MY VINTAGE KEN COLLECTION MOVES

Posted on May 24, 2026 by starlightdelightfully80f498b3bd

FINDING A NEW HOME WITH THE FASHION HISTORY MUSEUM

I’m moving, and downsizing, and my VINTAGE KEN collection is also on the move.
I’ve known Jonathon Walford and Kenn Norman for many years, and knew their “FASHION HISTORY MUSEUM” would be the perfect permanent home for my collection.

Artifact of the Month

Ken doll dressed as Prince Charming, 1964/65,

Gift of James B. Fowler, FHM 25.40.90

Ten years ago we hosted an exhibition from the private collection of James B. Fowler’s 1960s Ken dolls with every outfit ever made by Mattel for Ken between 1961 and 1968. Last year James gifted his collection of over 120 dressed dolls and garments to the FHM.

James brought Ken to Paris on several of his trips, so in keeping with the tradition, we brought Ken, dressed here in his 1964/65 Prince Charming outfit, for a trip to Stratford’s Shakespeare Festival.

info@fashionhistorymuseum.com

Here’s a small selection of items on the move…

AT AUCTION: ANOTHER AMAZING THERIAULT’S EVENT

Posted on April 15, 2026 by starlightdelightfully80f498b3bd

Where do they find these things?

I’ve selected a very few from the 350 lots that are available. I’ve primarily selected KEN items of course, although I will start off with something I am guessing is probably all Barbie…maybe they’ll post some inside images in the catalogue so we can find out if #1 KEN is there, fingers crossed.

The opening info says “prototypes” and here’s a winner, especially if you are an ALLAN fan!

Maybe your just starting out your KEN collecting, here’s to a great helping hand.

Or something fairly rare in such a complete way, from Vintage KEN’S later years. Ya Ya Ya!

Still riding the very edge of Vintage KEN, the first one with rooted hair. Personally I’d unbox him! But…

One of my very favourite BARBIE’S. A very early ponytail, but cast in transparent plastic. Totally fascinating! Where’s KEN?

All sorts of accessories are available too. The car, the boat, and many of the fine pieces of real estate. (It may say BARBIE, BUT she can let KEN in on them too.

And last on my tiny preview, but certainly not the least, KEN as THE PRINCE, in a dressed box version…oh my beating heart…

Totally worth taking a click, and maybe…

https://www.theriaults.com/events/event/317/sparkling-barbie-doll-auction-saturday-april-18-2026?utm_campaign=1770d1ebee-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_05_02_06_COPY_06&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Theriaults+Registration&utm_term=0_8c8c4c2b1d-1770d1ebee-610212771

VINTAGE KEN HEADS

Posted on March 30, 2026 by starlightdelightfully80f498b3bd

FROM FASHION DOLL QUARTERLY 2011

So interesting. I’ve wanted to see the contents of this “vault”, mentioned below, for many years. Wouldn’t it be great to see a Mattel Ken Archive show with loads more of the models, samples and background info, or at least as part of a Barbie show…wishful thinking!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FORD MUSTANG

Posted on March 11, 2026 by starlightdelightfully80f498b3bd

MY BIG FAVOURITE, THEN AND TODAY (AS LONG AS IT’S THIS MODEL, NOTHING NEWER, THANKS! (OH, AND IN RED PLEASE, HARDTOP)

Production began in Dearborn, Michigan, on March 9, 1964.

The new car was first sold to the public on 14 April 1964, at a Ford dealership in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, before it’s introduction at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964,

Body styles available included a two-door hardtop and convertible.