¿Y los ojos?

"-A ella se le ve que algo raro tiene, que no es una mujer como todas.
Parece muy joven, de unos veinticinco años cuanto más, una carita un poco de gata, la nariz chica, respingada, el corte de cara es... más redondo que ovalado, la frente ancha, los cachetes también grandes pero que después se van para abajo en punta, como los gatos.
-¿Y los ojos?
-Claros, casi seguro que verdes, los entrecierra para dibujar mejor."

El beso de la mujer araña de Miguel Puig

To accompany the beginning passage of Puig's groundbreaking novel, D.A.E's "Dressing for Dinner" Vivian models the quintessential black dress from D.A.E.'s "Perfume Hunting", cut to perfection and executed with flawless precision. That's all that Vivian needs along with her wig by Time of Doll, and subtle turquoise accents to portray the movie heroine of Molina's narration. 

Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?

 The film classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has very few moments that do not qualify as exemplary moviemaking. One such scene is "Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?" in which Jane Russell steals the show. Surrounded by a bevy of brawny athletes, Russell reigns supreme as the strongest of them all in her black jumpsuit and flared jacket. 

The unforgettable get-up, along with s second outfit from the movie were recently reproduced by D.A.E Originals for a very special and ultra limited Vivian the Miniquin doll and are currently available exclusively from Happily Ever After. 

Dolldom is happy to feature D.A.E's Vivian and Monty re-enacting some of the key moments of this most unforgettable musical number and movie. Vivian sports a vivid face-up and wig designed to channel Russell's amazing style. A brunette "Modern Dandy" Monty in a Chewin wig and orange square cut provides the beefcake. 

For more information on Vivian visit Happily Ever After. Monty may be found at D.A.E Originals' site.

The Return of D.A.E.'s Vivian and Monty: Miniquins Are Go!

Dolldom's fascination with dolls is very much due to the impact of Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation figures. Filled with the oddness of the object inanimate that nevertheless shows signs of life, characters such as Captain Scarlett or Lady Penelope, created a deep feeling of cognitive dissonance. Are they or aren't they? 

Although fashion dolls do not speak and gesture (yet) as these Supermarionation beings did, they still provide the dollector with an opportunity to explore their dynamic stillness and expressive silence. Because they do not respond in the manner of things animate, we make every effort to establish an eloquent form of communication with these representations of ourselves. We imagine that such may be the case too for collectors of full-size fashion mannequins. Which brings us to the fabulous dolls of this entry. 

D.A.E. Originals created Vivian the Miniquin in 2002 and Monty the Miniquin joined the line in 2005. With a storyline that delves deeply into alternate forms of consciousness, Vivian and Monty opened up a world where we, humans, were the ones not capable of perceiving their activity. Both dolls were frank about their inanimate nature - they were mannequins at Diamonds Department Store - but that did not stop them from having complex emotional lives. 

20 years later, D.A.E. Originals brings back Vivian and Monty at their most uncanny: articulated and glass eyed, the mannequin pair is more suggestive of mystery than ever. And BECAUSE they do not move autonomously or speak in ways audible to the human ear, they draw us in even more into their supposedly still world. 

The new collection, titled Romance Reborn, is a gorgeous offering of ultra limited resin ball-jointed dolls. Elaborate fashion sets are limited to 6, while dolls are limited to 15 of each hair color. 

In this Dolldom entry, Vivian and Monty invite you to join them on an excursion of their world: the fabulous windows of Diamonds Department Store, where the perceived stillness of their poses cannot deny the dynamism of their intentions.

For more information and to acquire your own, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

Menswear Department? Take the elevator to the 4th floor! 




Rockabilly styles? 5th floor!




Custom jewelry - 1st floor!

Hostess wear is on 3rd floor. 




Couture for formal occasions? Penthouse!

Bridal Boutique is on 7th!

For more information and to acquire your own, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

Furniture by D. Cole for LizRetros

Monty's Sartorial Triumph: A Mix-and-Match Extravaganza

D.A.E. Originals Monty the Miniquin is the miniquin to watch for he's wearing a mix of styles, elegantly vintage, and yet so au courant. Selecting pieces from Monty's sensational fashion sets, Dolldom's editors highlight the classic essence of D.A.E.'s menswear savvy. 

For more information and to acquire your own fashion sets for Monty to create your own mix-and-match fun, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

"Casual for Town and Country" combines the brown cashmere car coat from "Town and Country" with the cord slacks and turtleneck from "Corded Casuals"






"Motorbike" combines "On the Fairway's" white turtleneck and jacket with "Dungaree Boy's" perfectly made dungarees. 



"Afternoon Off" combines "On the Fairway's" slacks and shoes with "Corded Casual's" olive green sweater. 






"L'italiano" is a cool combo of "Cashmere Tuxedo's" slacks and shoes and "On the Fairway's" turtleneck. 

"Palm Springs Party" is a cool mix of "On the Fairway's" slacks and cap and "Town and Country's" linen shirt. 

"Cords and Polo" is a classic pairing of beige corduroy slacks from "Corded Casuals" and a well-fitting diamond-pattern polo shirt from "Dungaree Boy". 

"Hi-Fi" is for an evening of cool jazz tunes on the record player matching "Dungaree Boy's" cool jeans and "Town and Country's" incredibly colorful knit vest. 

For more information and to acquire your own fashion sets for Monty to create your own mix-and-match fun, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

Furniture by D. Cole for LizRetros

The Wig Shop at Diamonds Department Store

A mannequin transforms - always. D.A.E. Originals Vivian is no exception. In wigs made for Mel Odom's Gene Marshall doll by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll, a "Dressing for Dinner" raven Vivian doll ,with her deep chocolate caramel eyes and soft lilac eye shadow, is the consummate chameleon in the equally phenomenal "Let's Celebrate".

For more information and to acquire your own, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

Only Make Believe

Or is it? D.A.E. Originals Vivian and Monty embody love for the customers of Diamonds Department Store in "Cashmere Tuxedo" and "Blushing Bride"! Their love is undeniable, don't you agree? 

For more information and to acquire your own, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.

For more information and to acquire your own, make sure to visit the shop at D.A.E. Originals.