15% Off Sale

Hey sexy kittens!

I am currently having a sale in my shop for 15% off everything listed (except sample items). To take advantage of this sale, just use the coupon code AUG15 at checkout. Facebook fans will receive an additional 5% off with a special discount code, so head over to the fan page for details on how to get the other discount code.
These discount codes apply to custom orders/listings as well, so if there is something you have in mind that you'd like, but you don't see it in the shop, all you have to do is send me a message to request that item.
Sale ends August 12th, so be sure to get your orders in before everything goes back to normal price. Items purchased during this sale will be shipped before my trip to Boston on September 17th, so if you'd like something for Halloween, this is a great way to ensure it's there in time for all the costume parties. ;)

Ciao, Kittens

Look Book Part 1

So I recently shot some of my older looks to go in a look book for my brand. Mostly basic items that are meant to fill out a person's latex wardrobe, but a couple of my more signature designs. Here are a few photos from that first shoot. The second part of the shoot is happening this weekend, so once I get those photos edited and ready to post, I'll share them on here in another entry. :)

All of these items (and more) are available in the shop. Prices are as listed.

Keep your eyes open for more photos after this weekend's shoot! ;)

Ciao, kittens!

Heavy Metal

It's been a little wile since my last post, but I promise you I have been working very hard, and I have TONS of new pics. I just can't show them to you until after my show in Boston in September. I do, however, have some photos that I can share with all of you. These are from a shoot organized by the model after I sent her the clothing.

Model: Cassia Sparkle
Photographer: Altovenue
Makeup: Antidote

Ciao Kittens!

A New Look

Hey everyone!

I will be updating the look of not only this blog (it's already begun), but also my Etsy shop. It's time for a new look to celebrate the new collection I will be unveiling in Boston for the Emerging Trends show in September. I've added labels to the side bar already to help you find the content you'd like, a direct link to my shop in the top bar, and I will be changing my banner soon as well to suit the new look of Kinky Cat Designs.

Also, some changes will be happening in my shop over the next month and a half. Some things are going to be discontinued, as I don't particularly like them anymore or they are not big sellers. Other things will be added, though, not to worry. Some prices will be changing as well. I'd like to give my customers some warning before this happens, but prices will be going up on some things. I can't say which yet, as I'm still working out the details, but I can tell you that about half of my shop will be going up a bit in price (possibly only a very little bit). I regret having to do this, but to realistically design and make clothing for a living, I have to up my prices slightly on some things to avoid going into debt. I hope you will all understand.

On a happier note, here are a couple of photos taken during 2 shoots in the last few weeks of my friend and model, Tara Lee, taken by Grant Douglas Photography.

Ciao Kittens!

Help with Boston Fashion Week, please?

Hello everyone!

I have a huge favour I need to ask of all of my wonderful fans:

I have signed my contract for Boston Fashion Week and it's going to cost me a small fortune to make it there. Can any of you help me out with even a small amount? You can check out this link for my profile and to help me raise funds for my first runway show. It's really important to me to get to Boston, and I'm not asking for money without giving you anything in return.

Along the side of the above linked page, I have listed some rewards for anyone who helps by donating certain amounts to my cause. Of course, I don't expect everyone to be able to afford to help, but even if you could pass the link along to your friends, it would help me out greatly, and I would really appreciate it.

I hate asking for money, but I think this is a good compromise: you give me money to help get me to Boston, and I give you something, be it a signed photo print from my new collection, latex, or otherwise.

Thanks so much in advance, guys, I really do appreciate it!

Ciao Kittens!

I'm a slacker, sorry! (And here are some pics!)

I have been so caught up in collaborations and work that I just keep putting off writing any entries here. So to make up for it, I have a bunch of photos for you! Check them out, these are the photos I wrote about previously, taken by Rebecca McKay Photography with hair by Jamie Williams. I hope you like them, because I do!

 

Feather choker and One Shoulder Zip Dress

 

Elbow Length Gauntlets 

 

Basic Mini Skirt 

 

 Elbow Length Gauntlets and Basic Pencil Skirt

Zippered Tank Top, Canada Bikini Top, Short Contrast Gauntlets, Pencil Skirt, One Shoulder Zip Dress, Mini Skirt, and Elbow Length Gauntlets

I will add some more from this shoot some other time. But for now, enjoy these sexy ladies in latex. 

Ciao Kitties!

Fetish... ?

Have you ever noticed how people react if you mention latex clothing? They think it's some taboo thing that shouldn't be spoken of in public. I find that funny.  Like to the point where I actually laugh.  For me, it's not a fetish thing.  I love the fabric; how it feels, how it looks, how it just works for some designs.  It's not really about making fetish wear for me.  I want people to realize that just because it has been used primarily in the fetish scenes (aside from doctor's gloves and balloons), that doesn't mean that it can't be worn in normal fashion.

I understand that the majority of people out there would never wear it, and a lot of the rest would only dream of wearing something made of latex during Halloween.  But fashion is changing rapidly, and I expect to see latex as a fairly standard fabric a few years down the road.  People just need to get away from their way of thinking, away from the stereotypes of what is normal and what is "inappropriate".

In my opinion, a simple latex dress is much less extravagant than a lot of the designs shown in high-end fashion shows.  I think we will be seeing latex clothing in mainstream stores and being worn by "normal" people soon.

Anyway, that's just my opinion. Feel free to tell me yours!

Ciao Kitties!

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KinkyCatDesigns
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kinkycatdesigns
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinky-Cat-Latex/178236102191636
Email: kinkycatlatex@gmail.com

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope Santa treated you well this year, even if you were a little naughty. ;)

I've been busy working at my normal job and doing the holiday thing, so unfortunately I only have a couple of small and simple new items listed in the shop. But that's okay, because I am almost done setting up my new small studio where I can get back to working on larger items, and way more detailed than I have already finished.  Now I just have to get my hands on a mannequin to go in there to help me get better photos.

But until then, I want to share with you the treasuries in which my work has been featured as of late.

December 9th: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d017f284eb36d910f94a9e5/curls-swirls-and-everything-girl

December 18th: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0cd5c6d16c8eef05d396aa/fetish-holiday

December 25th: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d166910fc9e8eef115f22ef/was-i-naughty-or-nice

December 26th: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d17595365f36d91352e5ce3/dusk

December 28th: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d1a7e64fc1c8eef36c942de/red-and-black-and-grey

That's all for now, but I will be uploading some pics of my super cute and tiny studio space for all of you to see later this week or sometime next week.

Ciao Kitties!


Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KinkyCatDesigns
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kinkycatdesigns
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinky-Cat-Latex/178236102191636
Email: kinkycatlatex@gmail.com

Pics

I thought I would upload some pics of a few things that are available for sale in my shop.  Check them out!

All of these items and more are available in my shop on Etsy, and more are going to be added in a few days, so please keep your eyes open for them!

Ciao Kitties!
Kimberley

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KinkyCatDesigns
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kinkycatdesigns
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinky-Cat-Latex/178236102191636
Email: kinkycatlatex@gmail.com

Inspiration

Hey all!
  So I've been feeling really inspired these last few days, and so I have drawn up the designs for a totally new line of latex clothing.  Chances are, time will not allow me to actually MAKE these designs and have them completed for a few months, but just drawing them and having the ideas out on paper have inspired me even more. 
  I'm not even sure where all of this inspiration came from, to tell the truth.  I haven't been doing anything differently, and I'm only reading the same things I always do.  Who knows, maybe it's just the thought of someday having a renowned latex fashion designer.  Anyway, because I am having these dreams of grandeur as of late, I wanted to share with you some of the latex designers I look up to the most, and aspire to be even half an great as they are.
  The first has to be Ooh La Latex.  Their corsets make me drool, and I have been coveting one of their purses since the moment I laid eyes on them.  They have a huge selection of latex items, and I can only dream to have that sort of wardrobe built up 3 years from now.  Anyway, check out their online store, because it is definitely worth a look.
  The second is HMSlatex, whose Lush gown is absolutely gorgeous.  I have seen their work on too many fetish and alternative models to count.  Seeing the details that are added to their clothing is daunting, but also a good indication of what is possible with practice and patience.
  That is all for now, but I will add some more of my favourite designers soon, so keep your eyes open for that.  But until then, check out the new items in my shop!

Ciao Kitties!
Kimberley

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KinkyCatDesigns
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinky-Cat-Latex/178236102191636
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kinkycatdesigns
Email: kinkycatlatex@gmail.com