From the palms of my hands, to the edges of my imagination, I, Alexia, a proud Spanish, non-binary fetish fashion designer, have always found a sense of power in creating designs that carry a sense of boldness. At 54, I have learnt that the human body is a marvel to dress, a temple to worship, objects of desire to be explored with adoration, tenderness, and sensuality. I am a passionate voyeur of the human experience, its doubts, its certainties, its pleasures and its shadows. And I distill these observations into the fabric of my creations.
Every piece of material I select for crafting, every thread that interweaves with another, every button, every zip, all of them hold a unique testament to a personal story. They are testimonies of intimacy, conversations between two bodies, whispers of secrets between lovers. The feel of latex against skin, the power of leather harnesses, the softness of silk. They all represent different aspects of the human experience, the journeys of pleasure and power they allow us to explore.
On late, solitary nights, I lose myself to the echoing sounds of the sewing machine and the hum of flamenco music. In the quiet of the night, my fingers work magic, slow and deliberate. Each stitch is laced with the tales of longing, of desires that dare not speak their name, and the power of human connection. The process of creation is my own dance of seduction, an intimate conversation between my soul and the fabric. It is the sensuality of this silent dialogue that truly sets my creative spirit aflame.
These late-night trysts with my designs are cathartic, invoking a sense of calm and fulfillment I’ve seldom found elsewhere. It is not just an act of creating, but also a channel for me to express my emotional landscape, my deepest desires and fears. To put it simply, it's a communion with self, a safe haven where I get to explore and discover the depths of my own being. The fear, the joy, the anticipation, the excitement, my creations bear them all.
Tomorrow, a new model will explore now, my latest design, a leather and lace corset, which I've designed after dwelling upon themes of constraint and liberation. As they don the garment during the fitting session, my heart flutters with anxious anticipation. Will they feel the exploration I have woven into every stitch? Will they read the story that I have attempted to tell? I yearn for them to feel adored, desired, and powerful in this creation. I crave for it to resonate within them, just as it resonates within me.
My designs, they aren't merely articles of clothing. They are a shared understanding, an intimate exploration, of the depths of human sensuality, identity, and expression. They are raw, they are bold, and they are empowering. They are a testament to the varied, beautiful ways in which bodies can be celebrated, in all of their glorious diversity. They are a testament to me, Alexia, the proud, non-binary fetish fashion designer who at 54, continues to create, continues to explore, and continues to love. |