Fashionably Restrained

Whip me, beat me, make me write bad checks!
Fashion’s naughty side is no longer behind closed doors, darlings! Brace yourselves for some stylish S&M. From chains and straps to cuffs and ties, the runways were positively littered with bondage gear. The most shocking part? This trend is (nearly) inoffensive. Indeed, CC finds most of these looks entirely wearable! So fear not, my prudish protégées, you will find something to love here that won’t require a spanking. At top left, Aminaka Wilmont's leather-wrapped legs provide a devilish counterpoint to the angelic pale shift.At right, Vivienne Westwood’s thigh-high "sandals" were left purposely undone, leaving leather straps flapping in the runway breeze. First photo via nymag.com. Other runway pictures via style.com.

Salvatore Ferragamo
Marios Schwab
At Alberta Ferretti and Dsquared2, the black double cuff toughened up some silky styles.
Balmain
Maison Martin Margiela (Note: Do NOT wear this to the office.)
Even the hautest houses got in on the action: At Christian Dior, a studded collar on a tiered yellow chiffon dress.

Chanel's fingerless black leather gloves and copious chains gave traditional bouclé suits an edge.

Footwear fetish? The runway offers a dizzying array of shoe porn:

Alexander McQueen's spat-effect sandals are punctuated by a squiggly, sculptural metal heel!
Thakoon’s croc and elastic ankle cuff stilettos, at right.
Jil Sander’s shackled leather platforms
Celebs love the look! At right, Heather Graham (is she not GORgeous?) in a decidedly dominatrix-inspired dress. Photo via Glamour UK.
Even dolls wear leather and fishnets! "Sultry Barbie"

Photo courtesy thesun.co.uk.

Care for a Cuff?
These brightly colored handcuffs can be found at hiattthompson.com.

Lingerie powerhouse Kiki de Montparnasse offers a splendid variety of playful accessories . . . but be forewarned: this site is NSFW!

Left: Christian Lacroix embellished acrylic cuff. If you can swing it, buy 2 and wear one on each wrist!

Right: Miu Miu jeweled satin cuff.

Both at net-a-porter.com.
Landver studded gold bracelet; visit landver.com.
Alexis Bittar studded Lucite cuff, at net-a-porter.com.
Martin Margiela leather bracelet. Go to aloharag.com.
Sergio Rossi gray knee high suede boot with metal cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Barbara Bui posted ankle strap hidden platform pump, at shopbop.com.

Emilio Pucci mid-calf black leather boot with tonal patent straps, at Bergdorf Goodman.

Even if these styles aren't your preferred everyday fare, you might get some Halloween inspiration... right, darlings?

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