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Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 12:29 pm

...Phyllis -- one of the first people to sew for Gene before we had many AD fashions to choose from, Hatitudes, the Hollywood Bakery, and was it called Bloomington's (the department store for Gene)?

If you've got photos of anything from these makers perhaps you'll post them.

I love Hatitudes! Here are some pics of the hats I'm fortunate enough to own!

Posted by Jennifer-in-PA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jennifer-in-PA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 14, 2025, 10:27 am, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Chassie's Classics - Chassie Kays (I think I got her last name right)

Posted by George in NC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=George+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 13, 2025, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

She created some beautiful fashions for Gene!

Oh gosh yes, one of my favorites! I have a spectacular Fath suit she did.

Posted by Kelly Red <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kelly+Red' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 13, 2025, 10:12 pm, in reply to "Chassie's Classics - Chassie Kays (I think I got her last name right)"

What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6

I remember buying adorable little outfits by Lee Lewalski

Posted by Gael <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Gael' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 13, 2025, 11:15 am, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

i may not have her name quite right. please correct me if i’m wrong

Blossoms is still an active link and occasionally I visit it for a look back in time.

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 10:29 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Loved Blossom’s Awesome Links and Blumington’s.

Posted by Jill <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Yes, I remember it well. Nice memories.

Posted by Mario <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mario' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 4:48 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Here is what I have

Posted by Lori in Denver <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+Denver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 4:44 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Great thread! I tried to keep as many of the old pages on file as I could, as well as a few that still connect at Blossoms - believe it or not lol

Great memories

Link: Blummingtons

I still have that black velvet makeup case and the makeup set!

Posted by George in NC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=George+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 7:40 pm, in reply to "Here is what I have "

I have the makeup set too.

Vickie Rubio and David Cool >>> pics

Posted by Trish at dollymall <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Trish+at+dollymall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 4:23 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

Pics as in "pixilated", lol

Ancient photos.... Gene and Mei Li wearing kimono by Vicki.

I have a fabulous collection of her beautiful creations. The doll in the first pic is a Simply Platinum Gene who was blessed to have her salon day with DAVID COOK. I gave a duplicate of the first white kimono to Joan Greene.

If only I knew how to edit before Posting. Hair by David Cook

Anne-Marie of Le Petite Boutique >>>

Anne-Marie Burns created both of these lovely dresses. She also repainted the Gene.

Michelle (last name?) repainted Violet. I named her Michelle Sutton. She is the owner of The Toy Shoppe. If you know the last name of the artist and any spelling correction, I would appreciate knowing.

I remember Anne-Marie very well, sweet and talented.

The man who created these amazing crystal outfits for Gene - on Joy repaint >>>

Do you remember his name? If so, please post it. Thanks

wow! i don’t remember these headdresses. stunning!

Ron's Rhinestones?

Posted by DebbieinMA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=DebbieinMA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 13, 2025, 9:30 am, in reply to "The man who created these amazing crystal outfits for Gene - on Joy repaint >>>"

Pretty sure that is it Debbie! I bought a bra and skirt years ago from Marcia's personal sales.

Doug James - Daisy and Willow on Platinum Gene >>>

Vince Nowell -- so many beautiful ensembles - here is one of my faves >>>

Little Blessings

Oh gosh, I just coveted Hattitudes! I have 2 and love them.

Posted by Kelly Red <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kelly+Red' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 4:00 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6

(Gosh, I remember so well, especially becoming friends with Wendy>>>

Posted by George in NC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=George+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 12, 2025, 1:02 pm, in reply to "Do you remember...?"

from the Hollywood Bakery. Loved the shoes from Blumingtons, perfect little resin pumps. I still have some and Hatitudes hats. No pictures handy of anything, sorry about that. Marsha Olson continues the Hatitudes line, you can find her on Facebook. I bought three new ones from her just a few months ago. Blossoms Awesome Links was our go-to to find new artists and all the early ones were on there.
I got Wendy from the Hollywood Bakery to come down to shows at The Doll Market a couple of times to sell, I think she did well, it was certainly wonderful getting to know her and hang out with her. She quit selling right after her son was KIA. I remember the burial at Arlington then she just closed up shop and dropped out, her heart was just not in it anymore. We've all known such wonderful people who created treasures for us and are no longer active. I'll throw out a couple more names, ya'll keep the memories going, please and thank you Gael for starting this.
Two designers of some of my most treasured costumes. Michael Scott, I have quite a few, and I know ya'll remember Becky Geis. She created the Tulsa white beaded gown for the Tulsa convention, Doris made it through her Fashion Boulevard line. But her other creations were just wonderful, I have a few and again, struck up a friendship with her. She left the Gene world and sewing for her a long time ago. We kept in touch for a few years after but lost touch after a while. I wonder if any of these designers still poke their heads in and lurk sometimes? If so, we would love for you to say 'hi'. Those early days were very heady!

George, such a fun post to read. msg >>

I may have already said what a fan of Doll Market I was for as long as they were available to me. I love that store and the people who made it happen.

Thanks for all of the memories.
Trish

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