Atsuko Kudo is a Japanese fashion designer based in London. She started producing latex womenswear in 2001. The brand now offers latex-only clothing, shoes, accessories and lingerie. 2009 saw the beginning of Kudo's work with Lady Gaga. Kudo's creations included looks for Gaga's now legendary Glastonbury performance and the infamous red latex Elizabethan gown and ruff, the ‘condom inspired’ outfit in support of AIDS awareness - designed in collaboration with Mugler. She also collaborated on Mugler Fall/Winter 2011 womenswear collection with Nicola Formichetti. Also in 2011, they did the first entirely latex runway show in New York.
Clothing[]
Strings[]
Leggings[]
Bodysuits[]
- Sleeveless Joy bodysuit in matte silver.
Accessories[]
Gloves[]
- Pictured in semi-trans cloud grey. Lady Gaga wore a jade green version of gloves.
Collections[]
"Rainbow Girls" Collection[]
"Love From Berlin" Collection[]
"French Kiss" Collection[]
- Pictured in supatex black. Lady Gaga wore a custom version of a dress in semi-transparent black lace print.
"Love Fashion 1" Collection[]
"Love Fashion 2" Collection[]
- Both red bra and knickers were pimped with roses and ruffles by Haus of Gaga.
- Plain fifties cup latex bra in white customized by Haus of Gaga with rhinestones.
Spring/Summer 2011 "Lingerie New York" RTW Collection[]
Lingerie New York is a philanthropic event created by the 7 Bar Foundation. Atsuko Kudo headlined the 2010 show in New York City with an array of latex couture lingerie, headwear and clothing.
- Deluxe Simone semi-transparent leopard print basque.
- Pictured in black. Seen on Lady Gaga in jade green.
- Leash in jade green.
- Crystal jacket in jade-green.
- Pictured in black. Seen on Lady Gaga in jade green.
Collaborations[]
AK for Mugler[]
- Condom inspired little crop top, pants and one-button jacket with zippers.
Fall/Winter 2011 Collection[]
- Black latex bra and skirt.
- Boned latex corset.
AK x Charlie le Mindu[]
Fall/Winter 2013 "Gold Sabah" Collection[]
Custom[]
- Spiked open face latex hood in black with side zipper.
- Studded and spiked latex dress with chains, spiked open face hood, and studded gloves in red.
- Spiked latex 50s cup bra, studded high-waisted garter shorts, studded gloves (one short and one long), and chain fringe shoulder epaulettes in red.
- Victorian-style puff-sleeved red latex couture gown. According to La Maison Gaga[1], who made an interview with Atsuko Kudo, it took about 2 weeks from the sketches and until the dress was completely finished. During that time a team of 7 people were working on the dress, underskirts and Elizabethan ruff collar, including the head designer, Atsuko Kudo. The whole outfit is made from 100% supatex red latex rubber. The Elizabethan ruff on its own took a couple of meters of the red latex. The train in total was around 12 metres.The gown was exhibited during Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 on May 19th, 2012 to June 1st, 2013 at Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Black version of the Elizabethan puff-sleeve latex top that Lady Gaga wore for her Royal Variety Performance [5.1].
- Black latex bra and briefs embellished with studs by Haus of Gaga.
- Latex bodysuit in semi-transparent purple with leopard print based on 50s cup bodysuit with mid cut leg.
- Crimson latex nun dress with white latex open hood. Latex stockings ended up not being worn with this outfit.
- Latex catsuit in semi-transparent nude with black zipper embellishments. Model Raquel Zimmermann wears the same catsuit [9.1].
- Latex catsuit in semi-transparent black with black zipper embellishments.
- Leopard print latex blazer with notched lapels.
- Ballerina costume which comprises a blush pink latex bell sleeve jacket and ruffled tutu skirt. Six sets of the exact costumes were created by Atsuko Kudo for the dancers [12.1].
- Latex couture gown in black.
- Black latex bustier bodysuit with stud embellishments and shoulder pads.
References[]
- Nicola Formichetti Blog: Lady Gaga wears Atsuko Kudo for 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears Red Queen Dress by Atsuko Kudo at 2009 Royal Variety Performance
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears outfits by Atsuko Kudo for the Arena Version of the Monster Ball
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears dress by Atsuko Kudo for appearance on the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Beyonce wears hat and dress by Atsuko Kudo for the Telephone music video