# Maniacal Mannquins Scary Store Displays for Creative Minds By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-plastic-bodies-10-examples-of-mannequin-creativity References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/03/radical-mannequins.html) I tend to find that mannequins polarize people, much like clowns. You either like them or hate them. Now becoming more or less outdated in favor of more modern ways of [displaying clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie), there is most certainly something strange about the mannequin. Artists, shops, visual merchandisers have all turned to the mannequin for creative inspiration. As this gallery shows, the results are somewhat random to say the least. Having owned a Basset Hound (Fungus the Boneyman), I have to say the [dog mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human) are by far the best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Mannequin Displays:** Exploring unique and unconventional ways to use mannequins in store displays can attract customer attention and create memorable experiences. - **Alternative Clothing Display Methods:** As mannequins become less popular, exploring innovative ways to showcase clothing in stores can differentiate brands and create a modern shopping experience. - **Artistic Inspiration From Mannequins:** Artists can find creative inspiration in mannequins, using them as a medium to express their artistic vision and challenge traditional notions of beauty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can use innovative mannequin displays to enhance the in-store experience, attract customers, and increase sales. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore alternative clothing display methods to showcase their designs in unique and eye-catching ways, capturing consumer attention and increasing brand recognition. - **Art:** Artists can incorporate mannequins in their artwork, using them as a symbol of society's obsession with beauty and fashion, and challenging traditional artistic mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop.md) - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md)