This Fall you won't lack for exciting London fetish parties, with two huge fetish balls and shopping expos happening in September and October. First up is the Skin Two Rubber Ball weekend, the granddaddy of all the international fetish weekend events.The Skin Two Rubber Ball is the world's premier fetish party. Established in 1992, the Rubber Ball drew people from around the world to a glamorous celebration of fetish style, with fashion shows, ar...

"My Love - Diary of a Loving S/M Relationship" is written by Anna Rose. The book has 120 pages filled with color photographs of Anna's intimate S/M moments with her Master. The pictures are accompanied by English text which describes her own feelings, desires, wishes and fears. "My Love" touches on topics such as latex, bondage, sex and the relationship of a D/s.For more information about Anna Rose and to check out her latest photo and video upda...

Isabeau and Sebastian of Montreal's Fetiche School, Fetiche Shop and Fetiche Soiree have planned the ultimate reunion for all people wanting to celebrate, shop or learn about different kinky sexual practices, all the while raising money for charity.The Festival starts off on August 7 with a Launch Cocktail party from 7pm til 3am, and fetish parties, play parties, workshops, dances and expositions continue until Sunday evening August 10.Performers...

Brighton photographer and filmmaker Mark Bennet of Alchemical Shadows has posted an exciting video he filmed of HW Design's catwalk show at Torture Garden's 2008 birthday blowout.The video which features a stunning array of printed transparent leopard print corsets, coats, capes, catsuits, hoods and more on an all-star fetish model cast may help console those of us who were not lucky enough to be at the actual event.Take a look at more fetish fas...

There's been an influx of very talented designers entering the latex market these days. We really appreciate the new life they're bringing to our old fetish gear, and we'll highlight some of the newest and most promising ones as we learn of them.Today we'll introduce you to three relative newcomers: Trés Bonjour Luxury Couture Latex from Berlin, HMS Latex of Paris, and Lickorish Latex from the UK.Trés Bonjour Couture Latex is the young designer V...

Friday, Kitty and I spent three hours at a local tattoo shop. I wanted a tattoo for a long time and I finally got around to do it. I got my 3xL insignia tattooed on my upper left arm, to remind myself of who I am and how much this weblog has changed my life.It was quite an experience to get tattooed! I think it hurts like hell, but when the excess ink is washed off the next day, nothing beats looking at your new tattoo!

Dollspride is a new fetish-only community catering to the growing number of rubberdolls, trannies, cross dressers and t-girls. If you're into crossdressing or dream of being the ultimate doll, why not sign up and swap stories with like-minds?The site looks good, and I recognized several profiles from other rubberist communities when I visited. I think it's a great idea to have a more specialized space for rubberdoll information and gender polarit...

I came across this excellent video when I was researching the Catwoman costume for an earlier update. It's a nice sneak peek for those of you lucky enough to get to the Met Costume Institute's Superheroes Fashion and Fantasy exhibit running until September 1, and a decent substitute for those of us not lucky enough to see it in person.Enjoy!

The Montreal fetish Weekend (August 29th to 31st) is less than one month away and things are gearing up like the biggest and hottest fetish party ever in Montreal. The event reports over 275 nights (3 floors) booked from international guests at the official hotel (officially a record in Montreal for a fetish event), and the number is rising day by day!The 4th Edition of the MFW is full packed with fetish activities, featuring the grand premiere o...

This week we'll focus on some of the exciting fashion coming out of America, with four classically trained designers who choose to work in latex. Vex Clothing has been on the scene for several years by now, and has made quite a name with their custom designs worn by everyone like KumiMonster, RubberDoll, Emily Marilyn, Masumi Max and our own 3XL. The lines are a creative mix of fetish and fashion, using uncommon to fetish color combinations and t...

Scandinavias largest fetish party, the Fetish Fashion Party, will this year be hold on the 13 of September from 21.00-05.00. A new venue awaits with parquet floor ballroom, leather couch lounges, brocade wallpaper saloons, classic chandeliers and golden mirrors!Shows and performances by FAQ vs. RubberDoll, Femme Fatale fashion show, Power Exchange Show, Christian van Schijndel and "Das Cabinet Des Dr. Hansen".Advance ticket is 320 DKK, at the doo...

Here's a roundup of some of the exciting fetish events coming your way soon in the US:X-Ball in Detroit, MichiganWhat: X-BALL is a one night only party in Detroit and brought to you by the producers of EXOTICA Detroit, featuring kinky performances, music, fashion, dungeon play and more in the heart of the Midwest.When: Saturday August 2, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere: Clutch Cargo's I lounge Pontiac, MI, 65 E Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48342FetishConWhat: Th...

Latex Essence is a small label from Wired, a |R|ubberist.net moderator and based in Lancashire, England specializing in high quality, affordable rubber clothing that requires no dressing aids, thanks to the miracle of chlorination! The line now shown focuses on latex lingerie, stockings and tights, but there are some very exciting plans in the works. For now, Latex Essence may well be the answer to a bigger girl's prayers, since tailored stocking...