Sanctum Shoes, Berlin: Is This Europe’s Premier Shoe Shop?

Kai and Claudia travel the world on business and, wherever they go, they see the same shoes: Gucci, Prada, Louboutin, etc. All very nice, but all much the same. At fetish events, they notice that women in super latex outfits often wear crappy cheapo shoes, which ruin their look. Not good. Something must be done… Read more

Prong Jewellery: The ultimate fetish accessory

Prong Jewellery are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website! Experience the Prong online shopping experience, offering the brand’s full range of fetish jewellery and alternative accessories. Read more

Dressing for Pleasure: The Best of AtomAge 1972-1980

John Sutcliffe was the father of British fetishism. His AtomAge magazine was published throughout the 1970s; for many who loved dressing up in rubber and leather, to receive the little copy of AtomAge in a plain brown envelope was a secret thrill. In those days before the internet, to know that there were others around the world who shared your passions was really a lifeline.

Back then, a love of dressing in rubber and leather was often regarded as weird and somehow undesirable. But AtomAge showed you what really went on in the suburbs across the country when the kids weren’t around. The photographs of folks who might easily be your Mum and Dad in the front room wearing full enclosure rubber catsuits and masks bring it all flooding back.

This book mostly consists of images from all 32 issues of AtomAge, from 1960s ‘kinky boots’ to smiling girls in sports cars and on motorcycles – and lots of total enclosure, gas masks and hoods. Some text, extracted from the magazine, adds to the flavour. There is no hardcore SM – that went on all right, but only behind the scenes. I love the happy suburban housewife, in the fields, walking the dog – dressed in full rubber. And the couples relaxing at home, against flock wallpaper, on patterned carpets, in their latex mackintoshes and goggles.

Back in 1984, when we started Skin Two magazine, I got to know John Sutcliffe and I remember him with great fondness. John flew with the Royal Air Force in World War 2, helping to defeat fascism. (His co-pilot was Freddie Laker!) Later, he worked as a photographer, then made a leather catsuit for a girlfriend, and went on to create leather costumes for opera productions, for ’60s artist Allen Jones and the iconic show ‘The Avengers,’ as well as an increasing number of private clients.

In 1972, John started AtomAge magazine, which showcased his clothes and also featured the AtomAge Correspondence System, through which fetish fans could get in touch. A precursor to the internet! Atomage also sold books and a member of the public referred a copy of the book “The Story Of Gerda” to the police. The Atomage premises were raided and all the published material on the premises was seized.

John was informed that he would not be prosecuted for publication of the Atomage magazines if he allowed his entire back stock of magazines and printing plates to be destroyed. He was not so lucky with the Gerda books; for these he was fined £1,000. The prosecution created serious financial problems for AtomAge. The level of public outrage at John’s prosecution was such that he started receiving cheques and money in the post from customers of Atomage, to help him keep the business running. I visited one day, to find John deeply touched after a total stranger came to his office, put an envelope of money on his desk, wished him well and left.

Sadly John died one Sunday afternoon in September 1987, whilst working at his desk. At his funeral in Mortlake, we all dressed in leather and rubber. I think of him every time I pass. One of John Sutcliffe’s intentions was to bring into the open the idea that people have fetishes. Today, we reap the benefit. John is considered one of the patron saints of the worldwide fetish community.

20 x 13.5 cm hardback, 208 pages, 270 illustrations.
£16 / $32.95 from FUEL where you may also see images from the book

From October, also available on Amazon and most bookstores

For information of AtomAge, also visit www.Atomage.co.uk

All images: Dressing for Pleasure by Jonny Trunk. © FUEL Publishing 2010

d.vote – The New Face of Rubber Fetish for Men

Historically, rubber clothing designers have focused on creating gorgeous styles for women. When it came to rubber, men had to settle for a limited range of outfits, which felt and looked more like an afterthought than a real creative effort. Although there has always been a strong male rubber fetish community, style and design were simply not on offer for them. Read more

Skin Two Clothing Killer Heels – Shoes to Die For

Skin Two Clothing announces a fabulous new range of fetish shoes – at reasonable prices!

You’re spoilt for choice with a range of styles from burlesque to pin-up to gothic. There are court shoes, platforms, bondage boots, thigh boots, sandals, shoes with laces, shoes with buckles, high heeled brogues, you name it.

Heels run from only 2 inches all the way up to 6 inches. Sizes are from 5 all the way up to 10 – even a few styles in size 11.

Prices are great – there’s plenty to choose from between £30 and £50. The classic PVC thigh boot is £54.99 and the sexy laced thigh boot is only £59.99.

Browse the full range of Skin Two Killer Heels here – www.skintwoclothing.com/pvc/shoes-boots.html

Skin Two Clothing main website is here – www.skintwoclothing.com

We ship worldwide – or you are welcome to visit our stores…

Skin Two Clothing is available at the recently refurbished Honour store in Waterloo, London. Come and see us at: 86 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AB Tel: 020 7401 8219. Open Monday-Friday 10:30am – 7pm and Saturday 11:30 am – 5 pm

We also have a showroom in Watford, Hertfordshire, where our experienced staff are available to provide assistance and advice: Skin Two Clothing, Unit 2, Finway Court, Whippendell Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 7EN Tel: 01923 813460. Open Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 3 pm.

Customer service: 0845 838 5506
International : + 44 (0) 1923 813 466

Skin Two Clothing Launches New Website

Skin Two Clothing is proud to have recently unveiled the newly revamped, fetish fabulous, www.SkinTwoClothing.com along with their newest latex fashion collection – Spirit Read more

Lace up with lace – New corsets from Axfords

You’ve probably seen one of Axfords’ corsets recently even if you didn’t know it – they’ve been making beautiful, top quality corsets for years, worn by pop stars, actors and other celebrities; Girls Aloud have recently worn Axfords on stage and you’ll catch several of their corsets on the national tour of the Rocky Horror Show. Currently starring on Saturday night TV are Axfords waist cinchers in Over the Rainbow worn by the Dorothy hopefuls. Read more

Get Married in Rubber!

Anna McDonald Bridal Gallery in Thame, Oxfordshire, has offered the bridal market something completely unique by providing exclusive access to fashion designer Kim West’s bespoke latex bridal collection. Kim West achieved mainstream success in the nineties with her wearable rubber women’s collection and she dressed many famous people including Kylie Minogue, Isabella Rosselini and Helena Bonham Carter. Read more

Libertinesque present the Patrice Catanzaro Collection

Patrice Catanzaro is a legend in France for super upmarket stylish fashion and lingerie. The latest collection, reminiscent of masquerade and burlesque, was a star of the Demonia event in Paris and now it hits the UK. Read more

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