A necklace you can wear out in broad daylight that becomes a vibrator in private. A vibrating ring whose function remains invisible. Contemporary bracelets that transform into handcuffs. With CRAVE, the boundary between jewelry, design and pleasure disappears.
BRIGADE MONDAINE is CRAVE's official partner in France and offers a selection of its creations online as well as in its Private Boutique in Paris Rive Gauche.
There are objects we hide and others we choose to wear.
It is precisely on this boundary that CRAVE built its identity.
Founded in San Francisco in 2012 by industrial designer Ti Chang and entrepreneur Michael Topolovac, the American House develops intimate objects with an unusual approach: thinking first about design, function, material and user experience.
This philosophy gave birth in 2014 to the product that would establish CRAVE on the international stage: Vesper, a stainless steel vibrator mounted on a chain and designed to be worn like a real necklace.
More than ten years later, this idea has transformed into a real collection of Pleasure Jewelry: vibrating necklaces, vibrator rings and bracelet-handcuffs.
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CRAVE: another way of thinking about sex toys
To understand CRAVE, you have to temporarily forget the traditional image of a sex toy.
Ti Chang is above all an industrial designer. Her work therefore does not simply consist of dressing a motor in a pretty shell. She thinks about the relationship between form, function, use and emotion.
This approach is reflected in CRAVE's entire philosophy: creating pleasure objects beautiful enough that they no longer need to be hidden.
Pleasure then becomes something you can wear.
This approach seems obvious today given how much design sex toys have developed. It was much less so when CRAVE launched Vesper in 2014.
The pendant helped popularize a new category: Pleasure Jewelry, literally pleasure jewelry.
Pleasure Jewelry: when no one really knows what you are wearing
This is probably what makes CRAVE's creations immediately recognizable.
A product can have two lives.
In public, it functions as jewelry.
In private, its second function appears.
The principle is therefore not to make a sex toy that vaguely resembles jewelry. The jewelry must actually be wearable.
The materials, proportions, finishes and mechanisms are therefore treated with the codes of product design and contemporary jewelry.
This philosophy also allowed CRAVE to enter worlds rarely associated with intimate accessories, notably fashion and luxury design.
Vesper: the necklace that changed CRAVE's history
It is impossible to talk about CRAVE without starting with it.
Vesper looks like a long minimalist pendant hanging from a chain.
But this pendant is a rechargeable vibrator.
The principle is deliberately simple: to allow you to wear your pleasure object as a personal accessory rather than confining it to the bedside table.
The success of the concept made Vesper the signature of CRAVE.
But the range has especially evolved technically a lot since the original model.
Vesper 2: the new generation CRAVE icon
The Vesper 2 takes up the iconic design of the Vesper while evolving almost everything regarding its use.
Its body is made of polished 316L surgical stainless steel, with nickel-free plating.
Under this very sleek appearance are four settings:
- Low ;
- Medium ;
- High ;
- Wave.
The Vesper 2 is rechargeable and completely waterproof.
Its rounded tip allows for targeted external stimulation.
And when it is not used, it simply becomes a pendant again.
BRIGADE MONDAINE notably offers this second generation in its spectacular 24-karat Gold finish.
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Why choose Vesper 2?
Vesper 2 is particularly interesting for those who are looking for a vibrator that does not look like a vibrator at all.
It can stay around the neck, accompany an outfit and become an intimate object when you decide to use it.
Its other interest is its simplicity.
No app or complex controls: a button allows you to cycle through the different vibration modes.
It is an object designed for precise external stimulation, and not for penetration.
Vesper Mini: the same DNA in a more discreet format
With the Vesper Mini, CRAVE takes the principle of miniaturization even further.
The pendant takes up the silhouette of the Vesper in a shorter, more discreet format and very easy to wear.
It still has a real motor and adds an extra mode: Turbo.
We therefore find five possibilities:
- Low ;
- Medium ;
- High ;
- Wave ;
- Turbo.
The Vesper Mini also adopts a USB-C recharge and remains completely waterproof.
It is probably the most interesting choice for people attracted by the Vesper concept but wanting an even more discreet pendant.
BRIGADE MONDAINE notably offers the Vesper Mini in Silver, Rose Gold and 24-karat Gold depending on availability.
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Vesper 2 or Vesper Mini: which one to choose?
The two share the same philosophy but do not exactly meet the same desire.
Choose Vesper 2 if you like the long and immediately recognizable silhouette of the historic Vesper.
Choose Vesper Mini if you are looking for a more compact and more discreet jewelry, with an extra Turbo mode.
In both cases, we find the 316L surgical stainless steel, complete waterproofing and this very particular ability to go from jewelry to vibrator without changing object.
TEASE: CRAVE puts the vibrator in a ring
With TEASE, CRAVE changes scale.
This time, no more pendant.
The vibrator is worn directly on the finger.
The object is particularly interesting from an industrial design point of view: CRAVE manages to integrate a motor, the controls, the electronics and the charging system in an extremely compact body while retaining the appearance of a contemporary ring.
TEASE works with five settings:
- Low ;
- Medium ;
- High ;
- Wave ;
- Turbo.
It is completely waterproof and recharges via USB-C.
The band is made of body-safe silicone while the vibrating part uses polished stainless steel.
The finger design also changes the use.
The hand remains available and the vibrations directly accompany the movement. TEASE can thus be used solo or with two for external stimulation.
At BRIGADE MONDAINE, we have notably selected its most precious finish: 24-karat Gold.
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A vibrating jewelry that hides a real technical feat
The small size of TEASE could give the impression of a gadget.
It is precisely the opposite.
The miniaturization of a sufficiently powerful motor, a rechargeable battery and complete electronics in a wearable object constitutes one of the technical difficulties of Pleasure Jewelry.
It is an important characteristic of CRAVE: sophistication is deliberately invisible.
The technology exists to allow the jewelry to function, but it must never take over its form.
ID Cuffs: Pleasure Jewelry meets bondage
CRAVE does not stop at vibrations.
With the ID Cuffs, the brand applies exactly the same philosophy to restraint accessories.
At first glance, they are two minimalist bracelets.
Worn separately, nothing really allows you to guess their second function.
A removable chain allows you to join them to transform them into handcuffs intended for light restraint games.
The contrast between the public object and the intimate object is therefore exactly the same as with Vesper.
The bracelets combine body-safe silicone and stainless steel.
They are waterproof and adjustable in several positions.
It is however important to understand their function: ID Cuffs are intended for light bondage. They should not be considered as a safety restraint device.
BRIGADE MONDAINE offers several finishes allowing you to coordinate them with CRAVE vibrating jewelry.
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Compose your own CRAVE set
This is where the collection becomes particularly interesting.
Vesper, Vesper Mini, TEASE and ID Cuffs are not four isolated objects.
They speak the same aesthetic language.
You can therefore gradually build a real collection.
A Vesper Mini 24-karat Gold can be associated with cuffs in the same finish. A Rose Gold version can match the corresponding bracelets. TEASE can join the set as a ring.
At this stage, we are no longer really in the accumulation of sex toys.
We start talking about a Pleasure Jewelry wardrobe.
Why does 316L steel return so much in CRAVE?
Because an intimate jewelry must meet two constraints simultaneously.
It must be pleasant and aesthetic when worn, but also adapted to body contact for the intended use.
CRAVE notably uses 316L surgical stainless steel, associated according to the models with nickel-free plating and body-safe silicone.
Steel also allows to obtain this very clean and very contemporary finish that constitutes an important part of the brand's visual identity.
On the most luxurious models offered by BRIGADE MONDAINE, this work is completed by a 24-karat Gold finish.
A sex toy brand that also belongs to the world of design
This is probably the point that differentiates CRAVE the most.
The brand has never sought its legitimacy only in the pleasure industry.
It has also sought it in industrial design, fashion and contemporary culture.
Vesper notably received several design awards and the brand collaborated with major players in fashion.
It is also for this reason that CRAVE appears regularly in design, technology and fashion media rather than only in specialized adult press.
Which CRAVE product to choose to start?
You want to discover the CRAVE icon
Choose Vesper 2.
It is the version most faithful to the silhouette that made CRAVE famous.
You want something more discreet
Choose Vesper Mini.
Its more compact format allows you to wear it very easily while retaining the CRAVE identity.
You want a vibrating jewelry directly on the finger
Choose TEASE.
The ring allows external stimulation while leaving the hand free.
You like light bondage
The ID Cuffs constitute the most obvious entry point.
Two contemporary bracelets that transform into handcuffs thanks to a removable chain.
CRAVE France: official partner at BRIGADE MONDAINE
BRIGADE MONDAINE is CRAVE's official partner in France.
Our selection allows you to find the emblematic creations of the Californian House, notably Vesper 2, Vesper Mini, TEASE and ID Cuffs, with several finishes ranging from Silver and Black to Rose Gold and 24-karat Gold depending on the available models.
See the entire official CRAVE collection at BRIGADE MONDAINE
CRAVE products are offered on our e-shop with sale and delivery in France, Europe and internationally.
They are also presented in demonstration in our Private Boutique BRIGADE MONDAINE in Paris 5e, Rive Gauche.
It is particularly interesting for this brand.
A Vesper is better understood when you hold it in your hand. You can really appreciate its weight, its proportions, the finish of the steel or the 24-karat Gold and understand how a vibrator can effectively function as jewelry.
Same for TEASE and the ID Cuffs: their dimensions and their mechanisms make full sense when you discover them physically.
The Private Boutique thus allows you to discover the different CRAVE creations and benefit from advice to choose the model or the finish that best corresponds to your desires.
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CRAVE at BRIGADE MONDAINE: pleasure no longer needs to be hidden
CRAVE has achieved something rare: making the intimate function secondary at first glance without ever treating it as something to be ashamed of.
Vesper does not conceal its function because it would be embarrassing.
It transforms it into a personal secret.
TEASE does the same around the finger.
The ID Cuffs around the wrist.
It is precisely this interplay between what we show and what we know that gives Pleasure Jewelry its strength.
And more than ten years after the launch of the first Vesper, the idea remains surprisingly contemporary:
a sex toy can be an object of pleasure, an object of design, and a piece of jewelry that you simply choose to wear.
FAQ: CRAVE, Vesper and Pleasure Jewelry
What is CRAVE?
CRAVE is a design house founded in San Francisco in 2012 by Ti Chang and Michael Topolovac. It develops intimate objects and Pleasure Jewelry combining contemporary design, technology, and pleasure.
What is Pleasure Jewelry?
The term refers to jewelry that also has an intimate function. CRAVE has contributed significantly to popularizing this category with the launch of the Vesper vibrator necklace.
Is the Vesper CRAVE really a necklace?
Yes. The vibrator forms the pendant and is worn on a real chain. It can therefore be used as jewelry when it is not in use.
What is the difference between Vesper 2 and Vesper Mini?
Vesper 2 retains the historic long silhouette of the Vesper, while Vesper Mini is more compact. The Mini also adds a Turbo mode and features USB-C charging.
Are the Vespers waterproof?
The recent Vesper 2 and Vesper Mini generations are designed to be waterproof.
What is the TEASE ring used for?
TEASE is a vibrator ring designed for external stimulation. It features several vibration levels and modes and charges via USB-C.
Are the ID Cuffs real handcuffs?
The two bracelets can be connected by a chain for light restraint play. They are designed for light bondage and not as a safety restraint device.
Where can I buy CRAVE in France?
BRIGADE MONDAINE is CRAVE's official partner in France. The collection is available on our online store as well as in our Private Boutique in Paris Rive Gauche.
Can I see CRAVE products in Paris before choosing?
Yes. The CRAVE products from the BRIGADE MONDAINE selection are presented for demonstration in our Private Boutique in Paris 5e, Rive Gauche.
Does BRIGADE MONDAINE ship CRAVE outside of France?
Yes. BRIGADE MONDAINE offers its collections online with sales and delivery in France, Europe, and internationally, according to the terms applicable to each destination.
