To collect or not to collect. The Bold Doll thinks about minimalism and maximalism. Into which camp do you fall? A recent conversation at home led me to ponder the nature of collecting. We were hanging a series of prints that I had made. They are based on one of Read more…
The Bold Doll loves dolls with wigs, and even more so when they are part of a boxed set that includes all outfits and accessories. This tiny doll from 1965 fits the bill perfectly. What she lacks in articulation, she more than repays in playtime! One doll, so many looks, Read more…
The guys behind D.A.E, David Escobedo and Brian Schafer, talk about their dream of creating fully-articulated versions of Vivian and Monty, their 16-inch ‘Miniquins’. The storyline goes that after disappearing from view, the miniquins were rediscovered in a basement and were sent back to Paris for refurbishment and rebuilding. Speaking Read more…
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…