasion, go to bed with
your feet slathered in hand cream and wearing cotton
socks. This will soften up your feet and help prevent
blisters. (Keep a band-aid or two in your bag just in
case. They also come in handy for protecting against rough
seams inside the shoes.)
Throw a pair of flats or sneakers in your car, just so
that if your feet are killing you by the end of the
night, you don't have to climb three flights of stairs to
your apartment in 5" spikes.
PS: boots might support your ankle a bit!
Exercise is a good idea to build up the calf muscles. My personal
suggestion to ensure a pleasuable experience is correct sizing of the
shoes. Do not be convinced that you can't find the write size...women's
shoes can be found in many sizes and widths (which is usually the hard
part). If you are a wide width, do not be satisfied with B width
shoes...go for the D's, Es or whatever it takes. It will make your goal
more obtainable.
Ankle support at first will help. It may be wise to gradually move from
boots to shoes. Pumps provide more stability than slings or sandals, so
work towards pumps first.
One thing that is very important to remember is, that only
very few people can wear off-the-rack corsets. Just about
everyone else is much better off getting a custom made
(and fitted) corset. If the corset doesn't fit perfectly
it will cause problems and perhaps more or less serious
damage.
If you have an item that's very dirty use saddle soap
to clean it before you use the Lexol conditioner. To
make things shine you really have to buff them. Old
jeans or old socks and lots of elbow grease works well.
Source: Michael Singer "Batman Returns: The Official Movie Book", page 28.
I do find that just plain water will remove excess powder
and leave a nice shine. It's cheaper and has no chemical
smell.
Cement, however, bonds things together chemically. The
simplest kind of cement consists of some material that is
the same as what is to be joined, which has been dissolved
in a solvent. When such a cement is applied to the surface
that's to be joined, the solvent eats into the surface,
dissolving or at least softening a small portion of it.
(The action of the solvent is limited by the fact that
it's already been saturated with the material dissolved in
it.) When the surfaces to be joined are brought into
contact, the softened or partially liquefied materials
flow together, forming a chemical weld (when all the solvent
has evaporated) that is indeed as strong or stronger
than the material which is being joined. Examples are
rubber contact cement when used on a rubber that has the
same chemical base as the cement (so that the solvent will
attack it), such as wetsuit cement (neoprene in a solvent),
tire and innertube patch cement; also PVC pipe
cement, airplane "glue" or model cement (effective on styrene
plastics), and the specialized plastic cements (the
correct one has to be used for the particular plastic
involved) available at plastics supply houses.
The main point about cements is that, if the right (chemically
compatible) cement is not being used, you will have
only a glue at best, and the bond probably won't be very
strong at all. In order to find the right cement, the
material to be joined must first be positively identified.
Like someone already mentioned, you have to know if your
rubber is in fact natural rubber (and what kind of rubber
it is), or if it's a plastic synthetic. Whenever I need
to cement something (frequently some plastic thingy that I
need to repair), I usually just take it to a (plastics)
shop, and let the experts tell me what kind of cement I
need for it.
So all you need to do is find out what is the solvent for
latex. If a shop that sells plastics and/or rubber can't
tell you, a chemistry prof at your local university possibly
could. A science librarian at a college library could
also possibly help you find out.
The basic operation is to clean both surfaces of your seam
(allow about 1/2" overlap for seams in most material,
perhaps 1/4" in only the thinnest latex), then apply cement
to both surfaces, and allow it to dry for several
minutes. Allow to dry in free air, without a fan. Seam is
ready to join when cement no longer appears glossy, typically
at_least five minutes. Do not attempt to join
immediately.
After joining the seam, use a narrow roller, such as a
nylon or wooden ink brayer, also available at art stores,
to roll the seam under high pressure. This is necessary
for a good strong joint.
Now the problems:
You'll need to get rubber cement (Elmer's, etc.), rubber
cement thinner, acetone, drafting tape and pure talc.
Place the torn spot face up on a flat surface and work the
split area closed along its original lines. When the tear
is aligned place a strip of drafting tape over the tear
area to hold it togther.
Use drafing tape instead of masking tape!!! Drafting
tape looks just like masking tape but has a greatly
reduced tack to it (it ain't as sticky!).
Next, lay the patch over the area to be glued and apply a
very small piece of tape to keep it aligned (Like a
hinge). Now lay the patch over to expose the gluing surface.
It helps to put some waxed paper under the patch so
that you don't slop glue onto areas not to be patched.
Pour some of the acetone onto a cloth and clean the areas
to be cemented. This includes the patch as well. Do this
in a ventilated area.
Thin a small quantity of the rubber cement by about half
with the cement thinner and apply it to both surfaces
(patch and patch area). Wait about two minutes or so until
the glue has dried (maybe longer) and then gently roll the
patch over the tear area.
Wait a few minutes before removing the tape but DO remove
the tape!
Sprinkle the patched area with talcum powder to kill the
tack of the remaining cement and voila'. Away you go.
The most common method is to measure from the base of the heel to the
point where the heel first meets the sole, i.e. the inside edge of the
heel. The height is measured in eighths of an inch.
The other method used is to measure from the base straight up the
centerline of the heel until it intersects the sole. This gives a slightly
higher measurement than the first method.
In either case, the actual increase in your height is greater because you
get elevated by the amount at the back of the heel.
Also, the larger the shoe size the easier it is to wear a higher heel.
It's got to do with the triangle formed by the heel height and length of
the shoe. A smaller size has a much steeper angle for the same heel
height.
The problem is not with feet--it's with your back and your
posture. High heels throw your whole spine out of whack
because of the way it makes you stand--makes it curve
differently. I think it used to lead to sore backs for me.
There is one very important thing to remember about high
heels and starting to wear them, is that many people don't
have trained ankles. You have to first learn how to walk
in them, learn how not to wobble (by training your balance
and ankles), and learn how to react when you happen to
bend your ankle. I used to do this A LOT but never
sprained it because I'd worn high heels all the time. But
if your ankle's not used to it, watch out!
First good thing to try is to ask her, but not when you're
already in bed. Try some evening after dinner, "I really
think you have beautiful legs and feet. I would love it if
you would wear heels to bed some time." It's always easier
if the other person feels that they are giving you a
gift rather than being pressured into doing something that
might make them uncomfortable. Buy her a really nice pair
of heels. Well made, and unfortunately expensive, shoes
will fit better and be much more comfortable than the $20
"all man made materials" throwaways that most shoe stores
carry. I have a pair of extremely expensive thigh-high
leather boots that fit perfectly. I can be on my feet all
night, either at home or out at an event like ManRay, and
my feet don't hurt. Shoe pads are good. The little Dr.
Scholls (sp?) pads for the balls of the feet will make any
high heels more comfortable. More comfortable = worn more
often!
Patent leather stretches a little eventually, as does any
shoe material. Also, the material is of course new, so
consequently a bit stiff. Once you put a few "miles" on
them, they should soften up and have more give. If these
were plain leather (not patent), I'd recommend neetsfoot
oil to accelerate the softening process. But the patent
finish would be impervious to it, and the oil (if applied
from inside the vamp) could damage the finish.
I would suggest (unless it's too late) that you spend
several hours with them on carpeted floors to make sure
that they'll work out, so that you can return them if they
don't.
Noire writes:
I put double half-sole cushions in the bottom, right under
the ball of the foot where the most pressure (and pain)
builds. The pads take up enough space that the shoes fit
fairly comfortably and they also keep my feet from sliding
forward. I'd recommend using them for any heels.
In my experience it does-- the
higher heels tend to shift your weight more to the balls
of your feet. Your feet will also tend to slide forward,
putting more pressure on your toes.
Ms. Margo writes:
Yes it does, since most of your weight
will be on the balls of your feet and that's a lot of
pressure on your toes. If all else fails, go to a dance
shop and buy some lambswool (which they sell for toe
shoes) to wrap around your toes to prevent blisters.
Ankle training and ankle strength are very important, or
you could twist an ankle and seriously hurt yourself. I
found that walking (and hiking), bicycle riding, and ice
skating all helped. Balance is of course important. Think
of a line, like the blade of an ice skate, under the mid-
dle of your foot from heel to toe, and try to center your
weight over it for each foot as you walk. Experiment with
your posture to balance your weight between your heels and
the balls of your feet, first while standing still, then
while walking. You'll probably want something or someone
handy to help steady yourself while you're getting the
knack. When you do go out, always be conscious of where
you walk. Finally, restrictive clothing probably isn't a
good idea while you're trying to learn...
Ms. Margo writes:
Well, take an emory board or a small bit of sandpaper and
rough up the bottoms so they're not so slick. That will
help to keep the shoe from sliding out from under you if
you get your balance wrong.
I have found that some people can wear heels "much" easier than others.
I have been wearing heels since the second grade and never had a problem
with heels and now wear exclusivly 5" or higher. If you are one of those
who are "stilletolly chanllenged" then I suggest exercise the calf
muscles, walk on the balls of your feet even when barefoot, and try a
clunky heel to get used to the heigth of the heel.
Karen (karenc@ottawa.net) writes:
The key here is that you have to work at it. It takes balance, and
strength to wear heels consistently. I have worked myself up to a
minimum height of 3.5 inch heels for everyday wear (boots for winter and
shoes for the office).
Get an old pair of your jeans. Put them on. Sit down on
the floor. Polish the leather on your thigh until it feels
like the jeans are going to catch on fire.
Different types of leather polish differently. Some types
of leather will polish minimally, others will take a good
gloss.
Lexol is the stuff you want. Be careful using it on
thin or garment leathers because while the item is
still damp with Lexol it can be stretched very easily.
I ruined a nice pair of gloves once by putting them on
when they were still damp after being Lexoled. Allow
them to dry well before use.
ISBN 0-553-37030-8
Baby powder helps here, or if you look at SCUBA diving wet
suit material, one version has smooth nylon on the inside
and latex on the outside.
I firmly believe that one should use pure talc for latex
rather than baby powder, which contains oils. However, I
know that there are plenty of laissez-faire folks out
there who use baby powder and have never had a problem.
For the record, I use only pure talc on my latex. I'm a
bit paranoid since I had a lovely hood that disolved a
hole from being put away without being washed. I have
learned my lesson; you can't cheat when it comes to caring
for latex. I use Black Beauty polish when I want a serious
shine. (Tip: Apply it with one of those large flat foam
brushes that hardware stores sell for painting moldings.)
The following is from a piece of
paper the guy at Body Worship gave me when I made my pur-
chase. It is entirely a direct quote.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR LATEX
Glue sticks things together by adhesion. It more or less
flows into the "rough" surface (of even something smooth,
like glass) of whatever it is you want to join, creating a
bond. Examples are using rubber contact cement to glue
wood, paper, etc. (but not rubber), white glue on anything,
superglue (believe it or not), and most adhesive
tapes. The main point about glues is that the bond is only
physical, based on its ability to grip the surface it's
being used to join.
If you don't mind doing a little more research, and your
own simple chemistry, you could possibly make your own
(glue). Many rubber and plastic cements (eg. such as the
neoprene cement surfers and divers use to patch wetsuits)
are nothing more than some of the rubber or plastic dissolved
in an appropriate solvent. When applied to the
material to be bonded, the solvent eats into and softens
the surface, allowing it to integrate with what's dissolved
in the solvent. As the solvent evaporates, the
whole thing becomes bonded together.
Tony@morgan.demon.co.uk (Tony Kidson) writes:
As an ex-chemist, I believe that Xylene is a good solvent
for this application.
Bill Lemieux <blemieux@nyx.cs.du.edu> writes:
Best-Test paper cement is a _latex_ based cement available
at art stores. Any other cement you can find that contains
latex as a binder, and heptane as the solvent, will also
work. You will also need to buy some Bestine cement thinner.
Thin the cement about 1:1- it contains too little
solvent as it comes in the can.
The real trick invovles holding the seam together while
you glue the patch in and also in keeping the patch from
curling after you apply the cement. Here's how I've done
it repairs for over 25 years now...
*** NOTE ***
Now place a strip of tape over your patch material (on the
shiny side) and you may now cut (with scissors) a patch
that will exactly cover the area to be repaired (I always
give about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch of coverage on either
side of the tear).Sitting on a chair, wearing your usual hosiery or socks,
place your foot on a plain piece of cardboard. Have someone
hold a different piece of cardboard vertically at the
heel, then draw a line where the two cardboard pieces
meet. Then hold the cardboard at the end of the longest
toe. Draw a line here as well. Now remove your foot and
measure the distance in centimeters or millimeters between
the two lines. Now consult the shoe size conversion table
in the next part of the FAQ.
There are at least two different ways that manufacturers measure the
height of a heel.
At the height of its popularity the corset was available in
many specialized forms. There were tennis corsets, swimming
corsets, hip corsets, electrical corsets, abdominal strengthening
corsets, men's corsets, training corsets (complete with crossing
shoulder straps and attachable thigh-high boots, to prevent the
young trainee from removing her corset), and amazingly, maternity
corsets. There were several magazines exclusively devoted to
corset culture. Most notably among them was "The Wasp", published
in London. It was felt that corsets not only molded a Lady's body,
but also her character. It compressed her waist, raised her bosom,
flattened her stomach, rounded her hips, straightened her back,
lifted her head, shortened her steps to an appropriate 12" gait,
kept her from being wild and tomboyish in her behavior, and
"instilled a properly submissive attitude."
B.R. Creations is run by Ruth Johnson. She is very dedicated
to corsetry and makes the best corsets on American soil.
(Actually, she produces some of the only ones, but who's
quibbling.) Her corsets are meant for daily wear are very durable.
She also produces a corsetry newsletter that comes out four times
yearly. Her color catalog is $7.00 for the U.S. and Canada, $10
for overseas. The Corset Newsletter (6 issues/year) is $18.00 for
the U.S. and Canada, $24.00 for overseas.
As you go further into waist training, you find that
adjustments have to be made in the lifestyle, especially in
eating habits. Meals will have to be much smaller and more
frequent. Since the corset compresses the intestines rather
severely, a large heavy meal will cause discomfort at best
and serious pain at worst. It is recommended to have 5-6
light meals, rather that the 3 large meals most people eat,
and to let out the laces a few inches before eating -
retightening an hour or so later. Since the success of the
training depends on the amount of time that a corset is worn,
rather than how tightly it is laced, sleeping will be altered
to include sleeping in the corset. Eventually only a few
hours a day for washing will be spent without the corset.
Rapidly lacing to a very small waist will appear to have the
quickest results, but it is the easiest way to actually harm
your body. It is much better to lace the corset snugly, but
not uncomfortably so, and wear it for a longer period of
time.
The world's smallest waist belonged to Mrs. Ethel Granger
(deceased). At her ultimate her waist measured just 13".
This took a lifetime of work to achieve and she lived to the
ripe old age of 77. However, her figure was so modified,
with her lower ribs collapsed, that few would find it
attractive.
My ASCII art skills are minimal, but I will attempt the
drawings:
To keep the pressure on the lower back to a minimum have a
well fitting corset; this will help to support the body
rather than crimp it. Do not overlace it; pull the laces
snug and tight, but not uncomfortably so. If the compression
is painful, unlace the corset and start again. Do not lace
it too rapidly; lace it snugly and if necessary tighten the
laces after the corset has been worn for a few hours. Do not
try to lace the corset tight in one pass; tighten the laces
in stages to allow your internal organs time to adjust to the
compression. Lace from both ends to the middle pullers
rather than from top to bottom; this will help to keep the
laces from sliding and also help to keep from overlacing the
bottom of the corset relative to the top. Do not try to
force positions that the corset will not allow. Especially
harmful to the back is bending forward from the waist.
Instead, bend the knees and reach down. Keeping your body in
good shape will also help to strengthen your back. You might
want to start a regime of "crunches" (not straight leg
sit-ups) or other exercises that strengthen the muscles of
the abdomen and lower back. Eventually, you'll feel more
comfortable in your corset than out of it.
One must remember the three components of successful figure training:
Diet, exercise, and the proper selection and use of the garment. The
diet component is interpretive: Other than the fact that special
attention should be paid to the waist area muscles, any regimen which
reduces body fat is satisfactory. It is important to remember that fat
exists on the inside of your body, as well as the outside, and hinders the
proper transit and relocation of internal organs during tightlacing (It
also simply takes up space, and the goal of corset training is to reduce
mass). Six meals, rather than the customary two per day, is suggested.
Obviously, these meals should be small, and consistent with comtemporary
healthy diet recommended.
Your first corset should be purchased in a size that is four inches less
than your measured girth; that is, CLOSED. The importance of having your
corsets professionally fitted, especially for training purposes, cannot be
overemphasized. Your comfort and health, to say nothing of proper visual
impact, DEPEND upon an exact fitting. In addition, most chaffing can be
avoided by wearing a properly sized garment.
The key word in garment-size progression is "gradual". One wants to treat
oneself with love, and it takes TIME for a body to acclimate itself to the
strictures of tightlacing. These four inches should be taken in slowly,
day by day, or week by week if necessary. Once this has happened, and one
is comfortable, the next progression should be to a garment a further four
inches smaller--This may take two months or six, depending on the
trainee. The older corset should be used for night confinement: One
should almost ALWAYS be corsetted, except for toilette ac- tivities.
Never be without a corset for more than an hour. If this is impossible, a
wide training belt should be purchased--organ and lower rib displacement
is the goal and the body reacts well to consistency. However, one must
NEVER be uncomfortable, especially when sitting (in a straight-backed
chair, of course!).
You must pay special attention to your skin: The wearing of a corset will
of, course, deprive healthy skin of proper exposure to air (oxygen). This
will tend to dry it or, at times (depending on the wearer) cause
chaffing, especially if perspiration is present. Thus, it is important to
apply moisturizing oils or lotions to the skin at every possible
opportunity, followed by talc, especially if one has a tendency to
perspire excessively.
Care must also be paid in keeping the garment clean, as oil and chemicals
will tend to shorten its life. One of the more popular devices used for
such purpose is a sheath made of a material commonly referred to as
"bathing suit" cloth; these spandex-like tubes can easily be fashioned
and worn underneath the corset. Of course, you must have a clean one for
every new corsetted day! While many like the idea of pretty lingerie
underneath, be aware that corset pressure will tend to stretch and/or rip
delicate fabrics (the spandex tube, however, will shrink to accommodate
your ever-smaller stays!).
Efficient ways for donning your stays include the lacing bar, and laying
prone on the floor. Both these methods allow the waist to contract to its
smallest circumference, permitting easier application of the garment.
Also bear in mind that it is possible for you (with practice) to put on
your own corset, without assistance, after you are down to your desired
girth. However, it is recommended that you employ a SENSITIVE partner to
help you during training, as the rigor can be demanding. Remember that
only the person inside a corset truly knows, from moment-to-moment, the
effects of the lacing.
A well-made corset will be sold with an insert, generally made of the same
material as the garment itself, which will fit under the lacing, to
prevent binding of the skin as the laces are pulled closed.
So far as choice of materials for a corset, one will find that various
types fulfill various requirements. For instance, a leather corset will
mold easily to the body and breathe, while a latex or hard rubber garment
will induce perspiration, which, for some, provides an excellent way to
spur on weight loss. However, the average person will find a cotton or
coutil garment (perhaps with an overlay of brocade or silk to add spice
and sexiness) to be quite satisfactory. One should just keep in mind that
most garments, regardless of material, require a "breaking-in" period of
several wearings.
Most corsets come with cotton lacings. I recommend they be replaced with
the stronger (and less bulky) nylon version.
A well-constructed garment, especially one made for training, will have
double-stays (the sprung-metal rods sewn into the corset vertically at
regular intervals all round). In addition, a strong cloth "ribbon",
usually sewn into the interior, should circle the corset horizontally from
the lacingstay to the frontbusk (a busk being a much wider stay which
anchors the front hook-and-eye clo- sure). This feature strengthens the
corset and aids in the prevention of tearing.
Those who value posture training while preparing for a small waist might
also consider optional shoulder-straps. These will hold the shoulders
back and, thus, the head erect. Of course, a matching laced
"neck-corset" achieves the same end with more aesthetic quality.
The effect of a tightly-laced corset is further enhanced by the wearing of
high-heeled shoes, even while training. These tend to thrust the body
forward, providing a visually pleasing balance to the your picture of
loveliness.
A tiny waist is a wonder to behold - exotic artistry of the female form;
the end-result of such diligent training is highly satisfying. But the
pride of knowing that one is capable of the self-discipline to accomplish
such a feat is reward unto itself!
The following was written by Ms. Margo <margo@netcom.com> in
response to a letter from dq861@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (R. Thomas
Haden), both of whom has very kindly given me permission to
publicise it. If you find any errors or omissions in this
segment, please do post a follow-up. It will be appreciated.
The corset is a very old garment. If we use the term to
loosely describe a garment meant to constrict the waist of the
wearer, then there are examples of corsets depicted on statuettes
from Minoan Crete dating to approximately 1600 B.C. The corset as
we know it today, with its stays, busk, and laces, came into
general vogue in the mid 1700's and reached it's height of
popularity at the turn of the century and began to decline in the
1920's with the invention of camiknickers, the forerunner of the
modern teddy, and brassieres.
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Corset training is, by its nature and intended outcome, a "labour of
love". Without commitment, all efforts will fail.
THOMAS B. LIERSE <staylace@aol.com>
Copyright © 1992 by Tes Staylace
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Shoes with a type of toe box that is very rounded like a little girl's shoe.
They are heels which are so hign that the only part of the toe that touches the ground is the tip, much like a ballet dancer's toe shoes. The heels are usually 7" high, but with a tiny platform under the toe they can be as high as 17" (custom made). You can't really walk in these shoes, they're just for enjoyment.
A boot with a moderate height, usually reaching to somewhere between the ankle and the calf.
A form of sandels, where you have a strap between your big and your second toe.
Centimeter <=> Inch conversion: 1" = 2.54 cm.
This gives: 2" = 5.08 cm 3" = 7.62 cm 4" = 10.16 cm 5" = 12.70 cm 6" = 15.24 cm 7" = 17.78 cm 8" = 20.32 cm 9" = 22.86 cm 10" = 25.40 cm
- Louis XV:
- The typical form of a 'high heel':
( \ /\ V \ I \____>- Queeny:
- Like the Louis XV but the tip of the heel is placed more to the toe:
( \ \/\ I \_____>- Block:
- Massive heel (opposite of stiletto), usually used for platform shoes:
( \ I I\ I I \ I__I \_____>- Bell bottomed:
- Begins like a normal heel but ends wide:
( \ /\ X \ /_\ \_____>
They have no back at all. The upper ends at mid-arch, much like clogs do. Mules are usually high-heeled and often are open-toed. Maribu feathers are optional. :)
Slender straight heel. Closed, slightly pointed toe. Without straps or decorations. Vamps that don't show much toe cleavage. Sides cut fairly high. Opera pumps are usually black patent or black kidskin. Just think of your typical representaion of a fetish shoe and you've got it.jhurwit@netcom.com (Jeffrey Hurwit) writes:
Also, no straps or adornment of any kind, self (ie. one) colored, frequently jet black or at least a dark color, and (strict interpretation) the sides are of one piece with no stitching half way between heel and vamp.
margo@netcom.com (Ms. Margo) writes:
High heeled Oxfords will have a closed toe box and lace closed with a tongue that extends to the ankle.
Any shoe that has extra height added under the toes. It's a cheaters way to have very high heels. A 6" heel with a 3" platform feels the same (has the same rise) as wearing a 3" heel.
margo@netcom.com (Ms. Margo) writes:
A pump is a high-heeled shoe with a full back and toe box. There are also open-toed pumps which have the end of the toe box cut out so the toes show.
The toe box ends at instep. The heel is held in a heel cup. Along the sole from the toe box to the start of the heel cup is open space about 1 to 2 inches depends on size. Toe box and heel cup are seperate from each other. The most sexy of pumps. Usually patent leather.
More or less the inverse of spectators, although one rarely finds high-heeled saddle shoes.
They have straps for the upper. They are usually flat heels, but can be high-heeled as well. Some people refer to any shoe with ankle straps as a sandel.
Like mules but mostly made of wood, - a sort of high heeled clog.
A kind of mules, but with closed toe box.
US shoe sizes are roughly two full sizes more than those in the UK (for example, I take a size 4 1/2 in the UK therefore making me a size 6 1/2 in the US). Oh..and incidentally....I've found that the Canadians follow the same sizing pattern as in the States.Also note that high heeled shoes tend to feel smaller than flats. If you've never worn high heels before and know your size from flats, you should probably add a half (minimum) to your size in high heels. This is not always the case, but often. Just keep it in mind when mail ordering. Shopping in person the first time might be a pretty good idea.However, it should also be noted, that this "two sizes more" rule is general -- as we all know, sizes vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
See also Ms. Margo's "Corset 101" article.
French designer, considered to be the "bad boy"
of Paris fashion. He's best known for designing
Madonna's "bullet-cone" corsets for her videos
and Blonde Ambition tour, and for designing
similar clothes for the movie "The Cook, the
Theif, his Wife, and her Lover".
English designer who created the PVC and rubber
"punk" look at her shop, Sex, in the 1970's,
and one of the first women to use lingerie as
outerwear.
I dont know much about her work but ive read in
some English magazines that some of her clothing
is PVC.
A Los Angeles label that (if its still in business)
does lots of lycra-spandex wear, usually
with lacing and/or little daggers on it. I've
not seen much of the mens wear, but the womens
is moslty leggings and minidresses.
She used to work closely with Peter W. Czernich, publisher of "Skin Two, Deutsche Ausgabe" then <<O>>, as photographer but now works with several others. Her pictures has been in Playboy, Bild and in particular in early issues of <<O>>.
She released a techno-dance maxi-single entitled "The Fetish" in 1991. The video for this song have been shown on MTV and in it she shows a wide selection of her PVC and latex wardrobe...
About this maxi-single, Ido Amin writes:
Quality? Not rec.music.materpieces stuff, being
two years old, and not up to current MTV or
dance standards. I kinda like it anyway.
The label is BOO RECORDS. I have "The Fetish" on
BOO 00512 (12") and on its cover it mentions
it's also available on BOO 00507 (7"), BOO
00515 (12"PD), BOO 00505 (5"CD). On the cover
it also says GEMA LC 6559. Distributor is Discovery,
Pf 1255, 4044 Kaarst., Germany, which
is also A.K.'s fanclub.
Has now begun a career as a fetish fashion designer with a shop
appropriately named 'Anette K. Fashion' in
Dusseldorf, Germany.
They are an organization for BDSM and fetish oriented
people in Denmark. They provide counselling, club facilities in
four major danish cities (Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus and
Odense) which are open 1-3 days a week, parties (both theme-oriented
and more regular social gatherings) and both an internal newspaper
and an external magazine (called SMil-bladet).
(myself, with additional information by Heikko Levanto)
AXIS provides a newsletter 10 times a year of around 30 -
40 pages which contains advice, reviews, stories and anonymous
personals. Subscription is 45 pounds sterling for a year.
The stated aims of the society are "To assist our members
to fulfill their dreams and fantasies through contact with
others or merey by reading about the subject dealt with by other
enthusiastic members."
Further information about AXIS can gained by sending a SAE
to the above address.
590 Valley Rd
Has regular fetish/bdsm/debauchery nights, Sundays, 9pm - 2am.
Bill Lemieux <blemieux@nyx.cs.du.edu> writes:
The above information was cribbed from Skin Two, issue 13.
Ms. Yumi organizes fetish fashion parties throughout the year. You can
reach her at her shop:
They promote the "leather lifestyle", which includes DFP
and some BDSM. It is the only sort of U.S. Nationwide advocacy
group, so it is important for people in the US to know about it.
Jeffrey Hurwit <jhurwit@netcom.com> writes:
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
They publish a periodic newsletter (I don't know how frequently)
called FIRST LINK. As of the date of this brochure, which is
dated November 1990, their mailing address is:
P.O. Box 17463
Annual membership dues are $25.00 US, or $30.00 US outside of
North America.
Seattle, Washington, 98107
USA.
Tel: (206) 789-8990.
Sorgenfrigade 8b, 2.
DK-2200 Copenhagen N.
Denmark
Phone: (+45) 3181 0550
AXIS,
P.O. Box 27,
Stalybridge,
Cheshire SK15 2ED
This is a small spanish language magazine, made by interested
contributors, which is sold and distributed only on an individual
subscription basis and has no profit interests, its main aim being to
serve as a discussion forum and information interchange between Spanish
alternative sex amateurs. The magazine is:
ESENCIA S/M
Ediciones PLG
Apartado 7.053
28080 Madrid (Spain)
(usually the last weekend in Oct.)
Dressing For Pleasure
ixion@mindvox.phantom.com (leonard) writes:
Constance Enterprises
Box 43079
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: 201-746-0072
Boutique:
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: 201-746-5466
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 463-7868
Los Angeles, CA
Has pervery and fetishism on a regular basis. Info from James
Stone at: (213) 463-7868.
Ms. Yumi or her husband Jean-Marie at Azzlo (fetish fashion store).
21 Sakamanchi,
They are open from noon till 10 every day.
Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 160.
Japan
Tel: 03-3356-9267
Some TV-series and movies have characters wearing various fetish-related items as well, both in the regular cast and on the special guest stars. Music videos often have some form of fetish wear included in the visual attraction, in particular the bands from the techno scene use fetish fashion very often in their videos and stage shows.
Published by the Penguin Group, Viking Penguin which
is a division of Penguin Books USA Inc. New York: 375
Hudson Street, New York 10014, U.S.A.
London: Penguin Books Ltd, 27 Wrights Lane, London W8
5TZ, England.
besten@faculty.chem.ruu.nl (Remco den Besten) writes:
In Europe published by:
Vermillion (imprint of Ebury Press)
Random House UK Ltd.
20 Vauxhall Bridge Road
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ISBN: 0-09-177387-3
The german publisher is HEINE Verlag.
Some of these entries were taken from the alt.sex.fetish.feet FAQ, written by Mark Amann.
During the whole movie Jamie Lee Curtis
is wearing knee-high patent-leather boots with
4" heels. Contains one scene with her 'brother'
breathing in and blowing up her boots before
making love to her.
On the dance cd-single, "Heavenly Melancholy"
she's lying on what looks like a latex
sheet, dressed in a full-length latex catsuit,
with gloves and heels. "Lullabies for a Troubled
World" she sports what looks like a PVC
jacket and thigh-high boots.
"Free Your Mind". Music video where the
four girls of En Vogue appear in nice black
shiny high heeled boots. Two of them have thigh
high boots, one has about knee high boots and
one has ankle "high" shoes. They wear also
spandex suspenders, miniskirts, and stretch
pants.
In the music video "Devil You Know" there
are quite many shots of various persons wearing
some sort of leather/rubber clothes. And one
girl for sure wears thigh high boots.
With Lauren Hutton as a sexy vampire. A
long shot of her high heels and black stockings
at a school dance.
The queen of fetish-wear in my opinion. She's
an hot item in Holland at this moment. Several
of her 50'ties movies of Irving Klaw are sold
here and lot's of girls having that particular
hair-look. Not to forget the high-heeled
patent-leather shoes with the 'baby-doll' noses
that are sold here with somewhat lower heels
unfortunatly.
Actress Julia Roberts wears
knee/thigh high black shiny high heeled
boots for 45 mins.
A very pre-Dynasty Joan Collins seduces a babyfaced
Paul Newman with her feet in high-heel sandals.
In the video for "I'm Too Sexy", at the
very end are a few shots of a lady dressed in a
PVC cat suit (even had a tail).
Science Fiction movie from 1989 with Gary Graham
and Anne-Marie Johnson (from the series "In the Heat of the Night".
Some of the soldiers wear VERY tight suits that look like PVC in
this movie, INCLUDING Anne-Marie...
Raquel Welch plays a cocktail waitress. During
the opening credits she is painting her nails,
putting on stockings and slipping in and out of
high heels. She wears tight clothes and heels
throughout the movie.
I once accidentially taped the last segment of an episode
of the sitcom "Silver Spoons". There were a lot of little
girls, perhaps 12 or 13 years old, running around and
climbing over furniture in the house while wearing 5 inch
stiletto heels.
Very good shots of the high heels of
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bridgette Fonda.
Nice shots of Dolly Parton's feet in high heels.
It is translated by David
Wakefield, and is published by the University
of Hawaii Press ($28 cloth, $12.95 paper). The
book is a fictional novel, the first in a new
series called Fiction From Modern China (published
by the UH Press). The heroine, Fragrant
Lotus, has her feet bound from when she is six,
and rises in social stature because of the
beautiful three-inch foot that she gets.
The direction is going more to photostories and mainstream. It will be an art coffee table book with fetish themes.
For UK for four issues Pounds 28 including shipping and handling, European Community Pounds 32, rest Pound 36.
Subscriptions four issues <<O>> 25 in English, rest in French: FF 200 plus FF 75 for shipping and handling.
Subscriptions four issues: Yen 6.000 plus shipping and handling.
For US for four issues $55 including shipping and handling, Canada $62,50, Rest $70.
Four issues for DM 76 inside Germany, DM88 for European Community and Switzerland, Rest DM 110.
115 pages, Full color, English language. Fetish designs, stories, artwork, readers own input, interviews and much more. 80-90% female fashions.
64 pages, 8 pounds, format like 'SHINY'.
The magazine is mostly into Female Domination, but the ladies are wearing lots of pervy clothes. In my issue #8 is something on 'St. Michael's Emporium', erotic rubber and a beautiful red-headed rubber-mistress.
48 pages, $9.00, issue #3 RARE!
Very nice magazine, completly filled with ladies on thight-high boots. In this issue 'Mistress Stephanie Locke' shows her collection of boots (hundreds of them!) and more. Also in issue #3 a list of Shoe/Boot-sellers over the world. I like this kind of magazines very much: just sticking to one fetish at a time and my favorite. According to the local-salesman these issues are very rare. I've got issue 2 and 3, can't find issue 1. I don't know if there are more...
On the whole the magazine is very colourful and well produced. The percentage of the magazine devoted to all the high quality pictures really does make this magazine worthwile in its own right. If you want to be in touch with how other rubberists got into their hobby, their outlook on life or just to see what others are wearing then you might like to take a look.
I had called before I came down to see if they had any garter belts in a 38" waist for one of submissives, I had been told that they had one in reversible black and red. When I got there I spoke with Jackie. She was very polite and helpful without being pushy or in my face. I noticed that the store had started to stock a lot more "racy lingerie" and less fetish wear since the last time I was in there a year ago. But it still is a very nice and very comfortable store. It's very well lit, well organized, not sleazy, and you won't feel like some sicko going in or coming out. One couple and a bunch of unaccompanied men floated in and out during the time that I was there. There was one gentleman there trying on a red satin maid's outfit ($156.00 US) with matching red crinoline ($59.00 US). I suggested that green was more his color, but he ended up buying the red one. Jackie told me that they sold quite a few of them. (Colors available in the store vary, and it's only available in pink from the catalog.)
They didn't have the reversible satin garter belt in black and red in size 38, but they did have it in black and pink (which I doubted that he would like). It was very well made. Heavyweight stitched satin with elastic only at the hook in the back. There were 8 adjustable garters, no lace or other edging. The cost was $47.00 US. It was an item that wasn't in their catalog. They had a black satin garter belt with black lace trim in an extra-large, but I doubted that it would fit him. I asked if they would be getting more of the red and black ones in, but these were all they had. There were matching bras to the revers- ible garter belts as well. (Go visit soon if you would like one.) I poked through the racks of lingerie, and although I found their range of sizes to be wide and range of styles to be good, I didn't find much that I was interested in giving as a gift.
I looked for some things for myself. They had some fetishy boots and shoes on display - predominantly in red, black, and white patent - but they were very expensive. The 7" heel ballet shoes in red and black patent were $350.00 US. They had a pair of 5" heel thigh-high black leather boots that I had seen in their catalog, but the quality of the leather was not quite what I would have expected for the price of $390.00 US. I checked through the rack of leather skirts. I found a leather version of Stormy Leather's famous spanking skirt, which had elastic in the back instead of the buckled straps, but was still quite attrac- tive. However, they only had it in a large and an extra-large. (I'm 5'2" (156 cm), a US size 8 - definitely small.). Jackie found a laced back leather skirt ($110.00 US), and PVC copy of the Stormy spanking skirt ($149.00 US) for me to try on. The laced back skirt was a good design, fit well, but didn't really thrill me. The PVC was O.K. quality, but PVC in general doesn't do much for me. There was a lot bigger selection of PVC (which they also call stretch patent) than there was of leather or latex.
The dressing rooms are fair sized, located well in the back of the store down a short hallway, had large mirrors, but could *really* benefit from having something to sit down on. Fetish fashions are not always the easiest to get into and out of. Paper panties are provided for trying on items. I checked out a leather halter top that I had seen in their catalog. It has unusual sickle shaped clasps in the front. I expected these to be metal, but they were metallic hard plastic. I was a little disappointed; if the clasps had been metal I would have bought the halter. The leather clothing selection was small. The designs were nice, but I would like to see them use a better grade of leather. The selection of latex was very good and I was quite taken with several of the latex mini-dresses with zippered fronts that either buckled over the zipper, or locked over the zipper, and latex dresses with fabric linings, but I didn't want to drop $200.00-$350.00 US on a whim. The latex was available in a variety of colors - with black and red predominating - and several pieces were in natural transparent latex. They had a pair of pants in black latex with transparent latex over the hipbones and over the butt. These were called "Peek-A-Bum" pants. There was a matching halter top with a large transparent latex circle in the middle of the chest.
They have a small amount of bondage gear available. It was average quality and mostly standard designs with a few really interesting items thrown in. I particularly liked the men's pouch with the footlocker lock on the front, which when opened would leave a hole big enough for a medium sized penis. There were chest halters and a few average-low average quality whips. They have a wall of collars over the cash register, and some are quite attractive. The case in front has some small items such as cock rings, dildoes, tit clamps, and ball weights. There is also a standard selection of dildoes and other adult toys on the side wall in the back.
It was the first time that I got to see their chain mail in person. The links are very fine, about the diameter of the stick on a Q-Tip, and flowed like silk. It was well worth the price of $175.00 US for the bra/halter. I also got to see the steel breastplate that is featured on the cover of their current catalog ($450.00 US - covers one breast, $550.00 US - covers both). I was very surprised by how light in weight it was. I expected it to be much heavier and cumbersome.
I ended up having Jackie find me a pair of latex panties, ($45.00 US), which had just come in a shipment. She didn't mind letting me check each pair and pick the ones I liked best. These ended up being my only purchase, although I had been hoping to find something more.
OVERALL: Dream Dresser
Phone: (202) 625.0373
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 AM-8 PM
(Don't ask me why the store is on one side of the country and the catalog address is on the other side - I don't know why.)
Phone Orders: (202)625-0377
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM-8 PM
Fax Orders: (202)625-2761
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Pleasure Place used to be part of The Pleasure Chest chain, but the two Washington stores - the other is in Dupont Circle - broke off on their own. The stores themselves haven't changed, despite the change of name. The Georgetown store is the sort of place that one might go to buy a gag gift or bachelor party tidbit. The front of the store has a selection of lubes that is fairly good along with the "novelty "items, such as "pussy in a can" and wind-up jumping penises. Even though the store has a lot of that sort of stuff, they manage not to be overtly sleazy. The sales help is pleasant, but every time I'm in there I get the feeling that they really don't know their stock very well. Next to the gag gifts is a selection of adult toys, with the standard packaged dildoes, vibrators, and butt plugs, along with blow-up dolls. In a case near the front door is a very small selection of piercing jewelry. I was surprised that some of it was in unlabeled bags - no maker indicated. This certainly isn't where I would go to buy body jewelry, but it might do in a pinch.
There is a low glass display case that has silk underwear for men and women, as well as some of their sequined items. The wall behind the cash register has their T-shirts. Most have a gay theme, but they had a nice one with silk-screened nipple clamps on it, which I ended up buying for one of my submissives. The counter near the cash register is scattered with condoms of various types along with condom cases, condom jewelry, and condom key rings.
The racks on the wall opposite the cash register have a small selection of lingerie, which leaned heavily to spandex. I did find some Catherine Coatney clear vinyl items, though. The prices were well in line with what I would have paid through catalogs. The size selection was small. Prices seemed to be in line with the quality. A clothing rack in the middle of the store has lingerie on one side, T-shirts on the other. The lingerie was mostly of the lace, tulle, and net variety. There is a large selection of greeting cards and postcards in the back of the store. I bought a number of really nice black and white cards with fetishy themes to send to friends. The very back wall has an assortment of blow-up dolls and sex-related party items.
The display case that reaches from the cash register to the back of the store has an assortment of items in it. There are a few stacks of T-shirts, some cock rings, nipple clamps, collars, and small leather restraints, some videos, but most notably there are books. I saw The SM Safety Manual, Leather- folk, Coming to Power, and a few other good titles all in one glance. Again, the accent is gay, but many are very applicable to straight play as well. I was happily surprised to find that they carried such quality titles.
In the very back of the store is a small area that is closed off with a chain. This is where the serious fetish wear is kept. I took a quick glance and immediately saw something that caught my eye. In the middle of one of the racks full of black latex and black leather were three leather bras. One was white, one was bright yellow, and one was blue. The best thing though, was that hanging down from one of the bras, a tag with the French flag could be clearly seen. This was no ordinary leather - this was Pierre Balmain! Couture leather. I didn't think that they were being imported into the US anymore, so these must have been hanging around somewhere for a while.
You need to ask someone to unlock the chain, but the (very attractive) lesbian woman at the register was happy to open it up for me without making me wait. She hung around a bit in the back room with me until she was reasonably sure that I wasn't going to steal anything. The bra was a long-line blue leather bra. Everything on the bra, including the straps, was leather. The price was $110.00 - a little steep for the item. I have been assembling a blue-leather outfit, and this might be just the thing. It was a size 34, so it may or may not have fit. I asked to try it on and the saleswoman showed me to a dressing room in the back of the store, next to the back room.
The dressing room was large, with a mirrored wall and a stool to sit on. However, it was part of a pair of dressing rooms, one of which was being used to hold extra boxes, bags, and general junk. It felt a bit like changing in a warehouse. I was really hoping that the bra wouldn't fit so that I could say, "Awww. Can't get it." But of course, it fit perfectly. I looked at it in the mirror for quite some time - which caused the saleswoman to poke her head in to check that I wasn't stealing shopping bags - and finally I decided that it was just the wrong color. The rest of my blue leather outfit is bright jewel blue, and this bra was a dusky cornflower blue. Since the saleswoman was busy with someone else, I hung it back up in the back room and looked through the rest of the items. There was a small amount of latex available, and a large amount of XTC leather lingerie. There were some chest harnesses, some hoods, and a few whips. There was basically enough items in the back room to fill an average household closet. Not a lot, but certainly much more than your average adult shop. I didn't spend as long looking as I would have liked, since I did have a plane to catch.
My purchases at The Pleasure Place were a dozen cards and a T-shirt. This isn't the best fetish wear shop in the world, but it is a "standard" among adult stores, and has the advantage of being open late in the evening. You may not find anything wonderful here, but you will find good quality items at fairly reasonable prices. The store in Dupont Circle is more gay ori- ented, and has a larger selection of leather goods - at least it did the last time I was there 5 years ago.
OVERALL: The Pleasure Place
Phone: (202) 333-8570
Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10 AM-10 PM
Wednesday-Friday 10 AM-10 PM
Sunday Noon-7 PM
Phone: (202) 483-3297
Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10 AM-10 PM
Wednesday-Friday 10 AM-10 PM
Sunday Noon-7 PM
They had very little latex, mostly PVC, leather, lycra and lingerie. The people, however, were horrible. I walked in around 18:40 (they close at 19:00). I looked over the few items of latex they had and decided to try something on. By this time it was 18:45, still plenty of time. After asking I was told "we close at 7. And besides we really don't have a place for men to try things on." To which I replied, "how about I come back tomorrow. What time do you open?" Response: "Well...we don't have any place for men to try anything on."
Needless to say, I then left the establishment. First, the clothes I was looking at were unisex. Second, since when does a dressing room care wht gender you are? Third, is the New York economy, or more precisely this stores sales, doing that well that they can just turn away a potential several hundred dollar sale?
Address and phone numbers to be found in the supplier list.
This is a small mail order operation based in Birmingham, UK. It does four forms of rubberwear - moulded (presumably bought from a large supplier); made-to-measure conventional clothing; rubber restrictive garments; and garments made to customers' own designs. Taking these in order:
The made-to-measure restrictive garments are interesting if you are keen on bondage and rubber. There are sheaths for arm and legs and strait jackets. A loose-fit body sheath with at- tached mask costs $150 while the same, fully covering body and head, inflatable with a breathing tube will set you back $330. A restrictive leotard with strait jacket sleeves is $150. There are also inflatable gags.
Address and phone numbers to be found in the supplier list.
Vernons of Waltham has long has its back room where leather, bondage gear, and adult toys were sold. This created a few problems as some of the crossdressing clientele didn't feel comfortable with the bondage gear and some of the BDSM folks didn't feel comfortable with the crossdressers. Vernons has solved the problem by splitting off their leather business into a new store, Inclinations.
Inclinations sits on a corner right next door to Vernon's on Moody Street in Waltham, just west of Boston. The store is small, but not cramped. There are hardwood floors and grey walls with chrome racks to display the merchandise. Lighting is subtle but not too dim to clearly see what you're buying. The salespeople are friendly and helpful, but not pushy. The store isn't chock-a-block with merchandise - one of each item is out for attractive display. There are items for the novice to advanced player. There are basic cuffs, paddles, floggers, hoods, and more advanced restraints. A leather sling hangs in one corner of the back alcove. Near it, a large glass case displays cock and nipple vacuum pumps. There is a wall of videos and magazines, a wall of latex wear, and several racks of leather clothing. Most of their leather is made by New England craftspeople. This may not mean much to some, but it's a nice touch for them to support the local leather community. There is also an eye to safer sex, as condoms, lube and how-to books are out on prominent display. Plenty of free parking is available behind the building.
Quality is very good on their leather items. The hides are for the most part good quality and cut and finish is well executed. Designs are mostly standard restraints with a few interesting items. My favorites were the studded leather corset (a waist cincher, really) with attractive stud work, styled for men and women, at $250.00 US for the male and $275.00 US for the female. I also loved the leather thong briefs with the real horsehair pony tail at $109.00 US. The rubber coated weights at $6.00 US for the 2 oz. size, and $13.00 for the 8 oz size were really neat. There was a gigantic butt plug that would bring a smile to every fistee's lips priced at $40.00 US. Prices are generally fair. You won't find any rock-bottom bargains here, but they have basics like cuffs for around $20.00 US.
Inclinations also has a black and white 32 page catalog available. This has clear photos of the merchandise that Inclinations carries, as well as some things - mostly clothing - that I didn't see when poking around the store. It doesn't have lots of half-naked posing women, just good photos of what they're selling.
Store: Catalog:
Inclinations Inclinations
Corner of Moody St. & Cushing St. Post Office Box 95189
Waltham, Massachusetts 02154 Nonantum, Massachusetts 02195-5189
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Phone: (617)894-1774 (Vernon's) Orders: (800)784-1888
Service: (617)893-4597
FAX: (617)647-4082
Note: Prices are mostly from my memory (with the help of the catalog) and
are subject to the failings of that system.
Shoe Express specializes in ladies narrow, large, and wide sizes. These are real leather shoes, which gives them a big advantage over the shoes in the Sexy Shoes catalog, which are mostly man-made materials - and Sexy have recently raised their prices. Shoe Express carries sizes 9-15 in widths AAAAA-WW, and sizes 6-15 in widths W-WW. The largest half size available is 11 1/2. Prices range from $38.00 US for a very simple flat (Gina) to $199.00 US for an over-the-knee boot (Smashing). There are shoes in leather, metallic leather, snakeskin, patent, nubuc, suede, lame, satin, and sequins. Some of their dress shoes have matching bags available. They also carry Keds and New Balance sneakers. Heel heights range from flats to 5" heels, although most of their styles are flats or low heels.
The catalog has 20 pages and 68 styles of shoes. The shoes are shown in color photos, with most styles shown both from the side and from the front. The selection of colors is good, and each shoe is shown with a sizing chart, showing the sizes and widths available for that particular style. Heel heights are given on most shoes. Unworn shoes can be returned for exchange or refund. They accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, checks, or money orders. Shipping charges are $6.00 by U.P.S., $8.00 by post, $12.00 to Canada, $12.00 for 2nd day air, and $20.00 for next day air shipment. The shipping price is per order, not per pair, so it pays to make one large order rather than several small ones.
Some highlights from the catalog include Sequin, a sequined pump available in 2 1/2" or 3" heels. Colors are black, silver, gold, white, red, royal blue, emerald green, and purple. The shoes are $65.00 US and the matching handbag is $35.00 US. The shoes come in sizes 9-12M and 6 1/2-12W and WW. Star is a 5" heel patent pump available in black or red in sizes 10-13 in widths M-WW. The cost is $99.00 US. Tonight is a 5" heeled sling back in black, red, navy, or black patent. Tonight is also available in sizes 10-13 in widths M-WW. The cost is $99.00 US. Smashing is an over-the-knee boot with a 3" heel, available in black leather and black suede for $199.00 US. The sizing is a little disappointing, though. The black leather is available is sizes 10-15M and 10-12W. The black suede is only available is sizes 10-12M and W. There is Christine, a 1 1/2" heeled knee boot that laces up the back to adjust the calves. No more overly tight calves! It costs $189.00 US and is available in cognac or black in sizes 9-13N and M and 6-13W. They also have Queen Size Sheer Stockings in black, red, royal, purple, white, pink, fuchsia, or aqua in sizes 1X-4X for $4.95 US per pair.
Shoe Express
Post Office 31537
Lafayette, Louisiana 70593-1537
U.S.A.
Fantasies In Lace is a Florida company that specializes in hosiery and fashions for the crossdresser. Since many of their items are available in larger sizes, they also are a nice source of things for larger Ladies. Some of their items come in smaller sizes too, so the rest of us can order too. The cover price on the Hosiery Catalog is $10.00. It is a black and white, 58 page, xeroxed-sheets-folded-in-half deal, that has a very "made in our back room" feel to it. The pictures are Xeroxes of photos, and much of the catalog uses illustrations. This is not a slick glossy catalog in any way. Its strength is in the breadth of the items that are carried.
There are 12 styles of pantyhose, 22 styles of
stockings and thigh- highs, 17 pages of lingerie and
sleepwear, 5 pages of petticoats and pettipants, assorted bra
forms, fanny pads, gaffs, push up pads, 7 styles of girdles,
5 styles of corsets, 6 pages of leather wear, 5 pages of
cire, 3 pages of sheer nylon, a page of fishnet, 4 styles of
gloves, 23 colors of leg garters, and 10 styles of wigs.
(Whew!) With the exception of the hosiery and the wigs, there
are only 24 photos. All the rest are shown in illustrations.
Some of the illustrations are better than others, but most
give a general idea of the item. I would, however, find it
very difficult to spend $395.00 on a leather corset based
solely on a bad drawing - it looks more like a wrist gauntlet
then a corset. Another big problem is the lack of a size
chart. I placed an order for stockings where I was unsure of
what size I should take, so I gave them my height and weight,
as well as how high I like my stockings to come and asked
them to select a size. With my order I received a few
fliers, one of which had a sizing chart on it. (!)
Descriptions are sometimes good, other times they are very
sparse.
The hosiery is their strength. They stock the Cindy and Crystal brands. They also carry some D'Arielle - most notably the D'Arielle silk stockings ($24.95 US per pair). This is the last mail-order source for silk stockings that I have found in the U.S.A. or Canada. There is a huge array of colors available as well as a range of deniers. There are over 25 different colors available, but as the catalog is black and white, you have to use your imagination. They offer 4 styles in 10 denier, which is getting harder and harder to find. Most of the rest are 15 denier, lace, or fishnet. There are seamed, seamless, lace top, all nylon, and Cuban heel styles. They have 5 styles of suspender pantyhose, a few styles of crotchless pantyhose, and pantyhose in an astounding 7 denier ($11.00 US per pair). There are lace pantyhose, seamed pantyhose, and fishnet pantyhose. Sizes run up to 2X (5'10" tall, 245 lbs.), but most styles are only available in one size fits all.
Prices range from good to outrageous. I purchased some of the same stockings locally at retail and paid about $1.00 US per pair less than the FIL catalog price. I don't consider that to be too bad. The leather wear was the most over priced and the cire was downright affordable. For example, $59.95 US for a studded leather g-string is just too expensive; while $39.95 for a cire spanking skirt is quite reasonable. A fishnet dress with matching g-string at $39.95 US is a good value too. There are eight other catalogs that they offer. They are: Color Lingerie Catalog, Wig Catalog, Foundation Catalog, Book Catalog, Adult Novelty Catalog, Big Gal Lingerie Catalog, Victorian Corset Catalog, and TV "Fantasies" Magazine. I haven't ordered any of the other catalogs, so I can't tell you if they repeat the same items, or offer additional ones.
I have made one order from them (silk stockings) and received my order quickly and correctly. I did, however, get a rather impersonal feeling from the catalog. Some catalog companies seem to reflect more of the style of the people who own and operate them. This one is a little "standoffish". For those who want to keep a very low profile when they order, that could be a good quality. They accept cash, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. They do accept checks, but will hold your order until the check clears. Shipping starts at $4.00 US for orders up to $25.00 and runs up to $12.00 US for orders over $300.00. For Canada the shipping is doubled; for foreign orders it is tripled.
Overall, they have a wide selection of products (one stop shopping), good prices on some items, they carry a few hard to find items, and shipment is prompt. You may be able to find the same items for less locally, or from other catalogs, but this one is certainly worth a peek - especially if you live far from a major city.
Fantasies In Lace, Inc.
Post Office Box 100279
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33310
U.S.A.
Phone: (305)581-8412
FAX: (305)791-0985
Sexy Shoes (aka Leslie Shoe Company) has been selling high heels from their location in Michigan for years. Their catalogs are full color 8 1/2" by 4" format. The current catalog (vol. 108) has 22 styles of heels on 24 pages. Four styles are new since their last catalog, five old styles were dropped. Almost all of the heels that Sexy Shoes sells are in man made-materials. They only offer one style in real leather. Heel heights range from 3 1/4" to 5 1/4", with heel heights slightly higher on larger sizes. Sizes range from 4- 14. Half sizes are rarer in the sizes over 10 and there are no size 13 1/2's (but that's an impossible size to find anyway). Wide and extra wide widths are available in some styles. Prices range from $24.88 to $59.88 US, with most styles costing $44.88. (Don't ask me why they like the $ .88, I don't know.) In addition to the shoes, they also sell shoe clips to add bows, rhinestones, or other decorations to their shoes.
The shoes come in a variety of styles and materials. There are styles in real leather, man-made leather, satin, dyable silk satin, "tapestry", suede, patent, and metallic. There are a wide variety of colors available. Their standard 4 1/2" heel closed-toe pump (#4211) is available in bone, yellow, brown, taupe, gold, silver, red, black, white, white patent, black patent, red patent, black suede, pink, navy, bright blue, and light blue. The cost is $44.88 US in sizes from 4 -14. For comparison, Fredrick's of Hollywood has a 5" heel opera pump in real leather for $48.00 US in sizes from 5-12. There are open toed and closed toed styles. There is a style (#0305) with a metallic spike heel, which I know some folks here love. There are pumps, ankle- straps, mules, and sling backs. There is a satin pump with a 4 1/2" heel for $44.88 US. Again, for comparison, Fredrick's of Hollywood has a satin pump with a 4" heel for $28.88 US, but in a more limited range of sizes.
The catalog is a little busy. Although there are good notations about which sizes run small and which run large, this catalog suffers from the shoe clips. They are shown on almost every style, so sometimes it's hard to get a good picture of the shoe itself. Also, the description and various colors of style #4211 now spills over three pages and they have dropped the wonderful picture that used to be in their old catalogs of all the different colored shoes sitting together - it was the best way to see all the colors that were available. Other than that, though, the description of each shoe includes the heel height and the sizes available as well as a pointer to other pages which have the same style in other colors or widths. Photos are of the shoe from the side and down from the top to shoe the toe box. About half of the photos show the shoes on a foot, which can help you to get an idea of how they'll look on you.
This is a service oriented company. They accept MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, Check, or Money Order. They will ship your shoes or your catalog in a plain wrapper on request. They do not sell their mailing lists. Shipping and handling is $6.00 US per order (not per pair). For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada add $2.00 US per pair. For overseas orders they ask you to request shipping rates. There is no extra shipping charge for even exchanges. All shoes have a 30 day money-back guarantee. They claim to have 30,000 pairs available, and since they sell only shoes they know their stock. They also know their customers, because conversions from men's sizes to women's are found on the back of the order blank. They don't offer a FAX number for the really shy, but the customer service people are very nice and if you're a man buying heels they will make you feel very comfortable. In fact, they encourage men to call for sizing advice.
I have ordered two pairs of shoes from them, a pair of 4 1/2" size 6 1/2 pumps in bright blue and a pair of 5 1/2" size 14 closed toe ankle strap pumps in black. A few days after I mailed my order they called a friend of mine who works with me, who also had ordered shoes, to confirm her order, so I spoke to them as well. The gentleman on the phone was very nice and even though they had not yet received my order in the mail, he confirmed that they had the shoes available and that he would set them aside for me. They arrived a few days later.
They were very nice shoes for the money, however the 6 1/2's, my normal size, were too large. I called the company and explained that I needed them for a function in a week. The woman on the phone checked that they were available in size 6 and promised to keep an eye out for my return. Three days before I needed them, they arrived as promised, with the exchange being even - no extra shipping charges were tacked on.
I was very pleased with my purchase, and with the service that I received from Sexy Shoes. About the only thing that I could complain about is that their sizing seems a little inconsistent. My 6 1/2's were too big, and the 5 1/2's that my friend ordered were a bit small. But they were so good on the exchange that it hardly mattered.
When you order, they will send you a list of the "seconds" shoes that they have available at that time. These are shoes with blemishes that are available at a discount. There are obviously limited sizes and colors, depending on what's available and how badly blemished it is. But it seems like a great way to get some extra shoes, with most "seconds" pairs for under $40.00 and a few under $20.00.
Sexy Shoes
Leslie Shoe Company
480 North Second Street
P.O. Box 48
Rogers City, MI 49779-0048
U.S.A.
4-D RUBBER COMPANY LTD.
Heanor Gate Industrial Estate
Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7SJ
England
"Custom made shoes and boots: heels to 7in, or 18in with platforms". One reader says: Unable to contact this company! I sent $ for a catalog a year ago, and never heard from them. Don't send $ to them without some assurance you'll get something in return. If anyone contacts them successfully, drop me a line.
Very high quality clothing, restrictive wear, and bondage gear. Lots of bizarre ideas. Long waiting time, reasonable prices. Deceptively low-budget Xeroxed catalog sheets available, price unknown. Haven't heard from these people in a while. If anyone contacts them successfully, drop me a line.
Updated: 950528. handcrafted whips, paddles, straps, rods, canes, tit & genitorture. Catalog $5.
Updated: 950621. It has some rubber, leather and PVC clothing.
Latex & PVC wear by Anat Reed.
This is a wonderful source for historic costumers and fetishists alike. They have clothing patterns, notions for making your costumes, and books about costuming. They have an assortment of corset patterns to choose from--medieval, renaissance, Victorian, Edwardian, etc.--as well as all the necessaries for constructing them. They also have books on corsetry and waist training. They also do commissions.
Rubber suits, masks and inflatables to order and great hoods. See the cover of Skin Two #11.
Leather, rubber, PVC and high heels
No letters to this address, use other address.
Formerly known as "Victoria's Dream". Traditional lace-up corsets lingerie, wigs, uniforms and shoes for women and TVs. Large mail order catalogue (L6)
Tokyo's fetish fashion clothing store, and occasional organizers of fetish events. Stockists for Ectomorph, Wild Designs, etc.
Pin-up and period clothing from the 20's to the 90's for sale or hire.
Rubber, leather, wetlook and high heel fashion, plus piercing studio in Sweden
catalog under construction, available 2Q95; fine rubber and latex; high quality, well made, elegant style avaliable; prices reflect the quality; custom tailoring available.
Mail order leather, rubber and accessories Catalogue, send A5 SAE
Manufactures / wholesalers of rubber, including red and transparent, bondage and accessories. Catalogue 5(pounds) $6.00(american dollars)
Custom Made Leather For Women associated with Little Sister bookstore
Send mail to P.O. Box 3184. Custom made corsets & SM wear, in leather lace and other fabrics, for women, men, and TVs. Some of the finest corsets and corset- dresses anywhere. Corset hobble skirts, locking laces, full body bondage corsets, you name it, they have it.
Leather 'Warrior Woman' designs by Dee Izmail
Updated: 960122. Hours: Tues-Fri 12-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. We do not currently do mail order or email order. We carry leather, latex, and PVC fetish wear as well as BDSM equipment. We carry a wide range of sizes as well.
Fetish clothes by Maria Dam, SM literature and art.
Added: 960122. Long boots
Austria's fetish clothing specialists
APRES NOIR which is our "Lingerie for Men" catalogue, covering panties, bras, stockings, garter belts, camisoles, basques, camiknickers, maid's dress, etc, all designed and made just for men. Full colour catalogue (lingerie modelled on men) is available at 2 UK pounds, or US$3.
BODY AWARE which is our avante garde underwear collection for men. This is masculine underwear with a fetish slant. Mostly cottons, transparent nylons and Lycras, but some PVC and leather. Briefs, bodys and shorts, some with interesting details like cock rings incorported in the garments. Price for full colour catalogue: 1 UK pounds or US$2.
APRES NOIR which is our "Lingerie for Men" catalogue, covering panties, bras, stockings, garter belts, camisoles, basques, camiknickers, maid's dress, etc, all designed and made just for men. Full colour catalogue (lingerie modelled on men) is available at 2 UK pounds, or US$3.
BODY AWARE which is our avante garde underwear collection for men. This is masculine underwear with a fetish slant. Mostly cottons, transparent nylons and Lycras, but some PVC and leather. Briefs, bodys and shorts, some with interesting details like cock rings incorported in the garments. Price for full colour catalogue: 1 UK pounds or US$2.
New York fetish fashions. The outfits in Madonna's "Human Nature" video were designed and made by Arjan Khirani and Alberto Riviera of Body Worship.
TV material ( ? ). Some lingerie
Swiss rubber specialists, 4 Catalogues for 40(swiss francs).
Ruth Johnson's beautiful corsets, in satin, brocade, cotton, and leather. Brochure and newsletters: $18, $24 overseas. Good value for the money.
Jeffrey Hurwit writes: Located just around the corner from the Queen Mary, a popular night club for cross dressers. The message on his phone says his hours are 4-10 pm Thursday-Saturday, or by appointment. Again I picked a poor time to go-- too close to a holiday, I suppose. No one ever showed up. From what little I could see through the window, it looked like they have some nice things.
Added: 960122. Latex & Toys; Mostly for men
Great police gear and genuine Department of Corrections outfits.
High heels.
Ines Glasser's shop selling rubber, plastic, corsets and stilettos.
Plastic wear in see-through vinyl, that's about the weight of a rain slicker. Catalog is $4.00 US in North America, and $10.00 US overseas.
Updated: 950621. "Alternative and fetish clothing". Phoned them up: they sell just women's clothing but they also do custom work - photo and SAE for quote. Open Saturdays 11 - 4. Not the most accessible of places even to a local!
Metal fashions. Leo L. Schwab writes: The proprietor is known as Lord Randolph. I have a mantle and coif made by him. His stuff is excellent. If you don't see it in his catalog, he can make it for you, anyway.
PVC, leather and latex. Own import and produktion.
Leather goods, harnesses, Catalog 4 pounds
Store front only. Videos, lingerie, fair assortment of bondage gear, dildos, etc.
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Catalog Dfl. 5 Better erotic shop. Besides the things you would expect in such a shop as vibrators, videos, plastic dolls, lingerie and the like they have got a nice collection of latex clothes in the price category US$ 25 - US$200, maybe a hundred? different items ranging from a simple rubber suit to a catsuit which covers 100% of the body. They even have the hood/underwear combination someone asked a couple of weeks ago on the group. They have hardly any designer's latex. Last time I was in the shob I saw a couple of beautiful hoods/masks nade of red and black latex. Shops have a small store, so if you can't find your size you either have to look in a different shop (In Amsterdam that's easy) or order it. Leather: mainly bondage stuff. leather harness, facial hood, chain with collar & ankle straps & wrist straps and the like. Magazines: I saw "O", "Skin two" and some other magazines, but it is difficult to find a recent copy. Their mail order has a fair selection of lingerie, but much less of the latex and leather stuff.
Added: 960122. High heeled shoes & long boots (upto german size 47); Polyurethane; Mostly for women and TV's
Updated: 950528. We are a mail order supplier of various styles of sheer hosiery, including fully-fashioned and reinforced heel and toe styles of stockings. We require $1.00 in U.S. funds to join our mailing list, and we can accept the following forms of payment: U.S. currency, Personal checks on U.S. banks, Money orders on U.S. banks.
Male rubber and leather wear specialists. Mail order catalog, #2. Four shops in England.
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Rubber, see-through plastic, plastic restrictive and bondage wear, rubberized cotton and rainwear. Catalogue (very nice): 7 (pounds), overseas 10 (pounds) - refundable.
Lingerie, leather and corsets. Video catalog of mail order items, $22.95 Good booklist, $3.
Dark wave, necro-mysticism, morbid scenarios of horror films, nuns of the darkside... Custom made gear for S/M and fetish fantasies involving H.R. Giger's crypt-like horror universe, styled medival or futuristically... Designed by Otillio and Dorrit Shoshan. Very exclusive, very high quality - and prices.
Leather, latex clothing, also toys and host Dressing For Pleasure Ball.
High heeled boots and shoes in all sizes, plus other essentials for TVs.
Michael A. Stuyt writes: It is part of a regular clothes botique in Seattle's Capitol Hill. I went there looking for some basic cuffs and leather ware and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was very loose and open. They mostly carry works from local designers (i.e., Ace Saddle Co. from Woodinville, WA. I picked up a nice collar/wrist cuff set, a leather bra, leather garter belt ( good steel clips), leather thong for me (;-)), and a good blindfold for under $250. The service was friendly. They also carry an assortment of c/b torture devices, nipple clamps, and some nice pieces of floggery. They also have a nice selection of motorcycle leathers, boots, and some PVC.
Updated: 950621. Fetish clothes and high heels shops under Basel SSB railway station (by the Hilton Hotel) and also by Burgfelderplatz streetcar station, (near the Corso cinema).
Updated: 950528. Adult videos, condoms, lubes, magazines, books, novelties.
Updated: 950528. Leather goods, condoms, lubes, magazines. Located in a popular San Diego gay bar.
Updated: 950528. Adult videos, condoms, lubes, magazines, books, novelties.
Updated: 950528. Leather goods and apparel, condoms, lubes, magazines, books and novelties.
Updated: 950528. Leather goods and apparel, condoms, lubes, magazines, books and novelties.
Updated: 950528. Leather goods and apparel, condoms, lubes, magazines, books and novelties.
Updated: 950528
Shoes
Shoes
Leather, rubber and body jewellery.
Custom made corsets ranging from historical re-creations to the uniquely modern. Made of Satin, Brocade, Leather, Patent Leather, and Silk. Prices range from $165 - $300. Also do a really cool full length corset dress. Catalog available, $10 US / $11 overseas.
Updated: 950528. Run by two former costume designers, this new company has a GREAT catalog and variety, especially for those intersted in authenticity.
Updated: 950528. Canada's only manufacturer of moulded latex fashion and fetish wear. The product list incorporates more than 100 standard fashion and fetish designs, we have already manufactured more than 500 custom ensembles, worn by the likes of Canadaina rock star Lee Aaron; Fashion TV host Jeannie Becker; Canadian supermodel Rhonda Willoughby; 1995 Miss Canada Shauna Roberts.
Lingerie, TV material ( ? ), corsets.
Finland's largest fetish clothing and footwear importer.
Specialize in elaborate and bizarre rubber and leather styles, especially inflatables and masks. Catalogue 6(pounds) America $12.00.
Makers of a vast selection of very stylish pervy rubber and leather, including catsuits, hoods and corsets. Catalogue #7 ($15), brochure #3.
Updated: 950621. Advert says "Latex wear - Leather - High gloss PVC - Hevy Leather - High heeled shoes & boots - Wigs - Corsetry - Exclusive Lingerie"
- also publishes "Sandmutopia Guardian" and "Drummer" magazines.
Added: 960122. A Wholesaler and Retailer with on-site workshop specialising in total body coverage rubber - full rubber body suits with attached waders, hoods, gasmasks and gloves, mainly for men, but they have a selection of women's dresses, tops etc. featuring exotic rubber mouldings on sheet latex garments. They also do rubber, and wax cotton, body bags; straight-jackets; a large selection of unique design hoods and masks, and an enormous selection of gasmasks. They supply off-the-peg or made-to-measure either by mail-order or visit their showroom/shop/workshop at this address.
Wetlook fashion made by Full House, available at seven shops.
Lingerie (his/her), leather, hosiery...
Doctors and nurses uniforms, footwear etc.
Updated: 950528. New/used leather clothing, gear, fetish wear and motorcycle gear.
Updated: 950528. Leather and PVC (patent look) fashions
They have GREAT fetish-wear, Leather, Latex etc., a few bondage artikels and shoes. They ship worldwide. Catalogue for 25 DM (about US$20).
Updated: 950621. By appointment only as this is not a store! They specialise in PVC and stretch velvet custom designs.
Fantasy fetish specialists stocking major European labels. Catalog $10. Reviewed by Ms. Margo in spring 1994 - See review section.
Rubber, leather and vinyl clothes- catalog $18. Showroom, too. Over 200 styles, or will make to to your design. High heel boots and shoes, bondage accessories, videos, books and magazines.
East Coast 'mini fetish department store'. Leather, rubber, PVC maids uni- forms, capes, shoes, boots, toys - you name it! Ms. Margo writes: I was there quite a number of years ago and they really packed a lot into a medium sized store. Sales people were helpful and friendly. At that time they had much more PVC than leather, but did have a very nice selection of shoes. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM
Men's mail order leather and rubber. Catalog #4.50
Wetlook catalog #3. Lycra #1.50, and Stagedoor (for TVs) #5.
Men's and women's shoes, unisex styles. Women's sizes to 11, some larger. Catalog is free
Famous fetish clothing makers of Europe. Organizers of occasional Eccentric Fashion Show convention.
Famous fetish clothing makers of Europe. Organizers of occasional Eccentric Fashion Show convention. Telephone for an appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sat. Catalog #5.
Beautifully made fashion clothes in rubber, polyurethane, and leather, for women and men, Evening dresses, bolero tops, biker's jackets, jodphurs. Nicest catalog we've seen, with photography by Trevor Watson, Alistair Thain, Derek Ridgers and Ewan Fraser. #7, #8 overseas, and worth it.
Unique leather clothing designs plus rubber, jewelry and corsets. Catalogue 3(pounds) Refundable.
Rubber, leather, plastic, stilettos
Wide range of fetish items in rubber, leather and pvc, plus books, magazines and accessories.
Leather and rubber, accessories, erotica, etc. Catalogue $10.00(american) overseas $15.00(american)
Updated: 950621. One of the biggest and best ranges of men's leather and rubber clothing. Good biker's jackets, leather breeches and boots. Comprehensive mail order catalog (send #5) Helpful repair service. Enlarged range of women's styles and accessories (including rubber stockings and gloves), coming soon. Also a good selection of bondage toys and even a coffee area- this must be the biggest fetish store anywhere.
Men's leather, rubber and boots and bondage toys. Repair service Catalogue, Free.
Updated: 960222. This company supplies a wide range of extraordinary and bizarre Latex Fashion. The offer is very manifold and very interesting for the enthusiast. Beside the marvellous Latex Fashion Fairy Tales also offers lovely Outfits in Leather and PU as well as shoes and High Heels. They offer shoes (from Magic Shoes, London) The products are of high quality and in comparison to other suppliers quite low-priced. It is worth to contact the company and ask for its free survey of catalogues. Additionally Fairy Tales also offers the possibility to supply the products of some very interesting and well known companies from Great Britain (COCOON, The FEDERATION, The MAGIC SHOE, etc.), The Netherlands (DEMASK, DE JONG, etc.), Denmark (LATEXA) and other European countries.
"Your one stop Gay store" "S/M oriented" Catalog $4 (redeemable)
Silk Stockings - refer to Hosiery Catalog Page 2
Updated: 950528. Fetish clothing incl. starburst nipple shields, catalog $10
Updated: 950621. For TVs: wigs, breast forms, shoes ( to 14EE-5" heel ); lingere; maid outfits; bridal wear ( custom ); little girls; streetwear; corsetry; transformations & photography. 16 catalogs - $80+handling; "sampler" ( best of 16 ) - $25; Fashion "how to" video ( 2+hrs $60 ). PVC custom cut for ALL needs.
Jeffrey Hurwit writes: This is the retail outlet of the company that operates the Centurions catalog (plus another one with a Roman-sounding name, which escapes me at the moment). Everything for the cross dresser. PVC, and I think I remember seeing latex too. Shoes and boots with very high heels, including "ballet slippers" with 7"-8" heels. They used to make shoes custom to order; I don't know if they still do. I find their standard shoes to be "chunky" and heavy looking, so they don't much appeal to me. I've also heard (on the net) of several bad experiences with them, so buyer beware!
Updated: 950528. Bondage accessories made from parachute harness material. Inexpensive and very nice items. Free brochure.
Updated: 950621. See other entry.
Updated: 950621. Right on Hamburg's sinful mile, the Reeperbahn. This is what this city of 2 millions has been waiting for. Finally a world class fetish and SM supplier. They have a dungeon style cellar for the studio equipment. Good selection of rubber and leather. Most important to me they stock Axford's and Voller's corsets, sell the catalogs, and can order all entries at reasonable prices. Heels and jewelry are also supposed to be part of their offerings.
Women's and men's rubber and wetlook, including Ectomorph and Wild Designs, plus stilettos.
Corsets, lingerie, boots, latex, pvc, maids outfits...
Diane Harasyn's leather, rubber, wetlook, high heels and masks. Catalogue 7(pounds), mail order brochures #5.
See other entry.
Updated: 960222. See other entry for the shop for details.
Updated: 960222. Erotica for and run by women. Clothes designed by Marlies Dekkers and Desiree Webers for man and woman. Some leather and latex, acessories, books, tapes (woman friendly) Catalogue DFL 15,-.
By appointment only! - Call first! Dale writes: Muriel Olive is the owner and has been working with the gender community for years. She sells corsets, lingerie, breast forms, wigs, etc. She will also create customized corsets and provide makeup training sessions. She has a catalog (my old copy as a $10 price listed in the corner).
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Rubber, leather, lingerie and pvc for women, including Wild Designs. Colour catalogue L4
Rubber, leather, pvc, shoes and accessories in the heart of Soho Catalogue 3(pounds)
Corsets, high heels, TV material ( ? )
Updated: 950604. Most of their space is devoted to leather lingerie and G- string/feather type stuff (like erotic dancers wear. If you've been to Gail's/Memories on North Point this stuff will look familiar). The leather lingerie (teddies, G-strings, etc.) is made by XTC (of NY?). Seems nice enough and I've seen it elsewhere. Firefly had a small selection of leather stuff, leather lace cats, a bunch of different paddles and slappers, some basic nipple clamps and some simple cuffs. They also had a large selection of bongs and incense (sp?). Behind the counter is a bunch of boxes labeled "sterilized studs." They do piercings.
High heeled shoes
Updated: 950528. Imported latex apparel. Fashion/Boot catalog $15., Video catalog of latex fashions $30., Molded latex catalog $25.
Fetish clothing for women and men. They also sell tickets to fetish-parties.
Clothes, shoes, and accessories for women and Japanese TVs.
Janine has shoes, fetish clothes and accessories for TVs, social evenings, too.
Lingerie
Updated: 950528. Lingerie/sexy clothing. Catalog $2.
Updated: 950528. Lingerie for men and women, toys, whips, bondage, leather and patent leather appeal. Catalogs.
Colorful women's rubber fashions. Catalogue DM20, #8(UK), $15.00(US)
She-An-Me affiliate
Rubber fashions including interesting colour prints, by Karin Wit. Plastic to, plus shoes and boots Catalogue 5(pounds) $10.00(american dollars)
Lingerie, with an attractive selection of rubber at the back of the shop.
High heels. Catalogue DM10.
High heeled shoes
Mail order handcuffs, from a police or fire equipment supplier. Tell them that you're a volunteer fire fighter. Catalog includes; handcuffs, rigid hinged handcuffs, leg irons, thumb cuffs, ...
European catalogs and magazines, videos in a variety of formats, books, and phone numbers where you can talk with some of the models in Shiny.
(sizes 3-12 AAAA-EE.)
Women-owned mail order company with a lovely catalogue, photographed by Della Grace. Women's and men's rubber, leather, books and accessories Catalogue 5(pounds)
Shop in Basle and mail order service - call for information.
Pervy frocks in Belgium.
Updated: 950721. They feature every type of glove imaginable, from spandex/lycra and satin to the most exquisite, and expensive leathers. My wife has paid up to $800.00 US for a pair of Falchi over the shoulder gloves....truly a fetish dream.
Updated: 950721. They feature every type of glove imaginable, from spandex/lycra and satin to the most exquisite, and expensive leathers. My wife has paid up to $800.00 US for a pair of Falchi over the shoulder gloves....truly a fetish dream.
A very nice shop for all you need for the stage, shows, videos.... The have various Costumes, wigs, a lot for bodypainting, high heels and all you need for the stage and so on.
Added: 960122. Entrance: Adalbertstr. 27. Custom-made leather fashion (haute coture); expensive.
Added: 960122. Opening hours: 12:30 - 18:30 Latex; Toys; Custom-made latex; reasonable prices.
Rubber, including Bryan Reed and Gwendoline ranges, and a variety of other equipment.
Rubber, plastic, leather and high heels in a 3-level shop
Leather, rubber, plastic.
Owned by the same people who have S&M, B&D clubs in Melbourne and Sydney. It has mags eg: <<O>>, Skin Two and also has LOTS of books on the subject. It has armory eg: all the new rubber gear with spikes etc.. It has shoes and boots for both mail and female... It has PVC, rubber and Leather clothing for both men and women... It has bondage gear eg: collars, cuffs etc... It has body jewellery and tattoos... The gear is both from local and overseas manafactures. Some gear (overseas) is expensive but local stuff is reasonable. This is the only shop in Melbourne that has everything....
We make custom corsetry! We make everything to order so anything from 1800's Victorian to wicked leather and beyond is possible. We live in Los Angeles, but we can work from sketches and a few measurements if a private fitting is geographically impracticle. We have much experience in design for those with custom bodies and fit is assured. Our clients include Taylor Wane, Rebbecca Wild, Sandra Scream, and Blondage! And has graced the pages of several magazines and video box covers. Please mail me for more info and prices.
"Bizarre items made to order" - leather clothes, harnesses, some latex stuff Catalog 5 pounds.
High heeled shoes. Also custom-made shoes (any sizes); Moderate to high prices, but worth it.
Fetish shoe shop
Leather, rubber, plastic and high heels. Stockists for wild, Murray & Vern and Ectomorph
Updated: 950528. Lycra lined latex and leather. Excellent quality. Catalog $4.
Soft deerskin leather, for women and men, from basques to gloves, jackets and jeans. Catalogue L5.
Updated: 950621. See entry for shop.
Updated: 960222. Two catalogs: HONOUR FUTURE FANTASY WEAR - 7 pounds (refundable) - women and men's rubber, PVC and leather, plus 6" shoes, etc - 48 pages B&W A4. HONOUR FUTURE FETISH WEAR - 5 pounds (with five pound refundable!) - toys, whips, cuffs, collars, restraints, hoods, etc.
a new upmarket fetish couture service specializing in rubber, leather patent leather and boot leather. Made to mesure and commissions.
Updated: 950603. Cindy DeMarco latex clothing for men and women, corsets, shoes, catalog $12., fetish art gallery, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 2-10pm
Updated: 950621. Cindy DeMarco latex clothing for men and women, corsets, shoes, catalog $12., fetish art gallery, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 2-10pm You can also reach their BBS: (312) 665-0111 - To 14.4K
Rubber and Leather fetish and bondage wear
Uniforms and lots of other *genuine* forms of occupational fashions.
Rubber, leather, lycra clothing, plus boots and shoes
Rubber, leather, lycra clothing, plus boots and shoes
The store opened a little over one year ago and carries the best collection of latex wear in the city. Names like Ectomorph, Murray&Vern, Funny Skin, Siren, and Latexa. It also stocks the NorthBound line of leather goods and accessories. All this with reasonable prices.
Store front, "Custom leather at rack prices". Catalog $3
Leather goods, body jewelry, magazines, vests. They have moved to North Carolina. Anybody got their new address?
a new firm making rubber clothes for men. One-piece suits, hoods and gasmask conversions are specialties and they offer made-to-measure. Wholesale and retail. Catlogue coming soon.
Spiky subversive rubber fashions. Stocked by Libido and Skin Two. Catalogue 5(pounds)
Suppliers of canes, tawse, and straps.
The best bookshop for Fetisch / Bodyart / Bondage I have seen. Lots of Magazines, Books, Photos,Videos, Figurines - A must !
Mail order PVC womanwear, plus Magic Shoe Company shoes and boots. Catalogue 5(pounds)
Famous for her unique whips, she now coming out with a line of corsets! Prices around $275.00.
Updated: 950528. Manufacturer of CUSTOM designed and manufactured leather and rubber harnesses. Following types are available: Horse Man/Woman; COW Girl/Boy; Discipline Harness, Standard; Discipline Harness, Severe. Brochure $5.00 USD each. Technical illustrator and author.
Colorful hand made rubber fashions for men and women Catalogue 7.50(pounds) overseas 10(pounds) Credit Cards accepted
Updated: 950528. Leather bondage equipment, especially straps, belts, buckles, straitjackets, and the like. A selection of institutional equipment from Posey, Humane Restraint, and others. Illustrated price list is $3.00. Email catalog also available through InterNet.
Clogs! - Women's and men's styles in sizes 34-47 (European) can be found along with some great styles. These clogs are made in Sweden by traditional craftsmen and cannot be found in department stores.
Plastic bubble-wear. Catalog: 20 DM in Germany, 25 DM for foreign orders.
Makers of some truly fine rubber restrictive wear and rainwear, by mail order only.
Rubber and leather clothing, bizarre costumes and equipment. Catalog $10.
Rubber, PVC and high heels from Ms Kellendonk's own shop. Catalogue #7(UK), $10.00(US), FF60(France)
Specialist manufacturers of mackintoshes, jackets and shirts in rubberized cotton and latex. SASE for details.
(Mail order only)
Makers of leather clothing and bondage wear. SAE for price list. Made-to measure, repairs and alterations.
Rubber and fetish clothing manufacturer. Catalogue 20(german marks), 7(pounds)
Rubber and fetish clothing manufacturer. Catalogue 20(german marks), 7(pounds). Showroom open Mon-Thurs 9-12 and 1-4, Fri 9-12 only.
(sizes 5-12 c-EEE)
Fetish shoes. Also men's sizes.
Macintoshes and conventional clothing made to measure in rubberized and polyurethane fabrics. Color brochure #6.
Over 40 styles of mackintosh in rubberized and polyurethane-coated fabrics. Couture service. Glossy color mail order brochures 1 & 2, #3 ea. #3, including couture, #5. All three, #10. (all refundable)
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New Zealand's rubberwear manufacturers. A video (VHS) catalogue is available for AU$20, refunded on your order.
Mail order rubberwear.
Make moulded rubber and clothing as well as leather and corsets. Catalogue #69(UK), $99.00(US), DM190(German)
Rubberwear for women and men. Price list 2(pounds), $5.00(american dollars) Color Catalogue 5(pounds) $10.00(american dollars)
Updated: 950621. The manager is John LeBlanc. If you are looking for bizarre, outre', even slutty heels, this is _the_ place. Reasonable prices, too; for Canada.
(Sizes 3-13AAAAA-EE.)
Leather, rubber and accessories
Leather + latex clothes, sex toys, videos t-shirts, clothes, custom leather work. Mostly gay male. Catalog $3
Leather clothing and accessories for women and men. Custom made or ready-to-wear line.
Leather, Toys
(Primarily leather.)
Leather shop catering primarily to motorcycle interest and gay male bondage.
Vast range of `regular' and fetish TV clothes, shoes, and books. R.L. Reid writes: This place is friendly without being instrusive, helpful, and best of all very reasonable on prices. The location is a bit intimidating - you have to stand down on the street in the meat packing district with rotting meat in your nostrils while a staff person comes down to get you on the elevator. But conversely, the security and privacy is good.
Rubber, plastic, corsets and leather, including extreme designs. Catalogs for leather or rubber: DM 19.80 + shipping.
Helens Saffery's striking new rubber fashion design including superb tights and catsuits with tailored feet Catalogue 3(pounds)
Fetish/Fantasy from Debbie (ex-Skin Two) and Tina (chain Gang).
Pervy frocks.
PVC, leather, and underwear. Catalogue 5(pounds)
Mail order or phone, formal styles, reasonable prices, up to size 14WW, Up to 7" heels. Very Friendly, no problems trying on shoes.
Updated: 950621. Noted manufacturers of stiletto heels and ballet toe boots.
All kinds of underwear for women and men.
Leather, rubber, highheels, corsets
Sian Mooney's hand made leather corsets, basques, jackets, and coats. Some are available at Skin Two.
Jeffrey Hurwit writes: Fashions for the cross dresser who is "just starting out," in Lydia's own words. Very small shop, in what looks to be a motel converted into offices. I didn't see any PVC, latex, or anything like that, but they do have large sizes (as one would expect :), particularly in the shoes. Also magazines and other information for cross dressers.
Brimley Mill, Specialists in cotton-backed rubber, especially raincoats.
Updated: 950621. "Very cheap rubberwear... their list is free" according to SPLOSH! - The Wet and Messy Fun Mag, which likes inexpensive rubber clothes you can fill with custard and treacle rather than "designer gear from Skin Two". It takes all sorts, right?
High heeled shoes and boots by mail, including reasonably priced lace-up rubber thigh-high boots.
They specialize in gloves, but also sell corsets, girdles, and lingerie - heavy on the 50's/60's styles.
Updated: 950528. Men's (gay) leather street and erotic wear.
Bondage gear by Laura Goodwin
Spandex: hoods, bodybags, sacks, sleepsacks, cat suits, custom orders Dealer inquiries welcomed. Catalog $5.
Sells leather goods, lots of videos, t-shirts, vests, carries limited supply of body jewelry.
Really nice shoes, great slings for spring!
low and mid heels to size 13 nice casual shoes. You can also wear a size smaller in a sling.
A specialist service making underwear and outerwear in satin and nylon with rubber lining to your design or theirs.
Shoes
Suppliers of hospital red rubber sheeting, patient restraint equipment, nurses' uniforms, enema and other medical paraphernelia. catalog, #1
Custom made fantastic leather-wear, including bondage suits. Call for appointment.
(Catalog $3)
Leather, rubber, and plastic fashions, plus shoes and accessories.
stockists of a range of fetish clothes and importers of the Latexa rubber range.
Mail order wetlook and leather. Catalogs #2.
Their really aimed at the GGs and don't have much over a 2.5" heel in a 14. Reasonable prices.
They have two catalogs, both by "Midnight Lady": The Skinfit collection of rubber, PVC, and leather, and the Cameo collection of lingerie.
Attractive shop with a full range of leather, plastic, rubber, high heels, etc. They organize nightclub events. Agents for Ectomorph very high quality rubber fashion clothes. They also sell tickets to fetish-parties.
Fetisch - Bar / Restaurant. Organize Parties / Exhibitions. Open 7.30 pm to 2am ( weekend 4am )
Exciting new range of fetish/fashion rubber by Danielle Oppegaard.
Cologne's rubber, leather, plastic, and high heels shop.
Lingerie, high heels & boots 5" & 6" heels large sizes. Books, magazines, video cassettes. Write for catalog.
Leather and lingerie. Catalogue DM10.
Spiky rubber heart cushions, spiky sofa (Skin Two collection 3), plus chairs, bags and jackets. Also wholesale.
See other entry.
Business Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pacific. Catalog: $15. They offer a wide variety of men's leathers and Latex, as well as some shoes and boots. A pair of thigh high, lace-up boots for men was one of the most unique fashion items. Leather, canvas and rubber straight jackets; various designs, some with 'strategic access' holes and covers. Hoods, masks and helmets, mostly leather and rubber. The catalog also shows metal helmets, and on display in the store and catalog were two different types of metal head cages. Also body bags, leather and Latex; they are well made and sturdy, which may allow them to be used for suspension, as the pictures in the catalog show. Fetters also offers an unusual item, which they call the 'Hanging Strap Cage'. It encloses the entire body with leather straps that tighten around the 'victim' as the person within the cage is lifted off the ground. Plus an enormous selection of quality handcuffs, heavy metal irons & shackles, as well as thumb cuffs. There are also lot's of toys to play with the male anatomy, as well as whips, paddles and clamps, etc., that work equally well on the female anatomy.
High fashion, high quality latex collection. This is new shop location. Also stylish range of cotton/lycra fashion clothes. Glossy rubber skirts, jackets, dresses.
New collection of 'Fetish Classics' in latex, available for wholesale. New range of catsuits, corsets, etc places the emphasis on classic styling and silhouettes.
High heeled shoes and boots (cat.: DM5), corsets (cat.: DM20), rubberwear (cat.: DM10), leather (cat.: DM20), BDSM equipment
Lingerie and SM accessories.
(sizes 5-12, n,m,w)
Jeffrey Hurwit writes: Top quality Spanish leather designer (they do their own designs and manufacturing) shoes and boots, spike heels to 5", at serious bargain prices. They mostly manufacture and wholesale, but have this one retail outlet. Though they don't specialize in the fetish or cross dressing trade, they do put business first and do all they can to make their customers feel comfortable. I have several pairs of their shoes, and can recommend them without reservation.
Leather & rubber, specializing in gay menswear "Toys for Boys" Catalog #3.5.
Updated: 950528. Formerly known as John Floyd Productions. Spandex outfits and bondage gear. Spandex restraint clothing and videos. Catalog $3.
Jennifer: They had some 14s, but the selection was kinda limited the one time I passed thru there (1984).
Sizes 11 to 12, all widths, heels to 6". Basic Pumps and sling backs.. Prices $100 range. Catalog is free.
Leather/SM boutique. Catalogues DM50.
Fetish outfitters.
Fetish outfitters.
New Yorks major leather, rubber, fetish store, for clothing (also custom made) and bondage accessories Catalogue, Free (but temporarily out of stock).
Updated: 960121. Business Hours: Mon Tue Wed: 10-6, Thu Fri: 10-7:30, Sat: 10-6, Sun: 12-5 They have their own factory, and make most of their own stuff. Stock includes: Skirts, pants, dresses, collars, corsets, C&B decorations, whips, shoes, boots, wrist cuffs, suspension devices, travel kits, arm binders, hats, jackets, french maid outfits, masks, gags, bits, chaps, catsuits, manacles, handcuffs. Many items listed come in rubber, leather, metal, or latex. Standard assortment of vibrators and dildos. Also electrical toys. Corsets kept in stock range in price from $220 to $600. Their new catalog is curently in production. The pictures have been developed and layout is now in progress, Catalog is expected to be ready by the end of the summer. Price: Unknown.
Ultra stylish fetish gifts and sportswear
Fashions from the <<O>> magazine.
Rubber, leather and plastic, plus a big range of boots and shoes.
Added: 960122. Books, international magazines, comics, videos and many other items. PVC, rubber and leather clothing for both men and women. High heeled shoes and boots in PVC, leather and rubber. Fancy dresses, cross dressing, wiggs, baby equipment, sex toys and a wide range of lingeri. In our basements you will find whips, handcuffs and other leatheritems like masks and gags for SM use.
Added: 960122. Mailorder through Orion Postordre! Books, international magazines, comics, videos and many other items. PVC, rubber and leather clothing for both men and women. High heeled shoes and boots in PVC, leather and rubber. Fancy dresses, cross dressing, wiggs, baby equipment, sex toys and a wide range of lingeri. In our basements you will find whips, handcuffs and other leatheritems like masks and gags for SM use.
Updated: 960122. Mailorder through Orion Postordre! Books, international magazines, comics, videos and many other items. PVC, rubber and leather clothing for both men and women. High heeled shoes and boots in PVC, leather and rubber. Fancy dresses, cross dressing, wiggs, baby equipment, sex toys and a wide range of lingeri. In our basements you will find whips, handcuffs and other leatheritems like masks and gags for SM use.
Added: 960122. Mailorder through Orion Postordre! Books, international magazines, comics, videos and many other items. PVC, rubber and leather clothing for both men and women. High heeled shoes and boots in PVC, leather and rubber. Fancy dresses, cross dressing, wiggs, baby equipment, sex toys and a wide range of lingeri. In our basements you will find whips, handcuffs and other leatheritems like masks and gags for SM use.
Added: 960122. Mailorder through Orion Postordre! Books, international magazines, comics, videos and many other items. PVC, rubber and leather clothing for both men and women. High heeled shoes and boots in PVC, leather and rubber. Fancy dresses, cross dressing, wiggs, baby equipment, sex toys and a wide range of lingeri. In our basements you will find whips, handcuffs and other leatheritems like masks and gags for SM use.
Rubber by Kim West, PVC and lingerie. Good selection of net bodywear
Handmade plastic clothes from Denmark, designed by Peter Leth.
Updated: 950721. A range of custom leather clothing for men and women from motorcycle, to fashion, to fetish and bondage. Ms.Margo writes: Custom-made leather clothing. His catalog costs $15.00 US plus $2.90 S/H. I mention this one because Paul makes some of the best damn leather clothing that I've seen lately. His 'waspie' waist cinchers are beautiful. Tell him that Janet's friend Margo sent you. :)
They sell small quantities of rubber sheeting. I believe they also sell 4-D latex.
TV material ( ? )
French fetish fashion shop with atmospheric decor.
Ectomorph, Pagan Metal, and other pervey stuff.
The Weatherman writes: It's a large store with a large assortment of "kinky" lingerie and risque dresses. They have a lot of PVC and some latex. A huge hangout for local strippers who are always there trying out new outfits. I personally bought a PVC straight jacket there (about $100 U.S.).
Updated: 950822. Reviewed by Ms. Margo in spring 1994 - See review section. Catalog: $3.00 U.S. Last edition came in a post card size box with about 20 cards in it giving their range which seems to include some basic fetish wear, Latex, Leather, Shoes, Boots and the sort.
Updated: 950822. Reviewed by Ms. Margo in spring 1994 - See review section. Catalog: $3.00 U.S. Last edition came in a post card size box with about 20 cards in it giving their range which seems to include some basic fetish wear, Latex, Leather, Shoes, Boots and the sort.
Fetish mail order and retail shop. specialise in leather - basques, waspies and high-heeled shoes, chastity belts, metal accessories and everything imaginable. They even have a radio controlled pair of punishment pants that lock on and give either a shock or vibrations to the internal dildo.... A MUST GET CATALOG IS THE #020. Catalog #7 / $12.
Everything from cards, books, jeans and videos to harness, rubbers, latex and leather.
Makers of latex clothes for women and men, suppliers of audio tapes and even Latexacare maintenance fluid for rubberwear. Publishers of Pussycat magazine for rubber enthusiasts.
Rubber for men and women. Catalogue L2.
Latex, rubber-lined satin raincoats and a latex fashion video.
Mail order and retail store. Rubber, PVC, leather and stilettos. 5 catalogues. Reviewed by Kris Davidson - See review section.
Fetish emporium for women and men of every sexuality. Military, medical industrial, bondage, leather and rubber, new and abused. Made to measure available. Gasmasks too. Catalogue 5(pounds) overseas 6(pounds)
Clothing and accessories for all sexes in leather, latex PVC, spandex, lycra, and fishnet. Plus shoes, boots and accessories. Commissions undertaken. Catalogue 7.50(pounds)
Long established rubber, leather, and bondage equipment by mail Simple catalogue (more like a list) 6 first class stamps, overseas $6.00(american dollars). A fully illustrated catalogue is $30 (possibly $31.07 ??), payable in postal money order (preferred) or personal check.
Kinky underwear, videos, fetish garments in leather, PVC and rubber, corsets and bondage gear. The corsets were from Axfords (Victoria's Dream) in Brighton.
Updated: 950528. tv/skyscraper heels, stockings, corsets, rubber. Catalog #11 /shoes $4, Catalog #12/rubber clothing $5
Bondage & Discipline Equipment (pret-a-porter and made to measure). Reasonably priced, good quality, fast delivery. Catalogue 5 UK pounds, refundable.
"Big Black boots": High top (at least knee high) boots with Vibram(tm) soles, by Wesco and Dehner for engineers, linemen, and motorcycle patrol officers.
Mail order leather clothing and accessory makers. Catalogue L5/$7 cash.
Updated: 950621. They write: "We have recently moved our workshop to larger premises, and should be able to undertake orders more quickly. Our new address is in the heart of Birmingham's jewellery quarter. A sketch map is enclosed, showing our new location, with available parking just round the corner. The best time to find us is in the late morning and throughout the afternoon. For nearly ten years we have specialised in more unusual made-to-measure latex-wear at "off-the-peg" prices. We take pride in trying to cater to individual needs, always willing to quote for enquirer's own ideas in order to help turn fantasy into reality. Customer satisfaction has always been guaranteed. We also stock a wide range of moulded latex-wear, 'Dressing For Pleasure', and 'Rubberist' magazines, and some made-up garments ready for sale."
Stiletto shoes and boots including interesting original designs. Catalog #3, #5 overseas.
Updated: 950528.
Men's leather, bondage clothing, supplies. Catalog 10 guilders.
Updated: 950528. Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted. Open 10am - 12 (midnight), 7 days a week (EST) Catalog $2.00 and statement that you are 21 or older.
"...and if you would like to send me $10 in bank notes (which is redeamable from any order), I will let you have my brochure." Clothing only, no shoes or boots.
by Tino Trevino
Full address needed. Very good attitude. There were GG customers in the store, but they took me back to the stockroom for a private fitting. Good Quality.
Catalogue: FIM 29
S&M magazine. Also sells S&M and fetish clothing and material.
PVC, latex, leather clothing, shoes, utensils.
R.L. Reid writes: These guys should be avoided, shunned, and despised. They have high prices, lousy quality, and in general prey on the closeted TV/TS. For TV stuff, try Lee's Mardi Gras instead. I cannot say it too strongly; you can get the same somewhere else for FAR FAR less.
Inh. Sandy R. Schimmel. They sell a corsets catalog with photos from Wolfgang Eicher (?) for 25 DM.
Inh. Sandy R. Schimmel. They sell a corsets catalog with photos from Wolfgang Eicher (?) for 25 DM.
Rubber, pvc, leather and shoes, including made-to-measure. Callers by appointment only. 2 catalogues DM20 each.
Added: 960122. Hand-made corsets; Latex; mostly for women; expensive. Strange opening hours: Tu, We, Fr: 16:00 - 18:30, Th: 16:00 - 20:30, Sa: 11:00 - 14:00
Leather, rubber, plastic, corsets, lingerie, high heels supplier.
French rubber and wetlook store.
Very experienced makers of rubberwear for men and women, with a wide range of styles (which can be adapted for you) and helpful service. Very high quality of construction.
Updated: 950528. Full line of fetish fashions emphasizing leather wear, bondage equipment and accessories
Leather and rubber for women and men.
Mail order men's leather and rubber. Catalogue 2(pounds)
Stockists for Ectomorph, Murray & Vern, etc.
High heeled shoes. ONLY high heeled shoes... Orders by phone from 8am to midnight. Jennifer writes: Their shoes are in two size ranges: They have 3 1/2 - 4" spike heels in sizes 5 - 10, and 4 1/2 - 5" spike heels in sizes 4 - 13. All are medium width. Prices range from $34.88 - $54.88. Ship- ping (UPS) is $4 *per order* (no matter how many pairs you order) to the Continental U.S. or $6 elsewhere, and they'll ship UPS Second Day air for an additional $2 per pair or UPS COD for an additional $4 per order. They will provide plain wrapping if desired, for both orders and catalogs. Service is excellent: When you call they'll tell you whether the shoes you want are in stock, and will usually ship the same day. Also highly recommended by Ms. Margo for *most* excellent service.
Wetlook plastic clothes, corsets, high heels, rubber and accessories catalogue 5(pounds)
(classic collection of shoes)
Sizes 10-14, narrow and medium only. Write for free catalog. R.L. Reid writes: Fairly boring stuff, but they do have the sizes to 14. If you're into the frumpy look, they should please.
Jennifer writes: Offeres a number of differnt styles up to 14WW, from flats to 5" heels. The flats start around $47, the 5" are $95. The prices seem reasonable for those of us who wear pumps big enough to come with paddles (grin). Has anybody bought from them?
Hosiery, some lingerie and clothing. VISA, MasterCard, Discover R.L.Reid writes: Good for "seconds" of lingerie and hose; therefore prices are GREAT. There is a wide variety of sizes; you'll have no problem finding a 44B bra in your choice of fabric.
Women's wetlook coats and suits, including the Easimac. Catalogue 5(pounds)
Silk clothing
Outrageous shoes up to 6" heels.
Bizarre and unique shoes and boots. 3" - 5" heels, as well as 6" thigh-high boots. Sizes 5 - 15 in leather, patent, and more. Visit their new retail location - the staff is friendly and helpful. Call for information about "It's Gotta Hurt to Be Good," their interactive newsletter featuring feet, shoes, boots, and much more. Reader and customer photos and letters set the direction of the content. Be sure to tell them you heard about them on the net.
Rubber, PVC, leather and more
Rubber, PVC, leather and more
"SM/TV Leather/Fantasy/Fashion Wear"
Open: Wednesday till Saturday from 11.00 hr. Friday till 21.00 hr. Data are from their fact sheet. The sell Ectomorph, Murray & Vern, Armory and Craig Morrison, also high heeled boots and shoes (also latex), wigs and boned corsets by Vollers.
Warehouse Showroom, full of rubber, leather high heels, wetlook corsets, books and accessories. Open Monday-Saturday 11am to 7pm. Free 16 page color catalogue
Updated: 950528. Rubber clothing, videos and magazines. Catalog $17.50
Leather, latex, high heels, S/M and bondage equipment, magazines, books...
Shoes
Updated: 950528. Leather and fetish gear, Catalog $5 retail store/mon-sat 10am-11pm, Sun noon-8pm.
High heeled shoes
(shoes)
Sports gear, wetsuits, full body suits in lycra etc.
Stainless chastity devices for male+female. Mail order only, send SASE and age statement.
(shoes)
They carry a very nice selection of lycrawear for women, including lycra minidresses, spiderweb bodysuits, and lycra chaps.
Shoes
Updated: 960122. Catalog $3. Custom leather work including full suits of armor, corsets, cod pieces, masks, bras, collars, belts, battle helmets, chaps, leather jewelry etc. Showroom open 1pm-7pm, Tues. - Sat.
PVC, rubber and leather
We make chainmail fashions (often combined with leather), custom knives and jewelry. I specialize in chainmail bikini tops with accessories. We do do some mail order as well as science fiction conventions and biker events. However, we prefer designing custom outfits for specific people, which should really be done in person.
Rubber, leather, lycra and accessories
Rubber, leather, lycra and accessories
Australia's specialist in imaginatively designed quality rubber fashion. Brochure L2/$5.
Updated: 950528. Located in Waikiki on the Island of Oahu. Rubber, leather, PVC, exotic fashions, bondage accessories and more. Normally open from 2pm to 10pm. Closed sunday.
PVC and leather specialists, importers of wild shoes from London.
Latex lined raincoats
Mostly sex toys, some rubber and leather garments. Does *not* ship to North America! Both voice and fax accept orders 24h.
Fetish fashion, German Style.
Rubber for women and men, designed by Andy Wilkes, who made (not designed) Catwoman's outfit (the Batman II movie).
Galmourwear, boned corsets, shirts, dresses and jackets in PVC and satin. Colour Catalogue 4(pounds) overseas 5(pounds). Video 15(pounds) overseas 20(pounds) --Stall at Camden Market, London, on Sundays--
They make the most elaborate and imaginative fantasy outfits. Some were featured in issue 9 of SKIN TWO. Time, trouble and expense are all necessary to achieve this standard.
Order phone open from 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri. Sizes 10 - 13. Write for catalog. More expensive shoes, designer shoes and athletic shoes. R.L. Reid writes: Prices are on the high side (but not horrible), pretty ordinary stuff.
Bay area's largest leather shop. Catalogue $5.
Catalogue is five pounds in the UK, seven pounds abroad - notable for the following: All clothes are "individually tailored"; they asked for 2 dozen different measurements! They can be can be customised/acessorised and are available in black, red, pink and WHITE rubber. They also do snakeskin rubber, perforated rubber and outfits with transparent panels with strategically placed red or black handprints!
Rubber skin suits, unusual facemasks and fetish furniture by Bev Shalts. Catalogue 5(pounds)
Updated: 950721. Ultra high heel boots and shoes, erotic latexwear, and leather gear and opera length gloves. Catalog $5 USD, $7. Canadian. Video catalog of domination scenes, US only.
See entry for Mr. S Leather Co. & Fetters USA!
Fetish/erotica clothing Speciality in high heels.
Fetish/erotica clothing Speciality in high heels.
Added: 960122. Fetish fashions and bdsm related products...
Fetish and fantasy clothing Catalogue 5(pounds) overseas 7(pounds)
Speciality in TV clothing
Makers of high-security stainless steel, neoprene-padded, made-to-measure chastity belts for long-term continuous wear by men or women. Expensive, slow, but good. Mail order only!
Added: 960122. Mail order for men's fashion (underwear, swimming, a bit polyurethane)
See other entry.
Large shops with mail order service, for transvestites. Dresses, wigs, make-up, shoes, and infantilists' wear.
Rubber, plastic, stilettos
The Weatherman writes: This is a very interesting place. They require a membership ($1.00 US) for one year) and they make all of the lingerie. They have a wide selection of leather and some PVC. Great corsets. Also they will tailor anything in the store so it fits just right. This store is definitely on the expensive end of the price spectrum though. They don't have any prices on anything. You have to ask.
Stands for TrasnVestite Overdose! Rubber fashion, printed netbodies and pointy bras for all sexes.
Latex and vinyl clothes, gloves and accessories. Retail mail order plus wholesale. UK agents for <<O>> Fashion Catalogue 10(pounds). Magazine 10(pounds)
Fetish clothing shop, specializing in rubber and wetlook, with some bondage gear. Also shoes and boots.
Updated: 950528. Mail order only/same items as Versatile boutique
Updated: 950528. Tv, pvc, latex, leather, high heel shoes, lingerie, bondage equipment, corsets, multiple catalogs available
A-1 collection includes rubber and leather clothes (including your own designs), tightlaced corsetry, boots and shoes with heels up to 12 inches(!), including higher quality "Ultra" range, and "ballet" styles. Brochure #1.50/$5. Every kind of fetish fashion and service, for men, women, and transvestites. Cosmetics and wigs. Two catalogs each for plastic, leather, lingerie and TV fashions- #1.50 each
Sizes 2-13 AAAAA-EE.
An old corset vendor, tending to specialize in more modern corsets and corselettes from the early 1900's, thought they also stock the ribbon corset advertised in the Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Works Drygoods catalog. They seem to tacitly admit that most of their creations are not for ordinary use but don't speak about the subject, and seem equally prepared to sell to men and women. Prices in 1987 were about $50 US for a stock corset, $80-$100 US for custom corsets. They claim may be able to find a corset of the desired size and style from their selection of old and discontinued stock if supplied with a photograph or illustration of your desires.
Outlet for Steamed Heat which has some very nice, very skimpy spandex dresses. I wouldn't call them "reasonably" priced, they run $30.00-$60.00 U.S. They do have a nice range of items available, though. I particularly like their spandex chaps. The also offer cire, mesh, and long gowns in spandex and satin.
Leather and latex
Leather and latex
Long established rubberwear shop has clothes for women and men, magazines and videos (video catalog: #30). Browsing welcome. Helpful advice given.
TV ( ? ), rubber
Designers of beautiful fashion latex clothing and accessories. Catalog, 8 pounds.
Comprehensive catalogue (photographed by Richard Sawdon-Smith) of rubber and wetlook clothing and accessories. Catalogue 7(pounds) overseas 10(pounds) Famous bed-and-breakfast-and-dungeon hostel.
Updated: 950621. Ad says "Probably the largest collection of Women's PVC ever brought together in one catalogue". Catalogue: 5 pounds (refundable) - DM20/FF60/US$12/hf121/BF350/Lire 20,000/ Yen2000/dkr70/Pes1600 - Foreign cheques welcome
Made-to-Measure and Ready-To-Wear corsets for men and women, specialising in Victorian and period corsetry. Details from CMA 46/EM,
Shinny stretchy wetlook clothes, leather, lingerie and fishnet body stockings. Catalogue 4(pounds)
Books, magazines, leather, VIDEOS
Clothes & shoes, mostly in rubber and in fantastic colors (yellow, pink, red, green, blue, etc.). The owners, Betty & Marcel, are tryin to attract not only the common S&M-people, but anyone who's interested in thight and 'warm'-clothing. The shop looks like an ordinairy clothes-shop you can visit with your mom.
Updated: 950528. Dog costume, horse costume. Ms. Margo writes: I saw the doggie costume at the B&D Ball in Boston last year. It wasn't bad. I thought that they could have used a better plush for it, but it did seem sturdy and well sewn. They also sell some spandex bondage stuff, restraints, and stocks. Their quality is mediocre, but their prices are very low. Also other creations in leather, latex, metal and wood. Catalog $5., hood catalog $2., corset catalog $2., Demask Rubberwear-catalog (corsets & lingerie) $25., hood catalog $15.
Very exclusive fashion (haute coture; latex and lace; ...) expensive.
High Heels, rubber, leather, plastic and t-shirts, plus made to order service. Stockists for Murray & Vern, Kim West, Ectomorph, Libidex and their own range, plus accessories and fashion and bondage catalogues Catalogue 5(pounds)
Men's rubber and leather shop
Berlin's rubber specialists have an excellent mail order catalogue for DM 20 (Germany)/L9 (Britain)/$18 (US and international). Made to measure is a speciality; foreign visitors can have an outfit made in 2-4 days.
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