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Every Sunday Faultline goes off
Faultline Bar
4261 Melrose Ave
90029
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Jeffrey Gent of Syren Couture on Latex
Latex is everywhere you look these days – music videos, hit TV shows, major motion pictures and even the runways of Paris have all been featuring latex clothing lately. The super glossy, form flattering look of latex clothing has a visual impact that definitely stands out.
Latex has been a part of the gay male fetish scene for well over 25 years in the US and even longer in Europe. There are events and clubs devoted to connecting latex fetishists in most major US cities, including a thriving scene here in Los Angeles. The Eagle LA has a monthly event called RUB OUT which is just for rubbermen (Friday June 26th) and they also sponsor the Mr. Eagle Rubber Contest. One of the best events to attend is West Coast Rubber Weekend (September 3rd thru the 5th) so make your reservations right away! RECON has a section just for rubbermen called Worldrubber.com that’s the best for social networking. Other websites, like Rubbermen.com, have helped form, over the years, the rubber scene as it stands today.
Latex is such an unusual and seductive material; there are all kinds of myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Many people are confused about the terms “Latex” and “Rubber.” Latex, which is made from the sap of the rubber tree, is a natural form of rubber.
When shopping for your first latex garment you will notice a wide array of prices. “Molded latex” – made by dipping a form into a vat of liquid latex – is temptingly affordable, but it doesn’t withstand stress well, rips easily, and has a shorter life span than items tailored from latex sheeting fabric, which is fused together using specially formulated glue. The tailoring process creates a more durable final product than molding rubber.
Are you curious how it feels to wear rubber? It’s hard to describe how it feels except to say that it’s like a big warm hug all over your body. You don’t have to be kinky to get into wearing latex, and in fact, many of our customers are just looking for something eye-catching to wear out to a party or club.
Shopping for latex is always easier with help. I recommend going to your local fetish shop (Syren for example) so that their knowledgeable store staff can help you find the right size, answer questions and help you get into a garment. Don’t be shy or embarrassed, you are amongst friends! A latex T-shirt with a front zipper is a good beginner since it’s easier to get in and out of. Or, for more of a “Rubberman” look, add a pair of latex leggings or pants and black rubber gloves. The choices are endless, and you can always place a custom order to get exactly what you want – latex comes in dozens of different colors, so don’t think that wearing latex means that you have to be all in black.
Getting into and polishing your latex is easy with baby powder and a silicone-based lube. By applying either to your skin, anyone can slide easily into latex, no matter how much body hair they have. A silicone-based gloss gives you that super shiny wet look and helps protect your latex. If you are playing in your latex, always use water-based or silicone-based lubes. Never use Crisco or any oil-based lubes as they will destroy the rubber.
After a fun night of dancing, partying or playing in your latex, just wash it in your bathtub or sink with a few drop of dishwashing liquid and warm water, rinse with cold water, and hang to dry. The next morning, when the latex is dry and your hangover is gone, coat the latex with baby powder and store it in a black plastic container (even a garbage bag) to protect it from light, which deteriorates it. Latex will last a very long time if you take proper care of it. Keep it clean; store it away from light and from metals (which can stain) and never let oils touch your latex. I have some latex items that are over 20 years old and still look great because I’ve taken proper care of them. Go out and try on some latex, you don’t know what you are missing!
Jeffrey Gent’s work for Syren Latex Couture has been featured on shows such as “Ugly Betty” and “True Blood”, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibit “Superheroes and Fashion,” and more recently on the character Silk Spectre II in the film, “Watchmen.“
Latex has been a part of the gay male fetish scene for well over 25 years in the US and even longer in Europe. There are events and clubs devoted to connecting latex fetishists in most major US cities, including a thriving scene here in Los Angeles. The Eagle LA has a monthly event called RUB OUT which is just for rubbermen (Friday June 26th) and they also sponsor the Mr. Eagle Rubber Contest. One of the best events to attend is West Coast Rubber Weekend (September 3rd thru the 5th) so make your reservations right away! RECON has a section just for rubbermen called Worldrubber.com that’s the best for social networking. Other websites, like Rubbermen.com, have helped form, over the years, the rubber scene as it stands today.
Latex is such an unusual and seductive material; there are all kinds of myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Many people are confused about the terms “Latex” and “Rubber.” Latex, which is made from the sap of the rubber tree, is a natural form of rubber.
When shopping for your first latex garment you will notice a wide array of prices. “Molded latex” – made by dipping a form into a vat of liquid latex – is temptingly affordable, but it doesn’t withstand stress well, rips easily, and has a shorter life span than items tailored from latex sheeting fabric, which is fused together using specially formulated glue. The tailoring process creates a more durable final product than molding rubber.
Are you curious how it feels to wear rubber? It’s hard to describe how it feels except to say that it’s like a big warm hug all over your body. You don’t have to be kinky to get into wearing latex, and in fact, many of our customers are just looking for something eye-catching to wear out to a party or club.
Shopping for latex is always easier with help. I recommend going to your local fetish shop (Syren for example) so that their knowledgeable store staff can help you find the right size, answer questions and help you get into a garment. Don’t be shy or embarrassed, you are amongst friends! A latex T-shirt with a front zipper is a good beginner since it’s easier to get in and out of. Or, for more of a “Rubberman” look, add a pair of latex leggings or pants and black rubber gloves. The choices are endless, and you can always place a custom order to get exactly what you want – latex comes in dozens of different colors, so don’t think that wearing latex means that you have to be all in black.
Getting into and polishing your latex is easy with baby powder and a silicone-based lube. By applying either to your skin, anyone can slide easily into latex, no matter how much body hair they have. A silicone-based gloss gives you that super shiny wet look and helps protect your latex. If you are playing in your latex, always use water-based or silicone-based lubes. Never use Crisco or any oil-based lubes as they will destroy the rubber.
After a fun night of dancing, partying or playing in your latex, just wash it in your bathtub or sink with a few drop of dishwashing liquid and warm water, rinse with cold water, and hang to dry. The next morning, when the latex is dry and your hangover is gone, coat the latex with baby powder and store it in a black plastic container (even a garbage bag) to protect it from light, which deteriorates it. Latex will last a very long time if you take proper care of it. Keep it clean; store it away from light and from metals (which can stain) and never let oils touch your latex. I have some latex items that are over 20 years old and still look great because I’ve taken proper care of them. Go out and try on some latex, you don’t know what you are missing!
Jeffrey Gent’s work for Syren Latex Couture has been featured on shows such as “Ugly Betty” and “True Blood”, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibit “Superheroes and Fashion,” and more recently on the character Silk Spectre II in the film, “Watchmen.“
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