Indie latex designers
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In it’s infancy, latex fashion could only be found in two outlets – Latexa which sold primarily basic molded latex like hoods, leggings, and gloves mostly in black, or Macintosh jackets. Today, there are a plethora of fashions made from rubber including cosplay catsuits of your favorite Marvel characters, designs specialized for those with curvy bodies, and intricate lingerie with laser cut lace.
There is something for everyone, whether you want to engage in heavy rubber in the bedroom, or surprise your co-workers by wearing a latex pencil skirt with a peplum to an office soiree. Below we take a look at a couple new upstarts in the latex and vinyl fashion world.
Lady Lucie creates clothing, lingerie, corsets, and costumes from latex sheeting. Her specialty is elegant and glamorous pieces that are both fun to wear and beautiful. The business was launched in 2006 by Lucie who self-describes herself as a true “Glamazonian”.
Lucie is a trained pattern cutter with a degree in fashion and textiles and her goal with every design is to bring the principles of haute couture to rubber and latex fashion. Each item is handmade in her London workshop and is customized to the size and body of the customer.
Clients include well known names including Marvel & Warner Brothers, the Performing Arts Circus Company, and other celebrities who adore her fashions. If you’re in the UK you are also likely to bump into her wearing some of her amazing fashions at various clubs and events in the fetish, club, and cosplay scene.
There are a ton of fashions available on her Etsy store and website and we’ll highlight just a few of our favorites. First up is her navy and white striped latex bodysuit.
At MJTrends we have toyed with the idea of offering a white and navy stripe fabric in either vinyl or latex and we know exactly how much labor is involved with cutting those strips and gluing them together. It’s no joke! (Which is why we never moved forward with it). Regardless, we respect the labor and work that Lucie has put into making this design, and if you’re taking a cruise or spending anytime on a boat you must have one of these!
Another favorite of ours is Lucie’s five-piece latex lingerie set aptly named “The Sundown Set”. If you’re bored with what’s on offer at the big box stores like Victoria’s Secret, JCrew, Yandy, Calvin Klien, etc, then latex can be the material that elevates your bedroom experience to something novel that will wow and surprise your partner.
Latex is smooth and soft to the touch. The material transfers temperature much easier than standard fabrics, thereby enhancing touch and caresses. Add to that the visual experience of a perfecting fitting outfit that gleams and attracts the eye and you’ve got something that will be unforgettable.
Lucie describes her three layered belted peplum as her best selling and most iconic item. Made with thick latex that gives it that flowing shape, it can look great worn alone or over dresses, skirts, or lingerie.
If you are looking to mix and match latex with standard fabrics like cotton or synthetics, the peplum skirt can be that item that you can wear in the bedroom, to the club, or on the street.
You can find her fashions available for purchase at both her website and on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyLucie
MTSWear, founded in 2023, focuses on vinyl and satin fashions. Their mission statement is the commitment “to the vision of combining sporty elegance and functionality in perfect harmony”. Their company prides itself on creating high-quality sportswear that is suitable for both training and everyday wear. With a focus on shorts, pants and tracksuits, they combine innovative materials with modern design to create garments that offer freedom of movement and style.
Recently founded in 2023 and selling primarily via their Etsy storefront, you can find a wide variety of mens track suits, shorts, swimwear, and jackets. To us, MTS feels like a throwback to 80’s style mixed with the luxury of satin or the sleekness of vinyl. If that sounds like something you’d like, then you must check them out.
Their reviews are outstanding and they have a range of patterns that they confidently produce in a wide variety of color patterns. As of today they show over 4,100 successful sales in just under two years of being in business. Based out of Eppelheim Germany, you know they have a critical eye for construction and detail. Perhaps we should call them the BMW of men’s vinyl and satin performance wear!
If you’d like to try your hand at making your own vinyl sports wear, we offer a huge selection of 4-way stretch vinyl fabric or if you prefer a more muted tone, we have matte spandex with a rubber-like coating and faux leather fabrics.
Regardless, make sure you checkout MTS and let us know in the comments if you have other independent creators or businesses that we should review.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MTSWear
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