Season's Greetings!
Tyler Wentworth's 15th anniversary
My own Signature Style Tyler Wentworth, dressed in a Gene Marshall outfit.
Photo by Stratos Bacalis
Dressed to the nines. As Tyler Wentworth should always be. Ready to celebrate her 15th anniversary. as dear Tommy Courtney (who spend a decade with her, making her look glamorous and fantastic through his photographs for Tonner Doll) kindly reminds us in his lovely commemorative article. On the 14th of December 1999, the first Tyler Wentworth dolls shipped to retailers. And thus begun a dream story, with a core idea so simple, yet so powerful: The power of play.
A version of Tyler that became a classic throughout her career - and embodied her "life" and story more than any other is the Signature Style Tyler. The first one, in 1999 (above), had some problems at first, but quickly became the darling of collectors. And while the doll progressed through the years. the style became a staple that kept on being re-released as a basic dressed doll version of Tyler - and a great entry doll for those seeking to discover Tyler's world. Fashion designer extraordinaire. She even got her own design desk and atelier accessories. I hope I will be able to find a set one day for my signature style Tyler. Yes, my one and only Tyler Wentworth doll is a BW (bending wrist) Signature Style with raven hair from 2004.
Signature Style Tyler through the years
Of course through the years she came with a magnificent wardrobe, lots of accessories, many friends (and a boyfriend, who finally married her) and furniture - even a piano! She even got released in a resin BJD version (with inset eyes even). She got to wear some of the best designs Tonner has ever released, from suits to gowns to casual wear, from pret-a-porter to haute couture - even goth! I am a proud owner of some, even one from the first ever collection in 1999: the Central Park Benefit Luncheon suit, exquisitely made.
Central Park Benefit Luncheon, outfit only, 1999
Even her body evolved. From the original one with articulation only at the shoulders, hips and knees, she gradually became articulated at the elbows, waist, wrists, bust and even got interchangeable feet: high heeled, flat and even ballet arched ones. She even got a new sculpt in 2007, with a slightly more angular face. The power of play indeed.
Fifteen Years Dressed Doll, 2014
Fashion Design Weekly Awards, outfit only, 1999
Chicago Sophisticate LE 500
United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) "Fin du Millenaire" Convention
Standing Ovation Gold - Special Edition
Tonner Doll 10th Anniversary Celebration Convention, May 2001
Papillion, 2002
Cinema Satins Tyler Centerpiece
Special Edition, Collector's United, 2003
Anniversary Gala, 2004
I'm a lucky owner of this amazing outfit
Red Hot
Tonner Doll Company Convention 2004
Grand Tour. 2004
One of a Kind
Tonner Doll Company Convention; Auctioned for Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
Femme en Noir, 2004
Cherished Friends Exclusive
Toscano, 2005
Ski Retreat, 2005
Wild Spice, 2006
High Style Grand Finale, 2006
Reverie Publishing Exclusive Edition
First Tyler doll with applied eyelashes
Winter Fantasy Centerpiece, 2006
Boston Winter Fantasy Extravaganza
Casino Jade, 2007
Autumn Gold, 2007
Wigged doll
Versailles & Versailles Courtier
Paris Fashion Doll Festival, 2007
Au milieu de l’hiver, 2008
Special Tyler exclusive for Kathy Moreau’s Boutique Museum in Paris, France
Mademoiselle à la Mode, 2008
Paris Fashion Doll Festival
Ultra-Basic Goth, 2008
Tonner Doll Nightmares Halloween Convention
Shown wearing the table favor set
A Perfect Ten, 2009
Tonner Direct Exclusive, 10th anniversary
Tyler's wedding to Matt O'Neil, Sydney and Marley are bridesmaids
Tonner Doll Collector's Convention - On Film 2009
2010 Ultra Basic - Raven, 2010
Tonner Direct Exclusive
I think this is the first pale Tyler, Lily skintone
Signature Statement, 2011
Fire Opal, 2011
A Whole Nu Mood, 2012
IDEX Event Website Exclusive
There were only basic Tyler dolls in 2012
Classic Elegance, 2013
All photos (except the first one) courtesy of Tonner Doll
French Vogue editorial: models as Barbies
It seems the fashion world is still firmly in thrall of the doll world. French Vogue has done a whole editorial called "Panoplies", with models photographed like NRFB Barbie dolls in their boxes, each with a distinct look, the appropriately styled box and a wealth of accessories inside. The whole thing is magical, from the photography of Giampaolo Sgura and the impeccable styling by Claire Dhelens & Celia Azoulay, The sets are designed by Vincent Olivieri and made by Office Neochrome. Hair by Laurent Phillipon and make up by Lloyd Simmons. Models Magdalena Frackowiak and Elisabeth Erm are wearing looks by Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent Paris, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino. And it is all a very unique and clever way to make the ubiquitous Christmas issue gift editorial so much more interesting. Need I add that I want all of these as fashion doll gift sets? Please?
Integrity Toys Gloss Convention Part VI: IT Direct dolls and more
The dolls presented here were not part of the Gloss convention collection. They were IT Direct items, available for purchase to all attendees of the Integrity Toys 2014 event. They are enough to make up a separate ensemble themselves, although they are varied enough to avoid being part of the same collection, both in style and in size.
Item # 78013
Afterhours
Hanne Erikson™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
The only big gal of the convention, Hanne is part of the FR16 team - and the most produced sculpt of them all - this is her fifth incarnation, if you take into account her Platinum version and the three Obsidian versions (each with different hair colour and style but same outfit). She's tanned and wearing a slinky sequinned night blue outfit that rocks.
Item # PP069
Wild Thing
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
There was a fourth Poppy available in the sales room (if you count one in the collection and two at the luncheon). Again a 70s styled doll, she sure looks like a wild thing - and probably wins the fluffiest outfit award.
Item # 76019
Dial "V" For Victoire
Victoire Roux™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
A mini-giftset was featuring Victoire Roux as she plays a jewel thief in her latest film. Two outfits included and a lovely red headed Victoire.
Item # 15059
Jolt!
Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Don't let the name fool you. This is the Ayumi 1.0 sculpt on a Poppy Parker body. She's part of the ITBE line along with the following two dolls. Although it is one of my favourite sculpts, I do not like her colouring or dress.
Item # 15060
Zing!
Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
This is the Amelie sculpt from the Misaki line, on a Poppy Parker body and part of the ITBE line. I guess this was an effort to do something including something from a line that's almost extinct. The following doll has the same sculpt.
Item # 15061
Oomph!
Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
They could have made this a brunette or a redhead just to make her a bit more different than the previous one - they're almost twins! Unless that was the idea behind it.
Item # 85067
Time Served
Official Workshop Fashion Figure
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 400 Dolls
Last, but not least, we have the watch workshop doll - he has the Chip sculpt and a style that veers toward a latin lover - Mediterranean go-go boy look. Or George Michael in his Wham days.
**All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2014 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**
Integrity Toys Gloss Convention 2014: part V - The convention collection
Each IT convention of course has its own exclusive collection that attendees can either pre-order complete (sight unseen) months before the actual event or wait until they see it in real life during the convention. Let's see the dolls that make up this years line-up, in all their disco-gloss-glam-glory.
Item # 91355
Nocturnal Glow
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
A very beautiful version of Vero, with warm, neutral toned make up. Not sure about the dress, it looks too busy on the top part. The earrings look weird too, like misplaced cuffs.
Item # 91356
Grandiose
Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Natalia looks beautiful here, she's always at her best when she's in the more obviously Latina colouring. The red dress and cape look very Halston 70s by way of last year's cape+evening dress outfits we were seeing on the red carpet.
Item # 91357
Nightshade
Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Nighshade Kyori is wearing a jumpsuit but the doll looks a lot like previous releases of her, this time with loose hair instead of ponytail. No match for last year's Dangerous To Know.
Item # 91358
Cold-Shoulder
Eugenia Perrin Frost™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
At first sight, this one reminded me of In Full Regalia simplified. Upon seeing more photos I tend to think of her as Pencil Me In with a re-root. Love the dress, very YSL in its asymmetrical cut.
Item # 91359
Adorned
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
The star of this year's Gloss collection is undoubtedly Vanessa. Using the 3.0 sculpt (unlike the 1.0 centerpiece), she has again a combination of dress+cape outfit but in a much better and more intricate style than Natalia's.
Item # 76020
La Ville Lumiere (The City of Lights)
Simonetta Bertorelli™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
This is a new character for the Victoire Roux line, the first to be added so far. She's supposed to be an Italian actress and friend of Victoire's. The sculpt is the old Alyssa from the early Integrity playline. Glamourous outfit (in the proper era of course and not like the rest of the 70s themed collection), but I am not that sure about the doll, at least in this version. I was expecting someone resembling maybe one of the famous Italian divas like Sofia Lauren. Will see how she evolves in future versions.
Item # PP075
Dark Moon
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Of course an IT convention collection would not be complete without a Poppy Parker doll, much more so the year of her 5th anniversary. Dressed in the 70s style that defines the rest of the collection, she frankly looks a bit weird to me, unlike the two Poppies from the luncheon. Too many things going on. And this is not one of the happiest moments in the 70s. I like the dress a lot though.
**All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2014 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**