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The Four Basic Mannequins |
Written by Ron Maier
Wednesday, 15 November 2006
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There are so many designs of Mannequins on the market today, it is important to learn a little about the differences in design to decide on the right model for your business. First you need to know that mannequins usually come in four basic styles, the realistic, abstract, headless and bendable. Those that are considered realistic have clear facial features and possibly even hair wigs with appropriate styling. It is common to find these kinds of mannequins in high-end clothing stores such as Sax Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus. These models are costly to maintain but are proven to gain the most attention from passers by, and they can provide constant variety with the ability to change wigs or make-up. The most expensive version of these is made from fiberglass molds that are actually formed to real supermodel features to make mannequins and endorsement one in the same. Abstract Mannequins come in a variety of styles. Some are known as egghead models that are designed with an oval head with no real facial features. This still gives the suggestion of a scaled human form. Art mannequins are a more expensive form of abstract mannequins that are often designed by famous artist or fashion designers themselves. These may have humor or drama, or even horror built into their forms. Though these are sometimes used in eccentric or modern boutiques, often they are used for artistic display in businesses or homes of those who consider themselves fashion savvy. Though these two models have few realistic characteristics, some abstract mannequins portray vague outlines of facial features and hair. These are only suggestions of human proportion and are commonly found in Department stores. Obviously headless mannequins are those that are cut off at the neck and only use the body form to display clothing. Sometimes there is a decorative piece or bar that come out of the neck, but a head is only implied. This is a much more anonymous style of mannequin that the customer will not relate to easily. Instead, the purpose of this mannequin is to bring more emphasis to the clothing rather than distracting the shopper with a personality. The only draw back to this design is that you cannot add facial accessories or hats to complete the ensemble. However, the drop in cost and the generic quality may outweigh such a problem. The final most popular style of mannequin is bendable. This consists of a wire frame covered with a cushion filling and wrapped in a thin canvas, allowing the joints of the model to have the ability to move. Because of the price of production, most bendable mannequins are used to display children and infant clothing, but they are still made for adult sizes, and they also come with featureless heads or hat attachments. These are just the basic types of mannequins out there today. There are an endless amount of variances from these basic designs that create a great mass of mannequin diversity. Whatever style of clothing you retail or want to promote, there is a mannequin out there for you. These basic styles will help to narrow your search and find the perfect one. About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of mannequin forms. For more information, please visit http://www.slstoredisplays.com. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of mannequins. For more information, please visit http://www.slstoredisplays.com.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of mannequins. For more information, please visit http://www.slstoredisplays.com.
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