Oh, Orlando!

 JAMIEshow Doll Muses continues its inspired presentation of 1/6 scale BJDs coded as male. Made of beautiful matte resin, the dolls' heft and articulation, paired with exquisitely detailed face-ups and body blushing, create a truly luxurious doll. The idea of offering separate wig caps increases play and fantasy value as who has not wanted to change hairstyles and hair colors to make an outfit really shine? 

This entry is dedicated to "Dangerous Love" Orlando, one of the handsome characters of 2021. In looks styled from a variety of sources, Orlando is a scene stealer. 

Après la fête...

Orlando gets ready to undress and relax after the party. Shirt, bowtie, socks and shoes by Integrity Toys. Trunks by The Confusion 83 on Etsy. 

Weekend

Casual need not mean sweats. A khaki jacket by OwenSu pairs with dark denim jeans by Integrity Toys. The tank top by The Confusion 83 adds that extra element of visual texture. Boots by Dragons in Dreams circa 2018.

Go! Go! Go!

Speed Racer vibes in this Integrity Toys jumpsuit and silk cravatte. 

Daring duo

Orlando likes this unabashed combo of formal tux jacket in brocaded silk by Integrity Toys with hip track pants by The Confusion 83.

JAMIEshow Muses by OwenSu

The Confusion 83 on Etsy

Oh, It Looks Like Daniel

 JAMIEshow Doll and The Muses line have introduced a character coded-as-male called Daniel. And he is a star. Based on  the 16-inch iconic Lee, also by JAMIEshow Doll, Dangerous Love Daniel is -to cut to the chase- a hunk. The handsome face (in Dolldom's opinion, Daniel / Lee is the most handsome representation of an Asian male countenance with a serene gaze, strong nose, and pulpous lips) has translated beautifully to 1/6 scale and adjustments to the body sculpt, such as more defined pectoral muscles, convey an undeniably strong physicality. Detailed hands and feet (both with separate digits) allow for the wearing of rings and sandals. 

The Muses line, designed by OwenSu, offers an inspired selection of couture to make the Muses realize their fashion model destinies. Still Dolldom invited Dangerous Love Daniel to play and style a series of looks with elements taken from Integrity Toy's Fashion Royalty Hommes, The Monarchs, and NuFace lines. Daniel was glad that the fit was excellent every time and no alterations were required. This said, the JAMIEshow Doll Muses' foot sculpt is a tad bigger making shoe fitting minimally more laborious but still possible. 

Dolldom looks forward to the future of this line for it's exciting to find 1/6 dolls coded-as-male as beautifully rendered (in velvety, matte resin and with hand painted face-ups and body blushing) as Daniel. At its 450.00 dollar price point, Daniel is a high-end acquisition that is worth every cent. 

Wish list? Absolutely. Dolldom gives kudos to JAMIEshow Doll and OwenSu for their commitment to diversity and is hopeful that in the very near future a coded-as-male Black doll character will join the ranks of The Muses. Additionally, a selection of boots and thong sandals, along with separates to mix-and-match would enhance the play possibilities of these remarkable creations. 

For more information and to stay in the know, make sure that you visit JAMIEshow Doll. 

16-inch JAMIEshow Lee - the original icon

The ubiquitous underwear shot avoids being a trope when Daniel is doing the modeling. Hooded coat by Integrity Toys. 


Relax, don't do it!

Daniel matched tuxedo pants with suspenders, a fitted pleather shirt, and black and white shoes, for this sexy evening look. All garments by Integrity Toys. 

Harajuku Hero

Daniel loves the comfort of these hakama pants. His selection of a black pleather motorcycle jacket makes it a perfect look for enjoying the city. Aviator sunglasses by Dragons in Dreams. 

Heartthrob Hotness

Who could ever resist Daniel in a brown turtleneck, red wine velvet slacks and a cool pleather jacket by Integrity Toys? Boots by Dragons in Dreams.  

All eyes are on Daniel.

JAMIEshow Doll

Challenging the Norm: the Art of Hvala

Sometimes, the world surrounds us with vapidness. Repetition. Apathy. And worse yet, the onslaught of commercialism. Thus, it's thoroughly refreshing when in the world of fashion dolls, one encounters a true revolutionary, one who lives, designs, and creates by her passionate beliefs. PJ Nox of Hvala is that artist. The multi-talented Nox not only sews; she, among other things, illustrates, designs jewelry, embroiders, and most recently is manufacturing a doll named Mi, The Doll Who Has Nothing. 

Nox explains: "Copying the runway can be entertaining, but it does not have to be the norm in any way. Dolls should not and can not be implicated in the pain of aspiring to wealth, sexual prowess and aesthetic perfection in the way humans have been trained by the consumerist industries to do.

If I am thinking about these playfully-clothed coded-as-male or coded-as-female dolls carrying a message, I want it to be a message of freedom, experimentation and joy and not a message of spite. Expressing yourself non-normatively is always radical, but you cannot in your heart of hearts spend life thinking you are the odd one out fighting for acceptance. This attitude that is imposed on marginalized people creates doubt and fear, encouraging them to believe their request for basic respect is radical. By ourselves, not in relation to society, we have to commune with the thought that cosmically we are worthy, and not a fighter against the machine.

I have been thinking about another layer of intention in this collection. I would love if these pieces would aid in affirming the playfulness and creativity of miniature play, and help lessen the proclivity for exclusive precision-based and price tag-oriented attitudes in the doll world.

I am making these garments with attention to quality, but not aspiring to human principles of construction. Some of the items totally engulf the subject, reaffirming its doll-ness. I think that would be a very interesting approach to human dressing, as well: having the potential to simultaneously be at symbiotic peace with one's garb while being engulfed by it." 

Dolldom is lucky to be able to collaborate with Nox and, in so doing, to reflect deeply on the possibilities of self-expression in our doll play. For this fabulous feature, ball-jointed dolls by NuminaDoll and JAMIEshow Doll engage with Nox's designs in liberating play where garment and character fuse to create one harmonious entity.

HvalaDolls

HvalaWorld

Mi

Credits: 

All clothing by HvalaDolls

Wigs by Chewin, NuminaDoll, and JAMIEshow

Red bead necklace by Exsyntrik