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ATSUKO KUDO:COUTURE, KINK AND THE POLITICS OF PLEASURE

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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...

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.

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

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