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ATSUKO KUDO:COUTURE, KINK AND THE POLITICS OF PLEASURE

ATSUKO KUDO:COUTURE, KINK AND THE POLITICS OF PLEASURE

From Tokyo’s underground clubs to the world’s fashion capitals, Atsuko Kudo—a visionary Japanese-born designer based in London—has transformed latex from a niche fetish material into a medium for self-expression and political statement. Known for her exquisite couture, made-to-measure latex creations worn by icons from Beyoncé to Rihanna, Madonna, and Lady Gaga—including Gaga’s iconic red latex gown for meeting the Queen—Atsuko Kudo talks about latex as liberation, dressing for your own pleasure, and why there’s power in being unapologetically sinful—in conversation with Sinner magazine.

Atsuko, thank you for speaking with us! We’d like to start by returning to the beginning of your career. You’ve talked about discovering latex fashion in a small Tokyo fetish shop as a design student—a moment that made you feel like a ‘superwoman’. Can you describe that first experience with latex, and what drew you to this material? What was your path from Tokyo’s underground scene to launching your brand in London?

My first encounter with latex was while studying fashion at the Vantan Design Institute in Tokyo. We had a project where everyone had to visit a designer shop, enquire about the products, and learn...

DRESSING FOR PLEASURE - LUXURY LATEX SAFE PERSONAL LUBRICANT

Dressing for Pleasure is our new dual-purpose silicone-based dressing aid and intimate lubricant.

Using her expertise as a latex couturier Atsuko has designed this luxurious formula and bottle to assist with all dressing and intimate pleasure.

Arriving in a luxurious glossy-black box is an elegant, 20ml bottle of Dressing for Pleasure. This gorgeous, tactile application bottle features a unique Tongari tip. The slender tip enables precise, direct application, offering the convenience of accuracy whilst minimising wastage.

The bottle is firm with a gentle amount of give, allowing you to squeeze for a more generous distribution of the slick, silicone formula.

The chic, monogrammed Dressing for Pleasure bottle is ultra-discreet, making it ideal for keeping in your bag, bedside table, or tucked safely into the pockets of your latex outfit.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed creating it.

You can view and purchase Dressing for Pleasure here....

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DRESSING FOR PLEASURE x HOUSE OF SOLO x MANDRAKE HOTEL

Introducing the Dressing for Pleasure collection beautifully photographed by Abeiku Arthur for an exclusive editorial and cover story published in House of Solo magazine Art Issue Summer 2024

Shot at the luxurious, eclectic and truly amazing Mandrake Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia, the Mandrake provided the perfect setting for the noir elegance of Atsuko’s latest designs.

Photography: Abeiku Arthur
Styling: Fara Jane Galaxy
Model: Melissa Bell
Make Up: Cristine Dupuys
Hair: Jin Ong

Our thanks to Abeiku Arthur and all of the House of Solo team and of course to the Mandrake Hotel.

Read the full story here and follow the link to the collection gallery.

DRESSING FOR PLEASURE: EMBRACING EMPOWERMENT AND SENSUALITY IN 2024

Atsuko Kudo, a visionary Japanese-born designer based in London, has carved a unique niche in the world of fashion with her exquisite, latex-only creations.
By focussing on the fabric at its most luxurious, and bringing the art of couture and made to measure to her work, she has elevated latex to a new artistic level. Her designs are a testament not only to femininity, and beauty but also to strength and empowerment, attracting some of the most iconic...