2018 IT East 59th Cocktails Collection
Cocktails for Men
Laird Drake® Fashion Figure
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: October
Suggested Retail: $135.00 US Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 400
Head Sculpt: Laird Drake (New Sculpt!)
Body Type: Homme 1.5 (With Disassembling Joints)
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: No
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
A refined, modern man of his time, Laird Drake comes from old money. But, don’t be fooled; this debonair man of the world has worked tirelessly to build his reputation as the top advertising genius and model agency owner on East 59th. Stepping out of the long shadow created by his millionaire grandfather with great fanfare, Laird made a name for himself working with some of the most beautiful people on the planet to turn run-of the-mill brands into coveted household names using nothing but his witty sense of humor, keen eye for detail and product placement, along with a talent for manipulating people’s inner-most desires.
On a personal level, non-withstanding the not-so-well-kept secret that he prefers having cocktails with other like-minded gentlemen, Laird thoroughly enjoys the company of his beautiful lady friends (his “muses” as he refers to Evelyn and Constance) and is looking forward to undermining the competition by adding French top model and renaissance woman Victoire Roux to his roster.
Can Mr. Drake keep juggling between business and after hours for much longer? Can the facade that he created to help skyrocket his career into the stratosphere stand the test of time? We’ll see… We’ll see, indeed.
Included:
12.75-inch fully articulated fashion figure with a combo of rooted and flocked hair;
Grey tweed suit, white button-down shirt, red with white dots scarf;
Striped knit shirt (to create an alternate, casual look);
A pair of black oxfords;
A pair of red espadrilles;
Wrist watch;
Black belt;
Miniature bottle of fine cognac;
A glass of cognac;
A fine cigar;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Love the outfit but I was surprised by how youthful designer Chris Stoeckel made this character. Still I might try to get him later on to maybe use for my Jughead custom doll.
Tangier Tangerine
Constance Madssen® Doll
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: September
Suggested Retail: $135.00 US Available Via Dealer
Edition Size: 500
Head Sculpt: Constance Madssen
Body Type: E59 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
When Laird Drake was the last one to be approached by the Tangerine Company to create a campaign based on their prized, yet little-known nectar, he could have been insulted, but instead, he decided to welcome the project as a personal dare. No one who had attempted to work with the brand so far had managed to come up with a signature cocktail that could change the tide and expose this delightful aperitif for the precious brew that it really was- a stylish and refreshing concoction that could easily become the staple of every chichi summer party across the nation and beyond!
Never balking at a challenge, Laird immediately rolled up his sleeves, reached out to the beautiful Constance Madssen and together, they hit their favorite cocktail lounges, soon coming up with the perfect mix. Cleverly baptized “Tangier Tangerine” to help create an exotic aura around the cocktail, Drake told the world that this was the only drink in town via a most talked about ad campaign featuring the gorgeous Miss Madssen herself, published in all the major Gentlemen’s magazines and Ladies' Home Journals of the time! The pair truly beat the odds and were accessory to the creation of a trendy phenomenon that is still relevant to this very day!
Included:
12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Red/gold tweed two-piece suit over a gold bodysuit;
Custom printed full skirt, delicately cinched by a blue belt;
Rhinestone pin;
Stud earrings with yellow stones;
Hoop drop earrings;
Gold tone cuff bracelet;
Tangerine gloves;
Flocked hat (new hat mold)
Tangerine D’Orsay pumps;
Blue ankle strap shoes;
Miniature cocktail;
Miniature bottle of Tangerine Liqueur;
Doll stand; Certificate of authenticity.
Love this one so much...but she is due to arrive in September and I would have no chance of paying for this with convention installments due and convention itself looming in October. Honestly I would have ordered at least three more dolls had this unveiling happened in like June. The price point on these relative to what you get is MUCH better than the jaw-dropping costs of both Nu Face and Fashion Royalty this year. Plus they have upgraded the shoes on all the dolls too (no more molded plastic shoes). So while I really love her, I have to hope I can snag her later when I have some cash.
Mai Tai Swizzle
Constance Madssen® Doll
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: September
Suggested Retail: $135.00 US Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 500
Head Sculpt: Constance Madssen
Body Type: E59 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Deep Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
Winning many accolades for her participation in the “Tangier Tangerine” campaign and becoming the brand’s official spokesperson following its genius re-branding as the most wanted citrusy brew ever stirred made Constance Madssen a very popular woman indeed. But, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing always gets old fast.
Being called upon to jet away at a moment’s notice to make a guest appearance at this or that party was starting to seriously take its toll on the model, when she finally put a dramatic “STOP!” to it all and took off without another word, foolishly thinking that she could discretely escape the hullabaloo by disappearing to Maui for a week or two.
As she tried to relax and enjoy the rays dressed in her breeziest outfit, our ingenue was slightly annoyed when a ruggedly handsome bartender winked at her as he offered her a drink “on the house”. Her immediate reaction was to roll her eyes at him as she detected a hint of that zingy tangerine aroma, but as she took a sip of the best Mai Tai she had ever tasted, it became totally clear to her that she was in the process of leaving a mark on the world, albeit in a very twisted way. As usual, Laird’s instincts had been spot-on and she couldn’t wait to get back to New York to work on his next big project, since everything he touched apparently turned to gold!
Included:
12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Custom printed striped top and skirt;
Yellow sailor jacket with striped collar and yellow shorts;
Gold belt;
Gold tone drop hoop earrings and charm bracelet with green bead detail;
Gold wedge sandals;
Signature Mai Tai cocktail;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
So cute. Love the stripes and colors here. Great playsuit and wonderful dress. Chris said that this doll has the same screening as the Wicked Stepmother Constance from the Fairytale convention.
Item # 73012
Turquoise Sparkler
Evelyn Weaverton® Doll
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: September
Retail: $135.00 US Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 500
Head Sculpt: Evelyn Weaverton
Body Type: E59 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
When Evelyn heard that Victoire Roux would be joining the team at Laird’s agency, she wasn’t too pleased, but it didn’t matter; a sophisticated woman of her time would never let her disappointment show through. Her facade remained icy cold as she carefully calculated her next moves.
Albeit not known to her at the time, it was simply impossible to hate Victoire Roux, since let's face it, her stunning beauty and gentle soul had managed to win over even the biggest despots on Earth at one time or another. In reality, as soon as the pair first met, Evelyn’s jealous streak melted to leave room for the birth of a deep friendship that would outlast their tenure at the agency, finding the pair retelling the story (and still laughing many years after the fact) of the empty box Ev gave Victoire as a welcome present on the evening of her arrival!
Included:
12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Cream and turquoise brocade ball gown;
Gold tone earrings with turquoise "stone" and necklace;
Turquoise faux-leather clutch purse;
Long cream faux-leather gloves;
Turquoise faux-leather pumps with bow details;
Empty gift box accessory;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Pretty but I don't do ball gowns. Evelyn looks great with raven hair. This is an amazing sculpt. The jewelry is stunning on this one.
Victoire Roux™ Doll
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: December
Retail: $135.00 US Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 500
Head Sculpt: Victoire Roux 2.0 (New Sculpt!)
Body Type: E59 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Copper Penny Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
Everyone knew about Victoire; after all, every known model on Earth in the 1950s (not-so-secretly) wanted to be her! Decorated war hero, unparalleled beauty, sophisticated and intelligent beyond her years, she was the true renaissance woman that everyone loved. Or, did they?
When Miss Roux received Laird Drake’s lavish offer to join his agency in America via telex, she didn’t think twice and hopped on a plane, leaving all of her Parisian friends behind, knowing full well that this publicity stunt was just what her career needed after the lull created by her leaving on a sabbatical to go help the needy in a faraway land (in her own glamorous way, of course!). Little did she know that her big return would create such drama on the scene, more specifically with Constance Madssen and Evelyn Weaverton, as the two beauties made it clear to her that New York was their turf and that Laird was “their” man!
But of course, it would take more than a couple of insecure gals to disturb this stoic woman; she’d already seen it all and had always remained on top, never shaken or stirred. Victoire was back and she was here to stay!
Included:
12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Midnight blue and gold brocade top with matching skirt and evening jacket;
Additional blue satin draped evening skirt (to create an alternate look);
"Golden" earrings and bracelet featuring blue "stone" insets;
Blue satin evening clutch bag;
Gold faux-leather sling back pumps;
Gold gauntlet gloves with gold painted glove hands;
Signature cocktail with gold swizzle stick;
Bottle of fine gin;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Victoire comes back! I was not expecting her until convention. The new sculpt is nice and reminiscent of the original stylized sculpt. Cool outfit but I don't love the hair on this one.
Item # 73014
The Americano
Evelyn Weaverton® Doll
The East 59th® Collection
Approx. Ship Date: September
Retail: $135.00 US
Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 500
Head Sculpt: Evelyn Weaverton
Body Type: E59 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Wheat Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
Every New Yorker had a spot they call their own where they'd go to unwind. Whether it was a cocktail lounge, a department store or a coffee joint, it’s those special places that made the Big Apple, a metropolis that could be so cold and overwhelming at times, feel just like home for its denizens.
Since life is not always glitz and galas and even the most glamorous models had to suffer the mundane from time to time, for Evelyn Weaverton, that magical place “in the real world” was Caffé Di Tazza. Each day, she could stop by at any time to pick up the best cannoli in town, knowing full well that if she winked a little at Marcello the owner in just the right way, she’d get 13 to a dozen and a good laugh! Indeed, many of her busy days began and ended there, watching other beautiful people pass by while sipping on the most flavorful coffee in town. Ev always felt welcome and happy at the Caffé; the staff always made her feel like a glamorous American beauty visiting Italy, her favorite country on Earth and the only place where she could clear her busy mind long enough for her to contemplate her next big career moves!
Included:
12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
White cotton puff sleeve blouse with black bow detail at the neck, worn under a black and red tweed sheath dress;
Matching tweed coat;
Black flocked hat (new hat mold);
"Gold" earrings with red "stones", black cuff bracelet and "gold" bangle bracelet;
Black textured faux-leather “Birkin” handbag;
Black textured faux-leather open side pumps;
Black painted glove hands;
Miniature pastry/cake box (for display only, no content inside);
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
This one is also stunning...I might try to snag it later. Love that white blouse.
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