We finally get offered last year’s winner of the 2024 International Design Competition doll, showcasing the fashion based on Irina Koroleva's winning entry, "Fashion Empress". According to the rules of the competition, Irina's winning fashion design, voted on by 2024 W Club members, went through various adjustments to make it production ready while preserving the spirit of Irina's original creation, in collaboration with Integrity Toys Designer-in-residence Anj Calvo, who also spearheaded the doll design (the competition is only about the outfit and not the doll). So who is Irina Koroleva?
"My name is Irina, and I live in Belgrade, Serbia. I’ve been collecting Fashion Royalty dolls since April 2006. Although sewing and fashion design are not my profession, I’m passionate about creating couture clothes for dolls, which has been my primary hobby for a long time. My style emphasizes sensuality and elegance." -Irina Koroleva
Item # 15134
Fashion Empress
Tatyana Alexandrova™ Dressed Doll
2024 Design Competition Winner
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2026
Head Sculpt: Tatyana Alexandrova
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Dark Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $199 + S & H
Special W Club Price: $185 + S & H
Tariff Surcharge (Portion passed on to customers; estimated based on 20% at time of receipt, subject to below)*: $8
Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2025 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $50.00 NRD deposit due now, $135.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge* due in approximately Spring 2026
*The tariff surcharge is the portion of tariffs in US dollars that will be passed on to the customers. The estimate of the portion to be passed onto customers above is based on a 20% tariff rate at the time that this product is received by Integrity Toys out of Customs. If the tariffs are lower at that time, the surcharge will also be lowered. If the tariffs are eliminated at that time, there will be no surcharge. If the tariffs are higher at that time, the surcharge will likely be adjusted higher. This amount above is provided as a courtesy to calculate the cost based on the information and tariff levels as they are today, but are subject to the aforementioned changes. Please contact Integrity Toys if any of this is unclear before pre-ordering.
The Story:
"For this party, our girl chose the costume of a mythological goddess. The outfit consists of an airy tulle skirt, a royal red corset decorated with embroidery, crystals, and beads, and is completed with a Medici collar and a stole resembling raven wings." - Irina Koroleva
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with slicked back rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;
Extravagant look comprised of a fitted corset top with peek-a-boo lace, intricate metallic embroidery with hand-applied black rhinestones, raven shaped appliqué with real feather trim and lace-up tie back detail, along with a separate, voluminous layered tulle skirt;
Removable black shrug covered in laser cut faux feathers with hand-embroidered faux feather sequins;
Removable black Medici collar with deconstructed edges, lace and hand-beading;
Deep red panties with black peek-a-boo lace trim;
Sheer black patterned tights;
Black high-heeled booties with statement heels;
Statement "ruby" necklace;
Cuff bracelet with "ruby" accents;
Long "ruby" drop earrings;
Large "ruby" ring;
Pair of manicured hands;
Alternate pair of gloved hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
It has been a while since we last saw Tatyana, no? I have some versions of her at home and this one initially seemed as one that had many enticing elements: dark hair/pale skin combination, red lips, short bob, extravagant evening gown. The final result though is a bit overwhelming - we get a very severe looking doll (the slicked back hair don’t help), wearing a dress that has a mythological goddess as an inspiration (according to the designer), but it combines so many things one on top of the other, ending up overwhelming me.It tries to keep too fine a balance between fashion and fantasy, ending up as neither and thus losing its spark. When you veer into fantasy fashion territory, it helps going all out to deliver the message. It looks good but not “buy me” good, especially with lots of pre-orders pending. Plus we still have not yet seen four of our five club dolls. Details I love: the blood red used everywhere, the feather shrug (imagine a cape like this) and the jewellery. That collar should have had double the height to look really impressive on her. Nouveau Régime Tatyana has nothing to fear, she’s still my number one Tati by far. Must also mention that this Tatyana reminds me a lot of Once Upon A Time’s Evil Queen Lana Parilla. I also thought the surname of the doll was Alexandrovna…
You can see her rotating in the video below:
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 2025 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. INTEGRITY TOYS, Tatyana Alexandrova 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 Bill and Shaunessey Peck; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.
