This is my series devoted to the real life models who became Rootstein mannequins. The mannequins are also dressed in attire that provides a little bit of fashion history.

This is Julia, with retrofit arms and hands, the original pose code H8 from Classy Lady Long Legs Series, had arms and hand resting on the shoulder of another pose. This is a Retrofit of Rootstein arms and hands.

Julia is styled in vintage Edith Flagg dress and scarf (Edith Flagg was the first to import polyester to the US and popularize it in apparel), semiprecious stone necklace and Christian Dior shoes.

This is Kyoko, Snap Shots Series, pose code SN3 torso, legs, left arm and hand. Right arm pose code LIF3 from Life Style and High Life Series, Right hand, the pose code near bayonet style fitting is unledgable, however this hand has been in multiple series, Jubilee Series, Lazy Lizzy Series, Sayoko ( and Jean ) Series, Whirl Swirl Twirl and Shadows Series.


The Kyoko model head is in Snap Shots Series, however the same head is Amiko in Box Series.

Kyoko styled in Yves Saint Laurent jacket and pants, Calvin Klein blouse, Robert Clergerie shoes, Karl Lagerfeld bag and vintage pearl necklace

This is the second Violetta Sanchez my collector owns custom/ Violetta is featured in BarBelles Series poses BB6 and BB12, the body of this Positions Series pose P9A.

She models, runway and print, and has acted on film and television.

Violetta Is styled in Carmen Marc Valvo, known for his tailoring and form fitting dresses. Rampage shoes and vintage jewelry.

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