The Baroness has Moved to France

My NYC Boutique and Online Store are Permanently Closed

I am grateful to all our loyal customers, suppliers, friends and collaborators. And I look forward to connecting with some of you again once my atelier is established in France. If you’re not on my mailing list, please join now. There will be no news right away, but when there is, you’ll be among the first to know.

Stay Shiny!

I Remain,
The Baroness

The Baroness in EV Grieve

A Visit to The Baroness

Text & Photos by Stacie Joy
The Baroness photographed by Stacie Joy

Nice article with lots of photos and my answers to questions about my NYC boutique, Me, latex, shopping for the holidays and more.

“I am a wee bit nervous as I approach the Baroness and her eponymous latex shop at 530 13th St. (between Avenues A and B). I’d never worn latex before and tend to go through life in jeans and tees, which is a definite no-no at the elegant, well-appointed and provocative showroom where the Baroness designs, creates, fits and sells her line of custom, bespoke, and ready-to-wear latex fashion.”

—Stacie Joy

Read the full article here.

We’re Open Again!

Every Latex Garment in the Store 25% Off through July 3

With new hours, limited access, and new safety protocols, you can once again visit my NYC boutique without an appointment, and try on that latex you’ve been lusting after!

After nearly 3 months, it’s phase 2 now in New York, and I am delighted to welcome you back!

We’ll also continue providing fittings by appointment if that would make you more comfortable.

Our New Hours are Tues—Saturday 2-7

What Can You Expect?

Fabulous latex, obviously! Buzz for entry, and we will greet you, masks on, of course.

You’ll Be Asked to Follow Our New Safety Protocols:

  • Everyone must wear a mask at all times
  • No more than three guests at a time to allow for social distancing
  • Everyone will be asked to wash hands before touching anything in the store

For our part, we’ll be wiping down and sanitizing the shop and dressing room after each customer. After trying on any latex garment, we’ll give give you a plastic bag to put it in. We’ll thoroughly clean it and keep it out of the store for 3 days before returning it to the showroom.

I also want to thank all of you who have purchased online during our shutdown. I’ll be rewarding you with another online sale soon, to show my appreciation.

Looking Forward to Dressing You in Latex!

Thank You for Supporting Small Businesses in This Trying Time!

The Baroness on ‘Pop of the Morning’

On March 4, I was invited to appear on E! Entertainment’s Pop of the Morning as a latex expert to respond to the viral images of Kim Kardashian wearing latex from Balmain’s newest collection. As usual, great opportunities seem to come at the most inopportune time (this time, near the end of a 2-week marathon of working on many incredible outfits for clients and for me for the Texas Latex Party; the day before leaving for TLP; and not having the time to wash my hair or do my nails! Not to mention, first thing in the morning!)

But of course I said yes. It was brief, and while spreading the gospel of latex I still managed to be tactful, I thought. Despite the time constraint I did get host Scott Tweddie into our men’s Captains jacket, in which he looked great!

The Baroness’ Lecture at the National Arts Club: Latex in Fashion

I was invited by the Fashion Committee of The National Arts Club to speak on Latex in Fashion on Feb 7 at their NYC clubhouse.

The enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd gave me a warm welcome, and seemed interested in more than the fashion side of latex!

While the event was live-streamed on Facebook, this video is a bit easier to watch. Coming soon, the question-and-answer segment that followed my presentation.

On behalf of the fashion committee, I would still like to thank you again for bringing not only such an interesting and unique program to the club, but also your great sense of humor and grace. I can assure you it was one of the most popular programs we have ever had, and I heard many people still talking about it in the club during this week – that does not happen often!  We can surely talk about future collaborations. 

Nina Urban, National Arts Club

Thanks to The National Arts Club for providing many excellent photos, including these (and more in the video):

And many thanks to Efrain Gonzalez for contributing these photos: