We already knew since the beginning of this club year that a major part of the releases in 2023 would be “Moments”, i.e. repeated versions in alternate colours of previous dolls from Jessy Ayala. Fashion Royalty now has three new dolls for the Moments Collection, designed by him. They are all available through W Club-only "right-to-buy" lotteries and each has an edition of 1,200 dolls. I think the Moments idea was interesting but that it had to expand throughout the IT history and not only on Jessy’s dolls. There are so many incredible dolls that deserved a second appearance in a recoloured version and we are not getting that, having instead dolls that their original versions are only a few years old.
Item # 91544
Little Vintage Ensemble
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection
Edition Size: 1200
Expected Ship Date: January 2024
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Head Sculpt: Veronique 1.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Blush
Hair Color: Soft Ebony
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $185 + S & H
Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $170 + 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:
Parisian socialite Véronique Perrin puts a fashionable, retro-inspired twist on one of her personal favorite couture ensembles, immediately creating an instant style "moment" that is sure to lock her place on every "best-dressed" list again this year!
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Ultra-luxurious, perfectly coordinated two-piece tweed suit with fringe trim;
Delicate chiffon top with dramatic, oversized bow necktie detail;
Perfectly scaled, quilted purse with golden chain strap;
Brown heels featuring straps with contrasting golden trim;
Oversized sunglasses;
Earrings and ring;
Pair of hands with long manicured nails;
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Alternate pair of gloved hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
This doll is a re-imagining of the Little Day Ensemble Veronique from the 2020 Maison FR Collection - but not just that. The choice of fabric and colours (both doll and ensemble) give the doll a very Stylish Escape vibe - a W Club doll from 2006 (800 edition). Nice but I already have the original Stylish Escape suit, so it is more than enough for my collection. Would love to have this bag though, it is gorgeous.
Item # 91545
Pink Glam
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll
Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection
Edition Size: 1200
Expected Ship Date: January 2024
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Head Sculpt: Adele 2.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Espresso Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $165 + S & H
Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $150 + 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:
Always the embodiment of glamour and style, Adèle Makéda has to make a quick appearance in Miami and has decided to pay homage to her friend Kesenia Valentinova! The crowd gasps when they see her arrive in all her pink glam gorgeousness, creating a fashion "moment" of her own!
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Glamorous pink statement dress with strap, buckle and button details;
Chandelier earrings with coin dangles;
Open cuff bracelet;
Filigree ring;
Matching pink clutch with "silver" buckle and stud detail;
Strappy pink high heels;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of "grip" hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Another iteration of the Glam aesthetic, this Adele is a direct recolouring of Miami Glam Kesenia Valentinova from 2020 online convention, who was a re-imagining of Glow Vanessa Perrin from 2006m who was inspired by the Versace Barbie of 2004. The doll looks gorgeous and reminds me of two previous versions of her: Le Smoking from the Gloss convention (2014) and Petite Robe Classique from the 2020 online event. The dress was not a favourite in its first iteration on Kesenia, it remains so this time, with the added problem that it looks very transparent. I might have entered for this doll but January means two pre-orders arriving, so I will skip. Best doll of the three in my opinion. They gave a warning about her hair colour in the email:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The hair color on this doll is a shade of espresso brown in person (slightly lighter than shown in the product pictures). Please take note that this doll does not have black hair. Please refer to the "in-person" video as it is more reflective of the correct shade for this doll's hair;
Item # 91546
Sensational Soirée
Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll
Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection
Edition Size: 1200
Expected Ship Date: January 2024
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Head Sculpt: Agnes
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $185 + S & H
Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $170 + 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:
At this point, there's no one left for Baroness Agnes Von Weiss to upstage and outshine... Other than herself! And what better way to become the talk of the night than to show up to the same fabulous soirée four years later in an unexpected color variation version of her most sensational look!
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Sexy, strapless chartreuse form-fitted dress with side-ruched detail;
Pink faux fur stole;
Golden, patterned clutch purse;
Removable fox brooch;
Chartreuse hat with feather and "pearl" accents;
Layered "jeweled" necklace;
Matching "pearl" and "jewel" earrings and bracelet;
Pair of painted gloved hands with pink satin opera-length arm covers;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
We have seen Agnes sport chartreuse before: Truly, Madly, Deeply was the event doll at the 2012 collection presentation. She even had a hairstyle quite similar to this. Of course she is the recoloured version of Intimate Soirée from the 2020 online convention. She looks gorgeous and the colouring suits her a lot. But, as I already have Truly, Madly, Deeply as well as the 2014 event doll High Visibility, who has similar colouring (red hair and lips), I think I’m covered. Love the fox brooch. And I remembered that her dress reminds me of Cosmetic Takeover Natalia.
So, are you entering for any of these three ladies? You can also check the video showing them rotating - and wonder why did Adele get short-shifted and has what clearly is a bad, homemade video, instead of the glammed up one the other two dolls have.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final products may vary. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
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