Faux Mannequin Photography

Tim Engle's Strange ‘Models From Mars' Series

I did a double-take the first time I saw Tim Engle’s ‘Models From Mars.' I couldn’t tell if the “woman” in this shoot was actually an Old Navy ‘Modelquin’ or a flesh and blood woman.

Eventually my powers of detection won out, and I realized that the model was a model, and not a model of a model. ‘Models From Mars’ looks like something you would see in a '50s department store. Check out the gallery to see all the shots from ‘Models From Mars,' and if you like what you see click the link on the left to see more of Tim Engle’s work.

Faux Mannequin Models
Creating fashion campaigns/photography using realistic mannequins instead of human models.
Retro Aesthetic
Incorporating vintage style and design into modern fashion photography.
Deception Marketing
Using optical illusions or misleading visuals in advertising to attract attention.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Using faux mannequin models could save time and resources for fashion campaigns.
Photography
Using a retro aesthetic could attract clients who want to stand out in a crowded market.
Marketing
Deception marketing could be used to make a brand stand out and attract attention.
SCORE
3.6 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 49%
Activity 51%
Freshness 8%