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Living Dolls
If there’s one product category that
dominated at the 2018 show, it was dolls. One
brand—SYDolls.com—even featured its own
pinup calendar. S-Linkey Inc. showcased love
dolls, made from quality materials, fully posable
and that can be customized with various colors
and lengths of hair, as well as other features
that can be customized. Kingsonic Trading also
showcased dolls, which are also posable and
crafted from body-safe materials.
Shenzhen Shengyi Adult Products was on
hand, ready to capitalize on the increased
interest from mainstream in all things love dolls
and “sex robots.” The handcrafted dolls feature
a metal skeleton covered in a TPE/silicone
blend for a lifelike feel. The materials are body-
safe.
Bellavo Trading showcased a number of dolls,
as well as an enhancement formula called Magic
Herbs. Also bringing the dolls out to play were
Dongguan Orange Appliance Co., New Sign
Co. Ltd., Kosmo Lupo GmbH and Golden Lite
Wholesale and Import.
FEATURE | By Sherri L. Shaulis
Shenzhen Shengyi Adult Products, Golden Lite, JY-Doll.com and
Bellavo Trading were among the exhibitors who showcased a variety of
handcrafted dolls. And TamaToys (bottom left) had pillows decorated
with anime characters and equipped with anatomically correct
strokers. Other exhibitors carried wares designed for human bodies,
including pasties from Neva Nude and accessories from Rouge, a U.K
manufacturer. Photos by Chris King/@ReelSeduction (Neva Nude by
Kat Revenga)
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Fashion Statements
The 2018 show also included lingerie and accessories in the mix.
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Rouge Garments manufactures
handmade fetish products in a variety of styles, colors and materials.
The company recently inked a joint sales and marketing agreement
with Vegas-based Synergy Erotic, designed to help both companies
increase brand recognition, access previously untapped markets and
increase exposure and recognition of both companies at the distributor
and retail level.
Also from Las Vegas is newcomer Pianola Lingerie. The
manufacturer carries a plus size collection of boxed lingerie that
features everything from wet look fabric to accents of fringe, metallic
zippers and decorative pulls and more. The line launched earlier
this year and was created or those who want to capitalize on the
mainstreaming of bondage and fetish looks. The company also carries
all the accessories needed to accompany the outfits: crops, BDSM kits
and more.
Other lingerie exhibitors included Yiwu Sunspace Lingerie Co.
Founded in 1999, the company specializes in lingerie, masks, bondage
wear and more made of everything from spandex and wet look fabrics
to satin, mesh and more.
Yiwu Shuangpeng Knitting, which specializes in stockings,
bodystockings and lingerie, sells its wares in Brazil, Italy and various
other markets. In the U.S., many of the items are carried by Walmart,
Target, Walgreens and more.
Returning to ANE was Merkins, the company that creates fun
and flirty wigs for “down there.” With a variety of styles, colors and
materials to choose from, Merkins’ items can be used for special
occasions, holidays or any time to spice things up a bit and have a little
fun.
Neva Nude manufactures pasties in a variety of styles, colors, fabrics
and more. Their collections—BodiStix and Nipztix—use latex-free,
medical-grade adhesive. Stars, hearts, seashells and more can be used
for a daring date, a music festival or anytime.