LAST YEAR, CHINESE retailer ITIB made headlines when it debuted two human “mannequins” modeling clothes while walking on mini treadmills in its storefront window. Attention-grabbing stunt? Clearly, considering a video of the visual display went viral with 8 million views. The wave of the future? Probably not. However, mannequin manufacturers are accommodating retailers looking to make a dramatic splash, offering collections that emphasize flexibility, dynamic poses and activity-specific options (e.g., the ability to include workout props or mannequins engineered to literally simulate running, showcasing clothing in action). No offense to the human displays, but let’s let the professionals work. — Lauren Mang

Universal Display & Design F8 Collection

Manufactured in sustainable materials and customized with paint

For merchandising haute couture and beyond, the new F8 collection offers strong, fashion-forward poses that emphasize fluidity. Each mannequin can be mixed with previous collections, manufactured in sustainable materials and customized with paint, poses or via 3-D prototyping.

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MANUFACTURER: Universal Display & Design
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Superior Model Form Co. Dress Form

Constructed from craft paper with raw metal accents

Mixed materials lend extra visual interest to this handmade Dress Form, constructed from craft paper with raw metal accents.

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MANUFACTURER: Superior Model Form
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Manex Cofrad Rattan

Featuring a rattan head and bust and wooden articulated arms

The Cofrad Rattan mannequin is a craft-paper seated form featuring a rattan head and bust and wooden articulated arms that allow flexibility in arm poses or display options for accessories like jewelry or watches.

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MANUFACTURER: Manex USA
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Siegel & Stockman Hanging Forms

Can be crafted to retailers’ exact specifications

Sculpted with sensual curves and made from resin, these Hanging Forms are available in a variety of shapes and figures, with wooden or metal feet, and can be crafted to retailers’ exact specifications.

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MANUFACTURER: Siegel & Stockman
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Greneker Adaptive Runners

Available in custom colors with or without heads

Meet the newest addition to the company’s inclusive offerings: Adaptive Runners. These male and female mannequins, available in custom colors with or without heads, feature a prosthetic leg with a blade attachment.

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MANUFACTURER: Greneker
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Mondo Mannequins Custom Heritage Mannequins

The male and female forms feature pink upholstered heads and upper torsos, painted pink wooden arms

These Custom Heritage Mannequins were designed exclusively for The Webster, a luxury retailer that opened its latest flagship in Atlanta last year. The male and female forms feature pink upholstered heads and upper torsos, painted pink wooden arms with articulated hands and matching pink-painted fiberglass legs and feet with chic brass bases.

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MANUFACTURER: Mondo Mannequins
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Bonami Aion Collection

Brimming with simple yet timeless poses and articulated arms and hands

Introducing the Aion Collection, a mannequin line brimming with simple yet timeless poses and articulated arms and hands that allow for easier dressing.

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MANUFACTURER: Bonami BV
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

DK Display Corp. Yasmin Collection

Featuring classic forms with a blend of vintage and modern style

The Yasmin collection takes inspiration from the works of the late British mannequin designer Adel Rootstein, featuring classic forms with a blend of vintage and modern style.

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MANUFACTURER: DK Display
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

IDW Display Puzzle Collection

Can be mixed and matched to create a variety of display configurations

The sky’s the limit with the Puzzle Collection, a line of mannequins and torso forms that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of display configurations.

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MANUFACTURER: IDW Display
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Bernstein Display Be Fit Performance Collection

Collection line suit a variety of activities

Take athletic displays to the next level with the Be Fit Performance Collection, a mannequin line that offers workout propping opportunities (think hand weights or jump ropes), variations in muscle tone, alternate arm poses and poses that suit a variety of activities.

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MANUFACTURER: Bernstein Display
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

CNL | Patina-V Posh Collection

Features eye-catching, dynamic poses

Curves ahead: The Posh Collection of female mannequins features eye-catching, dynamic poses that emphasize their sculptural design.

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MANUFACTURER: CNL | Patina-V Mannequins
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms

Silvestri California Glo Performance Collection

Displays strength and confidence via fit female forms in a variety of movement-centered poses

Designed with activewear and athleisure in mind, the Glo performance mannequin collection displays strength and confidence via fit female forms in a variety of movement-centered poses.

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MANUFACTURER: Silvestri California
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms