House of Latex Project and Ball

SEX SIREN 1 Trophies

La Perla of Hollywood
$100.00 Sponsored by Escuelita Nightclub + Photo shoot for Club Ad

Fredrick’s of Hollywood and La Perla are merging to create a new high end lingerie collection that will be showcasing at Bergdorf Goodman on August 21st and they are looking for models to represent their new brand. Their cliental consists of the wealthiest of women in New York City. Bring us that Fredrick’s of Hollywood and La Perla look and show us your sex appeal.

FEMALE FIGURES 

RUNWAY 3 Trophies

A Model’s Nightmare

$100.00 Sponsored by WET Platinum

Designers put models through some of the most excruciating conditions just to get their visions across to the world. We have seen it done to Naomi Campbell at the Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show. Now prove to us you are a true supermodel by defying the odds. Bring us a wicked effect in a couture gown with a train and pumps no less that 5” inches. Women vs. Drags vs. Fem Queens

PERFORMANCE 3 Trophies

The Fashion Takeover Pop Stars 
$200.00 Sponsored by UNCUTNYC.com

There is a true fashion revolution that is happening in this era. We have pop stars being more and more fashionable; it’s amazing how far they can elevate fashion. From Rihanna to Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani to Beyonce, Pick any Pop Star you like that is a true fashionista and bring her to life. Women vs. Drags vs. Fem Queens

HEAD TO TOE BIG GIRL OVAHNESS 1 Trophy

The Size Issue

Finally the Plus size market is being recognized and accepted and now it’s your time to make a mark in this new fashion revolution. They just featured you in all the most elite magazines for your innovative sense of style and striking beauty, but now it’s time for you to be on the cover. Bring us a look that is worthy of being on a High Fashion Magazine Cover and being labeled a future fashion Icon.

BUTCH QUEEN

RUNWAY 4 Trophies

The All American Couture 
$100.00 Sponsored by Make-up Artist Timotheous Smart

While we admired the European Couturiers, The All American Designers such as Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. Have made empires on molding what the clean “American Look” should be. But what happens when you mix the two? Tonight is your night to bring the most devastating All American Couture look in a clean cut suit and the most outrageous avant-garde head piece you can think of to grace the legendary runway at the Latex Ball. Big vs. Small vs. Tall vs. All American

MODEL MAGAZINE FACE 1 Trophy

Explore the World of Vogue
Magazine Editorial Photo shoot for featured article in XEX Magazine - Includes Photographer and XEX Style Team! (Value $700.00)

Vogue Magazine has branched it’s bible in so many different countries by spreading the world of fashion into so many people’s homes. Tonight they have picked you to be on the cover for the upcoming September Issue but you have the choice to pick which country you would like to represent for the cover. This is your chance to showcase your sense of fashion and creativity by wearing fashionable attire that represents the country you have chosen. Remember this is Face and this is Vogue so come correct. Bring your cover to show the judges.

TEAM BODY & SEX SIREN 2 Trophies

The Poster Boys
$100.00 Escuelita Night Club & Photo shoot for Club Ad

You guys are perfect specimens of “sex sells” and you decided to take your God given looks and market it by designing your own underwear or swimwear line. Tonight bring us a preview of your Ad to show to the judges and give us a sneak peak of your line by showcasing it on yourself. Remember it’s about sex and body, make sure you are separating the two.

TWISTERS VS SISTERS 2 Trophies

Diamonds and Pearls
$50.00 Sponsored byAdam Benjamin Irby (AdamIrby.com)

Diamonds and Pearls have been the epitome of fashions luxuries. From Van Clef & Arpels to Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston to Cartier. Tonight we want to see performance in first class with Sisters in all Gold draped in pearls and Twisters in all Silver draped in Diamonds and let’s see whose puss is more luxurious. Your effect must be on point and creative!!!

You must be in that same color from head to toe!

TRANS MAN

REALNESS 1 Trophy

GQ Man of the Year
$50.00 Marquise Balenciaga

Each year GQ magazine picks one man that signifies masculinity, sex and style. This year you’re competing with other men to be 2011 Man of the Year. Tonight show us why you’re style, masculinity and sex appeal reigns above all others…give us that GQ look.

SEX SIREN 1 Trophy

The Trans Modeling Agency (The Go See)
$50.00 Marquise Balenciaga

The Latex Ball is happy to introduce to you the Trans Modeling Agency that’s causing a buzz all over the world. Designers and marketers are looking for fresh and sexy T Male models to represent their brands. Prove that you are worthy to be a sexy spokes model for our agency in a daring look in all one solid color. Remember you are selling sex.

BUTCH

FACE 1 Trophy

Fashion Rocks!!!

For years androgynous men have caught the eye of the fashion industry and Rock and Roll from David Bowie, Billy Idol, Adam Lambert, Prince, Michael Jackson, to Boy George to name a few. We have admired their sexual energy and striking looks, now it’s time for you to be added to that list. Bring that face in an androgynous rock & roll look.

MALE FIGURES

TEAM REALNESS AS A HOUSE 3 Trophies

XXL presents ‘The Realest Triple Threat’

The Swag, the Trendsetter, the Fashion, and the Realness; tonight bring forth your realest 3 male figures to represent a hip hop fashion spread right from the streets. There are three models but you have to choose which would be showcased. 1 Butch, 1 Transman, 1 Schoolboy, 1 Pretty Boy, or 1 Thug… Pick three figures from the 5 choices, you all should be wearing something fashionable and cohesive to represent the spread. There should be 1 person to represent a different type of realness. For example there can’t be 2 schoolboys and one thug in a group of three.

OPEN TO ALL

OLDWAY VS NEWWAY 2 Trophies

Print It Out
$100.00 Sponsored by Louie G. Legacy in Honor of Willie Ninja

Prints and Textiles have always been a signature for many designers and a distinction for people’s individual expression through style. You have polka dots, stripes, paisleys, floral, checkered, geometrics, plaids, gingham, etc. You also have custom made prints like Missoni, Versace, and Pucci that help signify a designer’s aesthetic. Tonight pick a print that signifies your craft as a performer. Your ensemble must be creative.

BIZARRE 1 Trophy

A Tribute to a Creative Genius 
$250.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

On February 11, 2010 the world lost a true creative genius, artistic visionary and masterful fashion designer. Season after season Alexander McQueen has presented some of the most innovative shows and exquisite designs. His creative mind surpasses any other designer of this era and that why he is a true legend. Tonight let’s pay homage to a man’s creativity that will live forever. Pick any show that he has done and take the inspiration of that show and take it to a whole other UNIVERSE. You are not copying his designs but using his inspiration as a way to crown yourself a true creative genius.

BEST DRESSED 2 Trophies

The Fashion Revolutionary

Tonight your sense of fashion is put to the test. We are sick of the norm and we are sick of the expected. Tonight bring us an ovah look from head to toe with the most sickening and creative eyewear that would change our perception of fashion and signify the future of fashion. This is not a label category it is an innovative category. Come done or don’t come at all. Gag Us!!!!

LABELS 2 Trophies

The Trunk Show (The Artistry of Peeling)
$150.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

It’s time to get back to basics and leave the bullshit to the amateurs. Labels, Labels, and more labels… Peel, peel, and more peel. It has to be Ovah, it has to be sickening, and it has to be FASHION!! Male figures in Men garments and Female figures in women garments only.

ICON & LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE 2 Trophies

ICON & LEGENDARY FACE 2 Trophies

The Big 20 (Do you remember your first Latex Ball?)

This is the 20^th Annual Latex Ball and we thank the legends of the past for making the Latex Ball the biggest ball in the World. Tonight we invite you to grace the runway one more time to help commemorate the legends we have lost and the legends that are still here. Bring it in all white with a red ribbon to honor those we’ve lost to the AIDS epidemic. Performance and Face are two separate Categories.

GRAND PRIZE
Designer's Delight | The Fashion Show 
$2,000.00 Sponsored by Downelink.com  

Every designer in history creates collections after collections based on a particular inspiration or matters around the world that affects them. They express their opinions, points of view, and emotions through their fashion designs. Now it’s your turn, to create a fashion show that expresses your thoughts, emotions and feelings on how the AIDS epidemic affects you. Tonight bring forth a 3 piece collection based on the effects the AIDS epidemic has on you as a designer.

The collection must be cohesive and all related to awareness. All of your designs should have a clear message of what your point of view is or messages. Remember this is a fashion show your final piece should be the most outstanding piece in your collection.                        

 
For More Information contact Luna at lunao@gmhc.org