We now have new shots available of the Atsuko Kudo Restricted Love Collection which was debuted last year at Lingerie London in aid of the 7 Bar Foundation. These amazing shots by photographer Christopher James were taken backstage as the models came off after the show.
There are many more great shots of the collection both backstage and from the runway in this special report, gallery and slide show.
The 7 Bar Foundation is a fantastic cause which provides micro-finance loans to impoverished women worldwide who wish to set up their own businesses. It’s the same cause which Atsuko Kudo has now supported for the past 2 years since first showing in New York in 2010.
Items from the Restricted Love collection are now available in the Atsuko Kudo on-line store and also from our London boutique or contact us for more details.
Atsuko Kudo featured at this week’s Met Gala in New York when French model, Constance Jablonski wore our Restricted Playsuit over a Wes Gordon gown.
Constance appeared in most of the best dressed lists from the evening – and who are we to argue with that!
Both the playsuit and our studded knuckle gloves feature in the special Punk collection specifically curated by Moda Operandi who sponsored this year’s Gala.
Both items are of course available from the new Atsuko Kudo shop.
British super model Erin O’Connor wears a variety of key Atsuko Kudo pieces for Flair magazine (Germany).
New York hat in black
New York hat in black
Kitty collar in yellow and puff sleeve blouse in black
50′s cup bra in semi trans flesh
Erin O’Connor has been described by Karl Lagerfeld as “one of the best models in the world” and has walked for almost every major fashion house.
Maria belt and Alejandra skirt in black
Kitty Collar in yellow
Erin has also been photographed by Steven Klein, Steven Meisel, Nick Knight and Mario Testino amongst many others. However, she is noted not only for her amazing modelling but also for her writing on fashion. She also co-founded the award winning All Walks Beyond the Catwalk – a ground breaking initiative promoting diverse beauty ideals who’s aims we at Atsuko Kudo fully support.
Alejandra skirt in black (under dress)
Styling Miriam Dembach, Photography Christian Ammann
All items so beautifully worn by Erin are available in the Atsuko Kudo online boutiques and of course at our London store. Selected items also available in Selfridges, London and at Coco-de- Mer.
Lady Gaga has just released a variety of footage and images from her curtailed Born This Way tour.
Here are some shots of an Atsuko Kudo look designed specifically for the motor bike section of the show. We hope Gaga gets better soon after the hip operation which has prevented her completing the tour.
Pre-empting this year’s fascination with all things ‘punk’ the look was heavily studded and strapped.
We’ll have some news on the upcoming punk exhibition at New York’s Met Museum soon.
You can click on studded beret in our new simple shop to view many items which now feature studding or go to bodies and playsuits for more strappy bondage looks.
Liberty Ross appears in Love Magazine’s ‘Clean’ issue wearing nothing more than Atsuko Kudo lingerie!
Shot by Sølve Sunsbø and styled by Katie Grand, Liberty makes a very strong visual statement. A statement which was picked up by many other magazines after her highly publicised split with film director Rupert Sanders. This, after his encounter with Twilight ingénue Kristen Stewart made headlines worldwide.
Many commentators chose to interpret Liberty’s stunning photo set as a fitting response. All we can say is that Atsuko Kudo clothing is designed for women who wish to look beautiful, feminine and strong.
Liberty appears to have all of those attributes and many more besides.
Atsuko Kudo pieces for i-D magazine’s couture Charlotte Stockdale shoot with Chanel and Fendi
The current ‘alphabetical’ issue of i-D magazine features an amazing Charlotte Stockdale styled shoot starring latest ‘super’ Karmen Pedaru.
Atsuko Kudo was asked to create couture pieces to accompany items from Chanel and Fendi.
The gloves and stockings were designed and produced to the very specific requirements of this very innovative shoot photographed by Daniel Sannwald.
i-D online also produced animated gif versions for additional party fun!
Atsuko Kudo features in today’s ES magazine London Fashion Week special edition with this great shot of our Jessica body with 2D flower and diamante applique.
Teamed with a totally lush Fendi cape and some very f**k off Louboutins, this hot shot from the Arizona desert is guaranteed to banish the winter blues and get everyone feeling the heat.
We all need it!
Shop more hot Atsuko Kudo bodies here…
Photo: Squiz Hamilton
Styling: Orsolya Szabo
Brad Pitt recently wore this Atsuko Kudo eyepatch in a handsome Steven Klein shoot for Interview magazine.
Working entirely in black and white Mr Klein captures Hollywood’s leading man in a look which is compelling in it’s simplicity and which ‘tops and tails’ the shoot with a reverse shot showing exactly how the AK eyepatch should be worn.
Styling Ludivine Poiblanc
Atsuko Kudo receives may requests re: menswear items and we do carry an increasing range in our London store including this one – however this particular accessory is unisex.
You can view more AK eyepatches (including heart shaped ones for Valentine’s Day) here…
Atsuko Kudo appears in today’s London Evening Standard in both the on line and newspaper editions in a fabulous feature about the brand called London Loves Latex.
In line with AK’s successful appearance in Selfridges’ London the piece features an interview with Atsuko and some very interesting comments from writer Karen Dacre on the direction of AK’s approach to design, female sexuality and of course how she feels about bringing those aspects together to create the Atsuko Kudo aesthetic we know and love.
Here’s the link to the piece and if you’re in London – pick up a copy today – we are on the cover!
http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/london-loves-latex-8479400.html
One correction to the piece is that the flower hat pictured is available from SHOWstudio
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Net-a-Porter’s brother website MR PORTER lists Atsuko Kudo as a ‘go to’ brand if you’re buying lingerie for a lady. You know what to do this Valentine’s Day….!!
http://www.mrporter.com/journal/journal_issue99/6#1
