Posted by Tove Hermanson on February 16, 2010 Picking up from where I left off last week, I’m going to address mannequins’ evolution in the second half of the 20th century. The revolutionary ’60s came as a shock…

I am a huge fan of the window displays at Anthropologie. Not only are they visually appealing but they frequently use recycled materials. Anthropologie windows prove that you don’t need a huge budget to create eye-catching window displays.…

Decoupage Dress Mannequin Floor Lamp: This decoupage dress mannequin floor lamp makes for a unique light source. By Danette Ward Danette Ward, known as the “Decoupage Diva” to her friends, loves the idea of turning plain pieces into…

I recently came across a series of articles about the history  of mannequins written by Tove Hermanson, editor of the Costume Society of America. It was a long article, so I have in into two sections, the history of…