Leaping into an Uncommon Year

This morning, after being maybe three-quarters of the way to a fully-functioning level of caffeination, I had the sudden thought it might actually work out to allow comments here.

With this in mind, I've gone back through my previous blog posts and made the content more accessible to readers with an interest in fashion and dolls, not just those coming here because of last year's design contest.

People will stay and return if they find something of interest. If not, it's very easy to move on. Civility is always appreciated, and people looking for target practice are urged to keep on going, write their own prose, create their own art. I'm not here to create a mad frenzy of comments, and I suspect the readers of my little pieces aren't similarly inclined.

Thank you for visiting, and please feel free to come by again.

b

Dream On

Viktor & Rolf / Fall / Pret-a-Porter 2008

First notes about Fall / Winter 08

Hello. I've gotten a few questions since publishing my collection images online...

Yes, these clothes are a little bit unusual for doll clothes. No, it's not an accident; I design them like I'm doing real runway clothing and not so-called doll clothes.

Yes, I sometimes design and enjoy a bit more conventionally glamorous and pretty clothes. No, for this particular collection I wasn’t trying to design clothes merely to be traditionally pretty, as such.

Yes, I drew upon my artistic and theatrical sensibilities with this collection… the goal was designing striking, mysterious, haunting couture-type fashions that tell a story and describe a set of emotions, memories, and aesthetics. No, these aren’t for everyone and they’re not meant to be.

Yes, I am truly happy with them. No, these particular designs will not be for sale, although I may eventually create some related pieces in ultra-limited editions.

Yes, doll fashions can be as intriguing as human fashions, and I want to help make that happen. No, I probably won't sell doll fashions in the immediate future because I want to get back to writing for a while.

Yes, I have specific plans for more doll couture, and will be happily attending the International Fashion Doll Convention this July in Las Vegas. No, I certainly don’t mind if people contact me. Yes, all of my contact information is on my main website. No, it’s not a sales site.

Yes, I believe doll fashion can be as original, exciting, and varied as true haute couture when doll fashion designers take it seriously. What a grand time we could have...

Thank you for stopping by.

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Necessaire de Voyage

mind-lit midnight eyes

broken colored lights inside

prepare to find dreams

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