Let’s consider the world of real mens’ wardrobes as a guide to dressing guy dolls How best to dress the guys? Our male dolls are often used as foils for the glamorous girls, but why not make them fashionistos in their own right. It’s worth taking some tips from the Read more
Do the best things really come in the smallest packages? Or is bigger best? We ponder the question of size. Show me a collector who says their collection is completely under control, and I’ll show you someone who is completely deluded. Having said that, I have long been in awe Read more
The fabulous Lorifina was introduced by Hasbro as an online design-your-own doll. She was launched with a great website that allowed shoppers to customize their doll. Your basic purchase came with a choice of skin tone, wig, and eye color. To make her your own you got to choose an Read more
These dolls are quite voluptuous with something of the old glamour of Hollywood about them. This means that standard Barbie- or Fashion Royalty-size garments are a bit too snug across the hips and chest. Ever the egalitarian, Beverley is creating a slimmer body type for her next range of dolls, Read more
She might not have been the world’s first singing doll, but Mimi certainly had the biggest ambitions. Spurred on by the global phenomenon of Coca Cola’s 1971 theme tune, “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)”, Remco rapidly brought this doll to the marketplace. Read more Read more
Capture a little of Balenciaga’s glamour using your own fabric and sewn by your own hands. This sculptural gown was inspired by one of the designer’s own originals. The architectural lines will suit many 16-inch tall fashion dolls. We show you how. See the details and find a pattern here.
Fraught with danger, in a way unmatched by any other article of clothing, the hat can be both fashion boon and sartorial enemy. Let us help you to pick a winner. It’s not just knowing how to put an outfit together, it’s the finishing touches that make all the difference. Read more
What is it with hair? As one of the biggest challenges in doll display and photography, it can be a dilemma. One of my main interests is in photographing dolls and one of my biggest challenges is in getting the hair right. I must admit to indulging in a little Read more
Although often thought of as an iconic doll of the 1960s, the Daisy doll was released in the UK in 1973. Marketed as ‘Mary Quant makes Daisy the best dressed doll in the world’, the 9-inch tall doll used Mary Quant’s signature daisy logo. Quant was one of Britain’s leading fashion Read more
Who doesn’t love a doll in uniform? Since the start of civil aviation, doll manufacturers have been creating pint-size cabin crew. Stewardess dolls have remained popular throughout the years, often vintage-styled to remind us of the golden age of aviation, when air travel was available only to the moneyed few. Read more