Mannequins

Question 1

Rest period

Answer 1

Every mannequin should be given a rest period so as not to become too familiar to the customer. Too much familiarity with a particular mannequin’s make up, hairstyle and pose can cut down on the efficiency in “selling” a new anew and different outfit.
A change in hairstyle may help, or alternate pose, accomplished by a change of arms, may do it.

Question 2

Types of mannequins

Answer 2

Realistic
Semi Realistic
Abstract
Semi Abstract
Headless

Question 3

Formal Clothes

Answer 3

Un animated mannequin

Question 4

Action Clothes

Answer 4

Mannequin seemingly in motion

Question 5

Seated mannequin

Answer 5

Add variety and interest to a group of mannequins and can work to show separates, casual wear, lingerie and active sportswear.

Question 6

Horizontal mannequin

Answer 6

Should only be used for specific merchandise such as nightwear, lingerie, swimwear and some sport wear.

Question 7

Two major type of wigs used for mannequins

Answer 7

Hard wig and a soft wig

Question 8

Hard wigs

Answer 8

A hard wig is highly lacquered or plasticized and cannot be restyled. features coarser hair, less subtle colours and more elaborate and decorative styles generally better suited to semi-realistic or highly stylized mannequins.

Question 9

Soft wigs

Answer 9

Soft wigs emulates the softness of natural hair can usually be combed or brushed. Some synthetic hair fibres can be reset with hot rollers. The texture is more natural and looks and feels like real hair. Most realistic wigs have skullcap for a base, and hairs are woven into.

Question 10

Semi realistic mannequin

Answer 10

Made like a realistic mannequin, but its make up is more decorative and stylized.

Question 11

The semi abstract mannequin

Answer 11

More stylized than the semi-realistic mannequin, and it’s features may be painted or suggested rather than defined.

Question 12

The abstract mannequin

Answer 12

Concerned with creating an overall effect rather than reproducing natural lines and proportions. Features such as elbows, musculature and fingernails are rarely indicated.

Question 13

Headless mannequin

Answer 13

Has a full size or semi-realistic body with arms and legs but no head. It offers no personality or image.