Integrity Toys Summer 2019 reveal: Fashion Royalty Boudoir Wave 2

The third surprise of this summer’s Integrity Toys reveal was the capsule collection for Fashion Royalty: Boudoir Wave 2 is a continuation of the lingerie dolls from last year, with the difference that they are only available through lottery, making it a bit harder to get for collectors. Again, Jessy Ayala is the designer with Kesenia, Natalia and Jordan his models. For this shoot, Integrity picked Ahmet Steltman to photograph the dolls, and the difference it makes clearly shows. Again, in an accompanying video presentation, Carol Roth addressed the production issues with China and how they are the reason for delayed schedules and less dolls produced this year. Roth mentions Nu Face is coming later in the year and that there is more to come, but nothing specific. Hmm.

Coming approximately this December, these wonderful ladies will be sold via IT Direct through the W Club's right-to-buy lottery system. All 2019 W Club members will be allowed to enter once per membership for a chance to purchase either or all three of these dolls. Full lottery details will be sent via email approximately in December, closer to their arrival at the IT warehouse.

Item #91458

Ferocious

Kesenia Valentinova™ Close-up Doll

The Fashion Royalty®

Boudoir Collection (Wave 2)

Expected Ship Date: First week of December 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing: $135.00

OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY; MORE INFORMATION CLOSER TO ARRIVAL DATE LATER IN 2019

Edition Size: 800

Head Sculpt: Kesenia

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled foot

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Sandy blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Two-piece custom leopard-printed lingerie set;

Black thigh-high stockings;

Opera length faux-leather "gloves";

"Gold" cuff bracelet and earrings;

Miniature lipstick accessory with interchangeable color stick

Pair of long nail hands;

Alternate pair of regular hands;

Stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Kesenia has been absent from the FR line-up for quite a long time, and now she makes a welcomed come-back. Sultry and sexy in her leopard-print lingerie, she stays true to her previous incarnations, while looking more dazzling than ever before. What’s not to love from doll and accessories here? The lipstick changes colours! Her lingerie is like the ones featured in the Faces of Adele gift-set. I’d love to get her but I have to pick only one of the three. The last photo with the shoes and the glove gives me Alaia vibes.

Item #91459

Make Me Blush

Natalia Fatalé™ Close-up Doll

The Fashion Royalty®

Boudoir Collection (Wave 2)

Expected Ship Date: First week of December 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing: $135.00

OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY; MORE INFORMATION CLOSER TO ARRIVAL DATE LATER IN 2019

Edition Size: 800

Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled foot

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Strawberry Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated figure with rooted hair;

Intricately constructed one-piece teddy, with top-stitch detail and tone-on-tone lace appliqué;

Ruffled, sheer, floor-length robe;

Matching glittery, strappy heels;

Finely detailed jewellery set composed of a pair of earrings, cuff bracelet and ring;

Cold press powder compact and miniature "puff" applicator.

Pair of long nail hands;

Alternate pair of regular hands;

Stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

A gorgeous version of Natalia, even though it feels awkward to have a Latina in Japan skin-tone. I have an older version of her in Japan skin tone, Belissima, but that one had strong colouring. This one is as soft as a feather, looking sensational. Her screening is the Shapeshifter one. Her shoes combine satin and sparkly leather. Love the ruffled robe.

Item #91460

Sweet Venom

Jordan Duval™ Close-up Doll

The Fashion Royalty®

Boudoir Collection (Wave 2)

Expected Ship Date: First week of December 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing: $135.00

OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY; MORE INFORMATION CLOSER TO ARRIVAL DATE LATER IN 2019

Edition Size: 750

Head Sculpt: Jordan

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled foot

Skin Tone: Dark A-tone

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Totally glam corset-inspired lingerie set with elaborate topstitch detail and incorporated garter belts;

Thigh-high large mesh high-heeled stockings;

Opera-length fingerless gloves;

Black beaded necklace with spider pendant, matching earrings and ring;

Miniature bottle of perfume!

Pair of long nail hands;

Alternate pair of regular hands;

Stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Jordan has always been a favourite of mine, and after her previous underwhelming appearance in the Femme collection, this one shines like a diamond. Fierce and feisty, she looks amazing with the leather lingerie - lots of S/M vibes here - and net thigh high boots (yes, it’s not simple stockings). Gorgeous chocker (the spider is too obviously goth, a simple blood coloured stone would have been enough) and vinyl gloves. And those burgundy nails! She looks a bit like Vamp Agnes here. This is the one I’m entering the lottery for, fingers crossed.

Offer Type: Right-to-buy lottery.

Expected Lottery Launch Time: First week of December 2019.

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $135.00 + S&H each.

Final Edition Size: Kesenia and Natalia are limited to 800 dolls each and Jordan is limited to 750 dolls only.

Shipping Timing: Dolls are expected to ship once the winners have been announced approximately in December 2019.

Availability: 2019 W Club members only

Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Only one ticket per membership owned per character allowed.

Final fabrics, colours and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. Fashion Royalty and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Ahmet Steltman . Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Integrity Toys Summer 2019 reveal: new Tulabelle for The Industry

The surprise from the Poppy reveal was nothing compared to the Industry one. Not even a capsule collection was dedicated to The Industry: only one single doll was unveiled, the new refreshed and revamped Tulabelle. The doll pays homage to her first 16” namesake, wearing the same outfit, with an added look as a bonus. The new sculpt looks nothing like the previous one, not even like the original 16” doll. She looks like she has a wide face, a worrying trend for new Integrity sculpts. The outfit is nice, channelling Anna Sui boho chic, with great accessories, but I don’t like the doll. She has hints of a young Marie Osmond. Not a good thing in my book. And she is $155.00. Ouch.

A real life image of the doll, from the designer himself, David Buttry.

She does look better in the real life photo by David Buttry, which is encouraging. Will see how she transforms in future incarnations. The China factory problems are the reason again for not having a proper Industry collection. Looks like this is going to be a dry doll year. Only W Club members are allowed to enter a lottery for a chance to purchase this doll, so if you want one, you’ll have to wait for a chance to pick her up on the secondary market.

Item # 88009

Yeti For It

Tulabelle True™

Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set

The Industry™

IT Direct Exclusive

Expected Ship Date:

In-stock (Ships Once Winners Have Paid)

Special Member-Only Pricing:

$155.00 + S & H

OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY; NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH DEALERS

Edition Size: 700

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0

Body Type: Industry

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot

Skin Tones: Japan

Hair Colors: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12-inch fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Tulabelle's main look is composed of a retro-inspired frilly lace shirt, worn under a faux-fur waist-length sleeveless vest and fitted denim pants;

• Retro-inspired, cap sleeve mini-dress with embroidery detail;

• Black faux-leather over-the-knee platform boots;

• Pair of high-contrast platform pumps;

• Fishnet knee-high socks;

• Oversized black "pearl" necklace;

• 60's inspired oversized "jeweled" necklace;

• Matching earrings, bracelet and ring set;

• Intricately embroidered, high-contrast clutch purse;

• Ultra-glam, metallic clutch purse;

• Black aviator sunglasses with purple tinted lenses;

• Alternate pair of hands with long fingernails;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Offer Type: Right-to-buy lottery.

Participation Deadline: August 23rd, 2019, Noon Eastern time.

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $155.00 + S&H

Final Edition Size: 700 mini gift sets only.

Shipping Timing: In-stock. Should ship as soon as winners have paid.

Availability: IT Direct offered to 2019 W Club members only.

Final fabrics, colours and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. The INDUSTRY, Tulabelle and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton, unless otherwise indicated. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Integrity Toys Summer 2019 reveal: Poppy Parker Mission Brazil Capsule Collection

One of the most anticipated Integrity Toys collections each year is of course the Poppy Parker one. This year is no exception, even more so as it is the 10th anniversary since her debut. IT had announced early in the year, when the upgrade W Club membership dolls were unveiled, that the theme would be a continuation of the spy one, originally done back in 2014, The Girl From I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.. Now the action has moved to South America and the collection is called Mission Brazil, designed by none other than the incredible David Buttry.

Imagine the surprise of the W Club members when they received the first email revealing the collection, to find out that it would not only be a capsule one, composed of only five dolls, three Poppies and a Tina Tanaka, plus Bellamy renamed Sergio, but that this was it for Poppy in 2019, the convention collection and the W Club exclusive doll notwithstanding. There was an exclusive video presentation of the collection and in it, Carol Roth and David mentioned that all this is due to production issues with their China factory that have turned their planning on its head. Roth mentioned that the problems will be eventually sorted out. But unless you’re going to the convention, this is it for this year regarding Poppy. Quite a disappointment for a ten year anniversary. Last year was again a capsule collection for Poppy (unveiled in late June), but it had slightly more dolls, all Poppies. And the price has gone up by $10.00 since last year. Ouch.

Another thing I wanted to mention here that is very particular to this collection, is the presence of guns. I was not comfortable with them even back in 2014, but now they are even more disturbing. With all that is going on in the US and gun violence in general, it looks very out of place to be putting guns in the hands of lovely made dolls, even if you colour them in candy colours and justify their presence with the theme. Now that I got this out of my chest, let’s check out the dolls.

Item # PP146

Double Agents

Poppy Parker™ and Tina Tanaka™ Dressed Dolls Gift Set

The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.: Mission Brazil

IT Direct Exclusive

Expected Ship Date:

Week of October 28th, 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing:

$199.00 + S & H

OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Edition Size: 1000

Head Sculpt: Poppy and Ayumi 1.0

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Tina Has Articulated Ankle Feet and Poppy Has High-heeled Feet

Skin Tones: Poppy- FR White, Tina- FR White

Hair Colors: Poppy- Honey Blonde, Tina- Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Two 12" fully articulated dolls with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Poppy Parker wears a period-accurate, custom-printed dress under a bright orange knee length flight jacket;

• Tina Tanaka wears her own version of a 60's inspired, custom-printed mini-dress;

• Two colorful, oversized handbags;

• Bright yellow revolver (designed to match their outfits perfectly!);

• Two complete jewelry sets, composed of bangle bracelets, earrings and rings;

• Bright orange go-go boots with transparent vinyl panels;

• MOD inspired white and blue kitten heels;

• Alternate pair of painted on "gloved" hands;

• Alternate pair of "holding" hands;

• Two doll stands (each doll has her own);

• Certificate of authenticity.

These two-doll gift-sets are becoming the norm for Poppy lately and it is good, since you get two dolls for a much lower price than an individual doll. I think Integrity should have us pick the dolls we want from each collection and have them packaged in giftsets of two so that we get them cheaper. I love everything about this and will definitely join the lottery in the end of October.

Ayumi 1.0 is a favourite of mine and she looks gorgeous here, her hair, makeup and outfit. Poppy looks like To The Fair and Looks A Plenty blonde had a child. I’m probably going to exchange their bodies between them and let Tina have the high heeled body. I love the prints and the bags, David has done an incredible job with their design. One more thing: having dolls of colour sold in sets with Poppy to move merchandise is not a good image. They did it with Darla last year, now with Tina.

Item # PP147

Man of Mystery

Sergio Silva™ Fashion Figure

The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.:

Mission Brazil

Expected Ship Date:

Early September 2019

Suggested Retail Pricing:

$150.00

ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS

Edition Size: 1000

Head Sculpt: Bellamy Blue

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: New Hispanic

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated fashion figure with partially rooted and flocked hair;

• Sergio wears his signature white linen suit and pool blue short sleeve shirt;

• Colorful 60's inspired ascot;

• Fitted, period-inspired swimsuit (for a day spying on bad guys at the beach!);

• Matching faux-leather belt, watch and loafers;

• Pool blue slides;

• Stylish wayfarer sunglasses;

• Golden saxophone;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Bellamy is a handsome sculpt and I say yes to every opportunity to use it. This is a great version, he almost looks like Tom Ellis, the actor playing Lucifer in the namesake series. I love his style, a Latino Bond ready for action on the Copacabana. The saxophone is a great touch. David said the print on his swimsuit is Brazilian. Some people had issues with the different shade of brown his hair and facial hair have, but hey, most people do have that difference, it’s natural. I am happy that I have him on preorder.

Item # PP148

Ipanema Intrigue

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.:

Mission Brazil

Expected Ship Date:

Mid-November 2019

Suggested Retail Pricing:

$145.00

ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS

Edition Size: 1000

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle Foot

Skin Tone: New Hispanic

Hair Color: Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• MOD inspired pale lime sherbet one-piece bathing suit;

• Embroidered terry cloth coverup tunic;

• Straw cloche shaped hat;

• "Silver" bangle can cuff bracelets;

• Colorful pendant earrings;

• Matching ring;

• MOD inspired oversized square sunglasses;

• Pair of "silver" sandals;

• Colorful two-toned beach bag;

• Hot pink revolver;

• Alternate pair of "holding" hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Her swimsuit is directly referencing the catsuit worn by Agent Lotta Danger Poppy. She’s a beautiful Poppy, with a dreamy face and a lovely, colourful outfit. If I had the budget, I’d probably order this one too. Her hat is a bit weirdly shaped but it’s probably to accommodate her hair bump.

Item # PP149

Rendez-Vous in Rio

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.: Mission Brazil

Expected Ship Date:

Mid-November 2019

Suggested Retail Pricing:

$145.00

ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS

Edition Size: 1000

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

The Story:

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Poppy wears a long, custom printed satin dress with a floor length chiffon cape gently cascading over her shoulder;

• Magnet clasp brooch;

• Golden bangle bracelets;

• Golden cuff bracelet with colorful cloisonné detail, with matching earrings and ring.

• Pair of golden high-heeled shoes with contrasting criss-cross detail;

• Perfectly matching clutch purse;

• Blue revolver (designed to match her glamorous outfit!);

• Alternate pair of "holding" hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

She’s probably the best doll of this collection and a gorgeous Poppy to boot. I love the Afro and her style is just like she popped out of a 1960s Vogue. I can just imagine her in one of the modernist Oscar Niemeyer Brazilian residences, attending a reception during filming. Preordered faster than the speed of light. It’s a good thing her edition is high.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. Poppy Parker and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Barbie enters the Star Wars universe!

It was expected for quite some time, there were even preorders from dealers available, but we had not seen any photos of the Barbie Star Wars dolls. But now they have arrived, with the doll’s already available to preorder at the official Barbie website and Amazon. They were inspired by original concept art from Star Wars: A New Hope. Robert Best, the designer of the three doll Star Wars™ X Barbie® Collection puts a high-fashion twist on the iconic characters. The official Barbie blog had an exclusive interview with Robert Best about his love for Star Wars, design challenges, and his experience in bringing this new collection to life.

What was particularly exciting or unique about this collaboration for you?

The unique aspects of this come from the collaboration of two unique icons that truly stand alone. Barbie and Star Wars are cultural phenomena like no others and so it’s exciting to bring these two worlds together. I also think it might be an unexpected collaboration and I love that.

The character of R2-D2 is instantly recognizable. What are some of the more subtle ways you integrated elements of the droid's design into the doll’s fashion?

Barbie doll’s hair and make-up firstly are a fun, subtle nod to the signature shapes and colors that fans of R2-D2 will recognize. Her belt is a very specific R2-D2 element that immediately stands out. The silver lining of the puffer vest is also a nice detail.

With the Leia-inspired doll, how did you approach the task of designing a look that’s fresh, yet honors the original, since the movie costume and hairstyle are so indelibly iconic?

With the look inspired by Princess Leia, I knew that keeping the signature elements would be important and the challenge was making them different enough where it didn’t feel like a costume or a strict recreation. I also wanted to make sure Leia's confidence shined through. I took the hairstyle (that might be one of the most recognizable of all time) and added braids and volume as well as lowering the placement. For the gown I really wanted to amp up the glamour but still keep it relatively clean & simple. We created a stunning white gown with dramatic cape-like sleeves, highlighted with the silver corset belt, necklace and cuffs adding a cool touch of shine and texture.

Darth Vader’s movie costume is actually a suit of life-supporting armor and cybernetics. How did that fact change, enhance, and/or limit your approach to the doll’s couture design?

While these details are interesting and relevant to the characters in the narrative related to the films, when you're creating a look “inspired by,” the purpose is to capture the essence of the character and include notable details. Then, it becomes more about what the costume and its narrative purpose represents emotionally, and finding a way to convey that through fashion.

What do you think fans of Star Wars and Barbie will be most excited about?

As a fan of both myself, my hope is that fans will share the excitement and joy that I had when creating these dolls from this unique and amazing collaboration. For me personally, this was definitely a dream collaboration and I hope that comes through to the fans.

Below you can see each doll with the details from the Barbie website plus the official description. The $100.00 price for each is a bit steep, but not unusual for collector dolls with this kind of packaging - the boxes look amazing. For this price level though, they should have had articulation (just imagine the posing!) and some of the accessories could ave been made in better material. They will be available on the 18th of November. More comments on each doll below.

Star Wars™ R2D2 x Barbie® Doll

Ages: Adult Collector

$100.00

PRE-ORDER 
AVAILABLE TO SHIP ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019

SKU #: GHT79

The Star Wars™ x Barbie® collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope. This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie™ high-fashion filter. A resourceful astromech droid, skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot’s assistant, R2-D2 showed great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. Star Wars™ R2-D2 x Barbie® doll captures the lovable droid’s look in a geometric ensemble with a dome skirt, bomber jacket and thigh-high boots over silvery tights. A vibrant blue ponytail and “radar eye” detail complete the look. Star Wars™ R2-D2 x Barbie® doll makes a great gift for Star Wars™ and Barbie® fans. Includes a Star Wars™ doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Colors and decorations may vary.

• Label: Gold Label®

• Designer: Robert Best

• Release Date: 8/13/2019

• Included with doll: Jacket, gloves, Top, Skirt, tights

• Eyelashes: Painted

• Fashion: Dome skirt, bomber jacket and thigh-high boots over silvery tights

• Fashion Sewn On?: No

• Body Type: Model Muse (Straight arms)

• Doll Stand: Yes

• Facial sculpt: BCP92

• Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 18" x 6" x 11"

She’s the hip, young one of the trio, fittingly for the character she is inspired from. The use of the elements of R2D2’s construction is imaginative and creative, even with her make up and hair. The bag is a hint for the other droid, C3PO; smart, but I would have loved to see a doll inspired by that one. Maybe later on - imagine another trio with dolls inspired by C3PO, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. I also love the box design. It immediately brings the film sets to mind and can be displayed open or closed.

Star Wars™ Darth Vader x Barbie® Doll

Ages: Adult Collector

$100.00

PRE-ORDER 
AVAILABLE TO SHIP ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019

SKU #: GHT80

The Star Wars™ x Barbie® collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope. This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie™ high-fashion filter. Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force, became a Sith Lord, and led the Empire’s eradication of the Jedi Order. This collectible Star Wars™ x Barbie® doll captures Darth Vader’s Sith armor silhouette in a head-to-toe shiny-black ensemble. Metallic details at her collar and waist, dark glasses and an emblematic black cape finish the look. Star Wars™ Darth Vader x Barbie® doll makes a great gift for Star Wars™ and Barbie® fans. Includes a Star Wars™ doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Colors and decorations may vary.

• Label: Gold Label®

• Designer: Robert Best

• Release Date: 8/13/2019

• Fashion: Shiny-black peplum top, panelled pencil skirt and knee-high boots

• Fashion Sewn On?: Yes

• Doll Stand: Yes

• Eyelashes: Painted

• Body Type: Model Muse (Straight arms)

• Facial sculpt: N6599

• Included with doll: Glasses, Choker, Holster, Corset, boots, clutch, Doll Stand

• Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 18" x 6" x 11"

They have to have a female Vader in the new films ASAP! This is incredible: the styling and fashion are gorgeous and fit the character inspiration perfectly. My only peeve is with her sunglasses: they should have resembled the iconic Vader face mask a bit more. The helmet hair help a lot though. Superb. Anna Wintour has found a match!

Princess Leia Star Wars x Barbie® Doll

Ages: Adult Collector

$100.00

PRE-ORDER
AVAILABLE TO SHIP ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The Star Wars™ x Barbie® collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope. This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie™ high-fashion filter. Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance’s greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire. This collectible Star Wars™ x Barbie® doll captures Princess Leia’s iconic look in an elegant white gown with dramatic, floor-length sleeves. Details include a silvery peplum belt, cuff jewelry and an up-do inspired by her signature bun hairstyle. Star Wars™ Princess Leia x Barbie® doll makes a great gift for Star Wars™ and Barbie® fans. Includes a Star Wars™ doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Colors and decorations may vary.

• Label: Gold Label®

• Designer: Robert Best

• Release Date: 8/13/2019

• Included with doll: Necklace, cuffs, belt, shoes, clutch, doll stand

• Eyelashes: Painted

• Fashion: White gown with silver peplum belt

• Fashion Sewn On?: No

• Body Type: Model Muse (Double bent arms)

• Doll Stand: Yes

• Facial sculpt: DYX39 Collector Size Millie (Closed Mouth)

• Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 18" x 6" x 11"

What a beautiful tribute to Carrie Fisher and Leia Organa. I love how it references the original costume and styling from the first film, while transforming it into a high fashion look. If only the boots were not moulded plastic.

© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All information, interview and photos courtesy of Mattel.

Six young fashion designers dress Barbie for her 60th anniversary- British Vogue in collaboration with Mattel

Celebrating  Barbie’s 60th anniversary, British Vogue invited six leading young designers to dress the icon in their signature style. Here are the photographs of the designers and their models, read the full story here.

Matty Bovan

A wealth of artisanal techniques have been incorporated into the costume for his intricately constructed Barbie: hand-padded and sewn into her dress with golden Japanese yarn, she is the miniature embodiment of his magpie eclecticism. “It’s kind of like Barbie couture,” Bovan reflects. “I wanted her to have the same energy that my runway clothes have... She’s epic.”

Mowalola

Her Barbie is dressed in a miniature evolution of Mowalola’s spring/summer 2020 collection, with backcombed hair by Virginie P Moreira and make-up created by Daniel Sallstrom (using a miniature paintbrush), “she is a Mowalola superhero,” Ogunlesi grins. “She’s strong and captivating and ready to have a really good time. I want to be wherever she’s going.”

Richard Malone

“Barbie is a businesswoman – and a lot of the women I work with are too, but they don’t dress like men in suits; fashion is a part of their identity. I wanted to show that Barbie could wear a runway look but still live her everyday life and remain the boss that she truly is.”

Art School

Eden Loweth & Tom Barratt’s “non-binary Barbie” offers a perfect example of their take on figure-skimming glamour. “Art School is about making clothes that are really tolerant, that will stand with someone throughout their life, and as they evolve as in their own identity.”

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy

His Barbie (“Let’s call her ‘Wee Hen’,” he decrees in a Glaswegian drawl) exemplifies that spirit: dressed in a replica of the closing look from his spring/summer 2018 collection, which drew upon the history of cross-dressing through the ages, she is, in his words, “wearing the most fabulous piece ever.” “It took a whole week – but just looks like the actual dress!” he exclaims. “I’m really proud of her.”

Supriya Lele

Growing up besotted by Barbie (“I was an only child, so I had about 40”), Lele’s first venture into design was creating custom wardrobes for her – now things have come full circle, as she precisely scaled the measurements of one of her autumn/winter 2019 looks to suit Barbie’s size. In fact, so perfectly is her neon outfit reconfigured that even the pockets are fully operational. “I felt like a child again,” she grins. “But now I have an incredible pattern-cutter to help.”

Photography Credits:
Photographer: Stas Komarovski. Stylist: Poppy Kain. Art Direction: Dom Kelly. Hair: Yumi Nakada-Dingle. Make-Up: Thomasin Waite. Nails: Lauren Michelle Pires. Set Design:Andrew Clarkson. Production: Verity Cousins.

Photos and text courtesy of British Vogue and Mattel.