O'Hara

A flawed character from a flawed period in history...

Nevertheless, Scarlet O'Hara from the 1939 film Gone With the Wind remains a style icon, playing a pivotal influence on the romantic, coquettish designs that Fanciful Doll has become known for. 

O'Hara's style evokes a bygone era of graceful elegance and refined femininity. At the heart of this iconic look is a distinct blend of delicate lace, billowing ruffles, and a softly dusted color palettes that conjures images of leisurely afternoons on sprawling verandas. The quintessential southern belle dress features a cinched waistline that flares out into a voluminous skirt, often adorned with intricate details and delicate floral patterns.

In our Summer 2024 collection we celebrate O'Hara, not as an ornamental figure in a bygone world of flawed morality, but as a strong and intelligent woman who uses her feminine mystique to survive the hardships she faces, and thrive in the process.  To dress in this unapologetic, hyper-feminine way is not an attempt to achieve an idealized notion of femininity, but to reclaim those aspects of the southern belle style that fit with our modern sensibilities, and help our bravery and freedom to shine.