Now in it’s 4th year, Recon’s London Fetish Week (not to be confused with London Fashion Week, an easy mistake to make) is well established on the international circuit and attracts thousands of visitors to the capital from as far afield as Australia, Japan and the US as well as British-based lovers of kink.
(Actually, very much like London Fashion Week, come to think of it!) This year there were nine major events to tempt the palette from Thursday’s opening Sportwear Party at The Hoist that saw Lycra clad wrestlers mingle with boxers, footy players and those in just jocks – whatever sport that is!
With the sweltering heat, minimal clothing was definitely the way forward! Friday’s big party was Nexus Black at Hidden where the three arches were a dark carnal melee of leather, rubber and all things noir.
Saturday was ‘the main event’ Full Fetish (see elsewhere for review and pics) and Sunday saw the two closing parties – Rubber at Club 65 (formerly Covert) and Deconstruction back at The Hoist where it all started! Please don’t judge us, but we went to every single event and have to say that Antoin and the Recon team did an amazing job this year pulling together over nine events over four days. A very big 5 stars all around!
Sports @ The Hoist London, 47 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, SW8 1RT
Nexus @ Sidings, 51-53 Southwark Street, London Bridge, SE1 1RU
Rubber @ Club No. 65, 65 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TP
Words and Photos by Chris Jepson