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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

20th Annual Latex Ball Category Breakdown - Women Categories

Below are the Categories open to WOMEN - I have called out a list of names of those I know who walk both the Mainstream as well as the Women/Butch/Transmasculine scene. If I haven't mentioned your name, I invite you to come battle it out for the trophy and make your name KNOWN TO ALL! - xoxo Roxi

WOMEN FACE
PRIZE:
Trophy & $100.00 & cosmetics sponsored by Blue Michael Cosmetics

Theme: Sadistic Beauty

Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen have made fetish, S&M, and sadistic fantasy part of couture society. Although it has been controversial it also signified a new era of expression by making something that is known as twisted perversion, beautiful. Tonight sell your face and bring back Versace’s and McQueen’s sadistic minds from the dead. Please do your research.

Calling out Korea Balenciaga, Tiffany Balenciaga, Deb Balenciaga, Babydoll Iman-Prodigy, TK Iman-Allure, Aneesa Blahnik, Poison Mizrahi, Hazel Moulin, Chula Moulin, Face Prodigy, Athena Prada, Joslyn Prada, HP Prada, Kay Evisu, Felicia Evisu, Jessica Rabbit 007... Make this is an ULTIMATE BATTLE!


WOMENS BODY
PRIZE:
Trophy

Theme: Sports Illustrated ‘The Couture Issue’

In this day and age we have seen it all. Sports Illustrated has shot almost everyone in almost every kind of swimwear, but for summer 2010 they decided to go BIG by naming it the Couture Issue. We want to see that sickening body in the most sickening bathing suit. Bold prints, Edgy cuts and don’t forget that sickening Body.

Calling out Syn Moulin, Lady Iman-Blahnik, Joy Prodigy, Maddy "The Body" Legacy, Mother Empress Cassidy, Butterfly Prodigy, Godiva Iman, Beautiful Blahnik - Luscious vs. T&A - Who will pop it to victory?



FEMALE FIGURES (These cats are for those who identify as FEMALE in life or while walking [i.e. Drag Queens])

FEMALE FIGURE RUNWAY
PRIZE:
3 Trophies (Women vs. Drags vs. Femme Queens)

Theme: A Model’s Nightmare

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.

Calling out Heaven Prodigy, Chanel Prada, Driven Prada, Leidy Prada, Monet Moulin, DD Moulin, Myiah Moulin, Candy Balenciaga, Chanou Iman-Prodigy, Keva 007, Raven 007, Diva Davonna Mizrahi, Kiana Jourdan Ebony, Gisele Xtravanganza - They all storm the runway but who pumps away with that trophy?




FEMALE FIGURE PERFORMANCE
PRIZE:
3 Trophies (Women vs. Drags vs. Fem Queens) & $200.00 Sponsored by UNCUTNYC.com

Theme: The Fashion Takeover Pop Stars

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.


Calling the return of Danielle Ninja!!! Who else will come and play?



FEMALE FIGURE HEAD TO TOE BIG GIRL OVAHNESS
PRIZE:
1 Trophy

Theme: 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.

Calling out Jane Iman-Prodigy, Chula Moulin, Face Prodigy, Felicia Evisu, Kelis Legacy, Jennifer Evisu, Kelly Mizrahi, Cee-Jaye 007, Jessica Rabbit 007... They show how Big is always in but who walks OUT snatching the trophy?



OPEN TO ALL (These categories are for all gender labels to walk)

OTA OLDWAY VS NEWWAY
PRIZE:
2 Trophies & $100.00 Sponsored by Louie G. Legacy in Honor of Willie Ninja

Theme: Print It Out

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.



OTA BIZARRE
PRIZE:
1 Trophy & $250.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

Theme: A Tribute to a Creative Genius

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.


OTA BEST DRESSED
PRIZE:
2 Trophies (Male Figure/Female Figure)

Theme: 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!!!!


OTA LABELS
PRIZE:
2 Trophies & $150.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

Theme: The Trunk Show (The Artistry of Peeling)

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.


OTA GRAND PRIZE
Theme:
Designer's Delight | The Fashion Show
PRIZE: $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.


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