When a story like the Manchester Airport debacle surfaces, I’m reminded of the BBC Radio 4 documentary “Police on Steroids” broadcast in August last year. I’m amazed its possible relevance doesn’t seem to have been considered by the Media. On iPlayer at: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Legendary British latex sheeting/clothing brand Yummy Gummy is set to reappear with new German owners. Tony Mitchell talks to brand founder Rebecca Allsop and her German buyers, Yuki and Ruka of Se’tyo (shown), for the full story of YG’s imminent return thefetishistas.com/yummy-gummy-re…

New Fetishistas cover story reports on London launch of S+ Association, a trade org for UK’s s•x-positive events industry. The launch at Electrowerkz featured speakers from 7 founders incl TG’s Allen Pelling & Fox Den’s Sinead Mac Manus (shown), plus Q&A. thefetishistas.com/s-plus-associa…

Charmskool House: event during London Fashion Wk from Alexandra Houston of Boutique Bazaar, with art/photo exhibits, demos, screenings, interactive stuff & makers’ market. More t/c from Alexandra incl Fetishistas interview, LBB & Charmskool New York debut thefetishistas.com/charmskool-hou…

Matthias Von Braun is casting Extremity, a dark surreal neo-expressionist experimental art film about repression and self acceptance, explored using physical movement and cinematic techniques. 2 paid female roles, shooting Nov 12 mandy.com/aa/project/285…

Looks like Saturday’s Charmskool House in Soho will be a blast! 2 hrs ago the goss was that the event was within about 15 tickets of a sell-out, with 24 hrs to go. See you there! Pic by Frankinsella: Charmskool boss Alexandra Houston (right) w Dani Divine thefetishistas.com/charmskool-hou…

Oct cover: Alexandra Houston of alt/fetish pop-up Le Boutique Bazaar & Charmskool, explains ethos of her new retail platform – ‘cooler & kinkier version of Etsy’. Incl Charmskool House report & previews of Oct 6 LBB & Charmskool NYC. Banner: Hyder Images. thefetishistas.com/alexandra-hous…

November cover:: Since April, Yaz’s ‘Abduction’ film, based on her experiences of being institutionalised at age 15, has had more than 250,000 YouTube views. But, she reveals, she had to battle censorship & attempted copyright theft to achieve that success thefetishistas.com/my-abduction-f…

Zara DuRose’s new venture DuRose Dining launches in London’s posh club district at end of Nov. Night will combine fine dining & immersive entertainment with after-hours play. Fetishistas preview has all you need to know about the event. Image: Zara DuRose thefetishistas.com/durose-dining-…

Keith Barker has been shooting shiny fashions for many years. Produced to high technical standards, his new 2025 Rainwear calendar has coincided with rubber rainwear, particular trenchcoats, having a high fashion moment. Calendar image below. Review by TM: thefetishistas.com/2025-rainwear-…

DECEMBER COVER: Le Boutique Bazaar marks 10 years as London’s cool alt/fet pop-up shop on Dec 1. Founders Alexandra Houston & Charlotte TG tell the story of their uniqueventure & we preview the Dec event. Photo: Léa Mortelle wearing Kraken Counter Couture thefetishistas.com/le-boutique-ba…

Happy Birthday John Alexander Scott Coutts, better known as pioneering artist and photographer John Willie, who was born on December 9 1902. Photo by JW shows his famous muse and sometime wife Holly Faram

JANUARY COVER: First out on Dec 30, now re-published with revisions to p4, this overview of Jane Garrett’s new biography of pioneering artist John Willie – creator of Bizarre mag, Sweet Gwendoline & more – is combined with an extensive author interview thefetishistas.com/john-willie-a-…

Feb cover: Charmskool Showroom retail venue soft-launches in E London on Weds Feb 12, just in time for Valentines Weekend. We learn what to expect from initial opening and future plans. Pic: Rotten Babe in Ada Zanditon Sorayama Goddess Set (@hyder_images). thefetishistas.com/charmskool-sho…

March cover: Fade in Decay is a new artistic collective led by Iris Trika of House of Harlot and Iris Thespider. After its London launch Iris tells how recent events have shaped the project & her thoughts about the future. Photo: Iris and studio wall mural thefetishistas.com/iris-trika-fad…

FORGET ME NOT is a new Circa Press book funding on Kickstarter, featuring photography & art by New York’s Helena Calmfors. We present a campaign overview, including images from the book & details of the rewards on offer for those who pledge their support thefetishistas.com/forget-me-not-…

To the stories of Camden’s FAB.London closing in April, we can add that the shop will have a month-long closing-down sale until its last trading day April 19; business will continue online. Photo: FAB owner Max Deviant & partner Marnie Scarlet thefetishistas.com/fab-london-clo…

May cover: Pleasure Bay 2025, 4th outing of ‘sun, sea & sand’ getaway on Crete this Oct. Preview has story behind event from German cohosts Marquis & SubRosaDictum & details all options inc new XXL extended-stay package. Pic from 2024 by @mmaexxphotography thefetishistas.com/pleasure-bay-2…

German Fetish Ball weekend hits Berlin on May 28 with 5 days of festivities. Our 3-page preview of full programme includes the Fetish Fair, FetishGuerilla, the headlining Ball & more. Pic: Ada Zanditon Couture by @lilylytton_photography. Model: @bombaymami thefetishistas.com/german-fetish-…