Atsuko Kudo

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

Cherry G

Ellen von Unwerth
(Jul 2, 2009)

Skirts

Crystal

(Aug 24, 2009)

Leggings

KIIS FM's Jingle Ball
(Dec 3, 2011)

Dresses

Joy Belle

(May 23, 2012)

Bodysuits

[1] The Chromatica Ball (2022)

(Jul 21, 2022)

Haus of Gaga/Las Vegas
(2023)

Joy

The Chromatica Ball (2022)

"Abracadabra" Music video BTS (2024)

The Mayhem Ball
(Jul 26, 2025)

1. Sleeveless Joy bodysuit in matte silver.

Accessories

Gloves

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
(Mar 2, 2010)

[1]

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
(Oct 8, 2011)

1. Pictured in semi-trans cloud grey. Lady Gaga wore a jade green version of gloves.

Collections

"Rainbow Girls" Collection

Rosette

(Jan 28, 2009)

(May 9, 2009)

Diana

MTV Video Music Awards
(Sept 13, 2009)

Max Abadian (Sep 15, 2009)

"Love From Berlin" Collection

Eden

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
(Mar 2, 2010)

(Mar 3, 2010)

(Mar 18, 2010)

"French Kiss" Collection

[1]

(Sept 7, 2009)

Kai Stuht
(Sept 7, 2009)

1. Pictured in supatex black. Lady Gaga wore a custom version of a dress in semi-transparent black lace print.

"Love Fashion 1" Collection

Crystal

(Jan 28, 2009)

Collin Erie
(Mar 6, 2009)

(Mar 13, 2009)

Ellen von Unwerth
(Jul 2, 2009)

Deluxe Driving

(Sept 14, 2009)

(Oct 2, 2009)

"Love Fashion 2" Collection

Derrick Santini (Jan 28, 2009)

(Jan 28, 2009)

Collin Erie
(Mar 6, 2009)

(Mar 7, 2009)

(Mar 11, 2009)

(Mar 13, 2009)

(Mar 17, 2009)

(May 8, 2009)

Kia Soul Live at The Chapel (May 25, 2009)

(Jun 20, 2009)

(Aug 2, 2009)

(Aug 4, 2009)

(Aug 19, 2009)

(Aug 24, 2009)

SNL
(Oct 3, 2009)

Google Chrome (May 8, 2011)

The Late Show with David Letterman
(May 23, 2011)

Betty

Derrick Santini (Jan 28, 2009)

The Monster Ball Tour 1.0 (2009-2010)

(Jul 4, 2009)

(Jul 26, 2009)

(Aug 7, 2009)

(Sept 12, 2009)

Lady P

Hedi Slimane (Sept 5, 2009)

Betty

Taratata
(Sept 10, 2009)

[1] SNL
(Oct 3, 2009)

Antler Film (2009)

Antler Film (2009)

American Music Awards
(Nov 22, 2009)

Lady P

The Monster Ball Tour 1.0 (2009-2010)

[1] The Monster Ball Tour 1.0 (2009-2010)

Lady P

The Monster Ball Tour 2.0 (2010-2011)

Lollapalooza (Aug 6, 2010)

1. Both red bra and knickers were pimped with roses and ruffles by Haus of Gaga.
2. 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.

[1]

Ellen von Unwerth
(Jul 2, 2009)

Alejandra

Paul O'Grady Live
(Jun 10, 2011)

Crystal

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
(Oct 8, 2011)

(Aug 21, 2022)

Crystal

[2] Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
(Oct 8, 2011)

[5] Crystal

(Oct 10, 2011)

1. Deluxe Simone semi-transparent leopard print basque.
2. Leash in jade green.
3. Pictured in black. Seen on Lady Gaga in jade green.

Collaborations

AK x Mugler

Good Morning America
(Feb 17, 2011)

(Feb 17, 2011)

Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

[1]

(Mar 2, 2011)

[2]

Inez and Vinoodh
(Mar 25, 2011)

1. Black latex bra and skirt.
2. Boned latex corset.

AK x Charlie le Mindu

Fall/Winter 2013 "Gold Sabah" Collection

"G.U.Y." Music video (2014)

Custom

[1] The Fame Ball
(Jun 26, 2009)

Original 50s cup bra

[2] The Fame Ball Tour
(Jul 4, 2009)

(Jul 9, 2009)

(Jul 16, 2009)

(Jul 17, 2009)

(Jul 18, 2009)

(Jul 20, 2009)

Summer Sonic (Aug 7, 2009)

(Aug 12, 2009)

V Festival
(Aug 22, 2009)

V Festival
(Aug 23, 2009)

Glastonbury Festival (Jun 26, 2009)

(Jun 29, 2009)

(Jul 1, 2009)

(Jul 3, 2009)

(Jul 4, 2009)

(Jul 22, 2009)

(Jul 25, 2009)

(Jul 26, 2009)

(Jul 30, 2009)

(Aug 1, 2009)

(Aug 22, 2009)

Max Abadian (Sep 15, 2009)

(Sept 28, 2009)

(Sept 29, 2009)

(sketch)

[3] Royal Variety Performance
(Dec 7, 2009)

[4] The Monster Ball Tour 1.0 (2009-2010)

The Monster Ball Tour 1.0 (Jan 13, 2010)

Original 50s cup bra

Original Lady P briefs

[5]

The Monster Ball Tour 2.0 (2010-2011)

Josh Olins
(Feb 26-27, 2010)

Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson
(2011)

Original 50s cup bodysuit

[6] The Monster Ball Tour 2.0
(2010-2011)

Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson (2011)

[7] "Alejandro" Music video (2010)

[8]

Nick Knight
(Dec 14, 2010)

"Born This Way" Music video (2011)

[8.1] "Born This Way" Music video (2011)

Nicopanda Invasion
(May 2012)

[9] Mariano Vivanco
(Feb 6, 2011)

[10]

(May 25, 2011)

Good Morning America rehearsal
(May 27, 2011)

(Jun 11, 2011)

[11] "Marry the Night" Music video (2011)

[11.1]

[12] The Born This Way Ball (Aug 21-Sept 27 & Oct 6, 2012)

1. Studded and spiked red latex dress with chains, spiked open face hood, and studded gloves in red.
2. Spiked latex 50s cup bra, studded high-waisted garter shorts, studded gloves (one short and one long), and chain fringe shoulder epaulettes in red.
3. Victorian-style puff-sleeved red latex couture gown. According to La Maison Gaga, 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 19^th, 2012 to June 1^st, 2013 at Victoria and Albert Museum.
4. Black version of the Elizabethan puff-sleeve latex top that Lady Gaga wore for her Royal Variety Performance.
5. Black latex bra and briefs embellished with studs by Haus of Gaga.
6. Latex bodysuit in semi-transparent purple with leopard print based on 50s cup bodysuit with mid cut leg.
7. Crimson latex nun dress with white latex open hood. Latex stockings ended up not being worn with this outfit.
8. Latex catsuit in semi-transparent nude with black zipper embellishments. Model Raquel Zimmermann wears the same catsuit [8.1].
9. Latex catsuit in semi-transparent black with black zipper embellishments.
10. Leopard print latex blazer with notched lapels.
11. 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 [11.1].
12. 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

Links

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