Vintage Fashion Illustration by David Wolfe

As many paper doll fans know, Paper Studio Press artist, David Wolfe, is also a Fashion Trend Forecaster, working for the world's largest, most influential fashion consultancy, based in New York City.

But David had another high profile career in the past. Late in the 1960s he moved to swinging London and became that city's top fashion illustrator throughout the '70s and into the '80s until he returned to America to live and work, leaving illustration behind. During those years he produced high fashion artwork for The London Sunday Times, Women's Wear Daily newspaper, Vogue magazine and many prestigious retailers, including the legendary and history Piccadilly emporium, Fortnum & Mason.

Recently, David acquired a small collection of his original fashion sketches and was kind enough to send me a set of copies. Shown here is one of the full page monthly advertisements from British Vogue, a campaign that lasted over a decade. It features a '20s style cocktail dress by Parisian label, Chloe, then being designed by fashion genius Karl Lagerfeld. For more information about David, visit his Paperdollywood website.

Turner Classic Movies Paper Dolls

I'm excited to announce that the TCM website is carrying three of our Paper Studio Press paper doll books!

In celebration of Doris Day month in April, TCM chose two Doris Day paper dolls (one is the Doris Day Reproduction Paper Doll and the other, created in collaboration with Doris Day herself, is Doris DayPaper Dolls featuring 24 Fashions from Her Films by David Wolfe.

The third title is Western Star Style, which is fantastic, although I'm not sure why TCM chose this particular paper doll for their web store. Perhaps they're planning a western promotion in the future.

Since both TCM and Paper Studio Press are fans of classic movie stars, I'm so glad we now have some products on their website. I hope you'll consider ordering our books directly from TCM in the hopes that they'll add more of our classic star titles. It's a great way to promote the love of paper dolls, glamorous stars and classic movies.

Robert Goulet Greeting Cards

While working on our Phyllis McGuire paper doll book, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Vera Goulet, widow of legendary performer, Robert Goulet. Artist David Wolfe and I were treated to an elegant dinner at The Bellagio hosted by Miss McGuire, and to our surprise one of the dinner guests was Vera Goulet. It was an extraordinary evening to say the least, and the beauty and grace of Vera Goulet will always hold a special place in my heart.

To honor her husband's memory and remarkable music career, Vera has created a greeting card website with wonderfully sentimental e-cards featuring the songs of Robert Goulet, including some which have never been released.

The Original Paper Doll Artists Guild celebrates 100 issues!

In 1984, several artists gathered together at the Denver, PA, paper doll convention, to form the Original Paper Doll Artists Guild. Judy M Johnson was selected to publish a newsletter to keep the group informed of paper doll news, share ideas, drawing tips, promotional information and, of course, paper doll art. The very first issue was a two-sided single page typed newsletter, and photocopied on Judy's home office copier. Since then the quarterly publication has grown to a full color, 48 page glossy magazine!

The 100th issue could be the most spectacular of all, filled with more than 45 paper dolls by 33 artists of today! The cover art is by Darlene Jones, who created a delightful fairy paper doll to illustrate the theme, Flora and Fauna.

Since 1991 I've had the pleasure of publishing this specialty magazine and to this day I my heart swells with pride to provide a venue for sharing and encouraging the art of the paper doll.

If you love paper dolls, I hope you'll give this magazine a try. For more information, please visit opdag.com or paperdollreview.com.

2011 Convention Update

August 17-21, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

Whether you're new to paper dolls or have been attending paper doll conventions for years, organizer David Wolfe has planned a fun time for everyone!

As always, lots of souvenirs will be presented throughout the convention. There will be 3 banquet dinners, and the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and happy hour each day. A sandwich bar will be offered at lunchtime for a modest fee. To give you an idea of what to expect, here is the preliminary schedule for the convention:

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
10:30 a.m. Optional Tour of QVC Studios
7:00 p.m. Registration Reception Party

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Morning: Color-and-Cut Bee
All Day: Variety of Workshops, Programs and Talks
Afternoon: Raffle Room, Artists' Gallery & Dress-a-Doll Display
Evening: Red, White & Blue themed Banquet Dinner and Trivia Contest

Friday, August 19, 2011
Throughout the Day: Competition, Workshops, Talks and Programs
Afternoon: Silent Auction, Raffle Room & Freebie Table
Evening: Colonial Themed Banquet Dinner and Colonial Fashion Program

Saturday, August 20, 2011
All Day: Sales Room
Early Evening: Raffle Drawing
Evening: "The Philadelphia Story" Themed Banquet Diner, Presentation on Grace Kelly, Fanny Gray Awards, Top Raffle Item Drawing, Silent Auction Winners

Sunday, August 21, 2011
Morning: Farewell Gathering and Vintage Fashion/Paper Doll Program

To sign up, visit the Convention 2011 section of the Paperdoll Review website. A special early-bird discount is available until December 1, 2010. Plus, early registrations get an extra souvenir! If you have questions, email David Wolfe directly.

If you're unable to attend, you can still get all the fabulous convention souvenirs with an absentee registration. Only 50 absentee registrations are available so we recommend purchasing early. (Souvenirs will be mailed after the convention).

Upcoming titles from Paper Studio Press now available for pre-order

Our upcoming titles include works by some of today's favorite artists plus a reprint of the nostalgic 1951 Big 'n' Little Sister paper doll book featuring matching outfits for two sets of sisters.

Movie star paper doll books are instant collectibles and three top artists have turned their attention to legends of the silver screen.

Favorite paper doll artist Marilyn Henry has created a lovely ode to ballerina actress Leslie Caron with costumes from Miss Caron's biggest hits. Esteemed fashion illustrator, Jim Howard, has immortalized exotic Dorothy Lamour, the sarong-clad glamour girl of the famous "Road" comedies. And fashion expert and artist, David Wolfe, turns his attention to Doris Day's impact as a fashion icon and role model with a book featuring many costumes from her decades-long movie career.

More movie clothes can be found in David Wolfe's Hollywood Confections with some of the most outrageously gorgeous costumes ever seen on the screen. Each has inspired a matching culinary confection by dessert chef Archie Bridge, plus tips to make your own fancy dessert concoctions.

Making her debut with Paper Studio Press, Sandra Vanderpool's Masquerade Party captures the giddy glamour of a fancy dress party in the Roaring Twenties with themed costumes for four Art Deco dolls, all presented on lavishly designed backgrounds.

2011 International Paper Doll Convention to be held in Philadelphia

Although this year’s Paper Doll Convention has not as yet happened in Kansas City, next year’s event is already in the early planning stage. Chairing the Convention will be David Wolfe, paper doll artist, fashion authority and popular emcee at recent paper doll conventions. The 2011 event, “Let Freedom Ring!” will take place in Philadelphia from Wednesday, August 17 to Sunday, August 21, 2011. The venue will once again be at an Embassy Suites hotel, this time located at the Philadelphia Airport and easily accessible by plane, train or car.

David has shared some of the exciting plans that include a welcome Registration/Reception Party to kick off the Convention, a convivial Coloring-and-Cutting “Bee” get together, the Sales Room, a Raffle, a Silent Auction of artwork and a newly concepted Competition plus several Workshops and special Presentations. David, who has designed a “Liberty Belle” logo for the Convention, says that he intends conventioneers will receive a “bumper crop of paper dolls and a special souvenir tote bag.”

For the first time ever, registration and payment will be available online. Details coming soon!