Atsuko Kudo is pleased to invite you to a live stream from SHOWstudio, the home of fashion film.
The live stream is entitled ‘Dressing For Pleasure’ and will feature Atsuko and her team taking a journey through the joys of dressing a model in Atsuko Kudo latex – filmed under the direction of Nick Knight.
This unique web event will take place tomorrow, Friday May 18th at 11.00am BST and run for several hours live on line – we don’t know how long the stream will run as we don’t yet know how much time it will take us to dress the model to Atsuko’s satisfaction!
Be assured however, that we will be taking whatever time we need and using everything at our disposal to ensure she looks and feels entirely beautiful, feminine and strong as each new garment is dressed.
As well as being a statement of intent for what we hope will unfold during the live stream, the title ‘Dressing For Pleasure’ is also an homage to legendary fetish pioneer John Sutcliffe. Sutcliffe’s formative work with rubber, leather and vinyl clothing from the late 1950′s until his death in 1987 was massively influential on Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McClaren as well as on a variety of other cultural iconography such as Diana Rigg’s Avengers catsuits.
As Atsuko’s beautiful latex creations begin to adorn the model she will also take the time to strike some poses and luxuriate in the gaze of Nick Knight’s cameras so this will not be a hurried affair.
In addition to the thrill of luxury Atsuko Kudo latex the model will also be experiencing the sensual kick of one of our favourite shoe designers as she is introduced to the pleasures of Nicholas Kirkwood high heels.
SHOWstudio’s editorial team description of the event is as follows – we hope you can join us at 11.00 BST on Friday May 18th.
Coinciding with the display of her ‘Armour for Prostitutes’ in SHOWstudio’s ‘Selling Sex’ exhibition, latex-doyenne Atsuko Kudo provides a lesson in dressing for pleasure. Slowly enveloping a nude model in layers of rubbery fabric live on camera, Kudo offers a unique, and subversively fetishistic, exploration of the dialogue between clothing and empowerment.
… to be streamed live from SHOWstudio’s headquarters on Friday 18 May at 11:00 BST.
Viewers can email questions or comments to Atsuko and her team during the live stream.
For further information about tomorrow’s live stream please visit SHOWstudio’s award winning website
http://showstudio.com/project/selling_sex_atsuko_kudo#selling_sex_atsuko_kudo
This event follows on from Atsuko’s contribution to SHOWstudio’s current exhibition ‘Selling Sex’ still showing until June 1st in the ‘Shop’ gallery space.
The piece, designed and produced especially for the show is entitled ‘Armour for Prostitutes’ and marks a further development of Atsuko’s signature couture style.
The ensemble includes a one piece fully filigreed dress and hood combination in black which also has built in neck and waist corsets. This is worn over a cloud grey bustled petticoat – with additional extensive filigree around the hem. It is further accessorised with matching Diana lace filigree black latex over boots and opera gloves.
The ‘Selling Sex’ exhibition contains the work of female artists exclusively. This is a direct response to the lack of female artists’ representation in major galleries and the wider under representation in the creative and other industries.
Other artists in the show include Una Burke, Sarah Lucas, Betony Vernon, Liz Cohen, Lisa Z. Morgan and Marianne Maric.
The gallery is at SHOWstudio Shop, 1 – 9 Bruton Place, London, W1J 6LT and is open Monday to Friday 11.00 to 18.00.
The Atsuko Kudo boutique had a lovely visit from burlesque superstar Dita von Teese this week.
Dita has of course worn Atsuko’s designs on numerous occasions but her busy schedule means she doesn’t usually have too much time for shopping.
Fortunately, whilst she was in London promoting her new perfume she had time on this trip to visit.
Inevitably Dita is now followed by the paparazzi and this was no exception. However, very little phases her and she remained calm and relaxed throughout and of course looks amazing at all times.
Dita tweeted after her visit ‘Fitting at @AtsukoKudoLatex in london for some sleek lacy latex stockings & lingerie, plus a special costume for StripStripHooray…’
Her StripStripHooray tour starts on May 10th in LA and continues around the western part of the US from there.
As ever we’re looking forward to seeing Dita in Atsuko’s latex creations and also to next year when hopefully the tour will come to London and the rest of Europe.
Paloma Faith wears an Atsuko Kudo 50’s cup catsuit in the video for the first single from her 2nd album. The catsuit is teamed with a long sleeve blue lace dress by Wendy Benstead.
The track is ‘Picking Up the Pieces’ a beautiful piece of melancholy pop with a sumptuous video to match. (Watch the official video here)
Ultimately, Paloma melts into a vision of latex, lace and wax…. and of course continues to look divine throughout!
Styling: Karl Willett
This recent shoot from London’s ES magazine features Solange Knowles (Beyoncé’s younger sister) wearing Atsuko Kudo.
Shot on location at Bowlmor, Times Square NYC, Solange first sports an AK 50′s cup bra in red combined with a Crystal skirt which is actually jade green but appears as an ivory/white shade in the bowling alley! Either way the combination is hot when teamed with those to-die-for Prada flame heels and Frankie Morello fur jacket.
Solange then looks totally cool in Atsuko’s beautiful Kitty collar with SDF combined with gorgeous Diane von Furstenberg appliqué top.
All items available from the Atsuko Kudo on line boutique in these and other amazing colours.
Styling Orsolya Szabo, Photography Jamie Nelson
Atsuko Kudo has provided clothing for a unique project, currently being shown live on SHOWstudio – Nick Knight’s ongoing fashion film website.
Here is SHOWstudio’s description of the project…
Artist Rei Nadal offers a unique take on Fashion Fetish by curating the SHOWstudio Tumblr for a one-week period from 2-8 April 2012 inclusive. Her work juxtaposes found imagery with phrases and self-portraits – postmodern poetry for the visual age – fuelled in this instance by a selection of objects, cosmetics and fashion items delivered daily to her home. Nadal can choose to incorporate these into her work or not according to her creative urges, each daily selection available for twenty-four hours only (09:00 CET – 09:00 CET). Nadal will also interact with the viewing audience via the ‘Ask’ feature on Tumblr.
The objects delivered to Nadal yesterday morning were as follows:
Caramel pink latex dress, neck-corset, opera gloves and lace-up stockings, all custom-made by Atsuko Kudo
Nude patent leather stilettos by Christian Louboutin
Pink wig created by Sam McKnight
Nude nails created by Marian Newman
Lipstick – Armani 604, chosen by Val Garland
Silver beaded chiffon gown by Theyskens’ Theory Autumn/Winter 2012
Vintage feather bolero
Blue wig created by Sam McKnight
Lipstick – Dior Mauve Mystere, chosen by Val Garland
Visit the SHOWstudio Tumblr to see Nadal’s curation unfold and to ask Rei any questions about her style or selections.
Here are a few of Rei’s comments about wearing Atsuko’s beautiful ensemble….
Anonymous asked: How does the latex make you feel?
When I saw the dress this morning I though I was going to look fat in it. But it turned out to be so flattering! So I feel very beautiful.
And it also made me feel sexually aroused.
Hello Laura. I was asked why woman are my fetish before. Well, this woman is one of the reasons.
And, yes, I see why you suggest that. But I don’t wish to have a- let’s call it- formal recording of these days. The nature of this project is having 24 hours dreams with these amazing pieces. So, like with dreams, I’ll end up forgetting details, even the relevant parts.
And anyways, I cannot capture the feelings I’m getting in these garments. I cannot capture the taste of the leather gag I wore yesterday, or the smell of latex on my skin from today’s dress.
It’s beautiful because it’ll vanish. Beautiful and tragic.
Styling by Ellie Grace Cumming.
Items available from Atsuko Kudo as follows:
Alicia mini dress : £180
Neck corset with Diana lace filigree: £200
Finger tipless opera gloves with Diana lace filigree: £176
Thigh length lace up over boots with Diana lace filigree: £870
Atsuko Kudo is very happy to have been asked to contribute a special commission piece to the current exhibition at SHOWstudio Gallery’s ‘Selling Sex’ exhibition. The piece designed and produced for the show is entitled ‘Armour for Prostitutes’ and marks a further development of Atsuko’s signature couture style.
The ensemble includes a one piece fully filigreed dress and hood combination in black which also has built in neck and waist corsets. This is worn over a cloud grey bustled petticoat – with additional extensive filigree around the hem. It is further accessorised with matching Diana lace filigree black latex over boots and opera gloves.
The ‘Selling Sex’ exhibition contains the work of female artists exclusively. This is a direct response to the lack of female artists’ representation in major galleries and the wider under representation in the creative and other industries.
Other artists in the show include Una Burke, Sarah Lucas, Betony Vernon, Liz Cohen, Lisa Z. Morgan and Marianne Maric amongst others.
The show opened with a very well attended private view on March 22nd including SHOWstudio’s founder and legendary photographer Nick Knight.
The gallery is at SHOWstudio Shop at 1 – 9 Bruton Place, London, W1J 6LT and is open Monday to Friday 11.00 to 18.00.
Please visit www.showstudio.com for further information
Atsuko Kudo recently supplied latex items for the latest promo for Greek singer Kostas Martakis.
The looks included finger tipless opera gloves and matching stockings in jade green.
As these special gloves are currently a custom item and are not yet in our online store please email us directly for further information at info@atsukokudo.com. However we can tell you that they are available in all of the regular latex colours we supply as well as in the printed options.
We also supplied the maids accessories…
View the video on YouTube here
Styled by Apollon Papatheoharis assisted by Maria Whatever
The March issue of W magazine features Kate Moss in an Atsuko Kudo latex nun look, photographed in a demonic yet beautiful set by Steven Klein. Styling by Edward Enninful.
The nun’s dress and habit is available in the Atsuko Kudo store for those who are happy to get Valentine’s Day over with and move onto the more serious business of latex shopping for Easter!
Ms Moss appears to be enjoying this religious experience – we hope you will too!
Grazia Shopping Editor, Lily Russo, has trawled the shops to bring you what she thinks are the very best buys that should be featured in the latest issue’s Fashion Charts. From an H&M peplum top to Fendi’s nautical heel, and of course an Atsuko Kudo Kitty Collar she loves every single item. But they can’t all make the cut.
Here’s your chance to vote for Atsuko Kudo, and have a chance of winning one of the items.
This Valentine’s Weekend Atsuko Kudo features in The Guardian (Weekend!) with this very cute beige mini skirt – ideal for the perfect romantic getaway. Maybe your lover might not even notice the skirt is latex – until he or she touches it!
We have a whole host of other pretty, romantic and sensual Valentine’s accessories available in the AK store. Those of you in the UK still have time to shop for guaranteed delivery on Valentine’s Day. Click on the images below to find out more….
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Whatever you do this weekend we hope you have a lovely time!
With best wishes from everyone at Atsuko Kudo xx
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