Fashion Doll Discussion

Popovy has almost doubled their prices since I first discovered them (they were the first BJD that made me want one!) I’m now not sure that I’ll ever have one myself due to the price. I already have several other very very expensive dolls though (Natalia Loseva, Marmite Sue)

 

Well I'd say it could be a bit of both : the dolls are most of the times extremely limited, expensive and take time to be released which can block some people (myself included ahah)
My main reason for not buying this kind of dolls is the overall cost, that only represent budget for one doll (sometimes blank or at least with not fullset or accessories). Even though, when combined, some collectors invest that amount in the hobby, they get more than one doll for that price (maybe a fullest, or a bunch of accessories, even several dolls sometimes). For some reason I personally feel blocked by the idea of paying so much for only one doll (not meaning they're not worth the price of course, I can't imagine the amount of work to make these pieces of art), but it's just not for me and maybe not for most people.
And maybe there is something about the style too ? dolls like Popovy and Pasha Pasha have (in my opinion of course) very particular style and faces, so maybe this vibe is not for everyone

 

She looks amazing, Anastasia does such a top notch job with Popovy dolls! I wish I had one to send to her

 

Hi all, I recently got my first fashion size girl in a trade, I feel so blessed to have her. She is a little work of art. Her sculpt is called Bunny, from La Luna Doll by the artist Niangao. Compared with my other dolls, her posing is just amazing- there is no comparison really. She came with flat, heel, and ballet feet!! She is a little more stylized than some other fashion dolls, I believe about the same size as PashaPasha Mini. Typically I collect slim MSD size, I have one YOSD, but when my La Luna girl arrived I was stunned by her size, proportions. She is so little! She is such a treasure.


Currently waiting on a custom wig for her.

Thank you for making this thread. I am trying to learn more about the fashion doll community and find artists who make clothes and shoes for them. Happy for any recommendations

 

She looks so lovely! Love her hands and the faceup/sculpt. Never heard of the company, to be honest. Thank you for sharing her.

 

Thank you so much! I only knew about them because of Instagram, but honestly have not seen many of them posted anywhere except my girl! The artist Instagram is @ niangao1015 if you are interested. I think their dolls are beautiful.

Thank you! And thank you for so many wonderful recommendations! So sorry to hear about the issue you had with those shoes, that's just awful </3

 

Thanks for this threat.
I've been really fascinated by these pretty fashion dolls since last year. These fine bodies are so flexible and made so well.

My BJDs (except for a few small ones) look like giants next to them.

I realy like the realistic faces. That impresses me the most!

 

I saw this video from Popovy where they show the posing. It's pretty amazing.
@Erasmia the detail on the hairdo is crazy, and at this scale too

 

Thank you for stating this thread @EresMia. This has been such a fun thread to read. I love fashion BJDs and my love for fashion dolls started as a child playing with Barbies. I always enjoyed changing their clothes. I am a fan of most of the Eastern European dollmaker artists and I have a soft spot for Eli Effenberger maker of Marmite Sue. Here my list of favorite artists.

Sugarbone
Eslyns Doll
Melian Doll
Marmite Sue
Pasha Pasha
Lutsenko Doll
Natalia Loseva
Enchanted Doll
Tender Creation
Nothing_Sapien
Chimera by Nina K
Ptichka by Irina Kuzina

Do you prefer to buy secondhand or direct from the artist?
I prefer to buy directly from the artists, I like to support them. However, I am a masochist that often falls in love with discontinued models. Thus, the only way to get those is the secondary market. (Sigh). Also, due to the geo-political issues, some artists are super hard to order and the only way to get a doll is to buy it from the secondary market,

Do you prefer them in lingerie or different styles?
Due to resin being resin, I keep my dolls stored away in their boxes to avoid or to deaccelerate yellowing. I often like putting clothes on them and then when I am done playing I put them back in their boxes undressed, as I am afraid the clothes could stain the resin. Yes, I am one of those doll collectors that handle her dolls with the white gloves. lol

Where do you buy your clothes, wigs&accessories?
Usually, I find a clothes or wig maker on Instagram or by word of mouth, it usually leads me to the Etsy rabbithole.

 

Yas! The Laser Blue and Plated Pink skin color from Tiger Sugar are so alienesque in such a cool way. It would be nice if she offered them again. The Gingko sculpt is very sweet. I wish she updated her Instagram feed more often,

 

I'm totally confused with this post. I always thought these dolls were ART dolls, and Enchanted Dolls are porcelain, that's why they are so expensive. When I think of fashion dolls I always think of the cheaper end of dolls like Barbie. Please correct me if I'm wrong.