Dolls revisited

It was raining all day so the Corolle babies, Madame Mo and Qee had a long grooming session…This will sound very familiar to many parents I am sure!

Florence Rolando

I founded Pirouette Blog in November 2008. Today I am a contributor, looking with delight how the blog is developing with Katie as the new boss!

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September 14, 2015

A New Book : I Can Make Dolls Clothes

Published today by Thames & Hudson, I Can Make Dolls Clothes is a compact guide that teaches children aged 7+ to sew mix-and-match dolls' clothes. By Louise Scott-Smith (former Head of…

December 7, 2013

Jess Brown Dolls in New York

Give the gift of handmade doll love this christmas! A group of new Jess Brown Dolls flew from California to New York today, so festive and ready for the holiday season. Available at Sweet……

June 20, 2013

Ilona Szwarc on American girls and dolls

The relationship between these young American girls and their dolls is at once fascinating and upsetting, beginning with their astonishing resemblance. The stagings, matching clothes, and emotions in…

September 17, 2012

For all Jess Brown Dolls lovers…

New Jess Brown Dolls arrival at Sweet William. All lovingly handmade of cotton muslin, linen, and primarily recycled antique fabrics and findings.

February 26, 2012

Indigenous dolls

Inspired by the Tehuelches, the indigenous people of Patagonia, Pamela Greene creates a wonderful collection of

October 21, 2011

Queenliness revisited

"In the series "Existing in Costume", Chan-Hyo Bae has chosen the iconography of queenliness to express his feelings as an Asian immigrant. He dresses in period costumes and photographs himself as…

November 27, 2010

Pop art revisited

To celebrate the end of the year, French parfumeur Fragonard has created a collection of gorgeous colorful cushions. The embroideries are inspired by the decoration of the Indian trucks. Add a…

June 15, 2010

More Shanghai kids!

I have to say, it's fun to photograph Chlidren in the streets of Shanghai. The parents are very open to the idea, not to say that they seem very proud, and the kids might be a bit shy but in…

May 2, 2010

New York Kids

I met these kids on Lafayette. They were walking with their friendly mum (hard to find parents who allow pictures of their children to be posted on internet). With their incredible energy, their…

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