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Atsuko Kudo in French Vogue! |
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Hot on the heels of the Stephen Meisel shoot of Eva Mendes for Italian Vogue and proof positive that for now at least we truly are 'en vogue' comes with the news that Atsuko Kudo is currently featured across 12 pages of editorial in the June/July issue of French Vogue!
Shot in moody monochrome in Mont St. Michel by ace photographer Patrick Demarchelier the shoot combines AK garments and hats with items from Prada, Commes des Garcons, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs to name(drop!) a few. Carine (as we now like to call her!) is often cited as one of the world's most influential and fashionable women so the thrill is doubled when the clothes are selected and styled by a woman who not only talks the talk but also knows how to walk the walk! Enchantant! | ||||||
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We are feeling very honoured and flattered here at Atsuko Kudo right now as we recently learned that we are the very first winners of the inaugral European Fetish Award for Design. The award was given at a ceremony during the Berlin Fetish Ball and was voted for by a panel of very well respected judges from across the European fetish press and industry. We are of course very happy that they voted for us but even more thrilled that they have recognised the work done at the label. We would like to say a big thank you not only to the organisers and jury of the European Fetish Awards but also to everyone who has worked with us at Atsuko Kudo. This includes the very talented people who work at the label both in our design studio, on our web shop and at our boutique in London. It also includes the incredible work contributed by all of the photographers, stylists, models, make up and hair artists and other creatives who have been involved with us too. And last but certainly not least we want to express thanks to all of our customers, who are the most creative people and are a constant inspiration. Respect is due to one and all. |
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Eva Mendes in Atsuko Kudo Latex! |
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We are thrilled to announce that super sultry Hollywood actress Eva Mendes appears in the current (May '08) issue of Italian Vogue resplendent in Atsuko Kudo latex and shot by the fabulous Steven Meisel who is particularly known for his high fashion work in US and Italian Vogue and for his photographs of Madonna in her 1992 'Sex' book. Steven and fashion editor Andrew Richardson have created some beautiful images showing just why Eva is a very much a star in the ascendant. After her appearances in such blockbusters as Training Day, Ghost Rider, Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Hitch, Eva has recently been chosen as the new model for Calvin Klein lingerie. We're just pleased she could show the world how much she rocks in latex lingerie first! Click the cover image to view
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It's not too often that magazines print two separate covers for one issue but that's exactly what Bizarre magazine did for it’s February 2008 edition. Bizarrely, both covers feature Atsuko Kudo latex!
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Lucha Britannia - 3 submissions and 2 knockouts! |
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Some of you clubbing kids may have already noticed that we've been dressing the Luchadoras - Maz and Bizy at the latest of London's 'out there' nights out -Lucha Brittania. Think Mexican wrestling meets burlesque and you'll have some idea of how it feels! Suffice to say the girls make a beautiful splash in their themed red and light blue AK ensembles providing the necessary femininity to keep the testosterone levels within the required safety limits!
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Atsuko Kudo for Karen Brost at London Fashion Week |
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Atsuko Kudo put the finishing touches to Karen Brosts’ Debut collection for A/W 2008/09 at London Fashion Week with a selection of delightful millinery. Karen, who is an American born, London based designer came to our attention via fabulous celebrity stylist Marcella Martinelli and has dressed and worked on projects with the likes of Sharon Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow and Dita Von Teese. More names, more names:.. Check out Karen Brost’s timeless classics of modern power dressing
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Atsuko Kudo and The Make-up of Make-up Artists |
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Max Factor's latest ad campaign features our very own Atsuko Kudo. Appearing in February's V Magazine amongst many others this double page glossy ad presented our knuckle glove with bow as the predominant highlight... apart, that is from the divine Carmen Electra!
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Burning Rubber at the Brits! |
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We just had to include this rather blurry and beautifully trashy (sorry girls!) shot of two of our favourite models, Valeria and October Noir, sporting Atsuko Kudo ensembles at the after party for the recent Brits awards. Looks like both of these lovely ladies want to be in the driving seat! And who would possibly want to deny them the honour? Go faster girls! Go faster! | ||||||
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Atsuko Kudo on the front cover of Tank!! |
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Atsuko Kudo applies the Nip/ Tuck treatment! |
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Sometime in the middle of the blur that was last year, we seemed to ‘get the call from Hollywood’. We were commissioned to dress sexy Hollywood actress Tia Carrera, who featured in blockbuster films such as True Lies (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Rising Sun (Sean Connery) and Wayne’s World (Mike Myers), for an episode of hit show Nip/Tuck . Though Atsuko is more known for her very lady like ensembles with lace prints, special trims and couture millinery she dressed Ms.Carrera’s character ,‘Mistress Dark Pain’ (!) in, appropriately, a black version of her Kudo-esque aesthetic. Proving that a lady can be both beautiful, elegant and very fierce, especially when properly attired, Tia stars in some pretty hardcore scenes involving fishing tackle and …well…nipples. To view more and to follow the trajectory of that fishing rod go to…
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The Daily Star's feature on Posh's anti pap protection shows our very own, exclusive nipple tassels! We're surprised David looks quite so glum!
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Kate Moss wearing rubber! |
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Now we have your attention! Well of course sex sells and it's always an even more appealing proposition when it involves the phenomenon that's Kate Moss. In this case it's an Atsuko Kudo Cincher Belt worn over some slinky chiffon from her eponymous range for Top Shop alongside some lovely leather thigh high boots from Alexander McQueen. |
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KCTV - Virtual Catwalk! |
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KCTV have a nice little virtual catwalk with Princess Julia adding her spicy comments to images from the Hussein Chalayan A/W 07/08 Paris show (featuring Atsuko Kudo Latex leggings and stockings throughout), amongst others. For other shots featuring our legwear on Hussein Chalayan models click here > |
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Roísín Murphy wears Atsuko Kudo rubber in her latest videos |
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The Irish singer's latest album 'Overpowered' has her pictured on the cover wearing rubber opera length gloves, and a rather extraordinary hat! Click
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Vivienne Westwood Paris Spring/Summer 08 Show |
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Seen paired with a short, sassy party number and also in a more day to day ensemble proves Atsuko Kudo to be an essential, what ever the occasion! Click on the image to view larger.
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Wherever you see latex stockings or leggings by Hussein Chalayan, then they will of come from the Atsuko Kudo studio in London and can be purchased either from our online shop or in person from our glamorous boutique on Holloway Road! We would like to say a ‘big thanks’ to everyone at Hussein
Chalayan for forwarding on any queries requesting latex purchases!
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Early Morning Latex - GMTV goes raunchy! |
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Helena Bonham Carter - Coming Up Roses! |
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We're not sure whether her other half, film director Tim Burton was on hand or if the couple's well documented esoteric leanings have now extended to the garden but we certainly approve of divine decadence going al fresco and look forward to seeing Ms. Bonham Carter in more carefully cultivated latex. Click on the image to enlarge.
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The Inimitable Pete Burns in Latex! |
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"Yearning Rubber" ATSUKO
KUDO TAKES RUBBER OUT OF THE DUNGEON AND ONTO THE CATWALK |
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Atsuko Kudo in Tank Magazine. Volume 4 Issue 4
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Wateraid photoshoot with Lily Cole. |
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Top fashion photographer Candice recently photographed supermodel Lily Cole wearing Atsuko Kudo for the fresh2o campaign in aid of WaterAid. Lily Cole said, 'To give up a day of my time is nothing for a cause as good as WaterAid.' 'The team were really cool. They all work so hard, it's a great cause and everyone should help in any way they can. I had a great day and the shots look fab!' Click the image to view larger. Styling by Marcella Martinelli Flesh coloured dress and stockings by
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Justin De Villeneuve |
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If you visit his website at justindev.com you will also find some of his other stunning images including his pictures for David Bowie's Pin Ups, more seminal Twiggy images, Fred Astaire and also ... Atsuko Kudo! Atsuko feels entirely privileged to be in such company.
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Sugababes wear Atsuko Kudo on latest video "Easy" |
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The Sugarbabes new video features the girls wearing Atsuko Kudo couture garments throughout. |
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Seduction a celebration of sensual style by Caroline Cox |
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This image of the lovely Tamara dressed in Atsuko Kudo appears in the new book 'Seduction' by Caroline Cox, Professor of Cultural History at the University of Arts London. "Atsuko Kudo's work, as photographed by Ben Westwood, exemplifies the New Burlesque look, with its mix of 1950's glamour and modern fetish in garments of lace-printed latex to be worn on stage, to a salon, or in the bedroom."
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Woodland by Marco Bolognesi |
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The Atsuko Kudo petite hat and nipple tassels feature in these photographs by Marco Bolognesi, recently exhibited at the award-winning trafalgar hotel. The exhibition was a collection of works taken from Bolognesi's forthcoming book Woodland, published by Bomar Edition.  
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Monaco Grand prix |
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One of our loveliest models, Esme recently attended the La Dolce Vita Ball for the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco, resplendent in this beautiful AK red and white/black leopard print mini kick hem ensemble. Those gazing on in amazement whilst Esme took pole position included Kevin Spacey, Beyonce and Bono. Names, names, names dahling!
  
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Grosvenor House Hotel Creative Ball |
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Tamara, Ruth and Abigail pictured at the recent Creative Ball held at
London's Grosvenor House Hotel. The girls made an audience of advertising
creative heads bill and coo as they assisted TV personality Roland Rivron
in a charity auction in aid of the NSPCC and Great Ormond Street Hospital
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Araki: Self . Life . Death Barbican Art Gallery 6 Oct/05-22 Jan/06 Nobyoshi Araki is arguably Japan's greatest
living photographer- and certainly its most controversial. Influenced by Shunga, the erotic art of the Edo period (1600-1867), as well as the glossy imagery of commercial culture, much of Araki's work confronts taboo subjects such as sex, nudity, bondage and death, head on. Subjects range from poetic scenes of old Tokyo to evocative images of exotic oriental flowers and erotic photographs of kimono-clad women bound in rope. Image credit : Nobuyoshi Araki From A's Paradise,1999
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Atsuko Kudo Party Girls for "The Apprentice"
These sexy stills of Atsuko Kudo Party Girls storming the UK version of hit BBC2 show 'The Apprentice' prove the new addage that if you want to get ahead you need to get AK and get kinky! The series (and a £100,000 salaried position with Sir Alan Sugar) was won by ex-London Transport manager, Tim Campbell when he chose to stage a fashion show featuring AK girls in AK outfits aboard a river boat on the Thames.
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The gorgeous Emily Marilyn, delectable Tam Noon, delicious Abigail Toyne, the irresistable Esme and the stunning DeeDee Luxe absolutely rocked the boat and caused a media sensation when these latex clad lovelies proved a prime time winner as they romped home all over the early evening schedules of BBC 2's biggest ever ratings smash. Click here to view a clip from the show To receive an Atsuko Kudo Party Girls DVD please email partygirls@atsukokudo.com |
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Burlesque! Immodesty Blaize and Walter's Burlesque has now completed it's extended run at the Arts Theatre. Thanks for the many kind comments about the show and for your response to the divine Miss Tamara Noon who spent many of last summer's evenings resplendent in Atsuko Kudo Chantilly/bronze finery in the foyer of the theatre. Judging by your reactions she should be a permanent installation in Theatreland! |
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Speaking of special nights....!,The pictures below are from a recent party held to launch the new Ben Westwood book "F**k Fashion", published by the Erotic Print Society. Ben asked Atsuko Kudo to supply models and outfits for the evening held in the Zambezi Rooms at Jewel in London's Picadilly. As you can see Ben and Celebrity Big Brother winner, Bez were more than 'taken' by the assets of Sophie wearing this gorgeous baby pink Cheong Sam and matching Petite hat! A jolly good time was had by all, including Ben's mum, Vivenne and Bianca, another of our models who did manage to negotiate the steep stairs successfully whilst remaining handcuffed to a signed copy of our star photographer's latest work! "F**k Fashion" is available in good bookshops along with Ben's other publications "Ben Westwood Works" and "Ben Westwood". |
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Frock'n'Roll It's always lovely to see the very glamourous Dita von Tease and partner Marilyn Manson gracing the red carpet. Here Dita was stepping out in Atsuko Kudo for the Metal Hammer Awards.
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Previously...when photographer Ben Westwood shot Atsuko Kudo models Abigail, Tamara, Esme and Elle for Skin Two magazine he was also booked the same day to DJ at Mr. Manson's UK album launch. So Ben decided to take the ladies along and everyone sashayed into the night to the sound of Nancy Sinatra! |
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private view and launch of this major exhibition took place on October
5th featuring the attendance of Araki himself (right). It was also be
graced by the presence of Atsuko Kudo models in ensembles specially
created for the evening. Araki san was extremely taken by Emily, Tam
and Esme and they posed for the assembled media and later karaoke'd
the night away in a local hotspot.
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