Inimitable Ivy

Mel Odom's Gene Marshall inhabits a richly detailed world. Miss Marshall revolutionized the fashion doll market in the mid 1990s with her larger size, abundantly accessorized fashions created with immense attention to detail, furniture, jewelry, and hat sets, even a gazebo. But in all truth, Miss Marshall's world is unmatched by the diverse number of friends and associates that share her adventures. One of these OOAK personalities is Ivy Jordan. Miss Jordan first came into the scene in Mr. Odom's beautiful Gene Marshall, Girl Star published by Hyperion Press. In this entertaining tome filled with illustrations by Mr. Odom and jaw-dropping photos by Steven Mays, a captivating illustration by Mr. Odom appeared - Ivy Jordan. Since then, collectors and fans of the Monolithic Studios gang had been clamoring for her realization in doll form.


 Mr. Odom's protrait of Ivy Jordan

And while Gene was being produced by Integrity Toys, the dream became reality. From her introduction:

"Meet Ivy Jordan, Gene Marshall’s wise-cracking best friend, always one with a punch-line or witty observation. A child of Hollywood with both of her parents in ‘the biz’. Ivy, or “Vee” as Gene nicknamed her, is Gene’s truest friend and closest ally in Hollywood. A character actress with an eye towards directing someday, Ivy Jordan is a girl to watch."

At the beginning of 2016, Miss Jordan made her reappearance after a brief hiatus this time in her JAMIEshow ball-jointed, smooth resin form. Needless to say, "Heart of Hollywood"  Ivy Jordan was an instant sell-out.

Dolldom ponders on the characters attributes that pull so adeptly at our collective heartstrings. Is it her more angular features? Her prominent nose? Her bedroom eyes? Or the fact that she is such a perfect recreation of Mr. Odom's artwork? What gives, really? Ivy Jordan is Ivy Jordan and she stands tall in this exclusive Dolldom feature.


Smart Girl Ivy wears"Smart Set" designed by Doug James and produced by Ashton-Drake.




I Love Ivy!

In her Bogue's Vogues period perfect shirtdress with full skirt, Miss Jordan is the perfect comedienne. Wig by Time of Doll.


Miss Jordan is also a dramatic actress. Wig by Time of Doll.


It's Witchcraft! In a dress by Diane Charles using a pattern created by Randall Craig, Ivy is spellbinding.


Ivy plays a modern day witch who marries a mere mortal. Audiences love it. Wig by Time of Doll.


Chez elle...


When in the mood for music, Trent heads to Ivy's Pacific Palisades retreat. Restyled wig cap by Kathy Johnson.


Miss Jordan is a director too. For a meeting with producers, Miss Vee (as she is called by her friend Gene Marshall) wears "V for Tea's"sober salt and pepper tweed! Wig cap by JAMIEshow.


Hat by Michael Basala.


When in Mallorca...

Ivy enjoys the classic Spanish beach resort in a recreation of a Théatre de la Mode design by Gerry Broerman.


Premiere! Flashbulbs galore!


Miss Jordan is unadulterated glamour in the Integrity-produced "Fringe Festival"

Heart of Gold

Mel Odom and JAMIEshow are a wondrous team. The collaboration of these two great names in fashion doll history continue to expand the world of Gene Marshall in its ultimate resin incarnation. Hand painted faces combine with Old Hollywood styling and the results are stunning.

In this last post for the month of January, Dolldom profiles the inimitable Ivy Jordan in her "Heart of Gold" fashion. An unmistakable success of a total look, Miss Jordan is worth her weight in gold in this gorgeous lamé gown wand what has to be the most glamorous accessory this year: a golden turban.

Viva Ivy Jordan!

Ivy's Turn

Extra! Extra! Mel Odom's Ivy Jordan reaches new heights! Yes, you've read it right! Miss Gene Marshall's dear friend now forms part of the JAMIEshow family becoming a resin ball-jointed beauty! Delighted and surprised fans cheer as the witty actress and director makes her early 2016 entrance in the fashion doll world dressed to kill in gold textured lamé in the amazing "Heart of Gold" ensemble.

Miss Jordan visited the Dolldom photo studios for a project soon to be revealed in the pages of Fashion Doll Quarterly and sat after hours for these exclusive portraits that we feel honored to share with you, dear readers.

The world of Gene Marshall continues to grow in beauty! Congratulations to Mr. Odom and JAMIEshow for another sensational achievement.