When people see the amazing transformations that Fabienne Martinez (Lolaxs) performs on the most desperate cases of wrecked Barbies, they may assume that she must have training in art. But she actually studied science at university and is a math Read more
Taking a look at what others have might make us more grateful for the abundance we enjoy here. The Bold Doll sees some dolls from other places. On a recent trip to Scotland, visiting friends and family in Edinburgh, I Read more
Here’s a contemporary take on that most traditional of crafts. Check your tension before you start. If you miss out this step you could easily end up with a maxi dress for the fuller figure when a knee-length petite was Read more
Simona is the shining star in the lineup of the Italian Alta Moda high fashion dolls by Furga. This doll was designed with a jet set lifestyle in mind. Not only does she have an enviably expansive wardrobe, but many Read more
Matilda Pink has created a range of ensembles tailored to perfection for both Michael Ben’s Mamzelle de Paris dolls and his inspiration, the original Poupées de Kiraz. The talented couturier behind this line, Diana Lemieux, bases her designs on vintage Read more
Can you remember your gateway to the world of doll collecting? Puppets can be one of the many launchpads down the slippery slope. As a kid, a favorite TV show was Thunderbirds. OK, I know they were not dolls but Read more
What sort of collector are you? We may all have more in common than we think. While idly watching an episode of Antiques Roadshow the other evening, I realized that I have very little interest in antiques – in fact Read more
Whether it’s gracefully or otherwise, we are thinking ahead. Regain your youth without resorting to expensive surgery: re-visit your childhood with a vintage doll collection. Or maybe it’s dressing fashion dolls in outfits we’d never have the guts to wear Read more
Is beauty only vinyl, resin, or porcelain deep? How have our perceptions of this elusive quality changed over time? We ponder polish and pulchritude. Many collectors are interested in dolls as a way of recapturing their youth. Whether it’s by Read more
I’ve never been a purist when it comes to dolls, I much prefer the kid-like approach of grabbing whatever is to hand. It’s always interesting to switch things up a bit. I discovered that the roaring twenties-inspired versions of Tonner’s Read more