Animal Kingdom

I’ve never met a leopard print I didn’t like!

– Diana Vreeland

Animal Kingdom, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Many moons ago, in her pursuit of survival, many a cavewoman shielded her skin and those of her progeny with the pelts of those less fortunate animals that her cavemates (or most probably, herself!) hunted. Perhaps one day, by a placid lake, Jane of the Mossy Cavern, catching a glimpse of her reflection swathed in bison, experienced vanity for the very first time. And the rest, as they say, is fashion history.

Modern Jungle, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Mel Odom's Ivy Jordan welcomes you to the Animal Kingdom in Liz Cole's sexy take on the little black dress. Earrings by Joy Jarred.

For nothing defines essential chic more (black faille and velvet excepted) than the sight of a human wearing the skin of an animal of a species different from hers or his. Today, dolls of all denominations derive the same sensation of self-awe and delight as Jane did when modeling something fabulously wild yet guiltless by its faux nature.

Dolldom invites you to enjoy this exclusive feature and to consider adding a little bit of faux wilderness to your daily fashion routine.

Who decided, by the way, to call vanity a sin?

Legend, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Doug James and Laura Meisner's Colin wears a fantastic tribute to Anne Bancroft in "The Graduate" in this luxurious coat by Joshard. Necklaces by Joy Jarred.

Cowlick, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Vivette by DAE wears a 50's-inspired dress and classic pearls. It's a natural choice for Sunday brunch.

Cat Eyes 1, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Sometimes, it's the small gesture that garners the strongest reactions. Cat-eye reading glasses by Tonner Doll Company exemplify intellectual chic.

Classique, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Fashion Doll Agency's Manon poses in a beautiful reinterpretation of Barbie's Red Flare velvet coat. Could it be any more beautifully 1950's?

Wild and Dior, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Sydney Chase loves vintage style. In Liz Cole's tribute to Dior, the touches of leopard play beautifully with the blood red silk.

Laoparda, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Silkstone Spa Retreat Barbie, as envisioned by Billy Lope, dons her mistress of ceremonies' best in a sexy halter top dress combining black silk and leopard by Liz Cole. Hat by Peggy Feltrope. Jewelry by Mattel.

Subtly Wild, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Robert Tonner's Audrey American Model, circa 1994, exemplifies restrained wilderness with its limited use of faux cheetah. Earrings by Nicole Kartio. Brooch by Marcia Friend.

Cat Walk, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Neo Cissy by Madame Alexander struts her stuff in a made-to-fit-like--glove silk halter dress by Liz Cole.

Friday Night Prowl, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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She's used to the game. OOAK Lilli Lalka doll by Julian Kalinowski. Fashion by Liz Cole for Retros. Necklace by Joy Jarred. Leopard chair by Darren Cole for Retros.

Duets, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Marsha Hunt and Madra Lord get ready to sing the Mambo accompanied by the Pérez Prado and his orchestra in Monolithic Studios' musical "She Ain't Nothing But a Cat". Wardrobe by Liz Cole for Retros.

Urban Jungle, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Careless Kisses Madra Lord by Integrity wears a vintage satin dress and fun fur hat by Liz Cole for Retros. Envelope purse by Byanca Evans.

Hunting for Compliments, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Trent Osborne is ready for a week-end in Palm Springs in his hipster shirt and pants by Liz Cole for Retros. Hand flocked doll by Alain Tremblay.

Feline Fatale, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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