Mam'selle A Sindy Doll Magazine Issue 38 | October 2024 by mamselle_magazine

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Welcome to the October issue of Mam'selle! A mini magazine for Sindy doll lovers, fans and collectors. But dolls, how is it the ‘ber months already? Summer slipped away like a moment in time (thanks Taylor Swift) and now it’s time to embrace the cooler months. Hallowe’en, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving - and dare I mention the C word? are all around the corner! Before the ‘Fall festivities’ begin, sit back with that final summer cooler and enjoy the October issue, jam-packed with Sindy joy to extend those lighter nights for just a little longer. Until next month dolls.

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Sindy Doll Magazine: Contents

l SINDY SOCIAL SCEN spEecia Sindy Snaps from the Top Shots: our favourite Bash... Mam’selle 3rd Birthday

The Mam’selle team hosted a 80s Disco to celebrate the 3rd anniversary

Don’t miss the Sindy Social Scene pages! Featuring all the snaps from the Mam’selle 3rd Birthday Disco.

04 Sindy Social Scene 14 Dolly Gathering BTS 17 A look at Mam’selle 35 Living with Sindy Special 36 Travel with Sindy 44 Shopping with Sindy 46 #VintageSindy

Please do contact us with any submissions, ad's, or to be featured dresslikeasindy@gmail.com

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Top Shots: our favourite Sindy snaps from the Mam’selle 3rd birthday bash...

The Mam’selle team hosted an 80s disco to celebrate the 3rd anniversary

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The guest list was done and the queues were forming as the

dolls started to arrive...

1. @sindy_atelier | 2. @sewist53 | 3. @stylemysindy 4. @sewist53 | 5. @little_miss_dressy | 6. @barbiebluesweden

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also performed to the

guests and after her set some lucky fans managed to get a selfie. (Images @ftloveofdolls)

We think Lady Audrey @sindy_doll_collector went through her Rolodex to sort the guest list...

Madonna, Whitney Houston, and even The Nolans performed at the Mam’selle 3rd Birthday Disco thanks to Lady Audrey. Images all @sindy_doll_collector

A cool DJ from Spain arrived via @sindy_atelier

Girl band Bananarama made an appearance thanks to @sindy_doll_collector

The crowd went wild when WHAM! and their backing singers Pepsi and Shirley showed up and got everyone up on the dance floor with classics ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’, ‘Young Guns’ and of course ‘Club Tropicana’. (Images @shabbydoll_love)

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Mam’selle were thrilled @dawsondigsdolls joined us from the USA

The VIDs (very important dolls)

arrived...

Mam’selle columnist Veronique came with her entourage.

The girls also flew in from Sweden!

1. @x.jac.c.x | 2. @dawsondigsdolls | 3. @sharingsindy 4. @suekulec | 5. @minerva_and_albus_the_movies | 6. @sindy_atelier

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There was lots of dancing...and breakdancing!

Save the last dance...

2. Is it even a disco if nobody ends up crying in the loos?

Thanks to those who joined the party from home too... 5.

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Welcome to the Saturday 27th July 2024

olly Gathering Here’s a little look at the one-off dolly day held in Doncaster in 2024.

Dolly collectors and fans gathered one Saturday in July to...

continue the annual tradition of a Northern meet-up for Sindy fans (and of course Barbie, Blythe, Pippa, Monster High, and others). With DollyCon - which is usually held in Lincoln - on hold for the year, a meet-up was organised in Doncaster by collector Sherelle Hawes.

Images by Michele Jassie, Marguerite Hogg, Kerry Moore, Sherelle Hawes and Edwina Falls.

The Dolly Gathering also had some useful workshops Doll collector Lucy Aissa Taylor was on hand to show fellow collectors how to restring dolls, shorten leg rubbers, tackle

> For help, advice, and to get a doll fixed contact Lucy

swingy hips and fix wobbly

@taylluca

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The Purple entries

1) Mary Poppins by Lyn Sullivan 2) Pretty in Pink by Michele Jassie 3) Alice in Wonderland by Michele Jassie 4) Alien by Angela Blythe 5) John Galliano Sindy by Kit Walker

‘I Want to Break Free’ by Queen (Photo comp entry by Sarah Wilson)

Doncaster Dolls Day! The overall theme was Back to the Eighties. There were the usual doll conference faves like cosplay, competitions, and a raffle. The competitions included a purple theme, favourite book character, dressed in 80s fashion and best knitted/crocheted outfit. There was also an 80s photoscene comp. MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 15

Saturday 27th July 2024

olly Gathering

‘The History of Sindy’ author Colette Mansell was there signing her famous book.

Shopping Time! There was plenty of time for some dolly shopping. Sellers included ‘Sindy by Marguerite’, ‘Sindy’s House’, ‘Octopudding’, ‘Sindy Loves Crochet by Mandy Crawley’ and more.

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THE MAM’SELLE FASHION FILES

MAM’SELLE - FOR WELL DRESSED DOLLS We take a look at these sought-after sixties looks...

The ‘Gear Get-Ups’ range was available from 1965-67 Introduced in 1965, the Mam’selle range of fashion accessories and bedding were made in the Lines Brothers factory in Richmond, Surrey. Pedigree already made baby doll clothes and children’s fancy dress outfits under the Mam’selle brand, and it’s believed they branched into Mam’selle Sindy doll clothes in order to keep up with the ‘doll clone’ fashions of the day. In fact, the Mam’selle range was offered as an inexpensive alternative to the main Sindy fashions, which is crazy when you consider how well made they are and the eye-watering prices these pieces can command today. This is also likely due to the fact that they were made in smaller numbers than the main collections.

Mam’selle defined the swinging sixties fashions These younger and cooler fashions were clearly led by the trends of the day. The ‘swinging sixties’ was in full swing and the Mam’selle clothes leaned towards the Mod mood - mini skirts, sleeveless styles, shift dresses, patent finishes, go-go boots, coloured tights and baker boy caps. It was even reflected in some of the names - beat, pop, cool and wildcat.

How to spot Mam’selle: fact file All pieces are Made in England. Not all the garments have labels so pieces with them are much more sought after. Poppers are the flat ‘pancake’ style. These poppers, however, can vary in size and colour. The brochure sketches are not always reflective of the actual finished pieces.

The A-line shift shapes, Peter Pan collars, bib fronts, bows, and pop art prints and patterns ensured the Mam’selle range stood out from the other Sindy fashions. Also worth noting is the ‘signature’ bias binding finish on many pieces. Pedigree ceased the production of Mam’selle in 1969.

The toymaking company Lines Brothers was founded by the brothers Walter, William and Arthur Lines in 1919. The company used Tri-Ang as a brand name, since a triangle is made of three lines.

MY MAM’SELLE

Blue Beat (all original)

All Aboard (repro by the late Helen Carter, original Mam’selle shoes)

Collector Sandy Jennings shares her Mam’selle fashion outfits...

ALL ABOARD (REF DR383)

BLUE BEAT (REF DR351)

This nautical set is described as Sindy’s ‘fab holiday gear’ with white drill bell bottoms, string shirt, captain’s hat and duffle bag.

A stylish turquoise A-line day dress with black stitch detailing.

COLLECTION made from 1965-67, these outfits are now significantly rare, extremely fragile and often very expensive, but to me they are worth every cent - there’s nothing quite as wonderful as opening a parcel, and holding one of these wonderful outfits in my hands, then gently putting it onto one of my 1960s Sindys, knowing they are nearly as old as me!”

BY SANDY JENNINGS

Cool Cat (all original)

Crochet Look (all original including VHTF key fob; Patch shoes)

“When I first started collecting Sindy back in 2005, I didn’t know that the Mam’selle outfits even existed. When I stumbled across the Our Sindy Museum reference site some years later and discovered them, I knew instantly that I wanted to add as many as possible to my collection! I love the designs and fabrics used, as well as the accessories. They are all quintessentially mid-1960s and very much of their time. As the Mam’selle range was only

CROCHET LOOK (REF DR355) COOL CAT (REF DR353) A long sleeve chiffon party dress with a floral underdress.

A cream flannel knee-length frock with crochet sleeves and yoke. Comes with a ‘gold’ fob watch. Did you know, this frock can be worn either way round?

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Paris Date (all original)

Miss Mod (all original; I added the black Pedigree stockings)

These younger and cooler fashions were clearly led by the trends of the day

PARIS DATE (REF DR380)

MISS MOD (REF DR377)

The Pedigree catalogue called this a ‘going away ensemble’. The floral faux wrap dress (it’s stitched from the waist down) was teamed with a matching bonnet style hat and finished with a pink and orange trimmed duster coat.

Very of its time, this blue, green and white brushed cotton plaid coat and matching cap was teamed with a shiny black bag and knee-high boots.

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Gad Abouts (all original outfit; repro medallion belt)

Fan Club (all original; I added the hair ribbon)

Mam’selle Gear Get-Ups were a separate line from Pedigree’s regular clothing for their Sindy, Paul and Patch fashion dolls.

FAN CLUB (REF DR354) A cool little set consisting of an ‘S’ logo sleeveless t-shirt, denim hipster skirt and wide red belt.

GAD ABOUTS (REF DR379) This ‘Beat’ style corduroy brown pinafore dress is worn over a mustard sweater and finished with stretch tights and a silver medallion chain that can be worn as a necklace or chain belt.

Images: eBay / Flickr / Ford / Our Sindy Museum

Miss Cortina (all original)

LEFT: THE LAUNCH DAY NEWSPAPER ADVERT. BELOW: AN ORIGINAL CORTINA MKII ADVERT.

MISS CORTINA (REF DR386) A special arrangement with Pedigree Dolls Ltd and Ford meant that for a limited time Sindy was given a Miss Cortina makeover (and marketed under the “Mam’selle” label) to cross promote this fashionable dress and the new Cortina MkII. The doll came with a folded advertising leaflet (shown above). Sindy wore the iconic black and white checked dress - to represent the chequered flag used to indicate the start and finish of a race which matched the original Cortina dress worn by model Colleen Fitzpatrick in the adverts.

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Gear Nightshirt (all original)

GEAR NIGHTSHIRT (REF DR352)

Images: The Beat Express, Our Sindy Museum

This nightshirt and matching briefs were labelled as 'kinky' in the original Pedigree catalogue (a word very much of its time). The set came with a double-sided cardboard copy of “The Beat Express’ magazine.

Sugar & Spice (all original)

Miss Sindy (Beauty Queen) (sash by Davina Roberts)

MISS SINDY (BEAUTY QUEEN) (REF DR381) This glamorous dress is just the thing for a beauty queen! With a flocked glitter skirt, net underskirt and velvet bodice trimmed with fur. To complete this regal look - a printed ‘Miss Sindy’ sash and silver coronet.

SUGAR & SPICE (REF DR350) A classic poplin shift dress in candy pink, with a navy bib inset and a Peter Pan collar.

Op Art (all original)

Sunday Best (original outfit including shoes, I don’t have the original bag so I’ve accessorised with the bag from Pedigree 1968 Hat, Bag & Shoes)

Note the Mam’selle ‘signature’ bias binding finish on many pieces.

SUNDAY BEST (REF DR375)

OP ART (REF DR361) A sleeveless mini dress with a popular ‘Op Art’ skirt. Op Art, short for Optical Art, is a style of painting originally developed in the late 1950s and 1960s that uses geometric forms to create optical effects, usually in black and white. Well known artists from this period include Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely.

A smart navy blue sailcloth suit consisting of a collarless jacket and an A-line skirt, beautifully trimmed with red binding and a white hoop. It came with a white vinyl handbag and kitten heeled shoes.

Hello Dolly (original dress, repro necklace, hair ribbon added by me. I also added Pedigree kitten heels as I think they look better than either the white or black/gold slip on sandals!)

A 1920s style flapper dress complete with ‘Charleston’ pearls. This shimmering purple chiffon dress is trimmed with tiers of white fringing and small flowers. It came with a matching headband and sandals.

Ship Ahoy (all original)

HELLO DOLLY (REF DR378)

SHIP AHOY (REF DR376) A cool summer outfit of white cotton jumper paired with navy 3/4 length trousers with turnups. This simple look was accessorised with a yellow duffel, white sneakers and some cat eye sunglasses.

Here is the remainder of the Mam’selle collection. Images and info kindly shared by Our Sindy Museum.

Doll images both: Our Sindy Museum | Illustrations Mam’selle booklet

MORE MAM’SELLE...

SPRING SUNDAY (REF DR382) A fresh apple green textured collarless jacket and A-line skirt suit, mixed with a floral sleeveless blouse. Note the contrasting binding.

All images: Our Sindy Museum | Illustrations Mam’selle booklet

WILDCAT (REF DR384)

APRIL SHOWERS (REF DR388)

A stunning pillar box red coat with leopard print faux-fur trim and a matching hat. Finished with a white bag and ‘shortie’ boots.

A blue floral print PVC rain Mac and matching Sou’wester hat. Little white boots complete the look.

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An orange poplin shift dress with lemon trim and faux pockets.

Pop Posy (original)

Images: Our Sindy Museum

Oranges and Lemons (original)

ORANGES AND LEMONS (REF DR358)

IN THE MOOD (REF DR362)

POP POSY (REF DR357)

A candy pink wool dress with long sleeves, high waist and white cotton lace trim.

A cap sleeve frock with a white vinyl collar and a pretty pink ribbon neck tie.

BAHAMA BOUND (REF DR387) A pale blue and green 3-piece beach set matched with a straw hat, sandals and green-tinted sunglasses.

Special thanks to Sandy Jennings for sharing her collection and Our Sindy Museum for the additional pictures and extra information.

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THE DOLL YOU LOVE TO DRESS

FASHION. INTERIORS. BEAUTY. SHOPPING. TRAVEL.

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BY MARGUERITE @SINDYLIFE2021

with Giselle *Inspired by the Netflix series Emily In Paris, starring Lily Collins. The series focuses on Chicago marketing executive Emily Cooper who is hired to provide an American perspective at a marketing firm, Savoir in Paris.

Paris, a major European city and the capital of France is known as the City of Lights (La Ville Lumière). A global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and romantic culture, it’s also known as the City of Love, the Fashion Capital of the World, and the City of Art. The 19thcentury cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such iconic landmarks as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, chic style and the designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg SaintHonoré and the Champs Élysées.

Paris Cover: Our freelance contributor Giselle also styled the cover shoot for our June 2023 issue. The cover featured model Margot shot in front of the Eiffel Tower.

SLEEP: TOP FIVE HOTELS Hôtel Plaza Athénée at 25 Av. Montaigne EIP FACT: This is where movie star Brooklyn Clark stayed (season 1, episode 7) Le Meurice at 228 Rue de Rivoli Ritz Paris at 15 Place Vendôme Molitor Hotel & Spa at 13 Rue Nungesser et Coli EIP FACT: This is where Emily and her BFF Mindy take a break from the chaos of their lives to enjoy poolside drinks (season 3, episode 5) Hôtel de Crillon at 10 Place de la Concorde EAT: TOP FIVE RESTAURANTS & CAFES Terra Nera at 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques EIP FACT: This is actually the setting for Gabriel’s restaurant, Les Deux Compères. Café Ruc at 159 Rue Saint-Honoré La Boulangerie Moderne at 16 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques EIP FACT: The little bakery where Emily bought a Pain au Chocolat that tasted too good to be true (season 1, episode 1) Angelina at 226 Rue de Rivoli Café de Flore at 172 Bd Saint-Germain EIP FACT: This is where Emily met her intellectual and brief love interest, Thomas (season 1, episode 6) MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 37

RIVER VIEWS: The slow moving River Seine is a 777 kilometre-long river in northern France that flows through the heart of Paris. It originates near Dijon, and discharges into the English Channel. In the city, the northern side of the river is described as the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and the southern side as the Left Bank (Rive Gauche).

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Spanning the Seine and connecting the Left Bank to the Right Bank are 37 bridges and footbridges. These include: the striking and ornate Pont Alexandre III, regarded as the most beautiful bridge in the world; the Pont des Arts, which was once the ‘love lock bridge’ where lovers added locks to the railings and threw the key in the river; and the oldest standing bridge in the city, Pont Neuf.

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> Emily faces off with her French colleagues at the French marketing firm, Savoir on the gilded Pont Alexandre III (above), as they film a perfume advertisement featuring nude models for their client, Maison Lavaux (season 1, episode 3).

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> Pont Neuf appears many times in Emily in Paris - it’s often where she prepares for big decisions in her love and work life and contemplates her future. > The decked Pont des Arts is where Emily introduces Julien to BFF Mindy - as well as a regular busking spot for Mindy.

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Be Organised With over 6 million visitors per year, you need to pre-book tickets (from 10€) to visit the first, second or top floor.

Iconic Emily and Eiffel Tower scenes include: > Her very first selfie in the city (season 1, episode 1). > Savoir’s client dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Jules Verne (season 3, episode 1). > The Launch party for Maison Lavaux’s new fragrance ‘De l’heure’ is Café de l’Homme. This is located inside the Palais de Chaillot in Trocadéro. The view is so spectacular it leaves the protagonist speechless (season 1, episode 3).

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The most recognisable landmark in Paris, naturally Emily has countless iconic Eiffel Tower scenes. Although, if the show is to be believed you can see the iconic La Tour Eiffel from every Parisian street and bridge! In reality the wrought-iron lattice tower is on the Champ de Mars and is best viewed (and snapped) from Place du Trocadéro. No matter where you stand, be it at the steps, the gardens, the parvis (forecourt), or in front of the Warsaw Fountain, you are guaranteed some of the best direct views and photographs of the Tower.

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Montmartre is a large hill in Paris's northern 18th arrondissement. It is 130m high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank.

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Emily and Mindy dine at the highly Instagrammable pretty pink and green eatery, La Maison Rose (season 1, episode 5).

WALK: Rue de l’Abreuvoir A trip to Montmartre isn’t complete without a walk along this historic street -it’s one of the oldest and prettiest in Paris. CAFE: Le Consulat, 18 Rue Norvins The cute stop is ideal for coffee, brunch and people watching. EAT: La Maison Rose, 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir This picturesque 100+ year old pink maisonette restaurant serves traditional French cuisine - and was frequented by Picasso. SEE: The Basilica of Sacré-Coeur A Roman Catholic church offering wonderful views from the highest point in Paris.

MUSEUMS TO VISIT: Musée Rodin: 77 Rue de Varenne Home to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Opened in 1919 it’s set in a beautiful Parisian grand mansion and surrounding gardens.

Giselle at the Musée Rodin

Musée d’Orsay: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing One of the most famous museums in the City of Light. Located on the Left Bank, the museum is known for its collection of Impressionists like Monet, Manet, and Renoir.

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Opened in 2017 on the legendary premises of his former haute couture house. Here Yves Saint Laurent spent nearly thirty years designing his collections from 1974 to 2002.

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Gabriel and Camille head for a date around Musée d'Orsay, recreating the first time they hung out together (season 3, episode 9).

Giselle at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent

Musée Yves Saint Laurent: 5 Avenue Marceau Exhibiting the couturier’s body of work, the museum focuses on both his creative genius and the process of designing a haute couture collection. A stylish tribute to YSL in the capital of fashion.

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Miss Sindy goes to Paris Bonjour, dolls! We’re taking a trip to Paris with @dollsabouttown

Sindy is meeting a friend for afternoon tea after taking Emile, the pampered poodle, for a leisurely stroll down the Avenue Montaigne.

The girls were dressed to impress and enjoyed their exquisite tea hosted by Claude, the waiter. Just like true friends, they never ran out of things to talk about - the perfect day.

And of course Emile wasn’t left out. Claude brought him a big juicy bone!

SHOPPING

Macaroon Box, £4.50, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ LovelydesiCreations

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Camera, from £9, part of Mini Verse Netflix range

Makes a great ornament for Sindy’s bedroom or living room.

Paris Charm, from £1.89, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/sesparza Bag, from £8, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ MimisDollsWorld

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Cheese and Wine Board, from £34, www.etsy.com/uk/shop /VintageMiniatures

Croissants and bag, from £9, part of Mini Verse Netflix range

Print, from £3, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmilyGoesMiniature

Coffee cup, £14.99, part of Barbie Pink passport set, from toyshops

Emily in Paris on Netflix: The first part of Emily in Paris season 4 premiered on 15th August with five episodes, with the second part premiering on 12th September with five more episodes. MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 45

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PARIS IN SPRING, 1975 'This modern suit gave Sindy just the right amount of joie de vivre in the mid-seventies. Paris in Spring (44230) consists of a soft cotton suit with a pleated skirt, edge to edge jacket, a hard-tofind chiffon pussy neck blouse, trendy shoes and a wide red belt. The elegant styling, red, white and blue colour palette, and the name all hint at it being inspired by similar designs from the decade; and by the master that is Yves Saint Laurent.

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