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FEATURE
By ShERRi L. ShAULis
Back to Basics
International Lingerie Show returns, with focus on apparel, accessories
in a new host hotel, the
Under new ownership and
International Lingerie Show
made its return March 12-14
after a year-long hiatus, and
focused this time mainly on the lingerie
sector of the industry.
In the convention area of the Westgate
Las Vegas Hotel, more than 50 exhibitors
showcased everything from women’s
swimsuits and lingerie to club and dance
wear to men’s underwear and even wigs
and anal plugs with furry animal tails.
Row after row of booths featured
sequined teddies, leather corsets, plus-
sized lingerie fashions, bridal wear,
Halloween costumes and more. The
Chisel Point booth featured dresses,
corsets, bra and panty sets, jumpsuits
and hoods and floggers made from soft
leather. The creations are manufactured
in Mexico, explained owner Ali Ashgar
Abbas, and feature sheepskin leather.
Also featuring products on the
“naughty side” was A Touch of Fur. The
booth had tables lined with silicone and
metal anal plugs, some of which are
adorned with dyed fox tails and rabbit
tails. Many of the tails are removable for
cleaning, as they simply screw onto the
base (which also means they won’t fall off
while being worn).
“It makes it easy to change plug sizes
too,” said owner Matthew Serbos. “If you
want a small plug, screw on a small plug.
If you want larger, screw that one on.”
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A Touch of Fur is working to make all tails on its
plugs removable, Serbos added. The company also
stocks plugs that have clip-on tails, or plugs with jewels
in the base.
Justin Sayne Leather showcased one-of-a-kind, hand-
crafted leather goods, including floggers, chokers and
more, while Funk Plus Inc.’s booth featured leather
pasties, broker caps, collars and the like.
The soft bamboo fabric helps
to wick away moisture and
keep skin cool and dry. And
the fabric gets softer each
time it’s worn and washed.
—Branden Lark, Yocisco
More traditional lingerie fashions were found in
booths like Daisy Corsets, Dynashape Intima, Eurotique
and Forplay Inc. Also exhibiting was Envy by Alexis,
an independent online boutique specializing in tankinis
and one-piece swimsuits.
Buyers looking for club wear, dance wear and rave
wear were not disappointed in the collections in the
booths of Body Language Fashions, Hot Girl, Je T’aime
Corp., Just To Flirt Inc. and others.
Buyers in search of plus-size fashions found
contemporary designs at the Curvy Kate Booth.
Manufactured in England, the line features bra-and-
panty sets, swimsuits, tankinis and more with backs
ranging from 28 to 44 inches and cup sizes up to K.
“That means we have everything from D to K,”
explained company sales rep Jennie. “DD, E, F … all of
them.”
Color Schemes Top right, the Chisel Point booth featured dresses,
corsets and more in soft leather. Bottom right, Funk Plus Inc.
showed a range of accessories including colorful caps and top
hats. Top left, a display for Yocisco, a new men’s underwear line.