Mon-chi-chi, mon-chi-chi...
Oh so soft and cudd-le-ly...
Though Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is a chic, sophisticated woman she hasn't forgotten her playful, girlish self. When Todd Selby captured her home on film, he shot a few of her favorite toys including her beloved plush teddy bear and Monchichi posed together. I love the sunny little yellow toboggan and sweater in which Julia has dressed him.
The Monchichi doll—known as "Kiki" in France—was created by Koichi Sekiguchi in Tokyo in 1974. The doll inspired an animated series that premiered in Japan in 1980 and in the US in 1983. Unfortunately The Monchichis could not compete with The Smurfs for Saturday morning air time and was cancelled after only one season. The catchy theme song was apparently no match for Smurfette.
Photograph of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's Monchichi and teddy bear © 2009 Todd Selby. All Rights Reserved.
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