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  • 300+ BottleCaps & Latex Lined Bespoke Jacket - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A./U.K. )

  • BBQ sauce EP outfit incl. Bespoke Latex Leggings - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A./U.K. )

  • Papel Picado Lacey Latex Top - Bo Keeney

  • Cereal'n'Crisps Box Shoes - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A./U.K. )

  • BottleCap Jacket & Latex Leggings - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A./U.K. )

  • BottleCap Jacket & Latex Leggings - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A./U.K. )

  • BottleCap Jacket & Latex Leggings - Bo Keeney ( Electronic Artist U.S.A. / U.K. )

  • Pink Laughing Monster Costume - Reuben Kaye / MC & Burlesquer Extraordinaire (UK/AU)

  • PINK LAUGHING MONSTER COSTUME - REUBEN KAYE / MC & BURLESQUER EXTRAORDINAIRE (UK/AU)

  • Pink Laughing Monster Costume - Reuben Kaye / MC & Burlesquer Extraordinaire (UK/AU)

  • Pink Laughing Monster Costume - Reuben Kaye / MC & Burlesquer Extraordinaire (UK/AU)

  • London Town Ensemble: Five metre long parade-opening sequinned vest / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK

  • London Town Ensemble: Five metre long parade-opening sequinned vest / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK

  • Victoria Line White Sequin Puffer Coat / Rupaul's Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Victoria Line White Sequin Puffer Coat / Rupaul's Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Victoria Line White Sequin Puffer Coat / Rupaul's Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Baby I'm Bored Brooch and Total Slag/HodgePodge Necklace / Rupaul's Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Latex Babydoll TFL Uniform Tribute + Total Slag/HodgePodge Necklace / Rupaul's Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Checked Latex Dress with Rabbit Corset - London Drag Queen Bourgeoisie

  • Checked Latex Dress with Camo Faux Fur - London Drag Queen Bourgeoisie & Lauren Alexis

  • Cumface Costume - London Drag Queen Vinegar Strokes

  • Cumface Costume (detail) - London Drag Queen Vinegar Strokes

  • Cum Face Dress worn by drag queen Vinegar Strokes at the RTV

  • Snow Fox Headdress - J. Burn

  • Striped Pink - Red Lamé Tailored Suit with Crystal Bejewelled lapels - Reuben Kaye

  • Striped Pink - Red Lamé Tailored Suit with Crystal Bejewelled lapels - Reuben Kaye

  • Striped Pink - Red Lamé Tailored Suit with Crystal Bejewelled lapels - Reuben Kaye

  • Striped Pink - Red Lamé Tailored Suit with Crystal Bejewelled lapels - Reuben Kaye

  • Bronze Mirror Buttons - Reuben Kaye

  • Cucumber and Swarovski Face Mask on a stick / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • Cucumber and Swarovski Face Mask on a stick / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes

  • ORCHID & VIOLET FROTHY TULLE DRESS WITH TALKDIRTY20P/MIN NECKLACE / RUPAUL DRAG RACE UK / VINEGAR STROKES HOTLINE

  • TalkDirty 20p/min Mirror Necklace / RuPaul Drag Race UK / VinegarStrokes

  • Orchid & Violet Frothy Tulle Dress / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes Hotline

  • Orchid & Violet Frothy Tulle Dress / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes Hotline

  • Frilly Money Panties / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes Hotline

  • Frilly Money Panties / RuPaul Drag Race UK / Vinegar Strokes Hotline

  • Pink/Orange Melange Cruelty-Free Boa / Reuben Kaye

  • Pink/Orange Melange Cruelty-Free Boa / Reuben Kaye

  • "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" Denim Costume - actor Ryan Kincade, Virginia USA

  • "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" Denim Costume - actor Ryan Kincade, Virginia USA

  • "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" Denim Costume - actor Ryan Kincade, Virginia USA

  • "Singing In The Rain" Hooded Yellow Latex Gown / Vinegar Strokes / RuPaul's Drag Race UK

  • "Singing In The Rain" Hooded Yellow Latex Gown / Vinegar Strokes / RuPaul's Drag Race UK

  • "Singing In The Rain" Hooded Yellow Latex Gown / Vinegar Strokes / RuPaul's Drag Race UK

  • "Singing In The Rain" Hooded Yellow Latex Gown / Vinegar Strokes / RuPaul's Drag Race UK

  • "THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WHORE" APRON AND GOWN / VINEGAR STROKES / RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK PREMIERE

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  • "The Neighbourhood Whore" Apron and Gown / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK Premiere

  • Afro Camo Sequin Gown / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK Premiere

  • Afro Camo Sequin Gown / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK Premiere

  • Afro Camo Sequin Gown / Vinegar Strokes / Rupaul's Drag Race UK Premiere

  • Silk Velvet Tailored Jacket with Cupid Brooches / Reuben Kaye

  • Silk Velvet Tailored Jacket with Cupid Brooches / Reuben Kaye

  • Mirror Cupid Jewel Set - Reuben Kaye

  • Mirror Cupid Brooch - Reuben Kaye

  • Silk Velvet Tailored Jacket with Cupid Brooches / Reuben Kaye

  • Bespoke Two Face Tuxedo - Singer Carla Lippis at Ed Fringe 2018 and The Box Soho ( UK / AUS )

  • Two Face Sequin Suit - Giant Safety Pin - Carla Lippis

  • Two Face Sequin Suit with Tails - Carla Lippis

  • Two Face Sequin Jacket - Carla Lippis

  • Router Antennae Mohawk Harness + White Latex Asymetric Cyber Dress / Zen And Keiko ( Industrial Music Duo )

  • "Viva La Resistenza" Flag Gown created in occasion of Caterina's British citizenship ceremony

  • "Viva La Resistenza" Flag Gown created in occasion of Caterina's British citizenship ceremony

  • DJ Console Statement Headpiece

  • Hummingbird Stilt Walker Costume, 100% Made Out Of Synthetic Hair - J. Burn

  • Hummingbird Stilt Walker Costume, 100% Made Out Of Synthetic Hair - J. Burn

  • Hummingbird Stilt Walker Costume, Chest Detail - J. Burn

  • Hummingbird Stilt Walker Costume - J. Burn

  • Bespoke Morticia Addams Latex Costume - Drag Queen Ryan Kincade (USA)

  • Bespoke Morticia Addams Latex Costume with Crystal Thing (magnetic) - Drag Queen Ryan Kincade (USA)

  • Bespoke Morticia Addams Latex Costume - Drag Queen Ryan Kincade (USA)

  • The Thing Rhinestoned - Morticia Addams Costume - R. Kincade (USA)

  • Mirror Thorny Stems Buttons - Morticia Adams Costume - R. Kincade

  • Gold Mosaic Mirror Bangle Boa / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold Mosaic Mirror Bangle Boa - Reuben Kaye

  • Gold Mosaic Mirror Bangle Boa / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold Mosaic Mirror Bangle Boa / Reuben Kaye

  • Blue Jay Headdress - J. Burn

  • Blue Jay Stilt Walker Costume - J. Burn

  • Burlesque Pearlsheen Bronze Latex Bodysuit / Arial Hair Hang Perfomer / La Clique Leicester Square

  • Burlesque Pearlsheen Bronze Latex Bodysuit / Arial Hair Hang Perfomer / La Clique Leicester Square

  • "Viva La Resistenza" Flag Gown with PVC corseted bodice

  • "Viva La Resistenza" Flag Gown with PVC corseted bodice

  • One-shoulder lame jersey cape in iridescent gold with "Reuben Kaye" holo sequin appliqué letters / Reuben Kaye

  • One-shoulder lame jersey cape in iridescent gold with "Reuben Kaye" holo sequin appliqué letters / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold swarovski encrusted shoulder jewel for cape / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold cape jewel in lamé cords, chains, rhinestone cup chains, swarovski crystals and mirror mosaic / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold cape jewel in lamé cords, chains, rhinestone cup chains, swarovski crystals and mirror mosaic / Reuben Kaye

  • Gold cape jewel in lamé cords, chains, rhinestone cup chains, swarovski crystals and mirror mosaic / Reuben Kaye

  • Tailored bolero jacket in velvet devoré with gorgeous lamé and swarovski floral design / Reuben Kaye

  • Tailored bolero jacket in velvet devoré with gorgeous lamé and swarovski floral design / Reuben Kaye

  • Tailored bolero jacket in velvet devoré with gorgeous lamé and swarovski floral design / Reuben Kaye

  • Sinamay cravat necktie coated in gold AB swarovski crystals / Reuben Kaye

  • Sinamay cravat necktie coated in gold AB swarovski crystals / Reuben Kaye

  • Bespoke sinamay french cuffs coated in gold AB swarovski crystals with stag buttons / Reuben Kaye

  • Bespoke sinamay french cuffs coated in gold AB swarovski crystals with stag buttons / Reuben Kaye

  • Platinum Lamè Pleated Robe

  • Platinum Lamè Pleated Robe

  • Stage Props for Crystal Fighters - International Electro Folk Band

  • Translucent Pink Rabbit Corset - Check'n'Chicks Singer Songwriter

  • Bespoke Tartan Latex Dress - Check'n'Chicks Singer Songwriter

  • Bespoke Tartan Latex Dress - Check'n'Chicks Singer Songwriter

  • Holographic faux leather harnesses, sailor chockers and crinoline / Duo Little Finch

  • Holographic faux leather harness and sailor chocker / Duo Little Finch

  • Holographic faux leather harnesses, sailor chockers and crinoline / Duo Little Finch

  • Interactive Joy Jacket - Cadbury / Hirsh&Mann Studio

  • Belly Control Swim Dress - Jess Milton

  • Lame Lycra Costume Alterations - Lea Hinz / La Soiree

  • Glomesh Cod Piece / Drag King Freddie Love

  • Glomesh Cod Piece / Drag King Freddie Love

  • Laundry Assassin Shirt / Vinegar Strokes @ Rupaul's DragCon UK

  • Laundry Assassin Shirt / Vinegar Strokes @ Rupaul's DragCon UK

  • Silk Lurex & Chiffon Mermaid Gown - Jess Milton

  • Wedding Gowns / Couture Gallery

  • Wedding Gowns / Couture Gallery

  • Wedding Gowns / Couture Gallery

  • Phyton Cape Coat With Imitation Taxidermy Coyote Jaws - Reuben Kaye

  • Gold Chain Harness Costume - Armada Named Sound ( 3D music video )

  • Parade Matador Jacket in gold threaded green jacquard - Reuben Kaye

  • Black Swan Headdress - J. Burn

  • Stilt Walker costume / Black Swan - J. Burn

  • Hummingbird Headdress - J. Burn

THE BESPOKE MADE – Clothes for real people

Are you looking for something special to be made? At KRAKEN we specialize in creative bespoke.


We welcome commissions from people of all genders and sizes. Whether you’re a shapely beauty or a leaner type, our team can design and create a new outfit to flatter all the small nuances of the your body specially for you. We will achieve a bespoke fit through multiple fittings during the creation of the garment and we will provide you with fabric selections which best fit your needs and budget. Imagination has no limits at KRAKEN thanks to our designer’s broad and cross-discipline experience in clothes making.

On request, we are able to make styles which include mastectomy bras and swimsuits. Please bear in mind that there is a lot of extra work involved, so we charge extra for bespoke work. We will be able to tell you how much more it will cost once we exactly what you would like.


THE BESPOKE PROCESS:

In the same way in which every person is a unique being, so are bespoke clothes. Every projects presents different tasks and challenges, that is why it is sometimes hard to give precise guidelines of production times or the number of fittings required before a proper consultation with the client. We have listed below the stages most projects go through. This can vary a lot depending on the commission. For instance, in the case the client would be expecting us to reproduce a red carpet dress, the “Design” step would not be necessary. On the other hand, if a we ought to make you a dress for a dance act, more motion fittings are recommended.

  • Consultation – we will discuss the project in depth and define the terms
  • Measure Taking
  • Sketching and Fabric Sourcing
  • Design Proposals and Selection
  • Pattern Making for Prototype One – generally made of a less costly imitation textile
  • Fitting One – assessment
  • Adjustments to Pattern
  • Fitting Two – assessment
  • Final Adjustments
  • Cutting and Sewing of Final Garment

If interested, do not hesitate to contact us for a FREE copy of our bespoke guide and to discuss your project.



 ALTERATIONS

We are happy to accept alteration projects to existing high-end garments which might not be fitting great or that need a certain degree of re-styling. Feel free to email us to discuss your requirements.

Our ready to wear clothing / HOW WE MAKE IT

All KRAKEN styles are custom made to order in our workshop in Angel, London. We don’t hold stock, we cut out and make your things especially for you. Everything is made with individual care and attention with you in mind every step of the way. It takes longer. It is miserable for anyone to sew hundreds of the same seams everyday for no thanks and bad pay so we don’t do it that way. There’s more to life than margins. We don’t dull down our styles or cut corners to make things cheaper for mass production. It costs a bit more to do it this way but it means we can make all sorts of different styles and sizes and pay attention to detail in the making. It also means we don’t create any waste. We enjoy our work and you get quality craftsmanship. Everybody wins.


WHO DO WE MAKE FOR?

Since we opened in 2014, Kraken Counter Couture’s portfolio has expanded from strictly ready to wear to embrace a whole new universe. We are delighted to create garments for a wide range of sectors and we are always eager to take up a challenge. Our services are most in demand for creating innovative designs and grand projects, requiring complex construction know-how.   At Kraken we’re keen to work with individuals and companies alike, to design, make and occasionally direct productions.   We tend to accept commission fitting in one of the following categories:

  • Elegant occasion wear and evening wear.
  • Outfits for music videos, campaigns and gigs.
  • Stage, cabaret, burlesque, drag costumes and props.
  • Statement pieces for editorial publications.
  • Innovative, non-fetish latexwear or semilatex garments.
  • Photoshoot styling, storyboarding and set design.


IRREVERENCE, MADE WELL. Kraken Counter Couture is an inclusive fashion brand and bespoke studio embracing all gender nuances with authentic, ethical, jaw-dropping clothing since 2014.

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