Handmade

REFURBISHED, REDRESSED. This exotic Colette Duranger doll has a medium-tan complexion, wide-set side-glancing green eyes, applied lashes in fairly good shape, pale pink metallic lip color, and metallic pink mani-pedi. Her mid-back-length platinum blond hair retains the original factory hairstyle with front pull-back half-pony and large banana curls. She has her original Model Behavior/NuFace body* with non-removable hands and split-toe high-heel feet. She comes with the following:

• DRESS – This subtly contoured strapless slip-on mini shift is hand-knitted in metallic purple thread with subtle multi-color pink, aqua, and gold accents. A pico-edge matching choker with back snap is included. This ensemble will fit a wide variety of standard fashion dolls, including ones with larger bust like Fashion Royalty.
• SHOES – These purple faux leather slip-on high-heel boots are subtly contoured and have decorative metal buckles with faux straps. They match the dress pretty well and are included as a bonus with the understanding that they have some age on them and the pleather is delicate and prone to damage if over-stretched or stressed. (Take care sliding on and off feet, making sure toes and heels do not stress fabric. Minor stress marks can be touched up with matching acrylic paint. If needed, heels can be reattached to uppers using a glue like UHU or E6000 that hardens gradually – making sure not to get glue on fabric surfaces that show.)

*NOTE: This doll’s hands have become discolored/faded with age and have been recolored with Americana “Brown Sugar” acrylic paint applied in thin layers to achieve a color similar to but not an exact match to her body. This coloring is waterproof and permanent, and will not stain, scratch, or rub off as long as the doll is handled with reasonable care. (Activities like forcing on hard jewelry over hands could cause damage to painted finish.) It is not recommended to scrub painted vinyl vigorously using bristles or abrasive cleaners. For added resistance to rubs and scratched, one or two coats of acrylic matte varnish/sealer (like Liquitex or some other artist-grade brand) can be applied to painted areas and allow to dry a couple days before continued use.

This lovely lady is 19 years old but still models and displays well. She’ll make a great addition for collectors new to Integrity fashion dolls or looking to add legacy dolls to their collection.