S&M gear for the budget conscious

Photo: Magali Polverino via YVY

Some reports claim that the U.S. economy is moving again, even though unemployment just hit 10.2% nationwide. Americans are wise to keep pinching their pennies for the time being, especially with the holidays just around the corner. But where does that leave the S&M enthusiast in need of gear? Well, art director and Angel magazine editor, Juan Tragant, offers us a cost effective solution: simply paint a hood on your face. The only downside is monitoring your sweat levels. For fetish gear purists, take a look at the real thing after the jump.

Photo: Magali Polverino via YVY