Mannequins

QUIZLET!

"The selection of a mannequin is probably one of the most important professional decisions a display person is called upon to make.:

 

 

• Silent Spokesperson

• must be carefully maintained

• given time off

• purchase additional accessories

Types of Mannequins

Realistic Mannequins

• formerly like movie stars, now more like the person on the other side of the glass.

• tanner in the South and West

• frequently fuller figured

• make-up and wig styles can target particular customers

• pose can suggest and support type of merchandise - formal, tailored, sporty

• bent arms are dynamic, but difficult to dress

• horizontal mannequins

Because mannequins are expensive and usually only in fashion for a year or two, smaller retail stores limit their purchase to two or three,

• Does this form represent your target market?

• Will your customer "relate" to "her?

• Is she shaped and proportioned to wear the type of garments you show?

•Does she make the kind of fashion statement your store wants to make?

Types of Realistic Mannequins

Missy Size

• Size 4-8, 5'8" to 6' tall, 35-25-35, size 6 to 8 shoe

Junior Mannequin

• Size 5, 5'7"to 5'9", 32-22-32

Junior Petite/Petite Mannequins

• 5' to 5'4", Size 4-6, 32-22-32

Full Figured Mannequin

• Size 14

Preteen Mannequin

Male Mannequin

Child Mannequin

Accessories include arms, legs, wigs, makeup or glass eyes

Semi Realistic Mannequins

• sculpted like realistic but more decorative and stylized

Semi Abstract Mannequins

• no real features, often no hair - doll-like and decorative

Abstract Mannequins

Cartoon Mannequins

Headless Mannequins

Alternatives to Mannequins

Three Quarter Form

• a body extending from shoulder to knees

• headless 3/4 form is called a Torso Form

Other Forms

Body Trunk or Trunk Form

• chest to knees

Bra Form

• chest form

Bust, Blouse, Shirt or Sweater Form

• armless, headless, end just below waistline

Coat or Suit Form

• headless male form that ends around the hips

Pants Form

• waist to ankle

Panty Form

• waist to knees

Pantyhose Form

• legs

Shell Form

• half round  bust form

Stocking Form

• single legs

Soft Sculpted Figures

Articulated Artist Figures

Dress and Suit Forms

Cutout Figures

Inflatables

Drapers

Hangers

Lay Down Techniques

Pin-ups Techniques

Flying Techniques

HOMEWORK:

Digital Sketchbook - You are going to begin designing your own store! 

1. Start a Pinterest board called "Store Project."  

2. Begin to collect images for inspiration. Your board should have at least 7 images.

3. One image be of the kind of mannequins that you'll be using in your store.

4.  Write a paragraph about your store's look, your customer and the kind of clothes that you will carry.  The paragraph should be typed and ready to hand in.

Due Tuesday, March 4th.

There will be a Quiz on Mannequins, also on Tuesday, March 4th.

READ: Chapters 9 and 10