Number 6 of 2026

Although Fashion Royalty (FR) officially debuted in 2001-2002, I only started collecting in 2004 after I saw Diamond Dusted Veronique in FDQ.  Fashion doll collectors quickly jumped on the bandwagon, and it got to the point that you had to have a good relationship with a dealer if you ever wanted to acquire these dolls outside of convention.

In 2006, the W Club was established, offering exclusives as another avenue for collectors to purchase these little works of art.  There really wasn't anything like them on the market since Barbie had ruined its base with overproduction of "Collectible Dolls".

Even though FR debuted in 2001-2002, the parent company, Integrity Toys (IT), had been selling playline dolls through major retail stores since 1996.  The earlier dolls were an attempt to provide little girls and Fashion Doll collectors with dolls of color.  

For 2026, IT decided to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.  They wanted to use their original character, Janay, but decided to give the sculpt another tweak.  (It had already been revised once in 2014, and later became part of The Industry line.)  In this round, they decided to make Janay a FR doll and create a version of a fan favored ensemble, Dania Zarr's Tweed Couture from The Supermodel Convention in 2016, which was inspired by the 1997/1998 Autumn/Winter Dior Couture Collection designed by John Galliano.

Here is a photo of the 30th Anniversary box:

There's no doubt that Alain Tremblay knows how to market packaging!  It is a lovely box.  Included with this doll was a storycard portfolio that the earlier and newest story cards fit.

Here is my photo of the doll inside the box:

Janay was offered through the W Club to its members for $199.  The promo photos were gorgeous!  The doll came with a plethora of accessories.  (Photo by IT)

Instead of a skirt under the jacket like Tweed Couture, there is gown and IT included a lovely bustier with the accessories.  Also, they veered away from the drab gray color and went full on Chanel white and gold tweed.  YOZERS!  (Photo by IT)

Here is a photo of my Janay out of box.

And a closeup.

This doll is a wonderful example of what IT is capable of producing.  The ensemble is incredible and will get a lot of redress here.  I quit collecting duplicates when I decided I needed to reduce my collection, but this is one production doll that deserves a NRFB in addition to a displayed version.  Mother of Pearl Janay is easily one of the best dolls to come out of IT in years and joins my collection as Number 6 of 2026.

SIDE NOTE:  I know it's silly, but I'm a fan of RuPaul's Drag Race and have trouble not seeing Angeria Paris VanMichaels when I look at this doll.  LOL!

Number 4 and Number 5 of 2026

It has taken me a long time to come to terms with what has been happening with Jamieshow/Owensu Muses this spring.

Anyone who has been following this blog knows my love for the Muses line.  It significantly took over my collection during the past five years.   The Facebook Fan Page was my very favorite spot on social media.  It was positive, creative, and supportive.

I guess all good things eventually must come to an end.   Due to a series of very unfortunate events which I have chosen not to comment on, the U.S. distributor and the owner and the designer of Jamieshow/Owensu have decided to no longer be affiliated.  

This has caused quite a bit of anxiety with collectors since the new online storefront operates out of Asia, and all future collections will be shipped directly from China.   With shipping regulations in a constant flux, collectors are worried about tariffs and taxes imposed on their shipments.  Jamieshow/Owensu have assured buyers that they will cover those charges in their shipping, so items will arrive without delay or additional charges.  

The last collection shipped directly through U.S. channels was one of the very best offered to date; it was called The Masterpiece and the fashions were inspired by great works of art.  I reviewed this collection last spring:  Jamieshow/Owensu The Masterpiece Collection Review .  I received my shipment in April.

I purchased two dolls from this collection.  Here is Masterpiece Astrid wearing Look 9 and Rococo Mademoiselle Couture Wig Style 2 in pink.  She is Number 4 of 2026 added to my collection.

Dare I say that she is my favorite version of this mold?  I think she just might be!

Next up is a new mold/character, Celeste, wearing Masterpiece Look 3 and Summer Kisses Wig 5 in pink. Celeste is Number 5 of 2026 added to my collection.

I shamelessly purchased several ensembles.   Here is Bonjour Paris Anya wearing one of my very favorites from this collection, Masterpiece Look 8, inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting.

Although I purchased several other ensembles, I really wanted to show Birth of Venus, Look 11, being worn by Moments of Joy Grace.

The quality of these ensembles are truly next level.  It's what keeps me coming back and makes me optimistic for the future of Jamieshow/Owensu.