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 Latex Clothing

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 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.

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