Mission Possible: F.A.B. Style

Acronyms such HTF and VHTF are inextricable from the dollector's pursuit of vintage objects of desire. Take, for example, Fairyite’s Lady Penelope. Released in 1966 along with six outfits, the doll's scarcity in today's secondary market make her qualify as a rare find, more so in good condition.

What are dolls wishing to evoke Lady Penelope’s aura of style to do? Sit and wait?

Absolutely no! They go on a mission!

 Enter the equally fabulous Rosina Haskell who, like Lady Penelope,  comes to the rescue with her keen understanding of the period, of the designs, and of the incomparable charm of the inspiring secret agent.

In this Dolldom exclusive, several super stars of the fashion doll world gather to pay homage to the sensational heroine of Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds! Here’s to F.A.B. style. Here’s to Rosina Haskell and Lady Penelope!

Fairylite's Lady Penelope doll was offered dressed in a red and black houndstooth suit with capelet and cap.



Haskell's version is on point! Modeled by a first issue Lilli Lalka by Julian Kalinowski, the suit is made for stylish sleuthing. 

Lady Penelope's bolero and bellbottom pantsuit with sash...

becomes a nautically-inspired ensemble in Haskell's hands. Anouk, by Nav Sikand, is thrilled. 

A hip leather vest over herringbone look...

is Sylvain's favorite lounging-around get-up!

Pink crepe and black lurex...who knew?

Anouk digs the classic color match!

Did she? No, she didn't! This is new design by Haskell that makes a prototype Sylvain by Julian Kalinowski decide to become a sleuth-for-hire. 

The drama of black and white for cocktails...

Is black and white drama for cocktails and Fabiola by Mike Buess is on it! Sunglasses by LizRetros. 

The gown! A secret agent has to blend at gala parties and balls...

so Tressy, restyled by Pink Bubbles Doll Spa, volunteers to do the job. 

To inquire about Haskell's designs, visit her boutique Rosiebows Mini Couture

Watch Lady Penelope in the trailer for The Dangerous Game

Requiem

req·ui·em
/ˈrekwēəm/

noun

(especially in the Roman Catholic Church) a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.
"a requiem was held for the dead queen"

a musical composition setting parts of a requiem Mass, or of a similar character.
"Fauré's Requiem"

an act or token of remembrance.
"he designed the epic as a requiem for beloved Sylvain"

Julian S. Kalinowski, doll maker extraordinaire, recently let the world know that Sylvain, one of the integrants of his S-Girls trio, entered immortality (i.e., sold out) earlier this week. 

Dolldom pays tribute to a dear face that challenged conventions since conception, invited seductively, refused coldly, left with some wanna-be spaghetti and croissant impresario to came back to love with the same never-waining intensity. Here's to you, afternoon-chat diva! 

Fashions by Tania Lawrecne, Rosina Haskell, Juliet Whorton, LizRetros, Hvala Dolls, HillCrestBarbies, Criscrash, and Bruno Farfallo. Wigs by Yatabazah.

Hvala!

 What's a doll to wear? The sempiternal question is best answered with this fab trio of photos of Sylvain by Julian Kalinowski wearing the inspired designs of Hvala Dolls by PJ Nox. There is new energy in the air with Hvala Doll's aesthetic! 

Nox's designs for the 1/4 set, will be featured in FDQ's Holiday 2020 issue - keep your eyes out for it.

In the meantime, visit Hvala Dolls' boutique on Etsy.