Want to join us? Tickets are$10 and can be purchased here.  For more information about RAW:natural born artists, check out http://www.rawartists.org/.

Amor A La Espagnola  -  Nothing says Dominate Me, like this Toreadora ensemble (Toreador Jacket, Peasant Top in Black Eyelet, Cincher and Frilly/Laced Petticoat)…  Ladies, you be the Bullfighter, and take down your man..in high aristocratic fashion that only the Castillian Spanish can deliver.  You are the King or Queen of the Ring don’t let your Bull get the best of you!

Bang Bang, She Shot Him Down  -  Sexy, Sinister and Slick in this all black combination of  Corset and Short Capped Sleeve Satin Bolero and your shiney crystal pistol pendant to get the message across…  Don’t take NO for an answer!

Diva In Burgundy – Lace Capelet and Corset in Burgundy Dupioni Silk just screams DIVA!!!  And with a touch of Hematite, you ARE the Head DIVA In Charge this Valentine’s Day!  Be the Diva you were meant to be!

Deliciously Diabolical Roses -  Red Satin/Embroidered Cincher paired with Black Lace Chemise sends an unmistakeable  hint…you wanna be wined, you wanna be dined, you wanna walk on rose petals to your bedroom suite and be made LOVE to…  To seal the deal, a simple Dichroic glass pendant with the eternal symbol of Love, a heart…unleash your most passionate desires this Valentine’s Day.

Pink Polka-Dot Princess  -  Need we really say more?  Ha!  Plus size Divas have more to give and she’ll be sitting pretty, ready to gleefully pounce on her prince in this Polka-Dotted Bustier and Pink Petticoat combo finished with an Amethyst Victorian Choker!  The more you give the more you get!

Pretty Prissy Poison  -  Snatched within an inch of your life, in this fierce textured red patent and lace overlay waist cincher with Satin Lace detail over a zipper front, you’ll be poised and sitting pretty with this Poison Cameo when you slip a concoction only the Goddess Aphrodite could conjure up into your unsuspecting Valentine’s drink this year!

Red and Black and Bejeweled  -  Showered in crystals this deep plunging corset could possibly upstage the wearer.  So long as you wear it, you will be the envy of all eyes upon you…  So be sure to mesmerize and grab onto that Special Someone you want to tear you out of it!

Silver Delight Under The Moonlight  -  This silver satin and black velvet Bustier is just…oh, what’s the word…???  Sexy, and sophisticated, and the front lace peekaboo detail to the front of the knickers will just pick up the pace in which things get moving in your bedroom this Valentine’s eve…

Get Sexy and Stay Sexy!  From ALL of us at PASSIONAL Boutique!

Check these intimate, underwear ensembles out:

Rendezvous In Rouge  -  Red is the color of LOVE and PASSION…so display your jewels in this sexy rouge thong that will be sure to titillate your partner, lover, or significant other!

G.I. Joey  -  This Camo Jock and Harness Combo surely should conjure up all kinds of naughty, kinky and sexy imagery…  Sex In The Trenches…or mad passionate love on the floor!  Behind Enemy Lines…weren’t paying attention and fell into a sand trap, and now you’re in the Hot Seat, let your Lover play the Enemy and get the info outta you the old school way!

Leather Combo  -  Leather Lace Front Tank w/ Stretch Sides coupled w/ this Quilted Leather Jock will house and protect your jewels until the evening’s moment has arrived and you’re ready for the Big Reveal!

XXX-stasy  -  This microfiber combo (Muscle Tank and Brief) in Black with XXX metal embellishment will send a clear signal…YOU ARE IN THE MOOD!  Get your freak!  Do your ladies or laddies a solid and step out of your comfort zone and try something fun, sexy and different this Valentine’s Day…

Eric ZONK signing off!

Yet so many times guys come to our store shopping and splurging on sexy, kinky, naughty outfits and the such for their ladyfriends (girlfriends, wives, lovers, mistresses, Dommes, etc)…and completely forget the fact that MEN  PLAY DRESS UP!!!

Who wouldn’t love to come home to their man dressed to the nines, or naught, in something sexy, minimal, or just something adventurous and different.  A sense of humor and adventure in a relationship on the part of both parties goes a long way…

So, here are several ideas to get you ready to hold up your end of the Valentine’s Day Deal!

The Preppy Kilt Boy (w/ Attitude)  -  Pinstriped Short Sleeve Shirt…so a guy can get his hands dirty, without rolling up his sleeves, Navy Blue Kilt, for easy access, for many situations that may present themselves on Valentine’s Day Eve, and a sharp Pistol Tie to send a clear message, YOU MEAN BUSINESS!

Military Mischief  -  Long Sleeve Military  Shirt combines with the Covert Ops Black Denim Jeans with all the bells and whistles and a fantastically practical Shoulder Harness, for you to keep all of secret artillery close at hand…  Don’t let them get away guys, they’re bound to have a few tricks of their own up her sleeves!

Gangsta Man-  Dressed to the nines, in Pinstriped Shirt, Slacks, Jacket and Tie…you and you lover can play out good ol’ fashioned 1920s Prohibition fantasies (Flapper Girl meets Mobster/Gangster at Speakeasy and are in for a night of boozing, and maybe brawling, saloon-style!)

Naughty Boy Ready For Action  -  Be ready and waiting for your lady or laddie to arrive home, from a long day at the office, in this Fishnet Long Sleeve Top (w/ just enough hardware to make you bad ass) and this revealing  Zip-Down Brief (w/ just enough hardware to make you tease, taunt and play a good game of peekaboo with the jewels), will help your Someone Special to forget the day’s droll passing and lead you both into a Valentine’s frenzy!

Romantic Renaissance Renegade  -  Don’t be afraid to mix things up, not only in the bedroom, but in your wardrobe too.  This ensemble of Ivory Satin Romantic Period Shirt with Ruffles, Red Vinyl Skinny Jeans and Holster will give your partner goosebumps with anticipation and thoughts of a hero coming to their rescue…  Just make sure you got your rescue and exit strategy planned out!  You’ll be sizzling hot to trot in this Modern Romantic’s matched combination!

Guys, this is your mission this Valentine’s Day, should you choose to accept it!  Don’t forget, it’s not just about the vision you see!  You gotta be your own romantic vision.

PASSIONAL staff are happy to help you add some  well-dressed adventure, whimsy and naughtiness to your Valentine’s 2012 Experience!

Eric ZONK signing off!

Greek Key Satin Cincher and Short Capped Sleeve Top in Black, with White Ruffling feature down the front!  Always make a simple and sweet statement in Black and White, and just a touch of ruffle!  Pair this combo with a short skirt, long/ball skirt, leggings, or skinny fit jeans!

Peasant girl turned Princess for a night, attending a masquerade ball…?  No reason why a girl can’t dream!  This wonderfully romantic and cool ensemble will make any girl feel fantastical for an evening out, or a scene at home…  Has your Prince been deviant or delicious and does he deserve to get it or give it this Valentine’s Day?

Alchemical and magical trinkets around your wrist…  With the key to someone’s heart, and a compass to guide you, this wrist piece will inspire naughty steampunky dreams of a lost or renewed love this Valentine’s Day…

If you could travel back in style, you’d do it with these unique and fantastic Steampunk timepieces, neck art and old world style monocles.  You’ll find these right up front in the boutique, so take time coming or going through the door, to step back into time, or ahead, and take home one of these excellent keepers of time, with panache!

Ta ta for now my fair ladies and lads!  And whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, do it with exuberance and panache, otherwise, why else bother!?!

Thanks to PASSIONAL alumnus Michael Casey, who also happens to be one of our favorite Bike Stop happy-hour bartenders and all-around hot guy, we have photos of these new styles to whet your appetite.

Even if you don’t happen to be a gay leatherman, if you don’t have plans for this weekend, we encourage you to stop by the Leather Weekend host hotel (and the PASSIONAL booth in the leathermarket) for an unforgettable tour of sights at the nation’s capital this weekend!

Rewards Redemption 5% of the total money you spent with us (at PASSIONAL Boutique, our sister store Sexploratorium or at any convention where we sold you product) during 2011= rewards money valid toward a purchase this month!

Important Rewards Information:

1. If you have received more than one reminder email from us, it means that you joined our rewards program in more than one of our stores, and you can add both of your reward amounts together toward a purchase equal to twice your total rewards amount.
2. You may use your rewards with a purchase online, in person at PASSIONAL Boutique, at our sister store, or in our booth at an upcoming convention (see sidebar).
3. 3.  You must use your rewards on a single purchase. You may apply your rewards to a layaway or sales order (with the appropriate percentage of cash due as deposit), but that layaway or sales order must be paid in full by February 6, 2012, or you will forfeit your rewards and be liable for full price payment.
4. 4. Affiliates receive double rewards. Affiliate club memberships must be presented at the time of purchase to redeem this offer.

New Fashion Collections & Art at PASSIONAL

Check out our new men’s and women’s 2012 collections at PASSIONAL Boutique and at Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend in Washington, DC  during
MLK weekend

Art@PASSIONAL

Our Art@Passional program features in-store exhibits of gothic, steampunk, sci-fi and fantasy art as well as fetish fashion photos and illustrations every two months. If you would like to schedule a bi-monthly exhibit of your work, please email our curator Eric at aphroditegallery@gmail.com

Special Events- Mark your calendars:  We sponsor and support two major events each year . Our dates for 2012 are:

LibertineBall- Intergalactic Asylum – Saturday July 14^th

DiaboliqueBall-  Theme TBA – Saturday November 17th

Stay in Touch- Social Networking and Blogs- We’re moving into the modern age, and we hope that you will connect with us on your favorite social networks and participate in the contests and polls we hold on our blogs.  Our main sources of contact continue to be our email lists, where we send newletters to your inbox once or twice monthly. If you wish to reach our stores directly, please send an email as we rarely check messages on other networks due to the overload of messages we receive on each network.

We salute last year’s PASSIONAL Personae-
Our monthly photo contest continues into 2012, email photos to kali@passionalboutique.com

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Latex design super-shero Dawna Matrix

Dawnamatrix (a/k/a Dawn Mostow) is an independent latex designer and model, whose designs have become legendary in just a short time amongst the east coast fetish community. She held the title of Ms. Rubber World 2010 and continues to further the cause of latex and the latex competition circuit! PASSIONAL is featuring a collection of her designs for 2012, which you can order now, or as soon as you feel properly inspired by her unique philosophy of latex fashion and design.

How did you first discover latex? What types of latex clothing did you first wear? The original “Dawnamatrix” concept started in the late 90′s, when I attended Alter Ego parties in South Florida and developed a sort of fetish superhero persona. I was majoring in Computer Animation at the time, and wanted to merge the animation aesthetic with fashion design. This led to designing anime cosplay and costumes for trade shows, such as San Diego Comic Con and Anime Expo around 2002-3.

What first inspired you to design latex fashion? After living in Japan for three years, I felt my vision for original clothing design had reached maturity. I wanted to establish latex clothing company based on the principles of high art. I moved to NYC after Japan, attained a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and refined my clothing design skills working on theatrical costume design for opera. I am currently based in Boston, pursuing a post-graduate degree in visual arts theory. I take pride in Dawnamatrix garments being displayed on the runway as well as in museums and galleries.

How did your favorite clothes influence your designs when you began designing? Regarding design influence, I admire Ego Assassin for their pattern-making, color usage, as well as screen-printing technique. Their treatment of latex is beautiful and distinctive. Latex Nemesis, designer of gorgeous latex hoods, is a good friend and taught me so much about perfecting my craft. Concerning non-latex designers, I’m a fan of Tokyo based Takuya Angel, who uses kimono fabric and has an architectural philosophy when it comes to pattern-making to create a unique look that is distinctly JapaneseWhat is your favorite latex look for yourself? (I love wearing) a cocktail dress, kimono or long flowing gown. For men? Men look excellent in uniform, or in a latex trousers and tee ensemble. For other women? Long or short cocktail dresses would have to be are my favorite. I design them with full-length zippers for ease of wear, and I love seeing women’s reactions as the latex smoothes, shapes, and accentuates their bodies.

How are your latex designs different aesthetically from others? Historical and cultural themes are a major influence on my design style. I come from a long line of tailors and I also studied the art of wearing and designing kimono while I lived in Japan. The intricate applique is a distinctive element of Dawnamatrix Designs. These are incorporated into the design of the pieces, not stuck on as an afterthought. Sometimes my applique are a meter long and wrap around the entire piece. I also like to drape the latex as if it were fabric. I love using yards and yards of latex to get a particular look. My collections are designed with an overarching concept in mind that relates back to the narrative these outfits will express in photographs or on the stage. Of course I can create basics, but the movement among latex designers recently is towards haute couture. I like to take this a step further to envision the environment that these garments will occupy.

How is your latex construction different from others? I’m certainly influenced by the availability of different textures, translucencies, gauges, and colors of latex, which is why I think it is such an incredibly versatile material. While developing my craft, I tested latex in various thicknesses and from a range of manufacturers to develop the highest quality garment
You were Ms Rubber World 2010. What was that like?  How did that impact your design business?  I ran for Miss Rubber World three years in a row. Each year I ranked up: Second Runner Up, then First Runner Up and finally won the title of Miss Rubber World 2010.

Dawnamatrix (top) held the Ms Rubber World title for 2010. This year, she will be judging the 2012 contest on March 24. Click photo to learn more about the Miss Rubber World pageant and the NY Rubber Ball. Tickets available at PASSIONAL.

It was a long latex-clad journey and I amassed quite the number of prizes along the way. I’m in the unique position to raise awareness of latex fashion outside of the fetish community in the academic world and in the high art market. The release of the Dawnamatrix design brand came 3 months before winning the title, so it was a grand thing to happen for publicity! I have listed the official duties of Miss Rubber World below:

1.  Help promote the event as much as time and resources allo
2. Encourage possible contestants to sign up and answer questions about
   the competition.
3. Be an advocate for all the designers in the rubber scene, whether they
   are sponsors or not, alerting them of knock-offs of their designs.
4. Promote awareness of rubber fashion and fetishism worldwide.
5. Promote proper care and maintenance of rubber gear.
6. Encourage rubber designers and retailers to better service their
   community and report bad business practices.

My advice for aspiring Miss Rubber World contestants is to express their love of latex through the content of their performance, as well as wearing spectacular latex garments. Will you be involved in 2012 Ms. Rubber World?  I will be a judge in the 2012 Miss Rubber World event. I am looking forward to seeing this year’s contestants!

Dawnamatrix team fundraising in latex!

What is your proudest recent achievement? I am so proud of the charity work Dawnamatrix has been involved with this year. Through fashion show fundraisers and garment sales, we recently helped raise over $15,000 for the Boston Globe Santa Fund and over $5,000 for Japan’s Red Cross Tsunami Recovery. Dawnamatrix kimonos have been exhibited at the Boston Children’s Museum and the Massachusetts State House of Representatives.

What design have you created thus far that you are most proud of?

Dawnamatrix nuptials wardrobed by the bride herself!

The latex wedding dress that I wore at my own wedding is semi-transparent metallic white, with an 8 foot train that can be bustled into a ball gown, all-over plum blossom applique, and studded with Swarovski Crystals! My husband was resplendent in his formal latex tuxedo (right).

The staff of PASSIONAL are in love with the new designs of Dawnamatrix now offered in the store and online. We hope you take a moment to come by the shop to try  on some of these magical designs for yourself, or visit the PASSIONAL booth at the Providence Fetish Fair Fleamarket this February 10-12!

We have also listed Dawnamatrix’s new pieces in our online catalog, so that you can shop for these items from the convenience of your home.

Unfortunatley we do not have pictures of each of the pieces we have in stock, so please paruse the style guide below, where we specify what sizes/colors are ready to wear (any size/color can be made to order).

PASSIONAL’s Dawnamatrix Style Guide:

The Dawna-Matrix Sumi Dress is now available at PASSIONAL- Black/ red as shown (sizes S and M) in stock; other sizes/colors made to order. Click photo to order yours!

The China Dress ($349.99) features high cut slit on one side, with classic curv-hugging design and a mandarin collar. Click photo to order your very own!

Solid-color kimono sleeves start at $199.99, however the cherry blossom sleves we currently have in stock (red/bk, bk/rd) are $249.99. Click the photo (cherry blossom sleeves not shown) to place your order for plain sleeves, or call 215-829-4986 to discuss details.

The cleavage-enhancing plunge of the Sumi Halter ($99.99), is accented by decorative appliques. This top and matching Sumi Briefs are in stock as shown in photo or in red with black applique ($79.99). Matching Kimono sleeves are also in stock. Click photo to order yours!

All these are just some of the exotic flavors that make Not Myself Tonight  by Christina Aguilera so irresistably yummy.

With so much pleasurable adventure going on, it almost compels one to get out on the dancefloor an try a few new moves, in a few new roles!

Christina Aguilera can belt it out better than most pop-divas with a variety of musical and fashion styles that have us expecting to see more nominations for this artist’s work!

Nominate a “Dressed to Thrill Video” we will share a video each month, and award the best next January! Nominate any video by a celebrity or independent artist that celebrates fetish fashion and fantasy.
Just fill out the nomination form below: