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All Aboard CalExotics debuted its California Dreaming collection at ANME with a beach-themed exhibit space. Below, right, company vet Jackie White.
What’s planned for your 25th anniversary?
We wanted to bring our customers and
friends together for a fun celebration, and what
better time to do so than during the summer
ANME show? Our celebration will take place
at Universal Studios Hollywood. The party will
begin with brunch and follow with a day to
enjoy the rides and shows at Universal Studios.
We are so excited to celebrate with everyone
who has supported us throughout the past
twenty-five years.
What sets CalExotics apart from most
companies today is our desire to bring
happiness to people’s lives, our drive to always
put our consumers first, and the amazing team
we have at our company. The combination
of these three is what’s made our business
successful and what continues to help us thrive.
How competitive is the industry these days?
How has your competition changed?
Twenty-five years ago, this industry didn’t
have female-friendly pleasure products. It was
a section of the market that was overlooked and
You’ve broken a lot of ground in the past.
What do you think sets CalExotics apart the
most in today’s marketplace?
We’ve had many famous firsts, some
of which include releasing the first line of
waterproof toys, offering manufacturer
warranties, and having an all-female team of
product developers. Our most notable famous
first was the introduction of feminine colors
to our pleasure products, including the first
pink and purple vibrators. At the time, people
thought we were crazy. Twenty-five years ago,
most products came in plain, dull colors, with
packaging that did little to inspire women’s
desire. So it’s understandable why others in the
industry considered it unthinkable to release
products in vibrant colors like pink and purple.
Oh, how things have changed. Now
everywhere you look, you can see pleasure
products in pinks, purples and other bold
colors. It’s incredible to see how one change
made by CalExotics turned an idea into an
industry standard. I am very proud of this. I
knew our brand could make a huge impact in
the marketplace if we tailored our products to
be more inclusive. Twenty-five years ago, we
set out to do just that.
Lifetime Achievement Susan Colvin at the ‘O’ Awards, held during the AVN Novelty Expo, where she was honored for her work in the industry.
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