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
Vintage patterns for dolls can be great when given a contemporary twist, perhaps by using an unexpected yarn, maybe knitting a guy’s sweater for a girl (even vice versa!), or simply by changing the length. The chunky cream sweater modeled here by Adele was originally designed for vintage Ken, but Read more
The jury is still out on this latest development, after a hiatus of over four years, the new male body was launched at Integrity Toys’ Luxe Life convention, in the form of Declan Wake in his scanties. The new look is more svelte and has greater tone, arguably an even Read more
During the period 1905 to 1960, a small articulated French doll named Bleuette was produced. She was originally only available to readers of the girls’ magazine La Semaine de Suzette (or the English version, Suzette’s Week). The magazine was published weekly and included patterns for the doll. More than 1,060 Read more
Why just stick to the usual? There are so many wonderful colors and textures in our kitchen cupboards. It’s a great opportunity to be creative and to try out new ingredients with surprising results. Some of these dolls turned out to be rather good cooks. Let’s try something new – Read more
The remarkable thing about Milou is that her style transcends fashion. No matter what she is wearing, she makes it look great. Milou has the classic blank canvas look of a miniature store-window mannequin and yet adds a contemporary twist. Part mid-century Parisian high fashion model, with a twist of Read more
The Tina Cassini Fashion Doll was made in Hong Kong and marketed by Ross Products of New York in the 1960s. The 12 inch doll was described as a likeness of the daughter of designer Oleg Cassini (who was married to the Hollywood actress Gene Tierney, Tina’s mother). Cassini was Read more