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INTERVIEWS 04.16.2008 BY EM & LO

We wish we could serve you some wine with the cheese of the above photo. It was the only one we could find for the International Lingerie Show, held last week in--where else?--Vegas, baby. When we heard the folks at Vibratex (the makers of the Rabbit) were going, we asked Stephanie K. there to give us the scoop when they all got back.

What was the scene like? A bunch of booths with all sex-related paraphernalia? Fashion shows? Events? Talks?

The show is in a ballroom, with booths ranging from pleasure toys and Shirley of Hollywood lingerie (60 years in business this year) to stripper shoes you could ALMOST wear on a night out and pretty sparkly pasties; there is a fashion show one evening (I missed it this time) that is always a big hit with coventioneers from other venues; there was a seminar headed up by the HPPPA (Home Pleasure Party Plan Association) involving demonstrations with a blow up doll and a lovely stuffed vagina. Co-founder Shay Martin of Vibratex was the best speaker, of course.

Who is the quintessential attendant at a show like this?

While very well attended by the 'major players' in larger stores and website, this show caters to the smaller boutique, brick-and-mortar lingerie stores. In retrospect, this show was very well attended by the full spectrum of adult home party planners, chain stores, and Mom and Pop's.

Why do sex toy makers go to the lingerie show? Don't sex toys get their own Vegas convention every year?

There was a time when a woman had to go to a "woman's lingerie boutique" to get sex toys and they were hidden in a back room or secretly stashed under a counter. So years back, when toys first appeared at the show, they were separated from the lingerie section by a curtain. Then I believe it became a beaded curtain or something a little less opaque. And now it is completely mixed. The upscale lingerie used to be in a separate room, but Arianne and some of the majors no longer exhibit at all. Rene Rofe is a staple. Aside from the ANE (Adult Novelty Expo) in L.A. each year, there is no 'toy only' show in Vegas. (Store-otica is a new show started last year to attempt that, but we haven't attended--contact Lacey at teezemagazine.com)

What were you showing there, if anything? Did you have a booth?

We exhibited our line of Japanese vibrators and toys. Same booth spot for about 6 years at the Rio.

What was the best thing you saw there?

NJoy makes beautifully crafted things. The WeVibe has left the engineering phase and is in production! Yellowgelb GMBH & Co makes the wildest metal spike heels from Germany with amazing detail. Lovely Planet was a new exhibitor with French lingerie and a great candle with a touch of patchouli (mmmm) and oh yeah, there's the little laser light that flashes interchangeable messages ("asshole," "nice tits," etc., I am easily entertained.)

What was the worst?

The lady with the basketball boobs busting at the seams (ouch). March Madness is SO over...

Did you leave anything in Vegas (i.e. what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas)?

Always.

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The show is in a ballroom, with booths ranging from pleasure toys and Shirley of Hollywood lingerie (60 years in business this year) to stripper shoes you could ALMOST wear on a night out and pretty sparkly pasties; there is a fashion show one evening (I missed it this time) that is always a big hit with coventioneers from other venues; there was a seminar headed up by the HPPPA (Home Pleasure Party Plan Association) involving demonstrations with a blow up doll and a lovely stuffed vagina. Co-founder Shay Martin of Vibratex was the best speaker, of course. Who is the quintessential attendant at a show like this? While very well attended by the 'major players' in larger stores and website, this show caters to the smaller boutique, brick-and-mortar lingerie stores. In retrospect, this show was very well attended by the full spectrum of adult home party planners, chain stores, and Mom and Pop's. Why do sex toy makers go to the lingerie show? Don't sex toys get their own Vegas convention every year? There was a time when a woman had to go to a "woman's lingerie boutique" to get sex toys and they were hidden in a back room or secretly stashed under a counter. So years back, when toys first appeared at the show, they were separated from the lingerie section by a curtain. Then I believe it became a beaded curtain or something a little less opaque. And now it is completely mixed. The upscale lingerie used to be in a separate room, but Arianne and some of the majors no longer exhibit at all. Rene Rofe is a staple. Aside from the ANE (Adult Novelty Expo) in L.A. each year, there is no 'toy only' show in Vegas. (Store-otica is a new show started last year to attempt that, but we haven't attended--contact Lacey at teezemagazine.com) What were you showing there, if anything? Did you have a booth? We exhibited our line of Japanese vibrators and toys. Same booth spot for about 6 years at the Rio. What was the best thing you saw there? NJoy makes beautifully crafted things. The WeVibe has left the engineering phase and is in production! Yellowgelb GMBH & Co makes the wildest metal spike heels from Germany with amazing detail. Lovely Planet was a new exhibitor with French lingerie and a great candle with a touch of patchouli (mmmm) and oh yeah, there's the little laser light that flashes interchangeable messages ("asshole," "nice tits," etc., I am easily entertained.) What was the worst? The lady with the basketball boobs busting at the seams (ouch). March Madness is SO over... Did you leave anything in Vegas (i.e. what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas)? Always. Comments (0) \| Permalink \| Add This \| Email This Tags Fashion Sex Toys Leave a comment Name Email Address URL Remember personal info? Comments (You may use HTML tags for style) Captcha: Type the characters you see in the picture above.	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