Hollywood Goes to New York City Paper Dolls

What a great idea for a book! Another beauty by David Wolfe. So many wonderful movies have been set in NYC, from Ziegfeld Girls to Funny Girl to Working Girl. Stage Door, The Women, and of course the fabulous Breakfast at Tiffany's.

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Hollywood Goes to New York City.....$12
by David Wolfe

Paper Studio Press continues to focus on Hollywood costumes with a new paper doll book by David Wolfe. Four glamorous paper doll models look like the toast of the town when dressed in outfits from movies set in New York City, some on location, others shot on the studio backlot. Eight pages of glamorous clothes to cut-out go from 42nd Street to Sex in the City and also include such fashionable flicks such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Great Ziegfeld, Auntie Mame, Working Girl and The Women. There are smart suits, gorgeous gowns and show-stopping Follies costumes that capture the cinematic chic of Hollywood’s view of the Big Apple.

Fashion Originals by Jim Howard, Vol. 2: Japan and Africa

Jim Howard's books are personal favorites. I love his line and shading, the way he can make a face absolutely luminous...

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Fashion Originals by Jim Howard, Vol 2, Japan and Africa.....$12
by Jim Howard

The fashion world missed out on a great designer when young Jim Howard chose illustration as his career. He became famously successful, but always wanted to design as well as illustrate. Now he gets his chance to create "Jim Howard's Fashion Originals" for paper dolls.

His second book, with 22 original designs, is inspired by two exotic cultures, Japan and Africa, each represented by a glamorous ethnic doll. From Africa come chic high fashions based on native dress, on prints, patterns and materials including animal prints and primitive arts and crafts. From Japan come elegantly refined creations inspired by ancient artifacts, graceful kimonos and delicate paintings.

Jim's talent as an illustrator turns every page of this new book into a work of art from one of the most accomplished fashion artists of our time... and now, also a designer of original fashions for paper dolls. 

Paris Fashion Paper Dolls & Designer Styles 1919-1939 by Brenda Sneathen Mattox

A fascinating period of history -- so many cultural and societal changes between the two wars. Brenda does a wonderful job of capturing how fashion evolved with her beautiful artwork and her devotion to historical details. You can order the book at paperdollreview.com

Paris Fashion Paper Dolls & Designer Styles 1919-1939.....$12
by Brenda Sneathen Mattox

Probably the period of greatest change in 20th century fashion took place between the two world wars. Women finally threw off the tyranny of the corset, heavy skirts and layers of underwear to embrace the freedom of 1920s and 30s styles. And Paris designers enjoyed creating looks inspired by new art movements such as Art Deco and Surrealism.

This wonderful book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox offers two dolls and 16 outfits all based on Paris fashions from 1918 to 1939 including designs by Lelong, Lanvin, Callot Soeurs, Fortuny, Poiret, Chanel, Vionnet, Patou, Delaunay, Salvador Dali and Schiaparelli. A real treat for fans of the Downton Abbey era of fashion.

Classic Drama Queens by David Wolfe

This is a honey of a book by David Wolfe -- you get David's beautiful artwork and his insight into the movie biz at the height of its glamour. You can order the book at paperdollreview.com

Classic Drama Queens.....$13.95
by David Wolfe

"Classic Drama Queens" pays tribute to stars and costume designs as seen on the screen in the '30s, '40s and '50s...Hollywood's Historic Golden Age.  

The first volume of a super-sized new series, "David Wolfe's History of Hollywood Fashions," provides 6 paper dolls and 10 pages of costumes by famous designers for silver screen star, plus authoritative commentary by David Wolfe, the popular artist and Hollywood fashion historian.

Classic Drama Queens features Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Bette Davis, Irene Dunne, Greer Garson and Loretta Young, famous leading ladies from Hollywood's Golden Age. They starred in many important dramatic films, always dressed in beautiful costumes that added to their star quality. This new book, the first in a projected on-going series, spotlights 33 creative costume designs executed by talented designers including Adrian, Edith Head, Robert Kalloch, Bonnie Cashin and Orry-Kelly, among others from any of Hollywood's greatest hits including:
Now, Voyager, Letty Lynton, Mildred Pierce, Peny Serenade, Wild Orchids, Random Harvest, Mrs. Miniver, The Women, All About Eve, Dark Victory, Inspiration, Love Affair, The Bride Wore Red, The Painted Veil, The White Cliffs of Dover, Little Foxes, I Remember Mama, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Letter, Anna Christie, Queen Christina, Camille, The Farmer's Daughter, Juarez, Anna and the King of Siam, Jezebel, Suez 

Patty Duke Paper Dolls

Publisher: Whitman, 1964

Her Oscar-winning role as Helen Keller is a powerful tour de force, worthy of a seasoned actress, although she was a child at the time. She delighted us in her light-hearted TV show. And when at last she told her own story, she inspired us all over again. Call her Anna.

Wishing you a bright and happy Easter

Postmarked April 15, 1908.

Children's Playmate, March 1949