Dolly Magazine July 1991

July 1991
Model Anna Louise Gould
Photography Tony Duran

Super sleek 60s fashion spread
Photography Daniela Federici

After a long hiatus, and a big batch of Dolly magazines sent to my door increasing my collection to over 100 issues, here is a new upload.

I love the Breakfast At Tiffany's reference and even though this is from 1991, all the looks are quite timeless.  The last picture kind of makes me think of Enid in Ghost World.

Dolly Magazine April 1988

April 1988
Photography Martyn Thompson
Model Sally

'Everything's Rosy' Fashion Feature
Photography Martyn Thompson

After a brief hiatus, here we have a new post!  We've now skipped through to 1988 with a Rosey feature from Dolly Magazine - a very atypical look for the late 80's.  I'm a big fan of mary jane's and especially with a floral embellishment!

Enjoy!

Happy Easter! Dolly Magazine April 1981

April 1981
Photography John Pinfold
Model Hanne Worsoe 

'No Sweat Dressing' fashion feature

Happy Dolly Easter to you!  And what better way to celebrate that festive time of the year when easter egg gorging reigns, than with a roller skating special (well in my mind anyhow) - perhaps as a way to burn off all that delicious, scrumptious chocolate!

Dolly Magazine's take on New Romantic, March 1982

'The New Romantics' Fashion Feature

Here are some more images from the March '82 Dolly that I posted earlier on, and they show a kind of localised Australian version of the New Romantic movement which originated in the UK.  It is kind of a watered down version of the movement, as most things in Australia tend to be, but it does have an element of innocence and genuineness that I like.  The pictures kind of look to me like the kind you take at home before you head out to a concert (maybe the shot where the models are posing on the couch with the carpet showing makes me come to that idea).  If you're keen to find out more about the style and essence of the New Romantic movement then you must check out the Blitz Kids website. 

The Face magazine June 1985

June 1985 No. 62
Photography Jamie Morgan
Model Clinton McKenzie

These images feature clothes by John Galliano and birds nest head pieces by Rene Gelston.

Just a Dash of Colour from Dolly Magazine March 1982

'Just a Dash of Colour' Make-up Feature

How fresh and vibrant are these shots?  This is from the March 1982 issue of Dolly, and I just couldn't bear to have these beautiful shots sitting away unseen so here they are.  My favourite is the Orange picture ... I love me some teased hair, orange make up and bright lippie!

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Dolly Magazine March 1983

March 1983
Model Julie Kennedy
Photography Ken Middleton

'Get Your Flying Colours' Fashion Feature

This fashion spread is SO 1983!  One of the models in this is once again Collette - who became a pop star in the late 80's in Australia.  Some of the labels used in this spread are familiar still such as Bloch's for the ballet shoes and Brian Rochford - although I think he may only do swimwear now.  Others such as Mr Strange and Foto from what I know are not around anymore unfortunately, and to get your hands on their stuff is extremely rare.

It looks as if the girls in the first video I've included have stepped right out of the pages of this spread!  They are the Moir Sisters and I just adore this performance of their song 'So Excited' on Countdown.  The other clip which also reminds me of this spread is the Bananarama and Fun Boy Three song 'Ain't What You Do'.

Dolly Magazine March 1982

March 1982
Model Anna Gatmon
Photography Michael Momy

'Casual Complements' fashion feature

This fashion spread from '82 Dolly really is a winner from start to finish.  It reminds me a lot of Steve Strange of Visage when he was doing the Arabian new romantic look.  It's really sweet, and in particular I love how the pants in the second image have ties around the bottom to amplify that looser at the top tighter at the ankles silhouette.  Also there is something about vintage tights like the white ones in the second last image that seem different to the ones today.  They just seem like better quality or something... the woollen ones I buy now always seem to have some polyester in them which is annoying as they always pill.  Anyway, enjoy these superb images.  Oh and isn't the cover cool - how striking - the covering up of the eye reminds me of I-D Magazine but Dolly style. ;-)

Dolly Magazine May 1986 Part Three

'Survival Kit' fashion spread
"Camouflage.  It was what you wore to blend in with your surroundings.
Now it's just the thing to make you stand out in a crowd - and survive in the concrete jungle."
Photography and Layout by Bill Ling

I think what transforms this photo spread from being ordinary is the collage effect exploiting the camouflage theme.  My absolute favourite for the styling and entire concept is the first one.  I'm a sucker for anything using flowers as it makes me think of Morrissey.