Window Mannequins
Window mannequins are used to attract the attention of passers-by. Used in conjunction with store product lines and display discount signs, window mannequins improve sales and in-store foot traffic by being front-line customer acquisition tools. One of the first principles of store management is having a successful visual merchandising strategy and window mannequins form the foundation of almost any store's arsenal of closing techniques. See this guide for purchasing a mannequin from the Mannequin Factory (based in Keighley, UK).
Types of Window Mannequins
No matter what type of store you run, whether it's a coffee shop or a hair-dressing salon, window mannequins are an important part of new customer acquisition. There are many styles of window mannequins, including wireframe, glossy, realistic, and featureless. Wireframe mannequins have an elegant feel and fit well in women's clothes shops. Glossy mannequins are futuristic and having a sporting feel, so are suited to sports shops. Realistic mannequins can be used in more scenarios, although they may look intimidating and might scare young children and teens. Featureless or formless mannequins have missing features, for example, missing limbs, or no facial features. One goal of window display design is to create an aspirational goal for the onlooker. The passer-by that gives an extra look might sense they are missing something or want to put themselves in the clothing worn by the mannequin. This stimulates desire for the shopper to spend money.
Funky Window Mannequins
Designer Female Mannequin Tailors Dummy Dressmakers model bust. See here for more tailor's mannequins.
Shabby Lilac Roses Life Size Mannequin / Dressmakers Dummy |
Shop Window Mannequins (USA)
Wonderfully crafted, decorative full size dressform handcrafted mannequins. 19th century victorian style dressmaker's forms placed on bases with legs. Use at home or in a ladies apparel store for display purposes or to catch the eye of your guests or customers. This is a great item to show your creativity and spark the imagination.
Mini Mannequin Resin Jewellery Holder |
Female French Stand Dress Form White |
Modern Female Mannequins, Fibre Glass |
64inch Victorian Wicker and Wrought Iron Dress Form Mannequin |
Headless mannequins
Headless Male Mannequin (also see this taller more athletic headless male mannequin) |
Female headless mannequin standing up |
External Links
- Shop Window Mannequins - from Universal Display.co.uk
- Buy mannequins online - at Mannequins online.com
- Bodyline display mannequins
- Window mannequins in the news: news article (mannequins with knives)
- Article on Mannequin window displays
- The Mannequin Factory - where you can buy a wide range of mannequins with free delivery to the UK mainland
- Mannequins on eBay Australia
- Tips for buying a mannequin
- Selection of mannequins - from John Ellis Shop Equipment Ltd
Related Links
Mannequin Examples
- Page 234 - Ideas for mannequins
- Page 235 - Child mannequins
- Page 236 - Female Mannequin wearing a white coat
- Page 237 - Mannequin in stripes
- Page 238 - Mannequin in red dress
- Page 239 - Red Football Mannequin
- Page 240 - Mannequin parts (Glossary)
- Page 241 - Hair styling heads for kids
Shop Mannequins
- Page 242 - Mannequin Retail
- Page 243 - Design your own shop layout
- Page 244 - Dress forms
- Page 245 - Magical mannequin example
- Page 246 - Mannequin Products
- Page 247 - Mannequin auctions
- Page 248 - Visual Merchandising
- Page 249 - Jewellery Mannequin Displays
- Page 250 - Mannequin Jewellery Hand
- Page 251 - Window Mannequins
Mannequin Art
- Page 252 - Toy mannequin figurines
- Page 253 - Mannequin Posters and Art
- Page 254 - Art Manikins
- Page 255 - How to draw a mannequin
Mannequin videos and information
- Page 256 - Hand for mannequin
- Page 257 - Mannequin DVD (1987)
- Page 258 - Mannequins spelling
- Page 259 - Mannequins on skateboards
- Page 260 - Mannequins dancing

