V isual merchandising might be a new word. It was not coined until the 20th century, but it has been practiced by retailers for the past 200 years. From the early mannequins to the modern, this area of the exhibition illustrated the various forms, sizes, and silhouettes that display mannequins take. The upturned nose, the provocative poses, the almost alien-face of today's mannequins challenges the ideals of beauty, consumption, desire, spectacle and style. T he support of the mannequin manufacturers were also very apparent by lending FIT their historical and latest lines of mannequins.
Admission is free.
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