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, and unpaid, mannequin strut their stuff in what I can only assume are the hottest new styles of summer.
Lee Don Francisco has done a great job at making Play Thing look sexy as opposed to creepy. When mannequins are used in fashion photo shoots, they often seem to add a creepiness factor as opposed to a fashion factor. Fortunately, that isn't the case here, as model and mannequin work incredibly well together; this in turn leads to some stylish and surprisingly sexy photos. Yes, it's okay to like Play Thing from Lee Don Francisco in "that way." Check it out here.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mannequin Modeling
- There is an opportunity to improve mannequin modeling used in fashion photo shoots to add a fashion and stylish factor.
- Unconventional Photography
- Unconventional photography like Sapphic mannequin photography has a place in the fashion industry and can be used to create unique and attention-grabbing content.
- The Power of Contrast
- Mannequins can be used as props in fashion shoots to create contrast and enhance the visual appeal of the product.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion industry professionals could consider using mannequins as props or models to create unique and stylish fashion content.
- Photography
- Photographers could explore unconventional photography methods using mannequins or other unconventional subjects to produce unique and eye-catching visuals.
- Visual Merchandising
- Visual merchandisers could consider using mannequins for window displays or in-store displays to create interesting and attention-grabbing displays.
