By 2015, mainstream adult content was being disrupted by free tube sites and amateur platforms. In response, studios like TrenchcoatX, Burning Angel, and Kink.com focused on niche aesthetics, narrative-driven scenes, and authentic performer input. TrenchcoatX, in particular, built a reputation for playful takes on pop culture — from superhero spoofs to literary parodies.
Whether “Around the World in 80 Ways” was a stunning success or a forgotten experiment, it represents the spirit of 2015—a year when two visionary women tried to flip the script on an entire industry. For fans of Stoya and followers of ethical, creator-driven adult content, the search for that title is a reminder that not all journeys are about the destination; sometimes, the ways themselves are what matter.
The project also sparked important conversations about feminism, intersectionality, and representation in media. Stoya's work was praised by feminist critics and scholars, who saw the project as a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about women's rights and empowerment.
: Inspired loosely by Jules Verne’s classic, the film follows Stoya as she travels to various international locations.
Launched in early 2015, TRENCHCOATx was established to offer a creative alternative to the traditional adult film model. Stoya emphasized that the site was designed to produce content that she felt had a reason to exist, focusing on artistic integrity and a pay-per-scene model that allowed for artistic freedom rather than conforming to subscriber trends.