Upcoming Latex Classes at Purple Passion!

•March 29, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Latex classes happen regularly on SUNDAYS from 2-5 pm at Purple Passion. These classes have been extremely popular, and sell out fast as space is limited to ensure the best hands-on learning environment. Visit www.PURPLEPASSION.com or visit the store in person to reserve your seat.

Beginner’s Classes:

Booty Short Bootcamp: April 15

Booty Short Boot Camp: April 22

Applique Ruffles and Bows:June 10

PATTERNING for a Better Fit: June 3

 

Intermediate Class:

Miniskirts and Boxer Briefs (Zippers and Curves!): May 6

 

for more information and to reserve your spot online: Purple Passion Workshop

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KLAWTEX is Hiring!!

•March 8, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Over the past year KLAWTEX has been expanding at a very fast pace, this year alone we’ve been featured in several mainstream and fetish fashion magazines, been on Fashion Week runways as well as among Lifestyle BDSM event and Rubber World headliners.

So we need more staff! The staff is currently 4 people large and we are looking for some of the same and some new positions.

We are hiring full and part time, sub-contracted and employed:

1) Pattern Makers (experience required: relevant college degree or 2 years experience)

2) Studio Assistants (experience required: 1 year of experience, portfolio evaluation; or intern to hire acceptable)

3) Clothing Makers (paid training!) (Prior academic or professional clothing making experience preferred, but not necessary. Candidates with skills in clothing making or latex clothing making may receive priority and higher compensation.)

4) Office/Business Manager (experience required: office assistant or manager for 1 year, or 3+ years in a junior level position in a creative field: gallery, artist studio)

An ideal person will have a background in either fashion, design, craft or art, with some experience working in a multiple person studio environment. Having an interest in and experience costuming for performance art, theatre and film is a plus.

For the office manager, tasks will include inventory, book keeping, client relations, and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and basic web platforms preferred. An ideal candidate will be interested in both aspects of the business, the office and the studio and will want to be able to work in both.

All of the positions are PAID, and have room for advancement.

Interviews will take place beginning March 26th 2012 and will close April 5 2012. Applications must be received no later than March 25th.

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Latex Care How To

•January 9, 2012 • Leave a Comment

LATEX CARE

Latex rubber is a natural material that is, like you, constantly biodegrading.  However, if you follow these care guidelines, you can prolong the life and strength of your latex.

AVOID:

  • Oils, greases and solvents, they destroy latex.  Absolutely do not ever use vegetable or mineral oil, Crisco, Vaseline, hand creams and moisturizers, oil based lubes like Elbow Grease,  and leather goods (leather contains oils).
  • Exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures, and especially prolonged direct sunlight.
  • Copper, brass, and bronze, including loose change, can stain latex, especially the lighter colors.
  • Sharp objects, like fingernails and jewelry.
  • Fire, like candles, cigarettes, or other open flames. Latex is flammable!

 

WEARING IT:

Rule of thumb: Put it on like stockings, take it off like a condom.

When dressing use talcum powder or silicone lubricant (I recommend Pjur, also great for shining, and for sexytime).  Powder is easier when getting dressed alone, but makes a bit of a mess.

Never tug or pull the latex with your fingers.  If you must make an adjustment, pull very gently along seams or zippers as they are stronger, and use your flat palm along panels of latex to shift it into place.

POLISHING:
For a high shine I recommend silicone lube like Pjur or spray like Black Beauty, apply liberally and then rub in circles with hands or buff with a soft cloth, like an old t-shirt.  I caution against Armor All because it contains petroleum.
CLEANING :
Wash in lukewarm water with a small amount of unscented/uncolored soap or baby shampoo. Rinse well, inside and out  and hang to dry. Do not iron, dry-clean, or put latex garments into a washing machine or dryer.

STORING:
After washing and once completely dry, lightly powder with talcum powder, and keep it in a cool dark place. It is best not to fold latex because it will crease, unless you wear the item often. Store in a vented plastic bag, or an old cotton pillowcase or on clear plastic, padded or wooden hangers.  It is best not to store your latex saturated in silicone, as it can cause the latex to stick too much to itself.
REPAIR:
Holes, tears, zippers and seams can often be repaired for much less than the cost of a new garment.  Please contact KLAWTEX for Purple Passion to discuss repairing your latex, and bring this page for 10% off your repair! KLAWTEX also offers a full range of custom latex and alterations to fulfill your every latex dream!

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KLAWTEX on Etsy!

•January 8, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Now KLAWTEX is available anytime, anywhere ONLINE.

www.etsy.com/shop/KLAWTEX

Check out my new etsy store now, and take home a KLAWTEX original.  And for the time being, use the code: First15  good for 15% off of your first KLAWTEX order on etsy!  Act fast!

 

 

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KLAWTEX in Alexis Bittar Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook!

•December 13, 2011 • Leave a Comment

This fall KLAWTEX was approached by Alexis Bittar to provide some classically feminine retro latex styles for their upcoming SS 2012 lookbook.  As many of you know, in addition to having unique and extremely well-crafted jewelry, Alexis Bittar’s lookbooks are known for being extremely cutting edge and inventively styled.

See for yourself:

Each image included above features KLAWTEX original designs.

The Translucent Two-Tone High Waist Panty and the Baby Pink High Waist Panty

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Upcoming Latex Classes!

•December 3, 2011 • Leave a Comment

Hello All.

I have 2 new classes coming up at Purple Passion…well 3 if you include the one sold out in December!

First class is January 26:

Intermediate Latex Clothing Making: Miniskirts and Boxer Briefs (Max 6 people!!)

In this class we will each make either a sleek sexy miniskirt or a pair of shorts with room for a package! These items will be staples in your latex wardrobe, customized to fit you just right, with a zipper for easy dressing and strength. We begin by measuring, then you’ll learn how to alter a pattern to your shape, cut and piece latex with these sexy but demanding curves, reinforce your edges and then you’ll learn how to prepare and add zippers to your latex pattern. Class size is limited to 6 people, all materials are included– keep what you make!

 

and then a 101 Class for all skill levels, February 2nd

Latex Clothing Making: Booty Short Boot Camp (Max 10 people!!)

In this class we will focus on one basic latex staple: the booty short. With modifications for all bodies we will each customize a shorts pattern and create a pair of booty shorts for our latex wardrobes. Class size limited to 10, all materials included, keep what you make!

 

The latex classes have been so much fun and Ive seen several of my students wearing their garments around the city, and thanks to the strictly limited class size, we are able to focus hands on and really create a garment you’ll love to keep for ever!

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Rubber Life by 3xL: book review

•November 2, 2011 • Leave a Comment

One thing is for certain about latex, once you get converted you definitely want to spread the good word. And why wouldn’t you? That way not only do you get to enjoy wearing it but you get to see others all dolled up in your favourite duds.

Spreading the latex gospel is exactly what 3XL does in his inspired book “Rubber Life” out this year (2011). The book is filled with many personal accounts, some incredible latex imagery (personal favourites are page 35 and page 77), and even provides thorough info on where to buy, how to measure for custom latex, latex care, inside looks into some of the best international fetish parties, cultivating an online presence, and of course the book’s main focus—how to find others with a love of latex.

There are many tips and tricks that even a consummate latex wearer may find helpful such as measuring instructions on 36-37, dressing tips including how to shave on 47, cleaning and storage on 52, how to discuss your fetish with current and prospective partners on 59-60, not to be creepy!  72, and honesty in your presentation 82-83

The book has an interesting approach, beginning with accepting yourself and coming out as a fetishist, that ensures it will dwell next to important lifestyle books such as “When Someone you love is Kinky” “SM101” and “Opening Up.” “Rubber Life” is peppered with images of his own journey to finding latex happiness and a gorgeous latex enthusiast wife. This peer-to-peer approach encourages you to understand your own kink and/or to accept the kinks of others you may not personally enjoy— and does so in a charming down-to-earth manner, while discussing many what about latex makes it so aesthetically and sensuously pleasing.  To 3XL’s credit, this is done without feeling clinical or oversimplified, but rather feels like a chat with a new friend about sexy likes and dislikes.  The palpable excitement the author is compelling and thus has the power to be very contagious J

While, like me, you may be confused by the separation of latex fetish from the umbrella of BDSM and the tread-lightly approach to non-latex SM (especially in cautioning those exploring SM from the submissive side), and you may also o_0 at the gender-specific advice in the Photo Tips section on 84, however I believe the author elegantly makes no secret that he speaking from his own experience, and while that experience- an into-women, male, latex fetishist, may not be your own perspective, it’s such a warm, honest, and inviting voice that any reader can identify with the message: get your tight, shiny, pervy kink on!

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