Latex: A Cultural and Social History
In a deep dive into it's history, we take a look at the life story of latex and the events leading to the early conception of Westward Bound.
In a deep dive into it's history, we take a look at the life story of latex and the events leading to the early conception of Westward Bound.
Blast from the past, 1984. With several members of the Westward Bound team dancing the night away to Depeche Mode at the O2 Arena in London, on Wednesday night, our minds wandered back to the early years of this amazing English band. Our first garment from way back in 1984. The “Dominatrix” T.Shirt designed by the late Terry Ryan, worn by the lovely Martin Gore of Depeche Mode on the UK’s Top of the Pops. Der Putsch was part of our trail blazing adventure within the world of London’s fetish... Read More
Roots and Culture – Westward Bound, amazing what pops up on social media. Our second T.Shirt design, worn by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode. Designed by Genesis P-Orridge of Throbbing Gristle / Psychic TV for the underground fetish club Der Putsch we were running in London (morphed into Westward Bound). An exclusive art T-Shirt with a restricted print run of 100. Photo taken on tour in Stockholm, Sweden in 1986. Martin and Gen were both friends of our founder Steve Beech and part of the wider contemporary and avant-garde mix.... Read More