The 4th W Club Exclusive doll of the 2023 membership year was eagerly expected by members, as we had been tipped by Carol Roth that the doll would be a love letter to collectors and be something really exquisite. And, lo and behold, it's not just a love letter to collectors, it harkens back to the legendary early Fashion Royalty gift sets and, as an added bonus, it features the highly-anticipated return of a collector favourite character: Kyori Sato returns as Redefined Luxury. Designed by Jessy Ayala, the doll comes with three different outfits plus a lingerie set and a suite of jewellery. Furthermore, it comes in a special case instead of the normal box, that is similar to the old style gift set cases. It was shown by Alain during the live presentation, but there was no relevant photo in the email.
Item # 91552
Redefined Luxury
Kyori Sato® Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2023 W Club Exclusive Doll
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2024
Head Sculpt: Kyori Sato 1.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Blush
Hair Color: Dark Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $350 + S & H
Special W Club Price*: $299 + S & H
Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership.
($75.00 NRD deposit due now, $224.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2024)
The Story:
The ever-elusive Kyori was spotted by fans in Tokyo after months of being out of the spotlight of the Parisian social scene. She was reportedly seen going into private meetings with some of the most prestigious jewelry houses in Ginza. While speculation ran wild about what she was up to, little did everyone know, she was just doing some last minute bauble shopping before making her grand return to Paris (and... maybe sprinkling in a little rendezvous with a mystery person before she came back)!
Included In This Ultra-Luxurious Gift Set:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Chic black tweed skirt with thigh-slit and safety pin detailing, matching black tweed jacket with cuff and collar detailing and sleeveless plunging blouse;
Luxe houndstooth statement coat with lace-up back detail;
Removable black belt with golden buckle;
Bra and panty set with lace trim and bow detail;
Separate beige corset teddy with glamorous sheer polka-dotted gathered over-dress;
Black purse with golden chain;
Thigh-high black boots with intricate golden heel;
Black pumps with statement heels and bow detail;
Black sunglasses;
Golden and "pearl" jewelry set comprised of long necklace and ring;
Golden and black cuff bracelet with "pearl" accent;
"Silver" jewelry set comprised of matching thick necklace, drop earrings, shorter earrings, ring and brooch;
Ring box and necklace box;
Pair of long-manicure hands;
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Luxury gift set packaging with carry handle;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
To say that she’s a jaw-dropping doll would be an understatement! If all the people watching the online live presentation were in the same room at the moment of unveiling, there would have been heard a collective gasp. What a great way to not only bring Kyori 1.0 sculpt back, but also give an exquisite doll to W Club members. I’m partial to this sculpt of the character versus the newer version, so it is an added joy to have this doll offered. Her face screening was based on the A Brighter Side Kyori screening (she was a FAO Schwartz exclusive in 2007) and her hairstyle looks to me as a more refined version of Bueno Sera Kyori’s. Jessy characterised it as “old money” hair, but the truth is that bobbed hair cuts are all the rage lately.
The rest of the gift set is a lift off the legendary Ginza Kyori Sato gift set, which came in a case much like the one this set will come in and had four look plus the lingerie set. It follows the colouring and vaguely the styling but it is not a direct copy with different colours, which for me is an added bonus. I find the fashions in this set much better than the old ones. The outfits are redefined luxury galore: the gown and coat are both from Schiaparelli, from the Fall 2023 and Spring 2023 Haute Couture collections respectively. The gown can have the top styled it two different ways, with the netting up or down, which is awesome. The coat would have looked better quilted (and the fastening at the back looked more prominent), but it is visually striking as is. The suit is almost a hybrid: the jacket is definitely Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2023, designed by Haider Ackermann, while the skirt looks a bit like the style done by Versace for Anne Hathaway’s gown at the Met Gala in 2023, as a homage to Karl Lagerfeld. It looks amazing. The lingerie set could be missing and I would not bat an eyelid, but the jewellery is magnificent and some of the pieces are in gorgeous jewellery cases. The Chanel style bag is beautiful but there’s no clutch for the gown. Love the boots and pumps.
The price is quite steep (the original Ginza gift sets were $220 back in 2004 and were limited to 500 for the blonde and 100 for the redhead dolls), but you get lots of great stuff for it, and a gorgeous doll to boot. I am curious to see how many order her, as the praise has been almost unanimous.
Click below to have a better look at the prototype doll wearing one of Kyori's fabulous looks in the studio video.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. The display props are not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2024 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.
Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.