After Harikrishnan's inflatable trousers blew up on the internet last week, we've rounded up five latex projects ? spanning fashion, accessories and installations ? that use the material in surprising ways.

Memphis collection by Valeska Jasso Collado
For her graduate collection from the University of Westminster, designer Valeska Jasso Collado drew from the graphic forms and colourful, speckled palette of the Memphis Group.
To recreate its characteristic geometric style, she layered oversized foam sheets with latex that was folded into angular shapes and offset by contrasting panelling.
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Skinned by KNOL
Design studio KNOL Ontwerp cast latex sheets on top of architectural elements including walls and doors to create negatives of abandoned buildings for this installation in Amsterdam. The material bears the marks of the space where it was cast, complete with any dirt or grime, to create a portable imprint that people can hold on to and carry with them as a reminder of a place's emotional significance.
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Operio collection by Dead Lotus Couture
In the eyes of Nange Magro, the founder of London label Dead Lotus Couture, natural latex belongs in the same category as leather or silk as a premium natural material.
She created the Operio collection with the mission of integrating it into people's everyday wardrobes, using it to fashion everything from trench coats and bustiers to capes and flared trousers.
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