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Four radically creative designers pushing the limits of latex

December 21, 2020 DMT.NEWS, Khareem Sudlow, News Trends, Sophie Thompson

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Is there a material more contradictory than latex? Banal and protective, yet synonymous with sex and mischief, these contrary dual traits have fascinated designers for decades. Stretched tight and prone to bruising, to wear latex is to put on a second skin.

With utilitarian origins in gloves, gas masks, and Wellington boots, it was the invention of the waterproof <ahellip;