Guava and Lime

It's been a while since Séverine by Julian S. Kalinowski graced the pages of Dolldom. To make up for this absence, the beautiful and curvaceous woman of five hundred faces models a very special designer's work and a very first for her: Mode de M by Mark G. Harris.

Mode de M, known for its beautiful associations of colors, textiles, and vintage notions, has created a mouth-watering concoction for a OOAK (aren't they all?) white haired and pale-lipped Séverine. The ensemble, called "Guava and Lime" is meant to take Séverine from day to evening with just a few adjustments.


The charming and most loquacious Mr. Harris explains: "This chic cocktail ensemble is composed of a strapless silk taffeta sheath and lime green silk dupioni spencer jacket that is self-lined. The buttons are opaque glass embellishments from the 1930's."


"The dress has a built-in hip drape meant to visually flatter Séverine's lush hip proportions." - Mr. Harris adds. Dolldom could not appreciate this detail more, for it you have it, why not flaunt it? A silk pillbox and jewelry from the Barbie Fashion Model Collection and Séverine is ready to take on a day of important appointments. But what about evening?


A quick switch of the spencer jacket for a vintage recycled mink stole by Liz Retros and La Séverine is ready to scintillate all night long.

Dolldom thanks Mark G. Harris' Mode de M for sharing his talent with us. For more information on Mode de M, visit the boutique.

Beads and Stones

Fashion dolls live to model. They model everything and anything under the sun. It's their raison d'être. They arrive in their boxes, tied with satin ribbons, and come alive when released from their glamorous bondage, more captivating than before, just in order to demonstrate their gratitude. Beautiful dolls. Fascinating creatures like this year's BFMC Silkstone Classic Black Dress dolls offered by Mattel at conventions the world over.

For this Dolldom exclusive, our editors chose to regale them with the very best in dressmaking. 100% hand made. 100% hand beaded. For no other process reveals craftsmanship and dedication to beauty than the luxurious application of decoration to fabric. Beads, stones, montées, pailletes, baguettes, bugle beads...

Dolldom is honored to present the work of designer Mark G. Harris.

Mr. Harris, known to many as a modern day American Lesage, approaches the process with a strong intellectual stance: each design is measured, balanced, and then lavishly executed on the very best color saturated silks. In this day and age when we allow machines to release us from the work we used to do with our hands, it is most rare to encounter an artist who, in joyful silence, works away in his atelier creating miniature tours de force such as the ones modeled by the forever beautiful Barbie doll.

Mr. Harris, who has immersed himself in the vernacular of '50s Dior, is currently making mock-ups for cocktail dresses. Created for his label Mode de M (M for Mark), Mr. Harris accepts a limited number of commissions each quarter. For more information, contact Mr. Harris via Mode de M.


Modèle M2-001  Café au lait 
Creamy light brown silk sprinkled with sucreries.




Modèle M2-002 Midori
Burnished gold and iridescent blue adorn refreshing green silk.




Modèle M2-003 Chambord
Royal hues combine in this cape and cocktail dress ensemble.







Mode de M by Mark G. Harris

Friday Night Delight: Bon-Bon Mary Magpie

A treat on a Friday night! Why not? After an intense workweek, any dollector in her/his right mind finds an oasis of delight in the beautiful dolls in her/his collection. To illustrate the point, Dolldom features quite a delicacy: Miss Bon-Bon Mary Magpie!



Oregon artist Joey Versaw's muse - rendered idol-like in rich chocolate brown - models rich styles from the four corners of the world in this Dolldom exclusive feature. From Poppy Parker to Brani Mladenow, Miss Magpie proves once again that she is a fashion plate supreme! For who else combines 3D printing and hand painting into such a glamorous whole?


In Poppy Parker's golden silk gown, Mary defines sensational.




In Brani Mladenov's purple and black ball gown, Bon Bon is luscious.




In Retros, she the epitome of chic. And check out her bling by Mode de M!


Dolldom hopes you enjoy this treat. Viva Mary Magpie.

Forever Elegance: Musings on Mode de M.

The delights of a few can become the envy of many. But despair not! Magnificent couture is a right to all. To all who know a heirloom when they see it. Today, it is easy to gather items that give the impression of couture but that upon close examination fail to meet the standards of beauty and craftsmanship that will render it a treasure and yes, in many ways, a work of art. The throw-away abounds and is easy to acquire. Liked today for its edge, abhorred tomorrow for its crassness. The true test of time will only be passed by the beauty of a garment created by a skillful hand, an intelligent mind, and an inspired heart.

Mark G. Harris, designer of Mode de M., has been regaling us at Dolldom since the inception of this forum and we'd like to say that this is a love affair for the ages. Mark's latest creation (a beaded sheath in purple silk shantung and a fly-away jacket in exquisite pastel tweed) is truly wearable art and a most precious acquisition for our Gallery of Masterpieces.

Mark has opened his boutique and all of us at Dolldom can now embody the epitome of chic and elegance in his couture. We look forward to the many future beauties to come. Bravo Mark!

Mode de M.