The 4th W Club Exclusive doll of the 2024 membership year was presented through an email before the end of January, bringing us a bit closer to the end of the club year. "Poème d'Amour" Vanessa Perrin, is a doll by Integrity Toys designer Jessy Ayala: a bridal gift set that evokes the spirit of early Fashion Royalty gift sets (Poesie Sans Couleur Vanessa to be exact).
Item # 91564
Poème d'Amour
Vanessa Perrin® Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2024 W Club Exclusive Doll
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Summer 2025
Head Sculpt: Vanessa 1.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Golden Copper
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 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership: $75.00 NRD due now, $224.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2025.
The story:
During a photo shoot for a special new collab between W Cosmetics and famously glamorous bridal fashion designer Ambra Liange, Vanessa Perrin was the picture of perfection as a blushing bride, showcasing three different stunning looks-- lingerie, a cocktail dress and a bridal gown-- effortlessly. But after a full day's work, when she returned to the dressing room exhausted, as she sat at her vanity to take her make-up off, she noticed an envelope with the name "Vanessa" written on it. Her head was spinning as she opened it to reveal an anonymous Poème d'Amour all about her. But, who this could be from? - Designed by Jessy Ayala
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Exquisite strapless lace bridal gown with peplum accented by a small removable waist bow and double-tiered mermaid train;
Long sheer bridal veil decorated with applique details;
Chromed long-stem rose;
Strapless shimmering cocktail dress with dramatic removable oversized embellished back bow;
Delicate baby blue satin and lace teddy with ribbon accents;
Thigh-high stockings;
Baby blue high-heeled pumps with satin rose detail and an ivory lace overlay;
White pumps with "pearl" detail;
Ivory pumps;
"Jeweled" clutch purse;
Handbag with lock detail;
Opera-length net gloves;
FR branded shoe box;
White sunglasses;
"Pearl" stud earrings;
"Pearl" drop earrings;
"Pearl" and "jeweled" earrings;
Large "diamond" engagement ring;
"Pearl" and "jeweled" ring;
"Gold" ring with baby blue flowers and tiny "pearl" detail;
"Pearl" drop necklace;
"Pearl" and "jeweled" bracelet;
"Diamond" and "pearl" tennis bracelet;
Pair of FR hands;
Alternate pair of long-manicure hands;
Alternate pair of "grip" hands;
Luxe, Atelier-style packaging;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
A giftset inspired by Poesie Sans Couleur Vanessa Perring FDQ giftset from 2005. Even the box design, as you can see further below, mimics the style of that set. We get a very different silhouette for the dress than the OG one, this time with a peplum and mermaid tail skirt, that makes this look too 80s couture more than anything contemporary. The lace of the dress looks exquisite and is accented by the light blue grosgrain belt. The finishing of the lace on her peplum and mermaid skirt could have been slightly more raw; as it is, it gives off a hint of grandmother’s doilies, exacerbated by that dreadful metallic rose (which is a direct lift off from the S/S 2024 J.P.Gaultier Haute Couture collection by Simon Rocha. The mermaid tail has a hidden hook and button that can be used to shorten it, by forming a small bustle at the lower part of the dress - you can see in some of the photos how the dress train looks shorter. The veil looks incredible and has a nice finishing with embroidered pearls on its hem, which should also make it stay put when layered over the doll and gown. Love the pearl decorated shoes that come with the gown, one of three pairs included with the set.
The second look is a corset and skirt cocktail dress, with a removable huge bow at the back. This is from the second inspiration of Jessy for this set, the True Royalty Vanessa Perrin set, with her corset and the overall colouring both of the dress (similar to the second outfit in that set) and of the doll (red hair and similar make up). I love this look the most, especially without the bow and my Vanessa will probably be wearing this on display (yes I did pre-order). I love how the bow can be made to look like a light bustle at the back, awesome. And yes, she gets a colour - coordinated bag and heels for it. Plus sunglasses too. The draping of the corset references the Poesie cocktail dress.
The third look is the classic lingerie look, in a light blue colour echoing the wedding gown belt. Both Poesie and True Royalty sets had lingerie included but I could do without it, almost none of my dolls are displayed in lingerie. The set is nicely detailed and has a pair of sling-backs decorated with a rose, and stockings to match, thankfully without garters (it is a pain to put those on on a doll). She even has the flat feet extra pair to walk barefoot wearing the lingerie. Overall it is an amazing set (flaws and all) with a very expensive tag on it, ouch! With that price, it should have had a different shoe box for every pair, not just the one. And remember - if you have Edge Vanessa Perrin (3.0 sculpt), she can wear these to bring it closer to Poesie!
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. The doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.
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. 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.
