They've been referred to as the quintessential silent sales force, but they are so much more than fancy clothes hangers. Mannequins breathe life, emotion, and animation into retail environments across the world. They are works of art that tap into the emotions and aspirations of all who engage with them.
Profiles of the Mannequin tracks the history and evolution of these intriguing figures from the headless models of 1900 right up to today's virtual mannequins. Exploring shifts in representation of gender, race and body type, this study chronicles the connection between mannequins and movements in art, the humanities, current affairs, and fashion.
Beautifully illustrated and engagingly told, fascinating in-depth interviews with creative professionals recount their experiences, philosophies, and stories of the mannequin and its impact on our culture as both a utilitarian object and as an artistic statement.
Interviewees include:
-Carol Barnhart, former owner and CEO, Carol Barnhart Inc.
-Harry Cunningham, former Senior Vice President Store Planning, Design, and Visual Merchandising, Saks Fifth Avenue
-James Damian, former President of Hindsgaul Mannequins USA
-Paul Olszewski, former National Director of Windows and Internal Flagship Marketing, Macy's
-Barbara Paris Gifford, Curator, Museum of Art and Design (MAD), New York
-Ralph Pucci, mannequin designer, gallery owner and entrepreneur
-Rob Smith, the CEO and Founder of the Phluid Project, the first gender-neutral store in the retail industry
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'A book that will fill a gap for lovers of art, fashion and visual merchandising and will certainly become the Bible of Mannequins.' * Marcos Andrade, President of the Brazilian Association of Retail Providers and Former CEO of Expor Mannequins, Brazil * 'Profiles of the Mannequin is a fascinating sarabande to the ubiquitous "silent salesperson". This book captures the creative frisson as well as the business history of the mannequin and delivers insightful character studies of many of the leading lights in the visual field.' * James Mansour, President, Mansour Design, USA * 'A masterful storyteller, Eric Feigenbaum draws on his experience as a designer, educator, and journalist, to reveal how icons like Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, and L. Frank Baum (author, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), impacted these vital brand emissaries.' * Judy Bell, CEO, Energetic Retail, Author, Silent Selling, Minneapolis, USA * 'Feast on this read, whose words draw a parallel to the rhythms and notes of a musical blockbuster. Delve into the minds of the masters who brought mannequins to life! Informative and entertaining all at once!!' * Marjorie Lee Woo, Fashion Designer, Artist, Educator, New York, USA * Filled with pictures of iconic mannequins but by no means a picture book. It's rich in research, tracing the evolution of the mannequin through history. * Women's Wear Daily * 'Eric Feigenbaum has given us an archival jewel, celebrating the impact of the mannequin on history, society, and fashion, providing a portal to our inner self. Profiles of the Mannequin celebrates the creators, artists and producers behind the scenes that brought these figures to life through the stages of our great retail emporiums. It is a tribute to the visionary leaders, ateliers, production studios, showrooms, galleries, museums, and the classrooms of future designers.
The mannequin is the silent ambassador of commerce having never said a word, while continuing to speak to our emotional heartstrings. These stories are for all who have been stopped in their tracks, awakening our dreams and desires at the intersection of art and business.
Mr. Feigenbaum has provided us with a gift of history that has never been told so eloquently, surpassing the boundaries of expectation.' * James Damian, Brand Integration Services, LLC *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 158 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-350-41811-0 (9781350418110)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Eric Feigenbaum is the New York Editor of Visual Merchandising and Store Design magazine, where he has written cover stories on Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Armani, Moschino, Uniqlo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Coach, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, and Christian Lacroix. He is also the President of Embrace Design and former Chair of Visual Merchandising at LIM College, USA. He was formerly an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Corporate Director of Visual Merchandising at Sterns Department Store.
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Visual Merchandising and Store Design Magazine, USA
Introduction: Fantasy or Reality?
1. Actors on the Stage
2. Profiles, Body Type and Gender
3. In the Beginning: 1900 - 1930
4. Fashion, Art and Hollywood: 1930 - 1940
5. To War and Back: 1940 - 1950
6. Mid-Century, an Age of Awakening: 1950 - 1960
7. Counter Culture and the Age of Aquarius: 1960 - 1970
8. The Transitional Years: 1970 - 1980
9. Searching for Identity: 1980 - 1990
10. An Age of Awareness: 1990 - 2000
11. Composition and Movement: 2000 and Beyond
12. Mannequins and Museums
13. Materials: From Cobblestones to Cyberspace
14. Abstract, Custom and Unique Applications
15. Technology and the Face of Tomorrow
16. The Business of the Mannequin
Epilogue
Index
