Conceptual designer Shiri Zinn centres her work on modern-day perceptions of eroticism and empowerment.
Shiri Zinn is an ex South African from Cape Town whose work has been stocked in Liberty Plc., Selfridges & Co., 10 Corso Como, Milan, Fred Segal Las Vegas and more.
Her collections have featured in many contemporary design books housed In Tate Modern and her Ltd. edition pieces have sold to many A-List clients & celebrities.
Even Ivana Trump, Kate Moss, Baby Spice & Angelina Jolie have purchased them.
Her work represents a very dynamic fusion of art, jewellery, fashion, accessory and product design.
It challenges the boundaries between what is deemed acceptable and unacceptable for FASHION consumption and questions value judgments made by key influencers in media, product and fashion industries.
Shiri Zinn believes through quality and originality of design we can challenge prejudice and preconceived notions about sexuality.
She intends to challenge these prejudices and uncover the unexpected glamour in this marketplace through the medium of design.
Like many of the designers in the world today Ms. Zinn started her career with a formal education in Fine Arts and photography & then went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Marketing from Central St. Martins in London, England.
She continued with her education and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Jewelry for Fashion, also at Central St. Martins.
Due to the success of her Couture Collection Limited Edition range of erotic functional adult toys exhibited as part of her Master’s Degree show at this prestigious fashion school, her success catapulted her to international acclaim.
Ms. Zinn is the first ever designer worldwide to present and coin erotic functional adult toys as “designer sex toys” specifically tailored for high-end and luxury fashion industry placement.
Soon after, and within the 2nd year of her career, her work was selected to exhibit as part of THE BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AWARDS nationally, as a TOP 1O FINALIST.
The judges included Tom Dixon and Nicole Farhi.
Bombay Sapphire Glass Award national exhibition toured Scotland & England, exhibiting glass work of ten finalists from thousands of applicants around the world.
Ms. Zinn was the recipient of the International Erotic Award for “Craftsperson of the Year” for the beautifully handcrafted Couture Collection Ltd. Edition range and also appeared in the New Year Sign Europe at The Museum of Sex on 5th Avenue, New York, thereby strengthening awareness of her toys as works of art. .
The International Erotic Awards were created to counteract the negative messages put out by the media around individuals who worked in sex and eroticism.
An article pertaining to the awards and Ms, Zinn was featured in Erotic Sign Magazine (viewed in the press section of her website: www.shirizinn.com ).
The article is entitled: “The Peach of the Adult Toys – Haute Couture by Shiri Zinn,” and reads in part: “Exclusiveness and luxury with flair – Shiri Zinn’s aim is to make adult toys more fashionably appealing to women. "
Her first Designer Toy Collection has been stocked in mainstream Department Stores such as Selfridges & Liberty, which are among the highest end stores in Designer Britain.
Ms.Zinn Collections also featured on MTV T.V., Paris Fashion T.V., VH1, the Graham Norton Show, The Good Morning T.V., and so on.
Shiri Zinn has been nominated BEST LUXURY BRAND 2022 in EROTIC INDUSTRY BY XBIZ.
Shiri Zinn enters an entirely new realm of luxury bondage that fuses fetish gear with couture, erotic design.
This collection presents elements of exquisite jewellery, wearable art and strong, functional vegan leather for fetish play!
A bold palette of ostrich textured light gold, smoothly textured bright teal or flame red, and ostrich textured black offer a unique selection of ornate, co-ordinated matching SETS inspired by the designer's African roots.
These erotic pieces are entirely handcrafted with real glass beadwork. No 2 pieces are exactly alike!
This beaded couture choker is a signature piece from Shiri Zinn’s exclusive, vegan TRIBAL BDSM RANGE of luxury bondage.
Finely hand crafted from smooth Faux leather with ornate real crystal beaded tassels and artistically inspired by her African roots, with a metal O-ring in front that attaches to a matching faux leather dog lead with detachable metal chain to complete the fashionable statement piece.
Beaded tassel choker doubles as a provocatively stunning necklace on bare skin once detached from dog lead for “pre play” function.
Shiri Zinn’s vision of combining exquisite luxury and designer fashion with functional bondage designs is thoroughly encapsulated in her re-envision of the ball gag.
Every single one of our ball gags are hand crafted using faux leather, beautiful beads and solid metal rings for a robust design without compromising on the beauty of each piece.
Mouth gags are comfortable and safe to wear in your mouth as you surrender completely to your partner.
Bondage gags take play to the next level by eliminating the ability to speak and allows the pleasures of sensory deprivation to be explored.
This exquisite paddle is part of Shiri Zinn TRIBAL BDSM RANGE of luxury bondage to compliment her luxury beaded strap-on, ornate matching gag, eye-mask & collars! It’s backed with an inner steel plate for additional strength.
Handmade in faux ostrich leather with a decorative, flat beaded strip on reverse side, achieving a truly exclusive artefact that doubles as an art piece in your home!
Available in gold or smooth teal and red too.
Hair Braid Flail Whip with 500 Swarovski Crystal Studded Handle
DIAMANTE STUDDED FLAIL WHIP: LIMITED EDITION OF ONE
Made from the finest black synthetic hair braids, plated metal and Swarovski crystals
Each of the 500 Swarovski crystals is individually set by a DeBeers trophy setter and displays remarkable bespoke quality
This exquisite whip is a one-off creation. No other exists like it!
This collector's item has been published in design books and exhibited in museums worldwide!
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Shiri Zinn created this one-off Limited Edition Flail Whip with 500 Swarovski crystal studded handle as part of her unique, deluxe Limited Edition Couture Collection.
Each Swarovski crystal is individually handset in an outstanding pave pattern by a DeBeers Trophy Award diamond setter of outstanding craftsmanship ability.
The Swarovski embellished dome handle is topped with miniature golden ball reminiscent of a magical wand!
Finely braided Japanese synthetic hair braids are beautifully burnt & hand finished at their individual ends creating immaculately pointed tips that achieve a “sting” for added BDSM delight!
When buying this Shiri Zinn Limited Edition Flail Whip you quite literally buy into 21ST Century art & design history; acquiring a time piece nobody else will ever have…The one-off flail has featured in several coffee table books & exhibited in prestigious galleries & museums.
A collector’s piece of refined beauty and unique functionality!
LIMITED EDITION SNAKESKIN WHIP
This handcrafted whip is 1 meter long!
Adorned with crystal-studded handle set with a blue zircon stone and crafted by Formula One trophy makers
Engraved with the artist’s signature and limited edition number
Made from the finest Italian snakeskin leather this whip is offered in a high gloss black or turquise snakeskin option
This piece is a collector’s item owned by many celebrities!
THIS PIECE TAKES 8 WEEKS TO MAKE TO ORDER WITH ADVANCE PAYMENT
1 Meter Snakeskin Limited Edition Whip with blue zircon stone comprises part of the stunning & unique Shiri Zinn Limited Edition Couture Collection.
Made from luxurious Italian snakeskin this turquoise whip has sold to famous musicians & collectors of note.
Its breathtaking appearance gives it dual purpose as ornamental & functional.
It most certainly is a highly functional piece not for the faint hearted!
The deluxe handmade one meter whip has graced the pages of many design books, several of which are housed in London’s Tate Modern book store.
Like all items in the Couture Collection it is handmade by no less than 4 craftsman; all masters in their fields.
Its ornate handle contains 2 full bands of fine Swarovski crystals in addition to a beautifully hand set Zircon paste stone that adorns its centre.
For a little extra you can choose any precious gem you fancy!
These are just some of the handmade luxury toys featured here in this article.
Many more will be published in the exclusive SHIRI ZINN's editorial in the January issue of LTX Magazine.
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