Fashion and the leather/fetish community have an ongoing relationship. It's a conversation really. The folks of the fetish community often use fashion to express themselves and the fashion industry has routinely pulled from these communities for inspiration. That was more than abundantly clear this season in designer's wares. So why not make the point plainly?
For our Fall fashion issue, we asked some of our favorite friends on (and off) Instagram to get kinky in high fashion. And whether that's as simple as sliding into a leather jockstrap — need! — or getting on all fours to lick boots — no kink-shaming here, there's a community of boys who like this, — everyone could use a little spice in their life.
On Anthony: Pants, shoes, and necklace by Prada. Sailor hat by Kaufman’s Army and Navy. Jockstrap by The Leather Man.
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This editorial appears in Out's 2019 Fashion Issue covered by Janet Mock and Dan Levy. The issue will be available on newsstands on October 1. To get an advanced look at the issue, preview other articles here, or view it on Apple News+, Kindle, Nook, and Zinio beginning September 24. Grab your copy by subscribing now.
boy Iah: Jockstrap by The Leather Man. Gloves by Tom Ford. Boots by David Samuel Menkes. Leather armband by Charlie by Matthew Zink.
On Q: Leather pants by Berluti. Boots by Paul Smith. Hat by Eric Javits. Brooch by CELINE. Bracelet by David Samuel Menkes.
On Anthony: Skirt and boots by CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Leather choker by Gucci. On Forrest: Boots and gloves by Hermès. Garters by Brooks Brothers. Socks by Falke. Jockstrap by The Leather Man.
On Anthony: Skirt and boots by CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Leather choker by Gucci. On Forrest: Boots and gloves by Hermès. Garters by Brooks Brothers. Socks by Falke. Jockstrap by The Leather Man.
Skirt and boots by CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Leather choker by Gucci. On Forrest: Boots and gloves by Hermès. Garters by Brooks Brothers. Socks by Falke. Jockstrap by The Leather Man.
On Creighton: Pants by Acne Studios. Eyepatch by David Samuel Menkes. Boots by Stella McCartney. Belt by Balmain. On Damian: Bracelet by David Samuel Menkes. Boots by Bottega Veneta. Hat by The Leather Man.
On Forrest: Leather jacket, shirt, tie, and boots by Salvatore Ferragamo. Leather shorts by David Samuel Menkes.
On Damian: Coat (hanging), pants, and boots by Balenciaga.
On boy Iah: Leather choker by Gucci. Leash by David Samuel Menkes. Harness by Zana Bayne. On Sir Oya: Leather vest by David Samuel Menkes. Bracelet by The Leather Man.
On boy Iah: Leather choker by Gucci. Leash by David Samuel Menkes. Harness by Zana Bayne. On Sir Oya: Leather vest by David Samuel Menkes. Bracelet by The Leather Man.
On Forrest: Boots and gloves by Hermès. Garters by Brooks Brothers. Socks by Falke. Jockstrap by The Leather Man.
Jacket and jeans by S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. Boots by Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh. Hat by Stetson. Jockstrap by The Leather Man. Belt by Hermès. Bracelet by CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Ring by Miansai.
Trench by Hermès.
On Anthony: Boots, hat, and gloves by Loewe. Jockstrap by The Leather Man. On Q: Leather apron by David Samuel Menkes. Boots by Random Identities.
Spread modeled by: Oya Ra (Sir), boy Ian, Q Darkqwolf, Damian Dragon, Forrest Wu, Creighton Oliver, Anthony Eugene.
Hair & Makeup by Kiyonori Sudo using Mr. Smith.
Photo assistants: Andrew Leguillow, Joan Kim.
Fashion assistant: Julian Mack.
Hair and makeup assistant: Aya Iwakami.
Location: NYC Film Locations.
