Share One might think that dressing a mannequin is pretty easy and pretty obvious. But as with most things that look easy, there is a technique or strategy that is involved in order for it to be “easy”. An instructor at a who teaches visual merchandising at City College of
Share We came across an article written by a mannequin company in Australia with tips on repairing a mannequin. We thought we would pass it along to all the do-it-yourself people out there who have a broken mannequin. After you read the article and you find that is sounds a bit daunting, we have
Share Getting a dress form or mannequin for free or at a bargain price at a garage sale or craigslist is only a good deal if it comes with a stand. Because if it doesn’t have a stand, finding one that will fit it perfectly is not such an easy
Share We get a lot of requests from customers asking about clear mannequins so that they can achieve something called the “ghost effect” where clothes seem to float off the page, like in the photo above. The mannequin that the clothes were displayed on becomes invisible. We don’t know exactly
Share To the untrained eye, all mannequins are pretty much same. But that would be like saying a Toyota and a BMW are the same because they are both automobiles with four tires and a steering wheel. But there are huge differences which is why you will pay more for
Share At least once a week, I get an email from someone who wants a mannequin that moves. Since mannequins look like people, the assumption is that they can move or bend like people as well. My mannequin partner in London, MannakinLtd. wrote an informative blog post that I have
Share The movie the “Black Swan” has created a heightened interest in all things ballet, so of course I had to find a way to tie in ballet with dress forms. And I stumbled upon a gem in this article from the UK. Not only does it provide details about
Share This is an outstanding example of a creative and budget friendly way to display jewelry. And look at how much can be displayed in a small area? All of the elements work together to create a “jewel” of a display. First there is the bright color of the mannequin
Share Most of the time when you see purses displayed in a store window they are either just stacked in the window or over the shoulder of a mannequin. How ho-hum. But if you passed a display like this one (from Bergdorf’s) in New York, this would get your attention.
Share Have you ever bought a used mannequin and needed to know who the manufacturer of the mannequin was? This is often useful information if the mannequin you purchased is missing a part or if the part gets damaged in the future and you need a replacement. Mannequin fittings are
