R&M Leathers Debuts Kink-Themed Catwalk at London Fashion
Fetishwear brand R&M Leathers staged its first-ever catwalk show during London Fashion Week SS27, presenting a collection merging pageantry and kink in a
R&M Leathers, the cult fetishwear brand, presented its debut catwalk show on September 16. The show, titled 'Miss Leathers', was held inside Clapton's Round Chapel and funded by the adult website Pornhub.
Founded by designer Ruby Mariani in 2018, R&M Leathers has become a go-to label for celebrities and fetishwear enthusiasts over the past decade. The brand has been worn this year by pop stars including Charli XCX, Addison Rae, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo.
The Show's Sinful Setting
The brand chose a provocative location for its first runway presentation. In what was described as an attempt to "piss off the powers above," the event took place within a chapel. The show's funding from Pornhub further cemented its rebellious, sex-positive foundation.
The collection's name, 'Miss Leathers', was a direct reference to Versace's iconic AW92 'Miss S&M' collection. This theme served as a summary for the clothes, which aimed to merge the worlds of kink and traditional pageantry.
A Pageant of Kink
The central character of the show was a pageant queen dressed entirely in leather. Her ensemble included a leather sash, a leather tiara, and a leather riding crop shaped like a winning sceptre. The collection put a fetishwear spin on historical and pop culture figures.
Tudor necklines, peplum silhouettes, and chokers reimagined Anne Boleyn through a kinky lens. Other characters featured on the runway included a Barb Wire-style runaway bride, showgirls, and waitresses. The range of garments showed included bondage harnesses, tasseled two-pieces, baby-doll dresses, and t-shirts emblazoned with the Pornhub logo.
A Defining Moment
The show's atmosphere was amplified by a spontaneous moment between two models. In a move reminiscent of Britney Spears and Madonna's kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, two models kissed mid-runway. This act showed the brand's commitment to provocative, sexually charged performance.
While London Fashion Week has long been associated with a punk attitude, R&M Leathers' presentation explicitly brought sex to the forefront of the city's fashion scene. The debut marked a significant step for the brand, transitioning from a cult favorite to a headline act on one of fashion's major stages.
