Mannequins are very important in visual merchandising. They are considered the silent sales people in a store. Most of the time, what is on a mannequin is the first to be sold out in a store.
There are many different forms of mannequins that can be used for different types of merchandise being displayed. Depending on how a store merchandising their products, determines what style of mannequin they use.
Abstract
The most common form of mannequins are the abstract ones. These mannequins have the same measurements and proportions of a human, but they lack some features such as elbows, fingernails, or muscles. These mannequins are pretty tall and come in different poses and colors. They are used for a more minimalist design.
Headless
This form of mannequin is good for small stores with limited height. They come in different sizes, shapes, poses, and colors. Headless mannequins are good for showcaseing any style of clothing, as they do not express any emotion or gender.
Forms
This style mannequin is mainly used for fashion design but can also be used for wonderful displays and effects in retail stores. These mannequins generally have special features such as collapsible shoulders and adjustable height.
Realistic
These natural or life like mannequins very accurately depicts a human face and body. They have make-up and styled wigs as well, but also come in male versions. They are great for a more human like feel.
Stylized
This type of mannequin has the same measurements and proportions of a human, along with facial features but the hair is sculpted in the head of the mannequin.
Torso
These mannequins are easy to move around and are aa good building block for any kind of mannequin. They are economical and sometimes can have attachments like; arms, legs, and heads, if needed.
Plus Size
These mannequins are full-figured with curves to help give a realistic view of what some clothes would look like off the hanger, that way these customers feel more welcomed in stores, as well as, feel more comfortable in their own bodies.
Children
These little mannequins are perfect for showing mothers how clothing will look like on their child. They usually come in 3 styles; baby, child, and teenager, so the store can display all stages of childhood. These mini mannequins also come in both genders or even unisex, and are offered in different positions.
