Fashion Forward: Safety Word Not Included

Tired of the same old suit-and-tie routine? Get naughty and layer some leather under your tweeds and loafers. Better yet-skip those mainstream threads altogether. Whether you're feeling goth, avant-garde, sporty or down and dirty, we've got the hottest fashion picks for the guy looking to make a lasting (and unconventional) impression.

CellBlock 13
Premiering its Stryker Collection at last spring's International Mr. Leather competition in Chicago, CellBlock 13 finally hits stores this fall. The Stryker Harness is made from black nylon spandex and sharkskin neoprene surrounded by a contrast color binding that matches the Stryker pant, which features futuristic warrior pads on the thigh, shin and backside. Even the leather community wants a pop of color these days, and CellBlock is on trend with versions in yellow, red, blue and neon orange.

"I am very excited about the launch of this new collection," says Timoteo Ocampo, chief creative director and co-owner of Cellblock 13. "I think we are taking gear to a whole new level combining these amazing fabrics. Neoprene has been in the fetish community for years, and I am trying to bring new designs and techniques, combining it with very athletic durable fabrics, like elastane."

"The future of gear is upon us. This cyborg-tron like design is pushing play gear into a whole new galactic dungeon no one else is doing," says Joel Johnston, CEO of CellBlock 13 and its parent company, Timoteo, LLC. "My partner, Timoteo, is challenging design and construction for gear with new fabrications and techniques to blend and marry them and pushing the envelope, and the response couldn't be any better."

George Styler

Belgrade-born fashion designer George Styler is pushing boundaries and has been making a splash on the international fashion scene since his debut collection "Captivity" premiered in 2012. His designs were most recently seen at last month's Vancouver Fashion Week, where he continued to explore the embellishment trend as well as embroidered knitwear and other expressions of grit, glitz and glamour.

Styler says his collections are sociological studies expressed through fashion and reflect on the existence of freedom in the modern man. His newest collection, "NetWork," symbolizes the convergence of different cultures and backgrounds by incorporating his trademark knitwear with eye-popping materials. For authenticity, he collected yarns from different parts of the world and blended them together using modern fashion technology.

Fort Troff

Not for the faint of heart, Fort Troff is at the forefront-literally-of fetish gear. Consider the Jock Armour, which recently released a hot Neo version. The snap-off pouch offers easy access to the goods along with etched details and form-fitting construction made from thermoplastic rubber and silicone.

Other NSFW gear includes the Meat Shield Jock (self-explanatory), Grunt Socks with a new chevron logo and ascending lines that run down the backside of the calf, and the TriStar Harness, which forgoes stiff leather and cold metal rings and is, instead, constructed of body-hugging neoprene.

Kick Sagat

Calling all porn fans: Fran�ois Sagat, famous for his performances in the adult film industry, is now taking the fashion industry by storm-with his clothes (mostly) on. After studying at Studio Ber�ot, Sagat trained with a number of prestigious designers but was snatched up by the likes of Titan and independent filmmakers, such as Christophe Honor� and Bruce LaBruce.

Sagat launched his brand in 2013 as homage to the hero of the Street Fighter series that shares his name. His second collection launches this fall and offers a bold take on sportswear, utilizing innovative materials, graphic images and vibrant colors such as candy pink, royal blue and bright orange. Both whimsical and seductive, Sagat is taking NSFW to a whole new level.

Vlades

As one of the emerging brands in Seoul, South Korea, Moo Yoel Choi's designs for Vlad de Intunecare push the boundaries of conventional design. Pursuing the avant-garde and "dark fashion," Choi's recent collection features structured garments emphasizing a warrior-like silhouette solely in black and white. Each work has been deconstructed and recreated from existing pieces that were designed for previous collections.

The brand statement suggests, "We are strong, weak and depressed people, to look perfect we hide behind our armor." Not exactly a sentiment you want to bring with you into a human resources meeting, but certainly conversation worthy for your next fashion-forward night out.