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Faux Figured

Mannequins replace living models in fashion advertising and editorial

Implications - A fascination with mannequins has surfaced, in which these dummy figures are becoming the primary subjects of some fashion stories and ads. With many consumers still considering real-life models “fake”—due to their impeccable beauty and seemingly unnatural proportions—the use of mannequins puts an ironic, satiric twist on traditional fashion photography. The fashion world may be agreeing with the consumer in that it sees today’s standards of beauty as too perfect and “plastic” as well.
Trend Themes
1. Mannequin Advertising - The use of mannequins in fashion advertising and editorial has emerged as a trend, providing a satirical take on traditional fashion photography and challenging today’s standards of beauty.
2. Photography Style Trends - Signature styles of photographers like Richard Bernardin cater to a great demand for cinematic and vintage aesthetics with sensuality, drawing attention to their works and captivating audiences.
3. Unique Marketing Graphics - To draw attention to marketing campaigns, companies should incorporate shocking or unique designs into their graphics, as consumers have become desensitized to cliche strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The use of mannequins in fashion advertising and editorial reveals a new wave of creative experimentation in the industry with potential for unique marketing strategies.
2. Photography - Photographers like Richard Bernardin provide new opportunities for innovative photographic works, catering to a demand for signature cinematic and vintage aesthetic styles with sensuality.
3. Marketing - Incorporating unique designs and strategies into marketing graphics can effectively draw attention to campaigns, captivating audiences in an era of oversaturated advertising.
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8 Featured, 69 Examples:
1,448,169 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Oct 10 — Jun 11

Featured Examples

Mannequin Makeout Photography
Mannequin Makeout Photography
Richard Bernardin Photographs Retro-Modern Scenes of Sensuality
Richard Bernardin definitely has a signature style when it comes to his photographic works. It is as though he steeps each image in a vat of sensuality and vintage aesthetics, which gives every shot an… MORE
Sapphic Mannequin Photography
Sapphic Mannequin Photography
Play Thing from Lee Don Francisco Has Model-on-Mannequin Action
The rebound from the global financial crisis has been greatly overexaggerated, as proved by Play Thing from Lee Don Francisco, an editorial for Fudge Magazine in which one lovely woman and one lovely,… MORE
Mannequin Pile Photography
Mannequin Pile Photography
The Jeremy Cowart 'Mood' Series Plays With Light and Shadow
The Jeremy Cowart 'Mood' photo series is aptly titled. A particular mood pervades each image, even if you can't pin down what it is exactly. Incredibly epic, the Jeremy Cowart 'Mood' photo series focuses… MORE
Hipster Mannequin Boyfriends
Hipster Mannequin Boyfriends
A Bathing Ape Spring 2011 Lookbook Features Some Stars
The A Bathing Ape Spring 2011 lookbook pulls all the stops, showing that this is a label that will be staying around for the long haul. Fun, playful and full of stars, you'll be torn about what to focus… MORE
Stylish Mannequin Pictorials
Stylish Mannequin Pictorials
The FC Real Bristol SS11 Lookbook Features Dressed-Up Dolls
The FC Real Bristol SS11 lookbook features awesome sporty fashion playfully displayed on animated mannequins. Split between two styles of clothing the line features both casual styles as well as soccer-focused… MORE
Sick Skating Statues
Sick Skating Statues
The Alis Skate Gear Campaign Shows Athletic Mannequins
The Alis Skate Gear campaign by advertising giant DDB is an awesome set of prints that conveys the concept directly. If truly effective advertising is simple and to-the-point, then this campaign is sure… MORE
Couture Mannequin Campaigns
Couture Mannequin Campaigns
The Banco Occidental De Descuento Plastic Ads do Polymer
Contrary to the message that the Banco Occidental De Descuento plastic ads send, the synthetic material does not dominate the world of fashion; however, the use of such a material to acquire those items… MORE
Mannequinned Model Movies
Mannequinned Model Movies
Models in Karl Lagerfeld 'Window World' Short are Literally All Dolled Up
The Karl Lagerfeld 'Window World' video is the latest short by Chanel's esteemed designer. The odd, and somewhat creepy, video explores the world of mannequins, casting models like Baptiste Giabiconi,… MORE

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