Fresh from the archives, a trip down memory lane along the boulevards of Paris in the 1960s, where we discover the charms of Les Parisiennes de Kiraz. Find out more about these quirky mod dolls in this mini-documentary about the illustrator Edmond Kiraz, and the creation of dolls based on Read more
At the moment many of us are faced with staying at home, and trying to make the best of it. We decided to have a clean sweep. Here are some ideas for tidying up, with options for even the tiniest amount of time. Sometimes the art of doll collecting can Read more
Ever at the height of style, the French seem to know instinctively how to put a look together, and nowhere more than Paris – the epicenter of chic. This does not just apply to haute couture, dolls from France have long been highly desirable. We take a look at a Read more
Have you ever wanted to have a go at repainting fashion dolls? Now is your chance. We show you how in this step-by-step guide from repainter extraordinaire, Barış. He gives you simple easy-to-follow guidelines as well as hints and tips on how to create your very own one-of-a-kind fashion doll. Read more
The Kouklitas go global. Andrew Yang’s incredible high fashion rag dolls take Paris by storm. In conversation with The Bold Doll, Yang explains how his dolls took over the venerable Parisian store Galeries Lafayette… The Kouklitas are quirky, yet fashionable, cloth dolls designed and made by Andrew Yang in New Read more
From the archives: a look back at the development of one of today’s favorite fashion dolls. See how the doll came about with images of the original wax molds, prototype outfits, and details about the amount of work that went into her creation ahead of launch. Intrigued? Click here to Read more
When Andrew Yang was commissioned to create a whole rock concert of dolls for Galeries Lafayette in Paris, he took inspiration from French cinema as well as the silent era. His Kouklitas dolls were re-interpreted as The Kouklistars, and a major project, involving the creation of many iterations of these Read more
The Kouklitas high fashion rag dolls are exquisitely crafted by Andrew Yang with beautiful fabrics, sourced for ideal scale, period accuracy and appropriate bulk. Yang explains, “It’s the most difficult part of the process. I like to use mostly luxury silks, cottons, fur, and leather, so that’s my first limitation. Read more
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