Atsuko Kudo is a Japanese fashion designer known for producing latex womenswear. ATSUKO KUDO started to produce her collections in 2000. Since that time she designs exclusively in latex. With pioneering techniques she always experiments with print, filigree, patterns, textures. The result is a strong elegance, which is never vulgar. Even when using just one material, the originality and the creativity of this designer are always very powerful. Dresses and accessories that are full of energy and that show also a subtle irony.
With her corsets, suits, hats, accessories, until the unforgettable Beyoncé’s yellow latex cowgirl outfit for the “Telephone” video clip of Lady Gaga, Atsuko Kudo is pushing the fascination of latex to the highest level and always with an incredible sophistication. 2009 saw the beginning of Kudo’s work with Lady Gaga. In 2011, they did the first entirely latex runway show in New York.
She also collaborated with Nicola Formichetti, designing and producing looks for the Mugler Fall/Winter 2011 womens wear collection.
Atsuko Kudo designs and manufactures a full range of ladies wear exclusively in latex rubber. All of their garments and accessories are available in a wide variety of plain colours and uniquely patterned prints. Atsuko Kudo clothing is designed for women who wish to look and feel beautiful, feminine and strong.
They provide individual garments and complete ensembles for the bedroom, the salon, the nightclub or for any other preferred location.
Celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Gray Jones, Kate Moss have since jumped on the Atsuko Kudo latex trend with Kim Kardashian in particular a huge fan of the design.
Firstly she wore this AK Paris cup top and Crystal pencil skirt combo in light brown to launch her fragrance in Australia.
Then she wore the AK zip tight pencil skirt in white teamed with a David Koma top.