London Fetish Weekend 2008 : the Xpo
by Sarah on Oct.04, 2008, under Party Report
London Fetish Weekend 2008 : the Xpo
03-04 October 2008 @ London
As if partying all night weren’t enough, the international fetish scene still managed to get up the morning after and get itself down to the Xpo at London’s Barbican, where designers and retailers from all over the world and all over the fetishista fashion spectrum were gathered to part us from our cash.
Fashion shows and performances showed us how it was done, and then it was up to us to sally forth and create our own looks. Many pervs were already all dolled up in their favourite PVC, leather or latex and only to happy to show off their outfits. Though the shopping was of course fantastic, one of the main joys was to be able to catch up with friends without the loud club music. If you didn’t already know people, then the Xpo was the perfect chance to meet and greet designers on their stands, or fellow visitors. The Fetishistas, sharing a stand with Festival of Sins, had several lovely ladies (sorry Boris !!) only too happy to tell you all about the site or the Festival of Sins and Striplite nights, and you had your best opportunity to meet yours truly – when I wasn’t gadding about with a video camera. Watch thefetishistas.com in about a month to spot the fruit of our labours !
The fashion shows, brought to you by the Fetishistas, really highlighted the new designs and new designers. From well established brands such as Latexa, Bondinage, or Jed Phoenix to newcomers like Maya Hansen or D.vote, there was something for everyone. Montcler Classics, purveyors of fine PVC, had a falsely demure collection which somehow conjured up 60s housewives and kink all in one, if that was your thing rather than corsets or latex. Unlike Passion, which was aimed at the general public, the Xpo was firmly geared towards those already in the know : you could buy second hand fetishgear or latex straight from Radical Rubber and make your own ! From clubwear to heavy rubber there was definitely something to tickle every fancy – but more about that with individual commentary on the fashion shows.
