The Fashion Doll Chronicles: 2013

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

The Premiere: Integrity Toys 2013 convention - Day II

Friday begun with a Poppy Parker luncheon. It was announced that next year's Poppy main line release will be spy-themed. Spy movies were the new and popular genre in the 1960's so it fits Poppy well. Also remember that She's Not There Poppy was wearing an Avengers Emma Peel costume. The line is named "The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y", after the great TV series of that decade, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.". Two new Poppy dolls greeted the guests, one as a centerpiece and one as a gift.

Item # PP055
Elegant Evening
Poppy Parker™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Centerpiece

Lovely Poppy as usual. The skin tone is a bit tan. The embroidery and colouring remind me of the last two Dolce & Gabanna collections.

Item # PP056
Especially For You
Poppy Parker™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Giveaway

Another beautiful doll here, minimal accessories, basic fashion but her face is gorgeous.

The dinner had a theme: it was the Fashion Royalty Feud Game Show Dinner with Mark Tinkey. People were picked to participate from the audience, competing on their knowledge of the two teams: team Natalia vs. team Vero. Prizes were awarded to the winners of course. Two dolls again greeted the attendants: the centerpiece and the giveaway.

Item # 91331
Bellissima
Natalia Fatalé
2013 Convention Exclusive Centerpiece

This is a much better looking Natalia then the convention collection one! Correct me if I am wrong but it is the first time she has the flame red hair. We had red-haired Natalia dolls before, but they had darker tones. She reminds me of many things: Rita Hayworth (both hair and dress cut) and Magnetism Monogram come to mind. Great dress and shoes too. If there were "gems" instead of flowers, the jewellery would be great too.

Item # 91332
Dangerous To Know
Kyori Sato™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Giveaway

Finally a Kyori Sato that looks positively Asian. I know the cheongsam /qipao dress is a bit stereotypical but I love the silhouette it creates and she is fierce! Great accessories too, but she should have had a cuff bracelet as well. And if you noticed, the no-bag trend continues.

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Friday, November 1, 2013

The Premiere: Integrity Toys 2013 Convention Collection

Each annual Integrity Toys convention has a collection designed especially for it. Attendees can either pre-order the entire collection months before (sight unseen) but also have the option to wait until the actual event to make their purchases and pick the dolls they like. On Thursday, the new FR collection designed by Jason Wu and Vaughn Sawyers, along with a great Poppy Parker doll created by David Buttry, was presented to attendees. The Integrity Toys Souvenir Shop was all dressed up in white just for the occasion. Let's see the dolls:

Item # 91323
October Issue
Agnes Von Weiss™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

Agnes is always popular and she is an event-only doll (apart some WClub exlusives) so she's always a part of the convention collection. I read some comments on social media, saying that she's dressed like a maid, but I have not seen many maids wearing miniature crock pumps and a large "diamond" ring. She has a certain French vibe, like a model from a Guy Bourdain photo session or a Helmut Newton one. Gorgeous.

Item # 91324
Paparazzi Darling
Adèle Makéda™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

This Adele looks even more like Olivia Pope then her previous incarnations. Ever since the change of sculpt, she keeps reminding me more and more of her with every release. I love the top but would have preferred it asymmetrical rather than this more conservative option.

Item # 91325
Bittersweet
Eugenia Perrin-Frost™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

A beautiful Eugenia, with violet eyes and red hair! I love the dress too, both colour and cut are amazing.The only thing out of place is those pink lips - a coral shade would look so much more modern and would compliment both her hair and outfit.

Item # 91326
Breathless
Véronique Perrin™
Dressed Doll 2013
Convention Collection Exclusive

The first of the two Veros in the collection. I have no idea why there had to be two Veros, why not Kyori or another of the many characters of the FR universe? This one looks gorgeous though, and the detail of the back of her jacket is lovely. Shoes look great too, pity the rest of the accessories are basic. And I just noticed that there are no bags to be seen throughout the collection. Hope this trend does not transfer to the 2014 Integrity collections.

Item # 91327
Brazen Beauty Natalia Fatalé™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

This Natalia is almost a dead ringer for Miami Glow Vanessa Perrin - the colouring, the hair, the gold accents, the embroidery, everything reminds me of her.Beautiful but a bit boring. I like Natalia more in darker colouring.

Item # 91328
Bewitching
Véronique Perrin™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

This is the aforementioned second Vero doll. She looks a bit different in her eye design. The dress is nothing extraordinary but she has nice jewellery (with a ring!) and lovely black patent stiletto pumps with red insteps.

Item # PP054
Star in the Making
Poppy Parker™
Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Collection Exclusive

Poppy is a dead ringer for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's here - but in white instead of black. If they had released this type of Poppy instead of the Holly sculpt in the BAT collection, it would have been so much better. Amazing doll. We want more like this one in the regular collection please.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Tonner 2013 Fall-Holiday preview - Tiny Kitty Collier

Nothing better than returning from holidays and finding out a preview of Tonner's Fall/Holiday release waiting in your e-mail! Many of the dolls included are not strictly fashion dolls, so I picked some and will post them in this and other posts for you to see. This post is dedicated to the return of the 10" fashion doll, Tiny Kitty Collier, a doll with many fans that eagerly awaited her return.

Basic Necessities Kitty
T13KTBD01
LE 500
$79.99
Shipping 9/6

This is a Basic doll. She has the Tiny Kitty head sculpt on a 10" Tiny Kitty bending wrist body in the Bisque skin tone, with blue painted eyes and pale blonde removable wigged saran hair. She is wearing white stretch lace bodysuit with flower decoration and ribbon bows and a nude pantyhose. Accessories include faux pearl earrings andwhite elastic strap shoes with pink flower decoration. She comes with a stand and is a Limited Edition of 500.

Garden Club Luncheon
T13KTDD01
LE 500
$139.99
Shipping 9/30

This is a dressed doll with the Tiny Kitty head sculpt on a 10" Tiny Kitty bending wrist body in bisque skin tone, with grey/blue painted eyes and black rooted saran hair. She is wearing a black cotton velvet dress with pink faux flowers, pink gloves, nude pantyhose, pink rhinestone earrings, matching pink rhinestone bracelet, a pair of black elastic strap shoes with rhinestone decoration and, topping it all off, a pink organza and tulle hat with faux flowers. She comes with her stand and is a Limited Edition of 500.

Pink Champagne Supper
T13KTDD02
LE 500
$139.99
Shipping TBA

Another dressed doll. She has the Tiny Kitty head sculpt 10" on a Tiny Kitty bending wrist body in Bisque skin tone, with brown painted eyes and Classic red rooted saran hair. She comes dressed in a salmon shantung dress with faux flowers and a peach cotton net underskirt. Her accessories include peach cotton knit stretch gloves, a faux pearl bracelet and matching necklace, a pair of faux pearl earrings, nude pantyhose with attached panties and matching elastic shoes. She has her own stand and is a Limited Edition of 500.

Dinner Dance
T13KTDD03
LE 500
$139.99
Shipping TBA

Third dressed doll. She has the Bisque skin tonem with brown painted eyes and chestnut rooted saran hair. She wears a silver lamé dress under her silver satin coat with matching silver satin scarf with rhinestone pin. Rhinestone earrings, pantyhose with attached panties and a pair of silver elastic strap shoes complete her look. She has a stand and is a Limited Edition of 500.

Perfect Summer Day Outfit
T13KTOF01
LE 300
$79.99
Shipping TBA

This is an outfit that fits the 10" Tiny Kitty Bending wrist body (no doll included). It is a blue and white silk stripe dress with white cotton lace trim and blue satin belt with faux flower. It comes with white gloves, white cotton petticoat with cotton lace trim, white cotton lace hat and white elastic strap shoes. It is a Limited Edition of 300.

I Danced All Night - Outfit
T13KTOF02
LE 300
$89.99
Shipping TBA

Another outfit for Tiny Kitty. This is a green shantung dress with a green glitter tulle underskirt and blue lining. It has blue gloves, a rhinestone necklace and rhinestone bracelet and comes with a pair of green elastic strap shoes. No doll included. It is a Limited Edition of 300.

Wine and Roses - Outfit
T13KTOF03
LE 300
$79.99
Shipping TBA

And last, but not least, a third outfit for Tiny Kitty. This is a burgundy taffeta dress with a faux flower decoration on the bodice, topped with a burgundy bolero. It has a white cotton petticoat with cotton lace trim. It is topped with a black hat with faux flowers and bow decoration. Accessories include a faux pearl necklace, a pair of faux pearl earrings and matching elastic strap shoes. It is a Limited Edition of 300. No doll included.

It looks like Tiny Kitty is back with a vengeance! I bet the fans will be really happy with this collection, dolls and many outfits to choose from! I think they should have included some bags to complete the looks though. The prices are on the same level with much more detailed and intricate 12" dolls so that might be a problem too.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

A major change for Fashion Royalty: new FR body is coming! And new logo too!

A major streamlining is happening at Integrity Toys' doll line up. Earlier this year when the company announced details about the 2013 convention, it was hinted that some exciting news would be released closer to the convention. And that seems to be this streamlining, which basically has a new FR body as the cornerstone. The last major update of the FR body happened in 2006 (the "tall" body as it is called). Starting with the 2013 Convention Collection, the regular articulated Fashion Royalty body will enter a retirement process and will be replaced by a newly refined version of the FR: Squared (FR2) body. Dolls in other brands that had been planned using this body will be marketed in the near future.

First generation FR Body (2001)

What does newly refined mean? Probably the FR2 body will have minor tweaks and changes to either accommodate a lower price than the FR2 have compared to regular FR, or to bring it closer to the FR body type (larger breasts, smaller feet, higher waist joint, narrow waist). That remains to be seen this autumn. Also starting with the convention collection, Fashion Royalty and FR2 will be unified as one doll line, which seems logical as otherwise they would be sharing very similar bodies. The W Club exclusive Dasha that was recently released is officially the last FR2 branded doll. However, the Dasha character will now find her place in the lineup of Fashion Royalty, alongside characters like Adèle, Véronique, Vanessa, Agnes, Natalia, Elise and all of the others.

The 2nd generation FR body, called Expressive (2005)

As far as the Monogram line is concerned, the last dolls from this will appear at this year's convention, after which time, the brand will also be retired. It seems that Integrity wants to give their main doll line a newly revamped, more unified visual image, thus making a stronger statement. Also it was announced that no replacements bodies of any type will be available. The renovated FR2 body will be compatible with all FR2 clothing manufactured so far and some of the older garments as well, although not all (the Classic Tall Body torso shape and the FR2 torso shape are a little different).

The third generation FR body, called "The Classic Tall Body" (2006)

With all the upheaval, Nu.Face and FR: Homme couldn't remain unchanged. A refreshed Nu.Face body will be unveiled in approximately the Spring of 2014 and a refreshed FR: Homme body the following Fall. These timelines are subject to change, but that's the best information available right now. So any Nu Face or Hommes released this year will be the last of the current body type.

The FR2 body

With all these changes, a new re-branding was deemed necessary, so here is a sneek peek of the newly designed Fashion Royalty logo. The convention collection will be the first to have a sleek, newly redesigned package sporting this new banner.

It looks classy and fashion-y, as it should, although the "metallic" effect gradient is passée. It reminds me of some well known fashion house logos, like Givenchy, Tom Ford and the new Saint Laurent branding, which is a good thing. Cannot wait to see the packaging.

Lorrence also mentioned that it looks a lot like the Fendi logo and I totally agree: