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Other interesting accessories could be found at the Tyes by Tara booth. The designer’s
body jewelry comes in a variety of styles: Niptyes (for nipples), Clityes (which clip onto
the clitoral hood), Get Waistyed (which wrap around the hips) and Foot Fetish anklets.
She also offers garters and feather rings that are suitable for a bachelorette party.
Veteran exhibitors, of course, also had many new things to offer, including Shirley of
Hollywood, which showcased a new collection of boxed lingerie. And in the serene
confines of the Fantasy Lingerie exhibit space, set up like a boutique, rep Primrose
Boon introduced the Vixen line, coming in May and June. The bright clubwear line is
for customers who want to bring out their sexiest side, she explained. Other lines
appeal to different moods—“Lingerie is about emotion,” she explained. The Pure line
is innocent enough to make an appearance in the bridal bed, whereas the Tease light
lets the wearer get her flirt on. And Curves—the plus-size line—accentuates the most
rounded figures.
Even with so many return exhibitors—including exhibitors as diverse as Magic Silk,
Seven ’til Midnight, Dreamgirl, Daisy Corset, and Hilary’s Vanity—there were new
faces at ILS this year. Evil Angel, a company known for traditionally creating harder-
edge gonzo adult movies, is looking to branch out and expand its brand with a new
clothing line.
Evil by Ricky Carrefero unofficially launched at the International Lingerie Show,
which took place April 8-10 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
“We are not officially out there yet,” explained John Stagliano, owner of Evil Angel.
“We are still looking to see what works and what doesn’t.”
The clothing line is a collaboration between Stagliano and artist Carrefero, who is a
longtime fan of Stagliano’s directorial work as Buttman.
“Ricky had sent me some of his artwork from years ago to publish in the Buttman
Magazine,” Stagliano said. “He later had some of the artwork put onto T-shirts and it
caught my interest.”
The line currently features T-shirts for men and women, tank tops, leggings,
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Basic Black and Beyond Bottom left, neon colors from Espiral; right,
black lace from Pink Lipstick. Top, a sailor costume from Daisy Corsets
and sexy ensembles from Leg Avenue.
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for creating harder-edge gonzo adult movies,
”Evil Angel, a company traditionally known
is looking to branch out and expand its brand
with a new clothing line.
camel-toe panties and more with various designs of women that look as if they are
tattooed onto the fabric.
Stagliano said a formal launch will be scheduled in a month or two once the final
details on what to include are decided.
The Buttman director is also known for his Fashionistas movies, which spawned a
line of fetish products with the same name that was on view over at the Icon Brands
booth, across the room. The attractive glass butt plugs, whips, candle holders and other
accessories would look striking with a number of fetish-driven lingerie lines, but what
really stood out as a natural fit was the lingerie of Patrice Catanzaro. With shiny
surfaces, lots of metal, lacing, grommets, zippers, straps and thigh-high boots, the
styles were some of the most sensual on the show floor. It wasn’t Catanzaro’s first
showing at ILS, but the new collection offers fresh and exciting styles.
Brand spanking new and looking for distributors and reps is Obsessive, a line of
intimate wear manufactured in Poland and distributed in Europe—including France,
where its manager is based. He noted that the line was looking for a “logistician” to
bring the brand to North America. “We need to have our products in the territory,” he
said.
Another first-time exhibitor was millinery designer Louisa Voisine, whose stunning
hats came in three varieties: styles for Halloween, going to the opera and attending the
Kentucky Derby. (Last year, in fact, her designs won an award and are on exhibit at the
derby grounds in Kentucky.)
Few fashion statements, however, were more gracious than the metal and lace masks
from Luna Veneziana, which were seen in September at the AVN Novelty Expo.
Company man Daniele Droghetti confided that the masks would be coming soon to
the Baci family, and would be distributed by Xgen Products—making it much easier to
obtain these intricate Italian-made accessories. They’ll pair well with Baci’s classic
styles, which are also available through Xgen. The U.S. company has definitely carved
out a niche in the accessories market with body jewelry, wigs, faux nails and lashes, and
hosiery from the Lapdance Lingerie line of clubwear.