It's your one chance to meet the international fetish world!
Solely dedicated to the fetish market, Skin Two Expo, now in its 12th year, is the only event of its kind in the world, bringing together international fetish buyers for two days, under one roof. See Dark Garden corsets from San Francisco, Sonny Black's Dungeon Furniture from Los Angeles, Mister B from Amsterdam, Mr. S and the newly launched Madame S from San Francisco, Bibian Blue Designs from Barcelona, as well as a huge range of Britain's top fetish clothing and accessories designers and retailers.
The restaurant, bar, and café will be open throughout the Expo, so stay and have a bite to eat, have a drink or two at the bar and enjoy a relaxing day of fetish shopping—there's even a cabaret show on the Sunday night. But the Expo is just a part of the whole four-day Rubber Ball Weekend. There's a whole slew of parties and events surrounding the Expo, and you can bet things get pretty wicked throughout the extended weekend.
Things get started on Friday when Skin Two and Torture Garden team up for the notoriously decadent Rubber Ball Special, featuring three floors of dance areas with DJs spinning hard dance, breaks, electroclash, trash, disco punk, lounge, and erotica. Also on hand will be a fashion show hosted by Torture Garden; erotic fire by Masuimi Max; hook hanging by Allen Falkner; cabaret and trapeze by Empress Stah; live electro by Discordinated; art exhibition by Carrie Reichardt; and TG visuals throughout. A strict dress code of fantasy, fetish, body art, drag, and freak will be enforced; no casual wear will be accepted.
Saturday the carnal chaos continues as TG and Skin Two join forces once again for House of Flesh, featuring four floors of DJs and entertainment.
Things cool off a bit on Sunday with the Skin Two Cabaret Night, an evening of stand-up comedy and other entertainment after the Expo closes. But then on Monday it's full fetish throttle, with the world's biggest fetish party, the Skin Two Rubber Ball. This year's theme is "Carnival through the Ages," but you can bet the world-class fetish action will be every bit as exciting as years past.
But all good things must come to an end, and the Rubber Ball Weekend closes in style with the Rubber Ball After Party at Club Rub.
Skin Two Rubber Ball Expo 2003 Quick Info:
when
Saturday, 4 October through Sunday, 5 October
where
Barbican Exhibition Centre, London EC2
time
Saturday, 2-10pm; Sunday, 11am-5:30pm
cost
£6 per day for the Expo, other events vary
contact
www.skintwo.com/rubberball/index.html
Rubber Ball Special Quick Info:
when
Friday, 3 October
where
Electrowerkz, 7 Torrens St. Angel N1
time
10pm-5am
cost
£20
contact
www.torturegarden.com
House of Flesh Quick Info:
when
Saturday, 4 October
where
Sahara Nights, Kings Cross, London N1
time
10pm-5am
cost
£17
contact
www.torturegarden.com
SKIN TWO Cabaret Night Quick Info:
when
Sunday, 5 October
where
Barbican Exhibition Centre, London EC2
time
After the Expo closes
cost
£10
contact
www.skintwo.com/rubberball/index.html
SKIN TWO Rubber Ball Quick Info:
when
Monday, 6 October
where
PoNaNa, Hammersmith, London W6
time
10pm-2am
cost
£32 in advance, £35 on the door
contact
www.skintwo.com/rubberball/index.html
SKIN TWO Rubber Ball After Party @ Club Rub Quick Info: