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Dolly Sisters wearing the Bulldog collar 1924
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Dolly Sisters wearing the Bulldog collar 1924
The Dolly Sisters wearing the `Dolly Dog Collar or the Bouledogue (bulldog) collar invented by Marthe Regnier, the famous French actress and couturier. Made of black and white leather with a double fringe of stiff badger hairs, a solid gold name-plate and a golden padlock it was supposed to be a new fashion fad. Paris, 1924.
1924
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Bulldog Collars Dolly Entertainer Entertainers Exotic Hungarian Jansieka Jenny Marthe Outfit Performer Performers Rosie Roszicka 1924 Artists Bouledogue
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In this photograph from 1924, the Dolly Sisters, Jenny (Jansieka) and Rosie (Roszicka), dazzle in their unique and exotic fashion statement - the Bulldog collar, also known as the Bouledogue collar. This fashion accessory, created by the renowned French actress and couturier, Marthe Regnier, was a groundbreaking innovation that aimed to make waves in the fashion world. The sisters' outfits are adorned with the striking collars, made of black and white leather, featuring a double fringe of stiff badger hairs. The collars are not just accessories, but also boast a solid gold name-plate and a golden padlock, adding an air of opulence and allure. Marthe Regnier, a trailblazer in the fashion industry, intended for the Bulldog collar to be the next big fashion fad. The collar's name is a nod to its resemblance to a bulldog's collar, making it an intriguing and unexpected addition to the sisters' outfits. The Dolly Sisters, Hungarian-born entertainers, were known for their captivating performances on the stage and their unique sense of style. Their appearance in the Bulldog collars added to their allure as entertainers and further solidified their status as trendsetters in the 1920s. This photograph, taken in Paris in 1924, captures the sisters' bold and daring fashion choice, which continues to intrigue and inspire fashion enthusiasts even today. The Bulldog collar, a symbol of the sisters' exotic and captivating stage presence, remains an intriguing piece of fashion history.
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