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The '''Sybarite''' is a 16 inch [[resin]] artist-doll created by London artists Desmond Lingard and Charles Fegen in 2005. Sybarite dolls are fully articulated [[mannequin]]-like dolls and have appeared in several fashion trades (French Revue des Modes, Style.com, Women's Wear Daily).
The '''Sybarite''' is a unique 16 inch [[resin]] artist-doll created by London artists Desmond Lingard and Charles Fegen in 2005.
Sybarite dolls are fully articulated [[mannequin]]-like dolls and have appeared in several fashion trades (French Revue des Modes, Style.com, Women's Wear Daily). HauteDoll features Sybarites on the Covers of their magazines.


The designers work under the "Superdoll" moniker and produce the dolls for a collector market. Previous to artist dolls, Fegen worked in the fashion industry as a clothing designer.
The designers work under the "Superdoll" moniker and produce the dolls for a collector market. Previous to artist dolls, Fegen worked in the fashion industry as a clothing designer.
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Early dolls were handmade in London by Lingard and Fegen in their workshop. As the dolls went into the mainstream market, [[Made in China|manufacturing moved to China]].
Early dolls were handmade in London by Lingard and Fegen in their workshop. As the dolls went into the mainstream market, [[Made in China|manufacturing moved to China]].


The dolls have 17 points of articulation, and have strung bodies similar to the popular [[Super Dollfie]]s from Japan. The Sybarite doll was introduced shortly after Asian [[ball-jointed doll]]s were gaining popularity, but differ in that they are high fashion mannequins versus the Asian ball-jointed dolls' [[anime]] inspired childlike quality.
The dolls have 17 points of articulation, and have strung bodies similar to the popular [[Super Dollfie]]s from Japan. The Sybarite doll was introduced shortly after Asian [[ball-jointed doll]]s were gaining popularity, but differ in that they are high fashion mannequins versus the Asian ball-jointed dolls' [[anime]] inspired childlike quality.


Currently the Sybarite doll has one major competitor in the race for collectors hearts.
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In 2007, a Sybarite doll appeared in the audience at a Dior [[Couture]] fashion show. A seat had been purchased for the doll to sit in. Lingard and Fegen are known for their lavish publicity stunts.
The Tonner Wentworth collection of dolls features a doll designed yet again by a man who
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The dolls were also exhibited at Jeffrey New York in an "all white collection", including a "[[razor blade]] dress", suggesting a controversial cocaine theme.
knows the designer world. Mr. Tonner has named his doll Tyler Wentworth, a doll of the same size, compatible with Sybarite clothing and accesories. Tonner has also created other Tonner dolls (models and friends of Tyler Wentworth as well as many dolls that re-imagine the well
known themes such as "HarleyQuin, Catwoman, Cinderella, and even Harry Potter)


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In 2007, a Sybarite doll appeared in the audience at a Dior [[Couture]] fashion show.
In March of 2008, the BBC aired a segment on Fegen and Lingard claiming the duo's handmade creations are treated with "the reverence normally reserved for catwalk fashion". BBC's David Harper accompanied Fegen and Lingard to Paris where the 2008 Collection, entitled "War+Peace", was shown at a private 16th century residence. Fegen explained some of the ideas behind his collections such as red and white polka dot shoes representing "magic mushrooms for breakfast", and showed costumes featuring tiny bullets which were actually miniature lipsticks. At the end of the BBC segment, David Harper stated that one of a kind handmade studio Sybarites have been purchased for up to $40,000 USD. Collectors were interviewed but would not discuss pricing with the BBC. At the Paris showing, the purchase of a two doll set required a signed contract stipulating owners could not discuss pricing or sell their dolls for 3 years.
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A seat had been purchased for the doll to sit in. Lingard and Fegen are known for their lavish publicity stunts. The dolls were also exhibited at Jeffrey New York in an "all white collection", including a "[[razor blade]] dress", suggesting a very controversial cocaine theme.


In March of 2008, the BBC aired a segment on Fegen and Lingard claiming the duo's handmade creations are treated with "the reverence normally reserved for catwalk fashion".
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Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwuVJ3skbQ BBC London: Inside Out Feature on Sybarites (March 28, 2008)]

BBC's David Harper accompanied Fegen and Lingard to Paris where the 2008 Collection, entitled "War+Peace", was shown at a private 16th century residence.

Fegen explained some of the ideas behind his collections such as red and white polka dot shoes representing "magic mushrooms for breakfast", and showed costumes featuring tiny bullets which were actually miniature lipsticks. At the end of the BBC segment, David Harper stated that one of a kind handmade studio Sybarites have been purchased for up to $40,000 USD.
Collectors were interviewed but would not discuss pricing with the BBC. At the Paris showing, the purchase of a two doll set required a signed contract stipulating owners could not discuss pricing or sell their dolls for 3 years.

Collectors are not just collecting the Sybarite doll for what it offers them, they are also offering their own merchandise for sale all over the internet and in specialty boutiques! To purchase a Sybarite is also to perhaps become a dress designer, interior designer, or even to completely repaint the doll and make it a one of a kind original that may sell for higher than the Sybarite sold to them!
Creativity makes collectors out of artists in the Sybarite and Tonner lines of elite fashion dolls.


Sybarite Video:
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwuVJ3skbQ] BBC London: Inside Out Feature on Sybarites (March 28, 2008)]




Revision as of 04:36, 10 August 2008

The Sybarite is a unique 16 inch resin artist-doll created by London artists Desmond Lingard and Charles Fegen in 2005. Sybarite dolls are fully articulated mannequin-like dolls and have appeared in several fashion trades (French Revue des Modes, Style.com, Women's Wear Daily). HauteDoll features Sybarites on the Covers of their magazines.

The designers work under the "Superdoll" moniker and produce the dolls for a collector market. Previous to artist dolls, Fegen worked in the fashion industry as a clothing designer.

Early dolls were handmade in London by Lingard and Fegen in their workshop. As the dolls went into the mainstream market, manufacturing moved to China.

The dolls have 17 points of articulation, and have strung bodies similar to the popular Super Dollfies from Japan. The Sybarite doll was introduced shortly after Asian ball-jointed dolls were gaining popularity, but differ in that they are high fashion mannequins versus the Asian ball-jointed dolls' anime inspired childlike quality.

Currently the Sybarite doll has one major competitor in the race for collectors hearts. The Tonner Wentworth collection of dolls features a doll designed yet again by a man who knows the designer world. Mr. Tonner has named his doll Tyler Wentworth, a doll of the same size, compatible with Sybarite clothing and accesories. Tonner has also created other Tonner dolls (models and friends of Tyler Wentworth as well as many dolls that re-imagine the well known themes such as "HarleyQuin, Catwoman, Cinderella, and even Harry Potter)

In 2007, a Sybarite doll appeared in the audience at a Dior Couture fashion show. A seat had been purchased for the doll to sit in. Lingard and Fegen are known for their lavish publicity stunts. The dolls were also exhibited at Jeffrey New York in an "all white collection", including a "razor blade dress", suggesting a very controversial cocaine theme.

In March of 2008, the BBC aired a segment on Fegen and Lingard claiming the duo's handmade creations are treated with "the reverence normally reserved for catwalk fashion".

BBC's David Harper accompanied Fegen and Lingard to Paris where the 2008 Collection, entitled "War+Peace", was shown at a private 16th century residence.

Fegen explained some of the ideas behind his collections such as red and white polka dot shoes representing "magic mushrooms for breakfast", and showed costumes featuring tiny bullets which were actually miniature lipsticks. At the end of the BBC segment, David Harper stated that one of a kind handmade studio Sybarites have been purchased for up to $40,000 USD. Collectors were interviewed but would not discuss pricing with the BBC. At the Paris showing, the purchase of a two doll set required a signed contract stipulating owners could not discuss pricing or sell their dolls for 3 years.

Collectors are not just collecting the Sybarite doll for what it offers them, they are also offering their own merchandise for sale all over the internet and in specialty boutiques! To purchase a Sybarite is also to perhaps become a dress designer, interior designer, or even to completely repaint the doll and make it a one of a kind original that may sell for higher than the Sybarite sold to them! Creativity makes collectors out of artists in the Sybarite and Tonner lines of elite fashion dolls.


Sybarite Video: [1] BBC London: Inside Out Feature on Sybarites (March 28, 2008)]


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