Erik von Gutenberg looks at the clothing trends 2009 for fetish clothing. With the summer in its final stage, here what we experienced. The 2010 outlook will be coming soon! Fetish has arrived at the main fashion platforms around the world! Good news! Lingerie, male and female clothing lines, shoes and accessories are gearing up for a hot winter with lots of fetish elements! Enjoy!

The line between the office shoe and the fetish heel has become increasingly blurred; while the popularity of the ubiquitous Herve Leger bandage dress has simultaneously become widespread, meaning the super-short and super-tight is more commonplace than ever. The taboo, in many ways, is not so taboo anymore. Fashion has pushed the envelope and perusing the Spring/Summer 2009 runways, it’s not hard to spot the bondage and fetish inspirations behind many of the clothes; making this yet another of 2009′s fashion trends.

More feminine than last year’s cyber-punk trend, the 2009 bondage trend is sexy yet refined. Narciso Rodriguez, whose very Herve Leger-esque collection was inspired by “whips, chains and electrical tape”, summed up the trend quite well as “taking something agressive and turning it into something peaceful… and creating beauty.” Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection also took an unpredictable turn towards cutaway pieces in tight black leather, and Thakoon’s criss-crossing black lines gave the impression of being taped and bound.

But what about off the catwalk? Singer Rihanna is the icon-du-jour for all things fetish, in particular her studded and spiked ensemble for the American Music Awards; while Victoria Beckham has taken the look from stage to street by way of her Christian Louboutin for Rodarte spiked heels. Expect to see more of this trend in 2009.

Rihanna’s outfits, though daring, are not be the most practical examples of how to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe. Instead, look to mix in on-trend accessories like super high spike-studded heels or studded belts – these can give a fetish edge to pretty much any outfit.

For clothing, look for straps, exposed zips, chains, bandage and body con pieces, and leathers. The defining feature of the trend right now is that it should be feminine; avoid looking like a complete dominatrix by bringing in elements of softness and contrasting hard edges with delicate details.

Authored by Tania Braukamper.

There aren’t too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it’s not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she’ll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels.

She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80s?

Source: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b–Bondage-Fetish-Clothing-Trend-SpringSummer-2009-1350.html