A few days ago, W Club informed us that there would be a live video presentation for a new collaboration, plus we got some photo clues. And a couple of days later, we were treated to a two-doll gift set, created exclusively by Mexican designer Sinuhe Guzman for the Integrity Toys X Sinuhe Guzman Collaboration.
If you are a long time fashion doll collector, it is impossible that you have never seen one of Sinuhe’s outfits before. His mastery of leather (vegan) and avant guard design and construction means that all his releases are highly coveted and sought after. I own two of his gorgeous ensembles and must say they look amazing on IT dolls. But who is Sinuhe? Let’s check out his bio as published by Integrity Toys.
Since Sinuhe Guzman was born in Mexico City into an artistic family that included an opera-singing mother, the love for art was always in the air. Collecting and dressing dolls started very early in his childhood as a natural way of expression.
He graduated in fashion design and merchandising, and then completed his education in Paris, studying haute couture techniques which he applied for years while dressing an exciting local clientele. However, the childhood doll bug soon bit again with even greater force, leading him to pivot his career exclusively to doll fashion design. Along the way, he won a couple of design contests at Integrity Toys conventions.
Now devoted to his international doll clientele through social media, he showcases new designs on his online store. He daydreams about dolls around the world wearing his designs and plots what they should wear next...
Item # 15117
Surrealist Gala
Véronique Perrin® & Vanessa Perrin® Two-Doll Gift Set
Integrity Toys X Sinuhe Guzman
Edition Size: 1200
Expected Ship Date: September 2024
W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY
Head Sculpts: Véronique Perrin 2.0 & Vanessa Perrin 3.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan (Véronique) & Cream (Vanessa)
Hair Color: Blonde For Both
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $325 + S & H
Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $299 + S & H
Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.
The Story:
Introducing a brand new collab between Integrity Toys and renowned doll artist; Sinuhe Guzman!
For years, the Latin American market has adored W Cosmetics for its quality and availability across the region. However, due to ever increasing demand and brand affection, the glamorous CEO of the iconic brand, Véronique Perrin, has decided to take the next logical step—opening the first flagship store in Latin America! What better location than Mexico City, often dubbed the "New York of the South" by digital nomads?
Headed to this vibrant destination to seize this incredible opportunity for Latin America, Véronique is accompanied by her dear sister Vanessa, widely adored and followed worldwide, to stand in as the future brand ambassador and official face of this exciting new venture. Upon learning of this impending star appearance, Vanessa promptly enlisted the help of one of her favorite Mexican fashion designers, Sinuhe Guzman, to dress them both for the launch event in Mexico City—the "Surrealist Gala". Naturally, Sinuhe was delighted to see his latest creations worn by these fantastic muses!
Included:
Two 12.5-inch articulated dolls with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;
Véronique's Look:
Black bustier top with buckle detail;
Black car-racing inspired pants with zipper, spats and inset cut-out design;
Dramatic black shrug jacket with exaggerated collar and cut out sleeves;
Black strappy high-heels with custom sculptural "S" and "G" monogram heels;
Vanessa's Look:
Show stopping red deep plunge bustier, with custom-embroidered and beaded mini skirt with tulle side embellishments;
Dramatic beaded red cape with custom embroidered design;
Red strappy high-heels with custom sculptural "S" and "G" monogram heels;
Additional Accessories:
Two doll-sized smart phone accessories;
One compact with "makeup" and mirror;
Doll-sized "lipstick" accessory;
Clutch purse with long black bow detail;
One pair of skull and "pearl" earrings;
One skull and "pearl" brooch;
Two fox brooches;
Two skull cuff bracelets;
Two double finger rings;
One choker necklace;
Black and red "egg" purse;
Colorful hummingbird and fox headpiece;
Colorful pair of hummingbird drop earrings;
Colorful hummingbird necklace;
Two flower rings;
Two hummingbird rings;
Two pairs of long-manicure hands;
Two alternate pairs of grip hands;
Two doll stands;
Bonus! Custom designed souvenir packaging;
Certificate of authenticity.
What an incredible gift set! And how awesome that, once again, Integrity Toys are collaborating with a very creative and amazing person, dearest Sinuhe Guzman! I must say that the price combined with the timing of delivery made me hesitate a lot upon entering the lottery, but after a day of deliberation, a very sobering check of my doll order chart (so necessary to have, thank you excel) and some talking with fellow collectors, I decided to take the plunge. Might have to sell a kidney after all.
Let’s begin with Vanessa. Despite what the email, the presentation, the reply from club liaisons to member messages and what Sinuhe says, it is my humble opinion that this is definitely the 1.0 sculpt and not 3.0. Starting with endless comparison photos in the club forum, my own eyes and, finally, the screening used on this doll, plus the videos, I can safely say she’s 1.0. Nose, lips, head size (especially width) all match the original sculpt and not the latest. The screening is the same used by many 1.0 Vanessa dolls: Ethereal Beauty, Evermore and Fame & Fortune. She looks also a lot like a blonde Night Warrior Vanessa.
UPDATE: W Club sent an email that confirmed she’s 1.0. Apparently the factory used a doll with 1.0 instead of a 3.0 head to work on the prototype and no one at Integrity Toys could tell. LOL
The outfit is really impressive with its embroidered opera coat and short mini dress underneath. The accessories remind me a lot of Pale Fire Vanessa’s ones, both in style and colours. It’s amazing and cool how Sinuhe manages to incorporate lots of Mexican influences in both doll outfits and accessories without it becoming folklore. And that egg shaped bag is awesome!
Veronique for once looks more youthful and avant guard than her younger sister, dressed in leather and fishnet! She could fit right inside Gianni Versace’s bondage collection if you change the sculls and foxes with medusa heads. The corset is fantastic and the accessories are also gorgeous (both have mobile phones), especially the shoes - same ones worn by her sister, both with SG initials incorporated in the heels. Gaga will want a pair! I love the bag that is essentially one huge bow. The screening is the one first seen on Sea-Devil Veronique from the Fairytale convention. Smashing!
You can see the dolls on a video here:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and 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.
Sinuhe Guzman is a trademark of Sinuhe Guzman and is used under permission.
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Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.