Hiromi

Hiromi, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
I had the pleasure of photographing this four-inch vintage Japanese doll, circa 1940, for Kiku Imports, one of Dolldom's favorite antique stores.

Manon et son capuchon

Manon et son capuchon, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.
Manon models in Fashion Doll Agency's on-line magazine. It's an honor to be part of this first issue. Manon models a hooded silk noile cape by "Mode de M" by Mark G. Harris and jewelry by Joy Jarred. Underneath, a Barbie Basic's stretch strapless black dress. On Dolldom's wish list for future acquisitions are Marcella Gala Noir and Manon Collection Noir.

Did You Evah?

American Character's 10 1/2-inch Toni doll was due to have some fun. With the reissuing of Tonner's Little Miss Revlon, Dolldom decided to give the smaller set the opportunity to show what made them so popular in the late 50s, this time around dressed by Retros, purveyors of the very best in cocktail wear. Accompanied by Vogue's Jeff, two Toni gals enjoy a cocktail of happiness or two to the tune of Cole Porter's "Did You Evah?" sung by Debbie Harry and Iggy Pop.

MIKE:
I have heard among this clan,
You are called a forgotten man.

DEXTER:
Is that what they're sayin'?
Well, did you evah!
What a swell party this is!

MIKE:
And have you heard the story of
A boy, a girl, unrequited love?

DEXTER:
Sounds like pure soap opera!

MIKE:
I may cry!

DEXTER:
What a swell party this is!
What frills, what frocks!

MIKE:
What broads!

DEXTER:
What furs, what rocks!

MIKE:
They're beautiful!

DEXTER:
Why, I've never seen such gaiety!

MIKE:
Neither did I!

DEXTER:
It's all just too, too swellegant!

MIKE:
This French champagne...

DEXTER:
Domestic!

MIKE and DEXTER:
So good for the brain!

MIKE:
That's what I was gonna say!

DEXTER:
You know you're a brilliant fellow?

MIKE:
Thank you!
 
MIKE:
Have you heard that Mimsy Starr...

DEXTER:
Oh, what now?

MIKE:
She got pinched in the Astor Bar!

DEXTER:
Sauced again, hey!
Well, did you evah?

MIKE and DEXTER:
What a swell party this is!

MIKE:
It's great!

DEXTER:
Ah, it's great!

MIKE:
It's grand!

DEXTER:
So grand!

DEXTER and MIKE:
It's wonderland!

DEXTER and MIKE:
Have you heard?
It's in the stars
Next July, we collide with Mars.
Well, did you evah?
What a swell party, swell party, swellegant, elegant party this is!

 

Retros

Happy 10th Sydney Chase!

Happy 10th Sydney Chase!, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Miss Chase celebrates 10 fabulous years with an exclusive feature in Doll Reader/Haute Doll. Sneak Peek

Intimité

Intimité, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Park Avenue Prowl Gene Marshall by Integrity wears Blush's unmentionables while she awaits the arrival of her Retros wardrobe. Her mini cigarette is by Liz Cole. Semi-precious stone necklace by Mode de M by Mark G. Harris.

Betsy Comes Home

Betsy Comes Home, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

American Character 29-inch Betsy McCall comes home, finally. She was at the Tonner Doll Hopsital getting re-strung. In the meantime, Linday Dryer of Duds for Dolls made her a faux zebra coat for her many outings in her new city.

Silent Beauties

Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase, the West Coast's premiere design showhouse event, has benefited San Francisco University High School's financial aid program, raising nearly $11 million in its 33 years. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase allows San Francisco University High School to offer financial aid to its students. It is through the community's continued support that quality education has been made available over the past three decades to hundreds of deserving Bay Area students.

Dolldom is proud to support the Decorator Showcase again this year with a donation to its silent auction. This year’s framed prints feature none other than Sydney Chase (who celebrates her 10th anniversary) and the universally loved Blythe customized by artist Diem Chau and dressed by Sara Lanzillotta.

1. 13” X 18” archival print, matted and framed

Title : Baby Ophelia

2. 13” X 18” archival print, matted and framed

Title: On the Asteroid B-162 

3. 8” X 10” archival print, matted and framed

Title: Marie –Hélène Delacroix de Rothschild

If interested in bidding, contact Nancy Fudem.