The second part of our round-up of the high fashion dolls from Integrity Toys. By 2010, the lineup of dolls had grown considerably from the initial launch of Fashion Royalty, which consisted of just two characters, Veronique Perrin, as head of the W cosmetics company, and her best friend, the Read more
Anouk and Fanfan: the vintage-style French fashion dolls by Nav Sikand. Anouk captures the allure and style of the 1960s. She is influenced by French actresses of the era, as well as vintage French fashion dolls. The initial production dolls had two hairstyles – a long wavy style with partial Read more
Wanda the Wonder Frog – Can You Find Her? We made this video for our neighbor’s toddler. Kids are not allowed in the doll room – due to sticky fingers and choking hazards! So this is a safer way of sharing. But we thought it might appeal to a wider 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
Robert Tonner is a prolific creator of dolls, as well as a top fashion designer. Over the years his influence on both fashion dolls, and fashion itself, has been immense. As a designer, sculptor, and the man behind one of the world’s most successful doll companies, Robert Tonner has long Read more
Vintage Dolls in the Sears Wish Books 1960-69: A Golden Age The 1960s Sears Christmas Catalogs prvide a window into Sixties American Culture, and the All-American Family Christmas Experience. The period witnessed a cultural revolution in the United States, and the iconic Sears Wish Books were a prominent feature of Read more
Dolls on Stamps – Vintage and Modern, American and International Doll and postage stamp collecting are two intriguing hobbies that enjoy worldwide popularity. In this video we look at how on occasion, these two worlds have collided, with fascinating results. Both hobbies require careful research, a keen eye for detail, Read more
The first dolls in the series – 2001-2009 We take a deep dive into the early years of the dolls, meet the characters, and discover their backstories. This video serves as a roundup of the early Fashion Royalty dolls from 2001 to 2009. Some of our favorites are amongst them, Read more
Mrs Nisbet goes to Hollywood: Peggy Nisbet’s Movie Star Dolls Peggy Nisbet was a renowned British toy designer and doll maker, known for her intricate and detailed creations. By 1952, Peggy had begun her doll-making business based in Weston-Super-Mare. Over the course of her career, Nisbet became one of the Read more
Robert Tonner Fashion Dolls and Théâtre de la Mode Miniature Mannequins Théâtre de la Mode was a travelling exhibition of miniature French fashion dolls, and their couture outfits, that took place in 1945-46, after World War II. It was initiated by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, in order Read more