The following it my updated list of top ten fetish fashion designers in SL, the original having been produced back in December 2008.
10: Elixir. Featuring catsuits, lingerie and looks suitable for fetish clubs and sci-fi role-play, Elixir offer something for just about everyone. Finishes vary depending on outfit, but most go for a high gloss look. My personal favourites are the Rockit suit – albeit it without the optional fins! – and the Revolutions suit, which mixes fetish with an urban chic look the works well in a variety of role-play environs – as well as making a great casual outfit.
09: KDC. The first catsuit I purchased in SL came from Kyrah, and while her range has not really been altered in the last two years, the quality of her texturing still puts her in my top ten list of favourites. I especially like combining her creations, all of which are deliberately geared towards a degree of layering. A particular and enduring favourite combo of mine is her black “Basic” catsuit (underwear layer), with a red “Tamora” catsuit (shirt and pants layer) topped-off with a black corset (jacket layer) – something of an SL representation of the kind of clothing I would wear to (and melt in!) various London fetish events when I was involved in that scene. For the subbies out there into ponyplay, Kyrah’s gear is still up there among the best.
08: SHi. A small but focused range of latex outfits that cover a range of styles and looks – all of them good to wear. Finished in high gloss, most of the outfits offer multiple layers. I’m particularly taken by the black outfits in the range – the red are just a tad too bight for me. SHi also produce a marvellous range of boots that come in a variety of styles – stiletto, ballet, ankle, leather, rubber – most using alpha masks to hide legs / feet, and all very well detailed and incredibly well-priced; I have a particularly affinity for their Black Latex boots and Leather Ballets.
07: LTX by Violet Studios. Another relatively new range of clothing for the latex lover, but one that errs towards unique in that it the outfits are all supplied with a range of additional goodies, including texture applicators for popular makes of prim breasts (Lola, Implant Nation and eCorp). The outfits are all currently two-tone, giving them a very striking look whether your opt for the fuller bust or not – and I have to admit that since discovering them, I have been oddly drawn to going somewhat bustier up top when wearing them – although my skin tone prevents me wearing all the items in their range, and while LTX / VS does carry a range of skins, I’m too attached to my LAQ look to swap away from it simply to be a little more, um, expansive, in the bust department.
06: Karu-Karu. Karu-Karu produces a range of catsuits and outfits that are ideal for the more budget-conscious. The finishes are far less glossy than the likes of, say PoC or Hugos, but like Jackie Graves, gives a feeling that their outfits are well-like favourites that have been frequently worn and polished. A lot of the designs carry a similar theme with straps and buckles, but this does detract from the range – with a little care, it is possible to create ensemble outfits, which adds to the value of the products. Some of the older designs do have a few minor issues with them – seam visibility, some finish problems, etc., but you actually have to be very eagle-eyed to spot them.
05: S6. Chill3, like Kai of PoC, produces an extensive range of latex outfits – tops, skirts, undies, catsuits, uniforms – all of which are beautifully crafted. Her Catalina Demon catsuit in particular is among my top favourite latex outfits. Her store – the Latex Station – is also pretty amazing in its own right. As I build myself, visits to her store are a joy in two ways: both for the clothing and to admire such an incredible build.
04: Powers of Creation. PoC offers an amazing and highly-collectible range of latex outfits and packs. In terms of look and style, it is impossible to fault them, while the texturing is universally superb. PoC also offers the widest choice of colours of any latex range in SL, and I’m always spoiled for choice when visiting – and the fact that the colours are consistent across the entire range means mix-n-match between outfits is a breeze. Indeed, Kai only fails to win a “join first” in my book because some of the textures are a little too perfect and tend to make the outfits look as if someone has liberally coated them with Black Beauty, Pjur, or Vivishine, making them a little too glossy.
04: KaS. Salid Sewell produces a small but prized range of fetishwear, including her outstanding sculpted RLV-lockable corset, the best sculpted “anatomical” hood in SL, a fiendish posture collar / neck corset and her brilliant ballet boots, which are beautifully-crafted and an absolute joy to size and wear. All of her items are RLV-compatible and include robust menu systems that make them both a joy to use – and wicked fun to use. When it comes to efficient scripted resizers, there are many content creators who could benefit from Salid’s lead.
03: Chey’s Saucy Outfits. A long-time favourite, Chey still sits in my top three designers for latex outfits – and deservedly so. Her range extends from undies / lingerie through to catsuits and uniforms and encompasses nylon, vinyl and latex. Throughout the entire range Chey has sought to develop some of the most realistic looking textures available in SL, complete with a fine level of detailing (zips, seams, buckles, clasps) that are entirely to scale for Avatars’ hands (rather than the all-too-frequent “oversized” detailing). Her two-tone or multi-coloured catsuits such as her “flame” catsuit are particular favourites as they very much mimic rl latex items that have been colour-etched.
02: Hugo Designs. The first time I did a “top 10″, Erik Hugo was just launching his brand in SL, and I hadn’t really found much to my personal liking. How times have changed! Hugo’s is now one of the most extensive fetish brands in SL and the name stands for quality. Producing everything from tattoo layer catsuits through to complex sets of outfits that combine multiple layers into a fetching final appearance – and specialising in designs that can be rapidly mixed and matched to produce marvellous and unique ensemble outfits, Erik have carved a tremendous and well-deserved reputation for himself.
01: Jackie Graves. Over the last couple of years Jackie Graves has established a reputation of style and quality that mark her as a leading SL fetish wear designer. Her style is instantly recognisable and while her range may not be as extensive as others – it is certainly one that crosses genres, touching as it does on couture fashion, role-play, science-fiction, spies and spying, film, and so on. The finish she frequently gives to her outfits sets her aside from other designers in that she doesn’t always go for the “shiny new” look, but imbues her work with something of a “lived in” look, given outfits an appearance of having been worn before, like well-loved favourites. Particularly favourites for me from her range are the Viper Catsuit, the Black and White (space-like) catsuit, her Prophecy and Enigma outfits (highly suited to both the Domme and the sub look), and her Hydra outfit – which again crosses into a sci-fi style of look. Overall, if you want a very definitive look to your fetish, Jackie Graves is likely to be right up your street.
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