# Credit Crunched Naughty Tradeshows Attendance at Big Eropolis Fair in Paris Soft This Year By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-16 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eropolis-show-downsized-attendance-at-naughty-pairs-fair-soft References: [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE52F4RH20090316?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews) “Big Eropolis,” the [erotic product show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lover-set) in Paris, is the largest show of [adult toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark1) and naughty sexwear in the world. Apparently this year, however, the worldwide credit crunch is forcing consumers to make do with last year’s toy models. The fair organizer reports that the number of booths displaying goods is down, as is attendance. Flaccid, soft, limp. Those who did attend to browse stalls selling a variety of [lingerie, high heels and bedroom toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-shop) varied significantly in age. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Declining Attendance:** The credit crunch is causing a decline in attendance at adult product trade shows, creating an opportunity for exhibitors to find innovative ways to attract customers. - **Sustainable Sex Products:** Consumers resorting to last year's adult toys due to the credit crunch indicate a potential demand for sustainable and long-lasting sex products, presenting an opportunity for eco-friendly manufacturers. - **Diversifying Target Audience:** The significant variation in age among attendees of adult product shows suggests an opportunity for industry players to diversify their target audience and cater to a wider range of demographics. ### Where This Applies - **Adult Product Trade Shows:** The decline in attendance at adult product trade shows due to the credit crunch calls for innovative approaches to attract visitors and rejuvenate the industry. - **Eco-friendly Sex Toy Manufacturers:** The increased demand for sustainable and long-lasting adult toys presents an opportunity for eco-friendly sex toy manufacturers to disrupt the market with their environmentally conscious products. - **Lingerie and Bedroom Toy Retailers:** The age diversity among attendees of adult product shows creates a chance for lingerie and bedroom toy retailers to expand their target audience and offer products that cater to a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-intimacy-shop.md) - [Future-Facing Intimacy Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimacy-technology.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Annual International Toy Fairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annual-international-toy-fair.md) - [Cost-Effective Confectionery Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-sweets-1.md) - [Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycat-caf.md) - [Active Play Fair Presentations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spielwarenmesse-2026.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md)