PANEL MEMBERS
The Latex Fashion Awards brings together esteemed and respected industry insiders to form our illustrious panel of voters.
Drawing on their knowledge and expertise within the latex clothing industry and community, our handpicked panel of latex aficianardos have been carefully chosen in order that their invaluable experience ensures they can be best equipped to vote on the winner within each category. Read on to find out more about our acclaimed voting panel members.

Laura Pulice @ Vex clothing
Vex Clothing is a luxury latex fashion house founded in 1999 by designer Laura Pulice, known as Lady Vex. Based in California, Vex has spent 25 years pioneering latex fashion, creating meticulously handmade pieces worn by icons like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Doja Cat.
Long before latex entered the mainstream, Vex championed the material for red carpets and runways. Every piece is made to order by a small team of artisans dedicated to unmatched quality. Vex creates transformative experiences, driven by the philosophy that latex should make you feel powerful, beautiful, and completely yourself.
With a loyal global clientele of celebrities, stylists, and fashion lovers, Vex Clothing remains one of the most respected and enduring names in the industry.

beth parkin
Photo credit: Andre Pattenden
Beth Parkin is a highly respected latex fashion specialist with over a decade of industry experience, known for her expertise in pattern cutting, product development, and manufacturing. With a background in Contour Fashion from De Montfort University, she spent her early career training under Invincible Rubber and Latex 101.
She has since built a successful freelance career not just as a designer, but as a trusted industry partner who helps both emerging and established brands turn concepts into fully realised collections. Having worked with a broad range of labels including Poster Girl, HARRI, and Dark Virtue Designs, Beth is well regarded for her precision and deep understanding of latex as a material.

Alexandra houston
Photo credit: SnakeGod Photography
Alexandra Houston is the founder of Charmskool Shop, Charmskool Showroom, and Le Boutique Bazaar. A vibrant and recognisable presence within the community—often distinguished by her signature colourful latex wardrobe—she draws on her fashion industry background to bring a refined eye for emerging talent, creative direction and brand development into the fetish style landscape.
Renowned for discovering designers with a distinctive fashion-forward edge, Alexandra has established herself as both a tastemaker and mentor. Through her business ventures, she is deeply committed to developing and elevating boundary-pushing design talent, playing a pivotal role in launching the careers of several of today’s most celebrated kink couture brands.

Amentium
Amentium is a UK based clothing brand founded in 2015 known for it’s eye-catching laser cut patterns, we have a clear eye for details, being bold and playing with colour. We believe that latex as a material deserves more credit in mainstream world and we work continuously to merge the gap between fetish and fashion by introducing timeless pieces fit for every occasion. Latex can be an artform but also transform a person into their most adored and confident selves, the power is unmatched and what we thrive from everyone who wears it to experience.
For the last 10 years we have traded at most European Markets from German Fetish Ball, Fetish Evolution, Passion and Le Boutique Bazaar showcasing a new collection each year on the runway with a range of models to challenge the idea that latex isn’t for everyone but all you need is a well fitted piece. We apply advance pattern cutting to every garment to enhance precise fitting. One thing we are proud to shout about with latex is that anything is possible it’s only the imagination that’s the limit!

Josh @ Magpie latex
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Reneé Masoomian
Reneé Masoomian, a renowned designer of vintage inspired avant-garde latex creations, was established in 2006 and is based in New York City. Formally known as BabyLove’s Latex, Reneé Masoomian has developed innovative techniques in creating hand poured latex netting, unique molded latex lace appliqué, and one of a kind hand painted latex designs.
Reneé Masoomian’s designs have been showcased in music videos, films, live performances, print media, and exhibitions. Notable projects include the iconic red nail cape worn by Lady Gaga in the “Abracadabra,” Blake Lively’s latex bridal ensemble in “Another Simple Favor,” and the wedding gown worn by frontman Fat Mike of NOFX.

Caterina @ Kraken Counter Couture
Kraken counter couture is a high-end latex fashion brand and bespoke costume atelier located in the very heart of London and directed by Italo-British designer Caterina Schmitt. Driven by an adventurous spirit, since 2014 the kraken team has excelled in creating eccentric pieces for the fashion, music and stage industries, as well as working with a wide array of private clients.
We like to think ourselves to be an inclusive, progressive, safe space for people to feel loved and have a good time dressing up. Our clothing combines couture craftsmanship with a good dose of irreverent ideas and conveys an exuberant sensuality in vibrant technicolour. When you buy a kraken not only you’ll stand confidently out of the crowd as only a true original can, but you’ll know it to be made in-house, respecting the environment, animals’ rights and the people who work with us.

Yuki + Ruka @ Se’tyo
Founded by Yuki and Ruka in Leipzig, Germany, Se’tyo is an independent latex fashion and materials atelier built on a shared passion for craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. Combining expertise in tailoring, engineering, and design, the pair create bespoke couture, ready-to-wear collections, and handcrafted latex sheet materials used by both individual clients and fellow creators within the latex community.
Driven by curiosity and a love for experimentation, Se’tyo is particularly known for developing custom colours, textures, and surface effects that push the creative possibilities of latex beyond traditional boundaries. Their approach to colour, in particular, has helped open up the medium to a wider audience—offering more expressive and accessible options for those who previously felt limited by the established palette of the latex world. Evolving from their roots in YummyGummy Latex, their work continues to expand what latex can be, both technically and aesthetically, while influencing possibilities across the wider scene.
Through Se’tyo, they continue to contribute to the growth and evolution of latex fashion, championing quality craftsmanship, original design, and the idea that fashion should be as unique as the people who wear it.
