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Hello and welcome back to Bahina Powder Podcast with me, Paulson Victoria, who is a dominatrix sex worker escort um of nine years now. I also live the lifestyle as well. As you can see, I'm trying to work on like my intro. Uh I need like a proper stick intro, and I feel like I need to like talk about who I am. Um, but yeah, hi. I created behind a podcast at least I think nearly three years ago. So yeah. Today we're talking about something that often draws people into the world of fetish fashion. You see leather, nylon, latex, pvc, all in music videos, fashion shows, movies, in magazines, and more. Whether it's the unmistakable shine of latex, the classic look of leather, the bold statement of PVC, or the comfort of lycra. Every material has its own personality, history, and appeal. So I often gased how I look after my latex or what's best to wear at events. But if you're new to fetish fashion, the choices can it can feel overwhelming. There is so much. Especially when you're looking at an event and you're thinking, God, what do I wear? Should you buy leather first? Is latex difficult to care for? What's the difference between PVC and vinyl? Is lycra a good place to start? Today we'll answer those questions and help you choose clothing that fits your style, your budget, and your lifestyle. Why do people love fetish clothing? Before we talk about leather, latex or PVC, let's ask a much more interesting question. Why do people wear fetish clothing in the first place? For some people it's the craftsmanship. For others it's the confidence it brings. Some people love the history behind particular materials. Others simply appreciate beautiful clothing that that's made differently from anything you'll find on the high street. And of course, you know, they could turn you on. You could like the feel. A leather jacket that's been handcrafted by a skilled maker, a perfectly tailored latex catsuit, a beautifully fitted corset. These are garments that often require specialized skills to design and produce. Many enthusiasts enjoy collecting them for the same reason. Others collect watches, vintage cars, or handmade boots. They're made with care, and when looked after properly, they can last for years. Or so we'll figure out. I personally love the sleek look of latex. I do slash don't like how it clings to the skin, but I love how it can get that skin-to-skin look, not bagginess like other materials. The colours can be so vivid and so beautiful. Honestly, if you see my collection, it definitely um it definitely shows how the colours can be really, really vivid and playful, and it's really nice. You can actually find me on FetLife, Miss Victoria Doll, where I post the majority of my latex. It definitely leaves you sweating, but it it's so worth it. Like you will sweat, even if it's cold out, you will sweat. Latex also gives me so much confidence when wearing it. Like, I will literally go into an event, and I've had people comment on just how illuminating my confidence is, especially in latex, and it helps me express myself with the colours, and I don't know. I I I'm very flexible with what I like to wear. So I love black clothing and I also love pink clothing, so it depends on my mood as well, definitely, with what I choose to wear. So we're going to talk about choosing your first material. One question I'm asked most often is what should you buy? I can't exactly say you should buy this or that, but I can give you a breakdown of how do you how would you care for different materials, how you'd be able to move in those materials, and yeah, anything else um concerning that material. So let's look at the most common. I would like to do a podcast episode as well, breaking down all the components of leather, latex, pvc, nylon, all that stuff, and looking at them like ethically as well. And just how, yeah, how they're made. So leather. I mean, leather's timeless. Literally, it can last you for so many years, especially if you take care of it. I like leather. Um, admittedly, I I don't own enough of it. I need more leather. Um, I just love latex more, so all my money goes to latex rather than leather. Like, I have a few leather items here and there. Leather, yeah, the latex with all its colours and how it sticks to the skin. I I like latex so much. And like, I am a colourful person, so I'm often spending hours looking for the right outfit. With leather, you can find colourful pieces, but traditionally you will always see blacks, browns, especially when it comes to real leather. Etsy is a great place to look for leather pieces or even secondhand sites like vintage and depop. You'd be surprised, you know, what you'll find on there, and that goes for even latex pieces. Leather develops character as it ages. With proper care, it can last for decades. Leather is usually quite stiff when you buy a brand new piece, just like leather cuffs or leather collars, it can be stiff, and so it needs to be um what's the word? Like worn in. Yeah, scrunching it up. Because you will uh for a good few times you will need um for it to get flexible. But over time with leather, it will get wrinkles, um, depending on how it's bent. With um preparation and cleaning leather, you can clean dust and surface dirt using a microfiber cloth. If you're wanting to remove body oils and stains, use a specialized cleaner or take the item to a professional leather cleaner. You can also apply a light leather conditioner to keep the material soft and stop it from cracking during long storage. Let the leather dry completely in a well-aired room for 24 hours to 48 hours before packing it away. Don't forget to use wide um coat hangers. Choose thick wooden or padded hangers that match the shoulder width of like the leather, a leather jacket or the leather pieces to prevent misshaping, especially with shoes. Um if you have like fi high shoes, uh but fi high leather shoes, I usually put these spaces in them, which stack stand them up because the lever will crease over time so easily if you have them bent, and then you don't want it to degrade as well. So fasten all zippers, snaps, and buttons so the garment keeps its natural structure. Um, lightly fill the sleeves, the arms, with acidic-free tissue paper to prevent creasing and support the shape. So, this really is if you are trying not to get any wrinkles and you do want the garment to keep its shape. So you will find that this is quite common with a few of the things which I'm gonna mention, a few of the materials. Avoid folding. Never fold leather if you can avoid it, as sharp creases can apparently ruin the material. Choose breathable covers, so cover the clothing with a cotton garment bag or a clean white bed sheet. Avoid plastic bags or bins because they trap moisture and can cause mold or mildew. That is a real concern when it comes to leather, the mold and mildew. But we'll talk about something similar with latex as well soon. So control the climate. So keep the area cool and dry around 15 to 21 uh Celsius with 40 to 50% humidity. I know that can be really, really hard to like figure out, especially the humidity, but it depends how much you want to care for your garment. Keep it away from sunlight, heaters, and dampness. Leave enough room around the garment so air can freely move and other clothes do not press against it. Leather is available in everything from jackets and trousers to skirts, glove boots, and harnesses even. If you enjoy classic style and long-lasting clothes, leather is often an excellent place to begin. I can't wait to speak about latex. Latex is instantly recognizable. Well, to some. I do get clients who confuse PVC with latex, but usually you can tell what is latex. Latex has made it one of the defining materials of fetish fashion. It does require more care than most fabrics. You'll need to clean it carefully, store it correctly, and handle it thoroughly. But for many enthusiasts, that's a part of the appeal. Looking after latex becomes a part of owning it. It really does. Okay, so you have to clean off all skin oils, sweat, and lubricants. The way you can do this is with mild soap and water before storing. I like to draw a small bath with a little bit of soap. Just don't do it, just don't overdo it on the stove. Honestly, the smallest amount is fine. I use unscented soap. I wash it with my bare hands for a while to make sure everything is off. Then I let the garment air dry completely on both the inside and outside. It can be up there for many, many hours. Even like there's no harm in hanging it up for literally two days. You need to make sure that everything is off. I mean, you can even use a um microfiber cloth to get rid of the water. Just make sure it's a clean microfiber cloth and you haven't used um shine on it or anything like that. I hang it up on a fabric hanger as metal can give latex a reaction. It depends what metal you have on the latex, but usually no matter what, honestly, all metals will give the latex reaction. Um I've had latex commissioned where they've said, oh, it won't get a reaction, but actually over time it has. So I I'm not quite sure on that one, honestly. I just would be aware that if you buy latex with any metal on it, that it might get yellowed and it might stain. I would never put lean the metal on any of the latex. I would try and keep the metal covered on the latex garment. So usually when you buy a latex garment and it's got metal on it, that metal would be enclosed in uh tissue, like tissue wrap, and it would be taped up as well. So there would be no way that the metal would touch the latex. And that goes for like belt buckles as well on latex, just any metal. Usually it would come with tissue wrapped around it and cellatape. And you can store it that way as well, absolutely. You can dust latex with talcum powder or dressing aid to prevent the rubber, the latex, from sticking to itself. Now you can do this um you can do this once you're done washing it or even when you're gonna put it on. But some people, like myself, are allergic to talcum powder. It sucks, but yeah, I'm allergic. So instead I use VivaShine dressing aid. Um, I love I I like it. I usually shower afterwards um and use a microfiber cloth to get it off of my skin as well. It sucks just putting latex on in general because you know you're using talcum powder or you're using dressing aid as a sort of lubricant to ease getting that material on. With talcum powder, if you sweat, then you will sweat talcum powder, and you will get white streaks coming down your latex, um, and it'll look like you're sweating milk or something like that. And then I I've seen it happen when I'm at events and people don't realise that they even need to take take the talcum powder off because the talcum powder will be all over the latex usually when you buy it, so it'll it'll be on the outside and inside, and you need to for me, I wash the latex as soon as I get it. If it's got talc on it, I will wear gloves, otherwise, I'll have an allergy reaction. But usually I will thoroughly wash with um a nice and soft sponge, um trying to get the talc off because as I said, if you sweat it will drip and it'll drip white. And yeah, I've seen it at events where somebody's like, oh my god, why is my black latex garment now covered in this white dust? But it looks really kind of gross, honestly. Why is it like this? And it's because you didn't clean the talc properly or enough, and there was still talc on there. That's all. But you will need to give it like a good wash. With the dressing aid, that dressing aid is good to stay on there even after you've worn it. I would suggest cleaning it just because of um the skin oils and the sweat, but I don't see that much of a problem if every now and again you just put it back in your wardrobe, the latex, without washing it. It can get a smell if you don't wash it enough. Um, but latex does have a smell in general, and I kind of like to smell. So, with latex as well, keep it away from direct sunlight, UV rays, and heat sources because this can cause fading, cracking, and dry rot. So, store different colours in separate bags to prevent dye transfer, especially keeping white, light, or transparent pieces away from dark items. Sometimes this just happens with latex, it will get ruined at some point, and you have to prepare yourself for that. Latex is a big investment, but you have to bear in mind it will get ruined to some degree at some point. Even if it is a little stain, a little mark, it will get something on it at some point. Avoid metal hangers, zippers, or hardware touching the rubber directly. As we've already mentioned, metal can stain or even rot the latex. Use plastic, wooden, or padded fabric hangers or tissue paper barriers as we've mentioned. Seal individual pieces in zip top polyethylene slash plastic bags or hang them inside breathable garment bags in a dark closet. So another thing to mention about latex is you can do all of this correctly, but it can still go wrong. I've seen somebody who has stored latex correctly, and they've taken their latex out one day, and the latex has like eaten itself. So it it's a gamble, honestly, with latex, and you've just gotta prepare yourself for the worst. Yeah. I would suggest purchasing latex from like um small businesses are great, but at the end of the day, I feel like there is a hierarchy where it comes down to like any sort of fetish clothing, especially latex. It doesn't matter if you buy latex from say somewhere in Asia to somewhere in London. It doesn't matter. It's it the latex is coming from most likely um a similar place. And usually where latex is located, I believe it is somewhere that most of Asia produces latex. And we are going to go into this in another episode where we dive deeper. Yeah, Southeast Asia, which amounts for roughly 90% of the global supply. So it really doesn't matter where you buy it from. I mean, if you want to support a small business, go for it. But you should never be looked down upon if you buy Lake Text from eBay rather than some expensive fashion designer. Um, me personally, I like unique looks. Um, bit of a snob in that way, and I like my bright colours and things like that. Um but yeah, there is like a proper fashion hierarchy where some people think they're better than each other just because it's more expensive. It's like Gucci and Prada and all that stuff. Um, okay, so now we're gonna move on to the ones which I don't well I do have in my collection. I've definitely explored, but yeah, the latex is definitely what I have uh got the most of. PvC, so this is what we're gonna talk about now, offers a glossy eye-catching look that many people love. It's also like really um smooth as well. I say I wouldn't say it's more shiny than latex, but it can be. It's generally easier to maintain than latex, definitely, and often much more affordable than latex, making it a popular option for newcomers. Like any material, quality varies, so it's worth paying attention to how garments are made rather than buying on appearance alone. As with others, make sure to wash off all the sweat oils with mild soap and water, then dry completely inside and out. I personally would never put any of my PVC pieces in the wash. Maybe some people do, but I would always just hand wash them. To prevent creases, stretching, or cracking from folding, just use um thick plastic hangers, I would say. Um make sure the hangers are smooth and they could be padded as well. Something I didn't know until it happened was that colour transfer, that's a thing, even in PVC, I thought it was just latex. I had a set of nurse outfits. I had a pink, white, and a black one because I I like those colours, and the black colour transferred onto the white, and I was like, oh my god, what? So yeah, that was definitely a learning curve. With colour transfer, it's the same as latex, keep dark with dark and keep light with light. You could separate them with a cotton pillowcase or breathable cover. Never use airtight or cheap non-breathable plastic bags. Instead, yeah, use cotton or breathable garment bags. Keep them away from direct sunlight, humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent melting or fading. So a lot of rules for one cover quite a bit for others as well. Lycra. If comfort is your priority, lycra deserves a serious look. It's stretchy, lightweight, and easy to care for. Many people begin here because it's comfortable to wear and often forgiving when it comes to sizing, whereas latex, oh boy, I am like a medium in some latex, but an extra large in others, especially on different body parts. Like my fat ass is either an extra large or a large, depending on what company. And my arms, so my biceps are like a large, but my chest is like a medium. So yeah, or even a small. So I'm flat-chested as well. So small tits, flat-chested, so I've got a gap in the middle of my tits. It it can be a real challenge. Uh, and I've got um a 34 around um my bust, so that's quite a bit large as well. So with latex, it's it's not the greatest for sizing because it's all different, but with lycra, it's great because you know it's stretchy, lightweight, and it fits most. So always wash and dry lycra items completely to remove sweat. With lycra, I don't see a reason why you can't put it in the wash and put it on a dry setting. But yeah, you've got to, you know, remove those body oils and you know residue that can degrade the elastic over time. With lycra, you don't really have to worry about much, just store it away from radiators, direct sunlight, um, and humid zones like damp, uh damp places or hot attics to protect the synthetic fibers from dry rot or fading. But when you wash lycra, wash it on a cool or cold setting. The temperature I I would not say go above uh 30 Celsius and um avoid fabric softeners because they will coat uh stretch fibres and trap odors. Like, I don't know why people really like fabric softeners, they're not really that great if you look into them. But yeah, if you do wash, uh do it on a gentle or delicate machine cycle, or you can just hand wash it. So I would not suggest using a tumble dryer because high heat might permanently damage elasticity and ruin the fabric, and of course, the colouring as well. Do not iron the lycra because of the heat of the iron, it can melt or warp the synthetic fibers. I would also place the outfit in like a laundry bag um just to prevent it snagging on anything, but you could just put it in your drawers. So nylon. I like nylon. I usually wear uh nylon stockings for work and just outside of work. I I really like them and they definitely make me feel sexy. But you can get like a full bodysuit of nylon as well, which is really really cool. Nylon has been a favorite fashion for decades. Stockings, gloves, bodysuits, and other garments made from nylon offer a distinctive look and feel while remaining relatively simple to maintain. So wash items thoroughly to remove body oils, sweat, and stains. The way I do that is I would most likely hand wash my nylon. And it's the same with lycra, use cool or lukewarm water, nothing higher than 30 Celsius, with mild bleach-free liquid detergent. I also just wouldn't wash my nylon with other colours because you do not want the colours to fade as well while washing or mixed together. When I've done that, I've noticed my nylon colours, even like the stocking part, because you can get ones which have like a fancy uh head on the stocking. Um they can just turn grey even if there wasn't any grey in the wash.

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So definitely not keep to that 30 Celsius.

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And again, you do not want to hang the items out in the sunlight because you want to prevent the colour fading. You want to keep the nylon out of the tumble dryer or use a zero heat um or use ignore because excessive excessive heat can weaken the synthetic fibers, shrink uh specialized coating, and just call static as well. Usually what I've done before and what I'm gonna stick to honestly, because um I didn't like putting my nylon in the wash with the washing machine. I'm just gonna hand wash them carefully, and then I'm just gonna place them on the radiators and just let them air dry that way. Maybe put their radiators on just a tiny tiny bit, but that's it.

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So now we're gonna talk about PU leather.

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Plever. Plever clothing is artificial leather made from a plastic coating, usually polyethane or polyvinyl chloride applied to a fabric base like polyester, cotton, or rayon. It mimics the look and shine of real animal leather without using animal products. I've had people enjoy looking at PU leather. I've had it sometimes where they think it's latex because of like how shiny um you can get it, and it can just it doesn't have to have like a pattern to it, it can also just be uh flat. Place jackets and pants on thick rounded or padded hangers to keep the shape and stop permanent creases. Use breathable covers, cover items with cotton or fabric garment bags so air can be moved freely, avoid plastic bags because they can trap moisture and cause peeling or mould. Keep the PU leat in a cool closet away from hot pipes, radiators, and direct sun, which fades and cracks the material. Leave room between garments in your wardrobe so the pleather does not stick or press against other clothes. Yeah, I've noticed that with the plever clothing which I have, yeah, it sticks together. So you've got to make sure that doesn't have them simply. Garments made with or coated with polyethane, a man-made plastic material. Usually pleather is waterproof as well. It's got a waterproof film. The fabric backing is usually like cotton, polyester, or nylon, coated with a flexible plastic layer. So PU leather can be cheaper than real leather. It's easy to wipe, clean, and but it is prone to cracking, peeling, and splitting over time, and it can trap heat and can feel sticky in warm weather. But I would avoid like soaking it or using harsh machine cycles because that can that can contribute to peeling and cracking. You could use um a microfiber cloth or just a really really gentle cloth, honestly. And it's always great to wipe away any soap residue with a second clean, with a damp cloth, then dry the surface immediately with a soft dry towel. And no high heat at all to plever. Always read the labels on any of the garments that come. Usually when you do buy a new garment, it should come with some care uh instructions. So that is I was kind of done talking about these certain materials. One of the biggest mistakes new collectors make is believing they need an entire new wardrobe straight away. You don't. Buy one quality piece at a time. Wear it, learn what you enjoy about it, learn why you enjoy it, and understand how it fits into your style, and also accessibility as well. Then, you know, build your wardrobe gradually. Fit matters more than labels. Here's something that often surprises people. The most expensive garments aren't always the ones that look the best. Fit is everything. A well-fitted jacket, pair of trousers, or katsu are can completely change how you feel. So make sure you take your measurements carefully. Read the sizing guide. If you're ordering from an independent maker, don't be afraid to ask questions. Many are happy to help you choose the right size or explain how a garment is intended to fit. So sometimes you can visit garments in person. There are huge differences in quality between garments depending on what type of material you're looking at. As I mentioned about latex, um if you can see that in person or online, with latex, the main thing that I would look at is does the glue look good?

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The gluing of the seams, does it look messy or does it look nice, you know? Same with just any stitching as well.

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Look at the hardware. Does the metal have rust on it? Does it look faded? If it's leather, ask what type of leather was used. Does it have any history? If it's latex, you could also just ask about the thickness and the care recommendations. Good clothing usually tells you something about the person who made it. Attention to detail is often visible long before you wear it. Your style is your own. Others love to shine a latex. Some mix PVC with everyday clothing. Others combine modern fabrics with vintage tailoring. There isn't a right answer. Fashion is personal. The best outfit is the one that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and authentic. Develop your own style. No matter what your gear is made from, read and follow the manufacturer's care instructions. Clean items after use when appropriate. Inspect gear regularly for signs of wear and damage. Replace items that are no longer in good condition. Store everything somewhere cool, dry, and organized. Looking after your clothing and equipment isn't just about preserving its appearance. Well-maintained gear is much more comfortable to wear, lasts longer, and reflects the care and respect you bring to your experiences. So I hope you guys enjoyed this episode. I really, really wanted to make something like this to just help people get started when it comes to fetish clothing. So yeah, this has been Behind the Powder Podcast with me, Paulson Victoria. And I hope you've enjoyed this episode.

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