It’s the first anniversary of the launch of The Bold Doll. To celebrate, we’re spending an evening in the company of some of our favorite house models – all wearing skimpy outfits, natch! The whole site is an ever-growing electronic collection of dolls that interest me. It’s an entirely personal Read more
It’s such a busy, overwhelming world, we all need to take a little time out sometimes. The Bold Doll offers some strategies on self-preservation in the modern era. Doll collectors already know that our hobby offers some respite from the rigors of everyday. But did you realize that it might Read more
Making a doll video is a great way to get even more play value from your dolls – it adds depth to your collection and is a wonderful way to share your dolls with a wider audience. I think it’s well worth the time involved. My plan was to emulate Read more
Mattel’s BMR1959 dolls move, groove, and swap clothes! As part of the 60th Birthday celebrations of Barbie Millicent Roberts (b.1959), this collection celebrates the fashion heritage of Barbie and showcases how current trends influence the brand. We wanted to join in the fun by creating a mini video featuring all Read more
Working as Yatabazah, this maker of extraordinary wigs for dolls is also a successful actor, having trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, and he has starred in several Greek-language films. As well as crafting beautifully detailed wigs, behind the scenes he is a master of Read more
The Mary Quant exhibition at the V&A Museum in London, England, explains the ethos of this iconic and influential designer, as well as showcasing a collection of her mini fashion doll, Daisy. Beginning in post-war London with the opening of Quant’s experimental shop Bazaar, on Chelsea’s King’s Road in 1955, Read more
The story of a French man’s love affair with England, and how his work inspired the couturiers of Miss Gene Marshall. Venerated couturier Christian Dior (1905-57) adored the great houses and gardens of Britain. He also admired British-designed ocean liners, notably the Queen Mary, and wore suits from Savile Row. Read more
Let’s travel back in time to the Ottolini factory in Milan, Italy. This is where Sonia dolls were manufactured during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this video presentation on Sonia Ottolini, her clones, and the elusive Ellen fashion doll.
Bonnie Porter’s beautiful French fashion doll is from around 1880-1890. She was probably made by Steiner as the factory was known for producing open-mouth dolls with teeth. Bonnie designed and made her outfit way back in 1965, she says “I remember when. She had her mauve silk parasol and her Read more
While tidying our archives we discovered scans of these vintage Furga postcards. They capture an era perfectly and some of the images are certainly not how dolls would be marketed today. But they all have a certain charm so we wanted to share them. You can see the whole collection Read more