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LATEX BALL AWARDS 2010   The Ross Infiniti Creativity Award- Justice Balenciaga Luna Legacy Int’l Legacy Award- Michael Ninja The Avis Penda’vis Angel Award- Lady K Legacy Int’l The Marcel Christian Historian Award- Icon David Ultima The Pepper Labeija Image Award- Icon Paris Dupree The Willie Ninja Supreme Award- Legendary Derrick Xtravaganza The Dorian Corey Wisdom Award- Legendary Mariah Revlon The Eric Christian Bizarre Leadership Award- Marquise Balenciaga The Hector Xtravaganza Xcellence Award- Icon Jamal Milan

Women   FACE 1 Trophy Sadistic Beauty $$ Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen have made fetish, S&M, and sadistic fantasy part of couture society. Although it has been controversial it also signified a new era of expression by making something that is known as twisted perversion, beautiful. Tonight sell your face and bring back Versace’s and McQueen’s sadistic minds from the dead. Please do your research.   BODY 1 Trophy Sports Illustrated ‘The Couture Issue’ In this day and age we have seen it all. Sports Illustrated has shot almost everyone in almost every kind of swimwear, but for summer 2010 they decided to go BIG by naming it the Couture Issue. We want to see that sickening body in the most sickening bathing suit. Bold prints, Edgy cuts and don’t forget that sickening Body.   Drags   FACE 1 Trophy Inside Pat McGrath’s Universe $$ Pat McGrath has done some of the most outrageous and memorable looks for couture fashion shows. She is a true visionary and artist in the make up world. Tonight, you are a Drag Queen and you’re showcasing your face through the art of paint, paint and more paint! Bring us an outrageous face that would make Pat McGrath proud. Remember it’s not about looking like a pretty woman; it’s about looking like an ovah Drag Queen.   REALNESS 1 Trophy Anna Wintour’s Bitch You are an aspiring fashionista and you just landed an interview with the legend herself Anna Wintour. Bring a fashionable look that’s so ovah Anna Wintour wouldn’t even clock your tea. Think ‘The Devil Wears Prada’.      Fem Queens   FACE 1 Trophy The Ultimate Supermodel $$ Naomi, Claudia, Cindy, Linda, Christy, Tyra. These are the top beauties that have earned their status of being called by just their first names. They have graced thousands of pages in magazines, videos, fashion shows, and ad campaigns; they are truly what we come to see. Just like in Ballroom, the true Fem Queen Face beauties are known by their first names and they are what we come to see as well. So tonight show us your everlasting face in a look that your favorite supermodel has done and bring the picture of your inspiration.   REALNESS 1 Trophy Elle’s Sunday Brunch Today is the day in which the elite of socialites, fashion gurus, and the wealthy of women come to flaunt off their most exclusive fashion and share gossip. Today Elle magazine is hosting a brunch called a Hat Affair to celebrate women in fashion and you’re invited. Tonight bring your Sundays best with your most breathtaking hat to show that you can mix in with the masses. Remember you are a lady… You must reveal yourself to the judges.    SEX SIREN 1 Trophies La Perla of Hollywood Fredrick’s of Hollywood and La Perla are merging to create a new high end lingerie collection that will be showcasing at Bergdorf Goodman on August 21st and they are looking for models to represent their new brand. Their cliental consists of the wealthiest of women in New York City. Bring us that Fredrick’s of Hollywood and La Perla look and show us your sex appeal.   Female Figures   RUNWAY 3 Trophies A Model’s Nightmare $$ 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 $$ There is a true fashion revolution that is happening in this era. We have pop stars being more and more fashionable; it’s amazing how far they can elevate fashion. From Rihanna to Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani to Beyonce, Pick any Pop Star you like that is a true fashionista and bring her to life. Women vs. Drags vs. Fem Queens   HEAD TO TOE BIG GIRL OVAHNESS 1 Trophy The Size Issue Finally the Plus size market is being recognized and accepted and now it’s your time to make a mark in this new fashion revolution. They just featured you in all the most elite magazines for your innovative sense of style and striking beauty, but now it’s time for you to be on the cover. Bring us a look that is worthy of being on a High Fashion Magazine Cover and being labeled a future fashion Icon.   Butch Queen   RUNWAY 4 Trophies The All American Couture $$ 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 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 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 $$ Diamonds and Pearls have been the epitome of fashions luxuries. From Van Clef & Arpels to Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston to Cartier. Tonight we want to see performance in first class with Sisters in all Gold draped in pearls and Twisters in all Silver draped in Diamonds and let’s see whose puss is more luxurious. Your effect must be on point and creative!!! You must be in that same color from head to toe.     Trans Man   REALNESS 1 Trophy GQ Man of the Year Each year GQ magazine picks one man that signifies masculinity, sex and style. This year you’re competing with other men to be 2011 Man of the Year. Tonight show us why you’re style, masculinity and sex appeal reigns above all others…give us that GQ look.   SEX SIREN 1 Trophy The Trans Modeling Agency (The Go See) $$ 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 3 Trophies XXL presents ‘The Realest Triple Threat’ $$ The Swag, the Trendsetter, the Fashion, and the Realness; tonight bring forth your realest 3 male figures to represent a hip hop fashion spread right from the streets. There are three models but you have to choose which would be showcased. 1 Butch, 1 Transman, 1 Schoolboy, 1 Pretty Boy, or 1 Thug… Pick three figures from the 5 choices, you all should be wearing something fashionable and cohesive to represent the spread. There should be 1 person to represent a different type of realness. For example there can’t be 2 schoolboys and one thug in a group of three.   Open To All   OLDWAY VS NEWWAY 2 Trophies Print It Out $$ 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 $$ On February 11, 2010 the world lost a true creative genius, artistic visionary and masterful fashion designer. Season after season Alexander McQueen has presented some of the most innovative shows and exquisite designs. His creative mind surpasses any other designer of this era and that why he is a true legend. Tonight let’s pay homage to a man’s creativity that will live forever. Pick any show that he has done and take the inspiration of that show and take it to a whole other UNIVERSE. You are not copying his designs but using his inspiration as a way to crown yourself a true creative genius.   BEST DRESSED 2 Trophies The Fashion Revolutionary Tonight your sense of fashion is put to the test. We are sick of the norm and we are sick of the expected. Tonight bring us an ovah look from head to toe with the most sickening and creative eyewear that would change our perception of fashion and signify the future of fashion. This is not a label category it is an innovative category. Come done or don’t come at all. Gag Us!!!!   LABELS 2 Trophies The Trunk Show (The Artistry of Peeling) $$ 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?) $$ This is the 20^th Annual Latex Ball and we thank the legends of the past for making the Latex Ball the biggest ball in the World. Tonight we invite you to grace the runway one more time to help commemorate the legends we have lost and the legends that are still here. Bring it in all white with a red ribbon to honor those we’ve lost to the AIDS epidemic. Performance and Face are two separate Categories.   Grand Prize As a House The Fashion Show $$   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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