Sci-Fi Dominatrix

Now that I've got your attention...just wondering if S&M dominatrix is the new nautical??? If you hadn't already noticed there's enough vinyl, leather, studs, and references to the like to pique the interest of pretty much anyone. It seems that Dolce and Gabbana are either chanelling Thierry Mugler - or Marie Antoinette on crack. Other designers under the ball and chain - Gareth Pugh and Giles Deacon.