Comme des Garçons, which translates to “like boys” in French, was born in Tokyo and quickly gained international acclaim for its innovative designs. Kawakubo’s approach to fashion has always been nonconformist, often challenging societal norms and expectations. Her collections frequently blur the lines between art and clothing, encouraging wearers to engage with fashion in a more meaningful way.
From the perspective of supply and demand theory in economics, the rise of the alien sex doll market is closely related to consumers' pursuit of "heterogeneous experience". Unlike ordinary sex toys, this type of product creates scarce value through exaggerated shape design (such as multi-jointed tentacles or luminous skin), and the key to its cost control lies in large-scale production. A leading manufacturer revealed that when the order volume exceeds 100,000 pieces, the cost of a single mold can be reduced to US$3. On the other hand, the popularity of hentai sex dolls benefits from the fission spread of subculture communities. Manufacturers pre-sell limited edition characters through crowdfunding platforms, which not only avoids inventory risks, but also uses the fan economy to achieve premiums. It is worth noting that both types of products adopt the sales strategy of "basic model + accessory package". Users only need to pay the basic price to obtain core functions, and subsequent upgrades are free to choose according to needs.