Doris talks Barbie and the Importance of the Fashion Doll from 18th, 19th, and 20th Century
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- Hello The Way We Wore Fans,
Guess what we are talking about today? Barbie, yes the iconic fashion doll. The interesting thing about the parallels between dolls and fashion is they stem all the way back to 14th century where dolls were sent to ruling families and the courts they held to showcase fashions and the fine intricate work of the artisans that made the garments and embellishments. Marie Antoinette before traveling to France to marry Louis XVI had dolls sent to her wearing the latest garments worn at court, these dolls were almost life size and she would play with them much to the chagrin of her mother Empress Maria Theresa. Pandora was the name of the doll/mannequin sent to European courts. Prior to models wearing fashions on runways dolls served as a way to display the latest designs of the season. Dolls became more of a play-thing for children in the 18th and 19th century but it was after World War 2 that France in order to help the French Relief created a traveling show that showcased the latest in fashion by designers. In order to work with the rationing of the time they scaled their designs to fit 27.5" inch dolls. Designers such as Balmain, Worth, Schiaparelli, and Madame Gres created multipe garments for the international traveling show. The idea of a fashion doll for children is what lead to Barbie in 1959, whose looks and garments reference the designs of the time. We hope you enjoy this episode on dolls and fashion.
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My grandmother had a fashion doll as a little girl in the 1930's and it has very detailed patterns to create the latest designs of that time period. I really enjoyed this episode and look forward to the next one.
Love this segment!! My mother and grandmother used to make high fashion clothing, evening gowns and fur capes for mine and my sisters Barbie dolls growing up! Then as a teenager I became obsessed with antique bisque dolls that started a lifetime of collecting them. Sometimes the doll that I was seeking, unfortunately though her clothing did not survive the decades, but fortunately doll costumers recreated patterns of doll clothing that would have been worn by an antique doll of the 1800s- 1900s! I would search for antique fabrics and lace to hand sew an outfit for a doll that needed a new dress! I can see how doing these things could have sparked the creativity of young girls and inspired them to have a go at their own wardrobes! It's so unfortunate that sewing is a dying art! 😔 But I'm happy to see many young women finding some thrift shop gems and putting their own touches to the items they find! Wow! I could go on about this subject but I'll stop now! Great conversation Doris, thank you!! 😊
Ahh, my two worlds collide lol! I must admit I'm a huge lover and collector of dolls and I was drooling thru this entire video. I'm more of a contemporary doll collector (i.e. Barbie, MyScene, Bratz) but I've always been a huge history / fashion history nerd too, so I like to have my vintage Barbie's in period correct ensebles, and even making my modern dolls look like a Charles James model, or a 1930's Adrian starlet . Would love to have an episode focusing on just Barbie's fashions thru the years, possibly featuring Bradley Justice Yarbrough? He is THE person to talk to about anything Barbie/Mattel related. I know Doris would LOVE him
I am a BIG fan and collector of JEM dolls. They were a brand of dolls that were rock stars with multi colored hair (back when you would NEVER see a little girl or an older lady with pink hair.
Anyway, I'd find them ocassionally at thrift stores but almost always without their clothes. I had a great time in my teen years sewing outfits for them with the remnants of my own "wild" fabrics that I used for my own home made creations! Pink fishnet, leopard print, lame, tulle! It was really fun pretending to be seamstress for these awesome little ladies 😁
Remember jem(gem)and the rockers cartoon?
@@isabellavalencia8026 OH yeah, of course! It was actually kind of deep, with Jerrica struggling with her stage persona and personal life. Deep for an 80s cartoon in contrast to the other little kid based cartoons (which I also loved)!
@@isabellavalencia8026 OH, it was Jem and the Holograms! Barbie and the Rockers was a Jem rip off
The Barbie doll in this video is not a #3, it is a #4. The major difference between a #3 and a #4 is the vinyl coloration. The earlier #3 version used the same vinyl as the #1 and #2, which was defective. The rosy flesh color of these dolls quickly started to fade to a pale white, which was noticed while the dolls were in production. The #4 doll used a different vinyl formula that is colorfast, and retains its nice bright flesh tone. The dolls that come after the #4 are slightly less vivid in their skin tone, so to an experienced collector the appearance of the #4 is pretty unmistakeable. It was probably felt during the transition from the #4 to the #5 that the skintone was too orange, but later in the decade Barbie's skintone would return to a more vivid tone like the #4.
It's also important to note that Mattel made no distinctions between #1, #3, etc., these are all names that have been given to the dolls by collectors to demarcate between the various manufacturing changes that occurred during the early years of Barbie. All of the dolls were simply sold as "Barbie, Teen-Age Fashion Model" with stock number 850. There were minor variants in the packaging that occurred alongside the variations in manufacturing, but to the general public, all of the dolls were simply "Barbie".
What an amazing evolution of dolls, from advertising pieces to children's toys,yet still highly regarded and sought.
Great episode! Always loved doll fashion, particularly Barbie and her gorgeous outfits. Thanks for this, Doris.
The attention to detail (especially on such a small scale) is amazing!
Barbie was my first client too! Love this episode. I am from SF, the Theatre De La Mode is EVERYTHING!
My aunt had a fashion doll named Jenny and she came with a little suitcase/wardrobe that you could hang her clothes up in....it came with little hangars and the case has tiny drawers for shoes and accessories! I loved being able to play with it at my grandma's house! This was a fantastic episode! Thank u as always!
I have my mother's Jenny. ❤
Thank you Doris. I love dolls.
Thank you Doris for this video, I've been a Barbie fan since a little girl !!
I am so in love with this channel! Thank you so much Doris for such interesting content! I love your enthusiasm and just watching your videos has ignited my new found love of vintage fashion!
My Barbie clothes were my introduction to couture labels as a child… I’ll never forget the Oscar de la Renta collection I got one Christmas in the late 80’s or early 90’s… my Barbie’s had a little closet to keep these treasures. 🥰 Thanks for this video and an amazing reminder of that incredible collection! It’s so cool to look back and think of how I first became interested in fashion! 💞🙏🏻
OMG!!! I’m a HUGE Barbie collector and fashion collector! This is an interview dream come true!! 💖💕💘💖😆😍
What a great video!! I loved it-so wonderful to hear and see about the different dolls!!
When I was a little girl my cousin gave me the most beautiful fashion doll, she had jointed limbs, and torso-she was at least 18' tall. He had made clothes for her as well. It was quite a wonderful Christmas gift!!
Then, as I got older I received a "Tony" doll, then a "Betsy McCall"-then Finally-"BARBIE"!! Boy, was I smitten, and I still am!! I still have my fold up dream house-it's in great condition!! I am now 70-so this is probably 59 years old!!
I really enjoyed this episode I love fashion-and I still love my Barbie's :+)
Thank you for sharing the love of fashion and dolls with us!
The Strong Museum of Play was originally almost a warehouse for Mrs Strong’s doll collection.
The fashion couture dolls reside in the Merryhill Museum an hour outside of Portland, Or. They are fabulous.
Hoping to get there one day. I’ve known about them for years.
It is such a nice surprise to see Steven with you. He is not only knowledgeable on fashion, he is such a nice person. I love to shop in his store, which is in my area. He has so many beautiful things. I love Barbie and I am happy to see her featured. I still want to look like Barbie!
I BEING A COLLECTOR OF COUTURE SINCE 1988 AND I HAVE READ FASHION HISTORY AND NEVER HEARD OF THIS, IM IN SHOCKED AND SUPRISE, THANK YOU MICHAEL, DORIS XOXO #MEDAVOGVINTAGE
I know! I was shocked as well!!! That’s the best part of doing these videos. I learn a lot!!
Doris
I have a number three Barbie with all of the outfits and accessories with the wardrobe case. He hair has not been touched.
This was great...Loved hearing about the evolution of the Barbie....my little sister played with hers a LOT...and I made clothes for mine😊
As a kid, A is for Annabelle by Tasha Tudor was my favorite book. Such beautiful illustrations of a Victorian fashion doll and her trousseau. Thanks for another brilliant episode 💜
That was fun and educational. Thank you.
I’m guilty of displaying & showcasing vintage Barbie accessories in my bedroom I’ve just realized.😂 A graduated faux pearl necklace, blk/wh checkered flouncy hat, pink combat boots, Ken’s black combat boots, a red/wh striped robe (really thick material), and also displayed in my home is my boxed Ferrari F1 driver Barbie where she’s in the Schumacher red plaid overalls from early 00’s and her racing helmet tucked under her arm. ☺️☺️☺️ Oooohhhh I just love them all!
In the beginning far away shots I saw those green dresses on the table and thought, “Scarlett O’Hara? Is that you?” Haha
Why guilt??!! Embrace what makes you happy and what you are passionate about. I think what you’ve done is great!!
Thanks for writing to me.
Doris
oh wow my mother is 97 and wrote about her childhood in MIDLAND TEXAS
What a brilliant idea for an episode. Love it. He is a most congenial man. Thank you!
Thank you for explaining this now I understand why my antique doll has all the undergarments that would be appropriate thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
I loved it! I was just thinking about googling the designs that famous houses did for Barbie specifically, and I thought it was a one time thing that I saw in a magazine and tv special many many years ago. It was quite interesting to see how many designers were actually inspired by Barbie. Love your shows Doris and a great episode!
Barbie was never about the doll--it was the clothes darling! I still have all my original Barbie dolls, clothes, and accessories (including all the booklets that came with them). They are immaculate. I still can't get over the tiny stitching on the hems and buttonholes.
Though I’m not a doll person… anything Doris wants to talk about, I want to hear! This was such fun! Thank you!
Interesting conversation, enjoyed it very much!
This is my most favorite Episode ever! You really do a great job with your channel, please go on doing so! :)
I loved this episode so much!!!
Cool! Thank you for making this video!
I just loved this episode!
Love it. 🥰🥰
Very enjoyable episode! I love that you connected dolls and fashion. I think you could create other episodes about fashion dolls, including paper dolls (my mother's favourite) and later dolls, such as Mel Odom's Gene doll. They all reflected current fashion and also fashion as fantasy.
Awesome episode!
Wonderful, thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining and informative episode. I loved dolls and learned to sew because we weren't so well off and couldn't afford all the accessories and outfits. My dolls and accoutrements were often hand-me-downs, so making my own clothes out of scraps etc was a way to still give barbie a wardrobe.
I've been gone for awhile, I have so many episodes to catch up on but this was a great return for me!. Thank you Doris!
Another Fabulous video Doris, and such a refreshing topic to showcase!
Wonderful ! I learned so much! Thankyou
I enjoyed this episode - I was a model in SF in the 80’s while I studied finance over at USF. And, I certainly had a barby doll growing up in Norway - and I made her clothes fashioned by what was I a the time. I will see if I can find a photo of my doll. I drove it to the dumpster when I was clearing out her house (I regret that I chucked her out now….).
I could listen to him talk all day! How fun was this video! Loved it!
very enjoyable episode
This was a fun episode!
I looooooovveee this!
What an awesome episode! I was never much of a doll person myself - I always cut their hair off! But I had a few dolls for show - not play dolls. And I so adored them! And appreciate my mother giving them to me!
I enjoyed Barbies' rival, Tammy. My mom would make Tammy doll clothes and I made clothes for my "Damma Dolls" (Troll Dolls). That is amazing that they had those Fashion Doll Exhibitions.
Fun!
I love this channel and appreciate that fashion dolls were part of this episode. The information on Barbie is completely inaccurate though. That’s a #4 Barbie, not a #3. Also, the original clothing was designed by Charlotte Johnson. She was American, not a French designer.
Loved this ep! I have a Number 3 Barbie from back in the day. She’s in excellent condition and I keep her displayed in my room in a special display case for protection. She’s blond. We didn’t have a lot of money so I didn’t get a lot of fashions, but I would look at he booklet and dream about which ones I wanted to have. I have some dolls I collected, but nothing rare and terribly valuable. Thanks, Doris.
I love all the “mod” dresses I have for my Barbies. I have one doll so old the petroleum is leaking out of the plastic. My two original Barbie & Ken dolls are lovingly put away along with the outfits.
One foot directly in front if the other, what a pain. I love the fashion evaluations on Antique Roadshow. Thank you, a terrific episode.
I wish your episodes were longer
I loved this episode & the 1860s doll was interesting for me as i'm in the process of making dickens character dolls all 10" High, at the moment working on Betsey Trotwood from David Copperfield. The clothing is a challenge but the thrill of the finished cloth character is so rewarding. I don't usually buy Disney dolls but I do own a particularly good version of the Lady Tramaine doll resembling Cake Blanchet. I should mention I have loved sewing since I was 13 thanks to a wonderful School sewing tutor. So I used to sew all my dresses in the late 60's & when I fell out of Taxis after an evening out (a bit like an Ab Fab character) I was always very stylish!
Absolutely loved this video, Barbie was my gateway into fashion from the age of about 5! x
Barbie had a moment in the late 80s-90s and she’s having another one right now, they have in house designers mostly of color who are queer it’s absolutely amazing !
I have some 1/3 and some 1/4 dolls. I may get the 1/4 scale ones out because theyre gorgeous and would look amazing dressed in vintage fashions as their faces have a "vintage" look.
Wow Doris this is so cool I live close to Midland Texas!! And also I had no idea that you were part of looking for clothing for Titanic movie? Is that correct?
I've been following you for several months now and you always amaze me with your knowledge and influence! I'm so happy for you and how successful you are! Looking forward to finding out more on the connection with you and Titanic (It's my husbands favorite movie☺️) Awesome interview with this man and the barbie dolls. Loved it!!! Keep up the good/interesting work!
Do you have anything that belonged to Barbara Woolworth Hutton ?
I ADORE your channel 🥰🥰
@Doris
Hi Doris! I was wondering.. have you seen the Netflix show of "HALSTON", played by Ewan McGregor?
Guess what we realized.. you've showcased more HALSTON dresses on your channel than on that Netflix series. Just wanted you to know that you are always truly amazing.
Thanks Lorenzo! Actually it’s Mike who adds all the images, edits and shoots the episodes. I’m just the person I. Front of the camera.
I appreciate your interest!! Thanks for your kind words.
Doris
How do you know if the outfit is original with the doll? Do you reference articles or drawings?
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The Theatre de la Mode outfits were incredible but I have to say the dolls themselves were disappointing. The wire bodies took away from the beauty of it all.
Knows everything about high fashion. Wears a random sweatshirt. 😆
RIP Trixie Mattel who just died. Her head exploded and pink stuff came out
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Please STOP exaggerating Barbie's bust size! She was molded to resemble a real woman with '40s and '50s bust-elevating, waist cinched foundation garments, and to emulate immaculate posture! Long story short, her ta-tas are NOT that big! Quit whining!
Seriously??
@@thewaywewore7371 Yeah, seriously! I'm TIRED of all these whiny pseudo-feminists paying empty lip service to a cause they really don't believe in and warping their own children's minds.