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STAND May - June 2018
Cover Photos: BJD - KAORIN BY BLACK CHERRY DOLLS photographer CYRANKA Fashion - HOLLY BY KINGDOM DOLL photographer MICHAELA UNBEHAU All images are owned by their respective photographers and all images are provided with permission. Credit is given on each image according to what is provided by contributor. STAND is not responsible for incorrect information.
// from the Editor
Dorothy Drake Editor-In-Chief thestandmag.com
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Spring comes late here in the mountains, but it is finally here! My thoughts immediately turn to getting our vegetable garden put in ... so I’ll do that as soon as this week of rain is finished! This year we are having fun getting started with some baby chicks. For a couple of city folks who moved to the country, this is a milestone. In this issue, I have taken a step to the side. Instead of an artist interview, I have added sections about the STAND photo contest, a new award, a show report, insight into one of our sponsors and a 10 year celebration. Interestingly, I have had a number of people ask about increasing the field of dolls represented in the magazine. I am resistant to the suggestion because I have not seen the quantity or depth of photographic creativity in other doll genres. My appreciation of the BJD and Fashion doll world is in the way that our contributors pose, style and dress their dolls ... the warmth and love shines through, and that is what I want to capture. My sincere thanks for the fresh, spring photos received from our contributors and to our sponsors, who make this magazine possible. Everyday the slate is blank - let’s write on it together,
Dorothy photograph: LAKEIDA SPRENKLE
Submission Guidelines The STAND is published January, March, May, July, September, & November yearly on the third Thursday of that month.
Contributers: Submit your photos to editor@thestandmag.com for consideration at any time. You will be contacted by the editor of photos that may be used in an issue. Show Reports: Submit within 60 days of the event taking place. The report is limited to 1000 words supported by as many high quality (300dpi) pictures as you would like to send. The editor will contact you with any additional instructions should the report be considered for publication Sponsors: Contact editor@thestandmag.com for rates and scheduling. All images are owned by their respective photographers and all images are provided with permission. Credit is given on each image according to what is provided by contributor. STAND is not responsible for incorrect information.
doll: FAIRYLAND MINIFEE, CHLOE photographer: JULIE REBESKOVA
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doll: MEI MEI BY KAYE WIGGS photographer: DOLLFANZ
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doll: ISABEL BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: AGATA ZIMNA
doll: AGNES VON WEISS BY FASHION ROYALTY photographer: PRUCHANUN R.
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doll: TAKARA BLYTHE NOSTALGIC POP photographer: PURE EMBERS
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doll: CHAUCER BY KINGDOM DOLLS photographer: MICHAELA UNBE
doll: HARACE BY IPLEHOUSE photographer: KASIA NOWAK
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doll: LITTLE OWL BY POPOVY SISTERS photographer: DOLLS OF MILENA
doll: AUSTIN BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: AGATA ZIMNA
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doll: AISHAT BLACK CHERRY HYBRID photographer: DOLLS OF MILENA
doll: TATYANA BY FASHION ROYALTY photographer: PRUCHANUNR
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doll: ISABEL BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: AGATA ZIMNA
doll: SPRING MOMOKO photographer: ANNA OYSTER
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doll: DOLLFIE DREAM photographer: GALINA SCHOETTGER
doll: LIU BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: WIL HEROLD
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doll: GISELLE DIEFENDORF/ADELE MAKEDA BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: Michaela Unbehau
doll: STELLA BY CONNIE LOWE photographer: DOLL FANZ
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doll: MARTHA BY LINDA MACARIO photographer: LINDA MACARIO
doll: SWEET PEA BY FOREVER VIRGINIA photographer: DEBORAH HOOD
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Inside CODENOiR Article By: Dorothy Drake Background: After 10 years in the international BJD marketplace, the company was established in 2015, focusing on fashions for BJD’s. Code Noir means black label, or best quality, in French. Unfortunately, there were negative historical meanings associated to the word. Wanting to keep the original meaning, the company revised how CODENOiR was written and added a heart above the i to illustrate their mission which is to “spread the love to all, via our designs and products.” Quick Facts Staff: 6 Full-time colleagues Management Ta - Director Komi - Designs and Development
Vicky - Marketing and Customer Service Rivaliie - Photographing
Design Themes: Inspiration is one of the challenges that face the designers. Themes are chosen, such as fantasy, historical, Alice in Wonderland. etc... The current theme is casual wear, designs can be used for dolls and people. CODENOiR encourages fans to email with ideas or concepts. Production time: The clothing line, from concept to the finished sample, can take 3-5 months. After confirmation of the final sample, production time is 1-2 months, depending on the production size. Cosplay: CODENOiR not only produces BJD clothes, but also clothing for the doll owners. Komi has studied tailoring and her father is a professional fashion pattern designer, creating a dual design atmosphere. The Future CODENOiR works in collaboration with various makers, such as AIMERAR, DOLLZONE, and PEAKS WOODS. Designers from both the doll maker and CODENOiR develop ideas and concepts. Then, working together they start a cross-over development plan. CODENOiR’s future plans do not include developing original dolls but will include additional launches of cross-over dolls. Other future plans include development of designs and working with a fashion brand for people, but also to launch their fashions in a BJD doll version. The company is also looking to cooperate with some ACG licensors for launching licensed BJD’s. Contact Information Website: https://www.codenoirdoll.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009103814967 Editor’s Note: My thanks for Ta at CODENOiR for supplying the information and inspiration for this article!
doll: OOAK BY RAFAEL NURI photographer: DOROTHY DRAKE
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doll: STELL BY CONNIE LOWE photographer: CONNIE LOWE
doll: ELIZABETH BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: AGATA ZIMNA
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doll: KAORIN BY BLACK CHERRY DOLLS photographer: CYRANKA
doll: CHERRY BY POPOVY SISTERS photographer: DOLLS OF MILENA
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doll: ELLANA PLUM BY LILLYCAT photographer: PURE EMBERS
doll: EDEN BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: WIL HEROLD
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doll: LETITIA & CAROL BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: CYRANKA
doll: TAKARA BLYTHE photographer: PRUCHANUN R.
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doll: FUKUSHIMA BY INTEGRITY TOYS AYUMI photographer: WIL HEROLD
doll: NINA K CHIMERA photographer: DEPTHS DOLLS
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2018 STAND Magazine Photo Contest Theme Gatsby! It is our pleasure to show the winners and some of the 2018 photo entries. The team of 3 judges had a tough time choosing just one first prize. Although, due to space restrictions, we could not show every entry, many thanks to all who entered.
“The flapper embodied a new attitude for women, and in many ways, the beginning of the modern women’s rights movement. These young flappers are on stage, in the spotlight for the world to see - entertaining us with a song representing the new “voice” for women.” Deborah Hood
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ration for the contest was the Portland, OR Pittock Mansion built in the late tar is in the library wearing her new dress from Dollheart.� Tom Beach
2018 GATSBY PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY photographer: DEBORAH HOOD
Left: “A young girl playing dress-up is mesmerized by her own image. She is the younger sibling of a flapper who attends endless parties and sings the latest jazz tunes - and wants to be just like her. Here she is at her sister’s vanity, trying on her clothes and accessories, and catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror.” Deborah Hood Doll: Stella by Connie Lowe 2018 GATSBY PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY photographer: PEGY LOWRY
Above: “The elegance and luxury of homes, attention to detail, with the finest things to grace the home. The women of the era were just as elegant wearing finely detailed dresses and furs.” Pegy Lowery Doll: Dollmore Model Keeley thestandmag.com
“The title of my work is Golden Night as a symbol of shine and glamour, as sometimes we can only shine in the darkness, in contrast to the night. Black night covers our weaknesses as golden dress make us feel rich deep in the heart.� Dolls of Milena
2018 GATSBY PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY photographer: DOLLS OF MILENA
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GATSBY PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY photographer: MARINA KUBIAK
“Margaret Fitzgerald, a famous American singer often referred to as the Queen of Jazz. All of New York City gossiped about her and Gatsby being lovers. The only know fact of the story is Gatsby’s help to Margaret at the very start of her brilliant singing career.” Marina Kubiak Doll: Elfdoll Barbara head on Dollshe lady body
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2018 GATSBY PHOTOCONTEST ENTRY photographer: WIL HEROLD
“My theme inspiration was a seductive lounge singer, front and center in the spotlight and ready to perform. I wanted to create a moody scene with an Art Deco inspired background but make the model the main focus.” Wil Herold Doll: Mbali Fashion Royalty by Integrity Toys Wig: Culte de Paris Dress: Rimdoll
doll: STELLA BY DEMUSE DOLL photographer: AQUATALIS
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Show Report
PNW show report submitted by Alisa Walsworth
The Pacific NorthWest BJD Expo held its 7th annual conference at the Double Tree Hotel, Seattle Airport April 26-28, 2018. Themed, GATSBY, for 2.5 days attendees enjoyed panels, workshops, the Volks Meet & Greet and evening sharing events. Rave reviews were given for the amazing salesroom filled with stars from the BJD world, many of whom brought limited editions just for the show. PNW staff commented that it was especially fun to see hotel staff and teachers, attending a different conference, shopping in the salesroom. Yup, truly something for everyone! The con doll, mini-Phoebe by Nikki Britt, was presented during the opening reception. PNW special guest artist Connie Lowe sculpted 8� Eloise just for attendees. During the Friday evening Speakeasy Social, a panel explored the history of BJD’s in America from several different points of view with commentators; Hideyoski Shigeta (Volks USA at the beginning), Patti Carlson (early collector perspective), Lauren King (historical ties prior to Volks). There was also a display of early BJD dolls. The History of BJD panel segued to the PNW introduction of their new Creative Inspiration Award that will be presented yearly to the BJD artist or company whose work inspires other artists to build and grow in new directions. See next page. Please enjoy this photo journal of the PNW experience!
JUST FOR PNW, top row Con doll by Nikki Britt, special edition fashions by Depths Dolls, Guest Artist Eloise by Connie Lowe bottom row: special editions by Lati Doll and Pidgin Dolls
Creative Inspiration Award During preparation for the History of BJD in America panel, PNW staff recognized that when the Volks company introduced BJD dolls to the American collector, artists fell in love with the genre. The Volks contibution led to the industry expanding in a number of directions by enterprising artists around the world. With that in mind, PNW has introduced a Creative Inspiration Award, to be given each year to the entnepreneaur, artist or company that has inspired the expansion (to the next level) of creative works within the BJD industry. It is our pleasure to announce that Paulette Goodreau received the 1st annual award for her early and significant work in the industry. Paulette not only produced dolls, she was able to bridge the delivery gap in getting BJD dolls to the American collector. Paulette, fans and collectors thank you for your love of dolls, your energy and hard work! Guest Artist, Connie Lowe presented the 1st annual Creative Inspiration Award to a very surprised Paulette Goodreau. The dolls in front are ABC dolls by Paulette from Connie’s personal collection. The dolls were sold via silent auction with proceeds donated to a non-profit of Paulette’s choice.
A Sample of GOODREAU DOLLS top row: Dottie, Dali, Dinty Dumbwaiter bottom row: Critter from Whisker Woods
PNW BJD Expo Show Highlights PEOPLE SHARING THEIR DOLLS
JUST A FEW OF THE GREAT CONTEST ENTIRES Photoset winner, Renee King - above People’s Choice Award, Maria Kozakova - right
VOLKS MEET & GREET
PNW staff and attendees were honored and delighted to meet the Volks USA staff. General Manager, Hideyoshi Shigeta (holding sign above) and staff, Daphne Vail (not shown) and Sarah Kim (left of sign) participated in the History of BJD’s in America panel as well as being the speakers at the meet & greet tea. A heartfelt thank you for joining us!
A PEEK INSIDE THE SALESROOM GG Doll Fashions
Doll Stories
MORE SALESROOM
Connie Lowe Allison Wonder & Adeline Piper
Val Zeitler
Lorraine Munoa & Glenna Creer
PRIZES ARE FUN TO WIN Joe Leslie
Save the date: April 25-27, 2019 www.pnwbjdexpo.com
Mini Tobi New for 2018 Jpopdolls.net
doll: MARI BY IPLEHOUSE photographer: TOM DAVY
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doll: MAGPIE BY POPOVY SISTERS photographer: KASIA NOWAK
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doll: ELLANA PLUM BY LILLYCAT photographer: PURE EMBERS
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Celebrate! Charles’ Creature Cabinet 10th Anniversary!
doll: HUMAN MERROW BY DEPTHS DOLLSphotographer: DEPTHS DOLLS
doll: DOLLSTOWN photographer: VAL ZEITLER
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doll: NU FACE GISELLE BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: AQUATALIS
doll: PANDORA BY DOLLZONE photographer: CYRANKA
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doll: TOBI BY KAYE WIGGS photographer: DOLLFANZ
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doll: DOLLSTOWN photographer: VAL ZEITLER
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doll: KAORIN BY BLACK CHERRY DOLLS photographer: CYRANKA
doll: ELISE BY XAGA DOLL photographer: JANE KOLYADINTSEVA
doll: CAROLINE BY DEMUSE DOLL photographer: MICHAELA UNBEHAU
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doll: AISHAT BY BLACK CHERRY DOLLS photographer: CYRANKA
doll: KIRA BY TENDER CREATION photographer: AQUATALIS
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doll: MIO BY CROBI/SDM_F_18 BY VOLKS/ELL BY MIGIDOLL photographer: JANE KOLYADINTSEVA
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doll: SUSAN BY DOLL CHATEAU photographer: DOLLFANZ
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doll: POLLY PARKER BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: RIMDOLL
doll: KIRA BY TENDER CREATION photographer: RIMDOLL
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doll: EMMA BY ELFDOLL photographer: KASIA NOWAK
doll: AKOYA PULLIP photographer: SILENT DISTRACTION
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doll: ESTELLE BY EMPERIS DOLL photographer: MICHAELA UNBEHAU
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doll: AALIS BY INTEGRITY TOYS NADJA photographer: WIL HEROLD
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doll: EDEN BY INTEGRITY TOYS photographer: PRUCHANUN R.
doll: SAVILE BY KINGDOM DOLL photographer: AQUATALIS
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doll: TAKARA LICCA photographer: PRUCHANUN R.
doll: MAYA BY LINDA MACARIO photographer: LINDA MACARIO
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CONTRIBUTOR CONTACT LIST The STAND Lookbook is not possible without these incredibly talented people. Show them some love and let them know you appreciate their talents.
Supplementary images are used with permission by photographers or sourced from various CC0
Aquatalis
https://www.flickr.com/photos/aquatalis/
Deborah Hood
https://www.instagram.com/deborahhoodphoto/
Anna Oyster
https://www.facebook.com/annaoyster
Dollfanz
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75926291@N05//
Galina Schoettger https://ggdollfashions.smugmug.com/ Rimdoll https://www.flickr.com/photos/thannguyenankha Linda Macario
https://www.lindamacariodolls.com/
Dolls of Milena
https://www.instagram.com/dollsofmilena
Wil Herold
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7507084@N07/
Cyranka https://www.instagram.com/o_cyranka_o Michaela Unbehau https://www.facebook.com/dollimages/ Silent Distraction https://www.instagram.com/silentdistraction1978/ PruchanunR.
https://www.facebook.com/pruchanunr/
Kasia Nowak
https://www.flickr.com/photos/53925872@N02/
Pure Embers
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pure_embers/
Depths Dolls
https://www.depthsdolls.com
Val Zeitler
https://www.facebook.com/valerie.zeitler.5
Aagata Zimna
https://www.flickr.com/photos/94935651@N06/
Connie Lowe
https://www.facebook.com/connie.lowe.7798
Julia Rebeskova
https://instagram.com/julia.rebeskova/
Tom Davy
https://www.instagram.com/tomda74/
Jane Kolyadintseva https://www.instagram.com/jane_kolyadintseva