Gatsby’s Muse Wins 2025 DOLLS Magazine Award of Excellence

Industry’s Choice – Special Category: Doll Fashion

I am beyond honored and thrilled to share some wonderful news with my collectors and friends.

Gatsby’s Muse has been awarded a 2025 DOLLS Magazine Award of Excellence in the Industry’s Choice competition, winning in the Special Category: Doll Fashion. This recognition means more to me than words can express, as it comes directly from industry professionals and peers who understand the artistry, craftsmanship, and passion behind collectible doll creation.

A Celebration of Doll Fashion & Artistry

Gatsby’s Muse was created as a tribute to the elegance and glamour of the 1920s — an era defined by exquisite fashion, bold creativity, and timeless beauty. From her carefully painted features to her meticulously designed costume, every detail was thoughtfully chosen to reflect the spirit of the Jazz Age while honoring the traditions of fine doll artistry.

Winning in the Doll Fashion category is especially meaningful, as costume design plays such an important role in storytelling and expression. Fashion has the power to transform a doll into a living work of art, and Gatsby’s Muse was designed to do just that — evoke emotion, history, and imagination.

Honored by the Industry

The DOLLS Magazine Awards of Excellence are among the most respected honors in the doll world, celebrating outstanding achievement, originality, and craftsmanship. Being recognized through the Industry’s Choice competition is truly humbling, as it reflects the appreciation and support of fellow artists, designers, and professionals within the doll community.

I am deeply grateful to DOLLS Magazine for this honor and to everyone in the industry who voted for Gatsby’s Muse.

Thank You to My Collectors & Supporters

To my loyal collectors, followers, and friends — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your encouragement, enthusiasm, and love for my work inspire me every day and make moments like this possible. Each doll I create is a labor of love, and I am so grateful to share this journey with such a wonderful community.

I am proud to add this award to the story of Brenda Mize Dolls and look forward to creating many more one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces that celebrate artistry, fashion, and timeless craftsmanship.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Brenda Mize