The third day of Integrity Toys’ "Dolly-Days" brings us two more dolls in the series created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Integrity Toys and former doll designer prodigy, now well known fashion designer, Jason Wu. He is paying homage to the two characters that started it all for him, "The Originals" Véronique Perrin® and Adèle Makéda®*. Based on an original concept Jason imagined just for these two iconic characters, they are going to a La Traviata opera performance at the famous La Fenice theatre in Venice. the two dolls are sold separately and are a W Club members only lottery opportunity. Avanti maestro!
Item #12313
The Originals
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
The Jason Wu 20th Anniversary Collection
Edition Size: 450
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2021
Price: $175.00 + Shipping/Handling.
*W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer*
Head Sculpts: Véronique 1.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-Heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Colors: Light Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Velvet Touch: No
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Delicate trumpet shape, Jason Wu original sleeveless lace gown;
Glamorous, sheer cape with oversized bow detail at the neckline;
Dramatic custom embroidered lace mask;
Faux "patent-leather" slingback high-heeled shoes with glitter strap detail;
"Diamond" stud earrings;
Two pairs of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Deceprrivly simple at first sight, the dolls reveal their bias cut spiral lace dresses upon closer inspection, not an easy feat, unless the lace is sold like this and the dress is cut in the usual way. I love the embroidered masks, that look so very much like those from Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2009 collection. The lovely cape is a very classic choice for a big opera gala, especially in places like the mythical La Fenice in Venice, where a very young and almost unrecognisable Maria Callas performed for the first time La Traviata. Even the hairstyle is a classic one for Callas. As is the tradition for Jason Wu dolls lately, the accessories are more than minimal - two stud earrings and the shoes, plus the aforementioned mask. A clutch (better yet, a minaudière) should have been included. The $175 price is less than the $200 Wu dolls command at retail. In fact it is the same price asked for Korinne in the Maison Collection (Vero was $160 then). not cheap, but not that expensive either. The two payment instalments for the lottery winners surely help. I’m not entering the lottery for her because I really do not like the way her lips are painted outside their natural lip line. They look filled to the brim and that is no look for Veronique in my books.
Item #12314
The Originals
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll
The Jason Wu 20th Anniversary Collection
Edition Size: 450
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2021
Price: $175.00 + Shipping/Handling.
*W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer*
Head Sculpts: Adèle 2.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-Heeled
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Colors: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Velvet Touch: No
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Delicate trumpet shape, Jason Wu original long-sleeved lace gown;
Glamorous, sheer cape with oversized bow detail at the neckline;
Dramatic custom embroidered lace mask;
Faux "patent leather" slingback high-heeled shoes with glitter strap detail;
"Diamond" stud earrings;
Two pairs of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Adele looks so much better than Veronique with this look - I love her face and the austere hairstyle, combined with the cape, brings to mind Naomi Campbell in Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 - although the outfit is quite different, the silhouette, fabric and styling are similar. The same comments about accessories and price can be said here as for Veronique. But she is definitely the best of them and I entered for her. Wish me luck.
Offer Type: Members-only right-to-buy lotteries;
Participation Deadline: January 5th, 2021, Noon Eastern time;
Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lotteries):
12313 (Véronique): $175.00 + S&H each
12314 (Adèle): $175.00 + S&H each
Payable in two instalments, $50 and $125 USD
Shipping: Approximately Spring 2021
Availability: 2020 W Club members only;
Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per style per 2020 membership only.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Dolls sold separately.
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