Dolls-up American girls - project Ilona Schwarz

When I came to America from Poland, I was struck by such a huge number of girls, whose dolls were almost full copy of their owner. There is not a fashion Barbie was believed my compatriots. Every girl has in the arsenal of toys "daughter", which is its full copy. Sometimes it's a coincidence, just a rich selection allows you to find the right doll and make her dress, but more often simply buy dolls on order from private manufacturers.






Rylan, Valley Stream, New York, 2012



Ariana and Meridin, Brooklyn, New York, 2012



Moline, Brooklyn, New York, 2012



Desiree, Brooklyn, New York, 2012



Jade Farmingvill, New York, 2011



Gillian, New York, 2011



Kyle, Boston, MA, 2011

It's probably something national, some special things. Maybe because the girls are trying to understand themselves, to understand the world through play with the doll. Or maybe try to meet peers. All his twin doll, and she should be. It's hard to say what caused, but I will say exactly we in Poland there is no such.



Lexi Lindenherst, New York, 2012



Leah Joy Lorelton, New York, 2012



Maya and Lila, Northport, New York, 2011



Sofia, Long Beach, New York, 2012

Ilona was born and raised in Warsaw, in 2008, emigrated to the US, now lives and works in New York. Professional photographer, published in magazines, takes part in exhibitions, received significant awards (such as World Press Photo in 2013).



Tiffani-Amber, Lido Beach, New York, 2011



Tiffani-Amber, Kayla, Sophia, Elizabeth, Angelica, Long Beach, New York, 2012



Hannah Dudley, Massachusets, 2012