Atsuko Kudo is a Japanese fashion designer known for producing latex womenswear since 2001. 2009 saw the beginning of Kudo's work with Lady Gaga. In 2011, they did the first entirely latex runway show in New York. She also collaborated with Nicola Formichetti, designing and producing looks for the Mugler Fall/Winter 2011 womenswear collection.
Rainbow Girls Collection
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- "Rosette" hat in black
- "Diana Lace" waspie in black
Love From Berlin Collection
- "Eden" corsetted dress in black
French Kiss Collection
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- "Kick Hem" dress in a semi-transparent black
Love Fashion 1 Collection
(Mar 13, 2009)
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Ellen von Unwerth (Jul 2, 2009)
Ellen von Unwerth (Jul 2, 2009)
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(Sep 14, 2009)
(Oct 2, 2009)
- "Lady P" pencil skirt in light brown
- "Deluxe Simone Basque" in semi-transparent purple with leopard print
- "Deluxe Driving" gloves in black
Love Fashion 2 Collection
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(Jan 28, 2009)
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(Mar 11, 2009)
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Hedi Slimane (Sep 5, 2009)
SNL (Oct 3, 2009)
The Monster Ball: Theater (2009-2010)
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The Monster Ball: Theater (2009-2010)
Lollapalooza (Aug 6, 2010)
- "Fifties Cup"' bra in black, pink and red
- "Betty" knickers in white with pink, red and black
- "Lady P" brief in black
Spring/Summer 2011 RTW "Lingerie New York" 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.
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- "Alejandra" hat in black
- Thick "Crystal suit" jacket with a thick "Crystal Pencil" skirt, ladies gloves and a custom leash in jade green
- "Crystal" hat in jade green
Collaboration with Mugler
- Related article: Mugler
![[1] GMA (Feb 17, 2011)](/wiki/File:2-17-11_GMA_006.jpg "2-17-11 GMA 006.jpg (473 KB)")
- "Condom inspired" little crop top, pants and one-button jacket with zippers
Fall/Winter 2011 Collection
Kudo designed and produced looks for this Mugler collection.
AK x Charlie Le Mindu AW13 “Gold Sabah” Collection
Menswear
Custom
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![[2] The Fame Ball: Band (Jun 26, 2009)](/wiki/File:6-26-09_Glastonbury_Boys_Boys_Boys_001.jpg "6-26-09 Glastonbury Boys Boys Boys 001.jpg (154 KB)")
[2] The Fame Ball: Band (Jun 26, 2009)
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[3] The Fame Ball: Band (Jul 4, 2009)
The Fame Ball: Band (Jul 9, 2009)
The Fame Ball: Band (Aug 7, 2009)
The Fame Ball: Band (Aug 12, 2009)
The Fame Ball: Band (Aug 22, 2009)
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![[5] The Monster Ball: Theater (2010)](/wiki/File:The_Monster_Ball.jpg "The Monster Ball.jpg (126 KB)")
[5] The Monster Ball: Theater (2010)
![[6] "Telephone"](/wiki/File:TelephoneFashion8.png "TelephoneFashion8.png (1.07 MB)")
[6] "Telephone"
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The Monster Ball: Arena (2010-2011)
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[8] The Monster Ball: Arena (2010-2011)
![[9] "Alejandro" Music video (2010)](/wiki/File:Lady_Gaga_-_Alejandro_(Music_video)_024.jpg "Lady Gaga - Alejandro (Music video) 024.jpg (106 KB)")
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"Born This Way" Music video (2011)
"Born This Way" Music video (2011)
Mariano Vivanco (Feb 6, 2011)
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[11] "Marry the Night" Music video (2011)
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- Studded open face hood in black
- Studded open face hood, dress, and gloves in red
- Studded "Fifties cup" bra, "Betty" knickers and latex epaulets with chains in red
- Latex couture gown in red
- Latex top in black and purple
- "Wonder cup" pencil dress and a cowboy hat in yellow
- Studded "Fifties cup" bra and "Lady P" brief in black
- Variation of "Deluxe Simone Basque" in semi-transparent purple with leopard print
- Red nun latex dress with open hood in white
- Catsuit with zippers in semi-transparent natural
- Ballerina outfit in baby pink
- Latex couture gown in black
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