Tokujin Yoshioka is a Japanese designer that has put together a series of transparent mannequins that are made using tiered levels of laser-cut acrylic plastic. The plastic is cut into discs that are stacked to recreate a three dimensional body and be used in fashion designer Issey Miyake's Toyko exhibition entitled, The Work of Miyake Issey.
The transparent mannequins bring an element of futurism to the Issey's garments, which focus on styles pulled from the 80s. The cutting edge shapes and forms of the mannequins paired with the vintage styles offers an intriguing juxtaposition of eras. The lack of color to the mannequins also brings more focus onto the clothing as the viewer's gaze moves through the plastic bodies to the solid garments. Each mannequin is made using 365 tiers of plastic that are stacked in both horizontal and vertical layers to recreate the female form.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Transparent Mannequins
- Using tiered levels of laser-cut acrylic plastic to create transparent mannequins for displaying fashion garments.
- Futuristic Fashion Displays
- Integrating cutting-edge shapes and forms into fashion exhibitions to create a futuristic experience.
- Juxtaposition of Eras
- Combining vintage styles with futuristic mannequins to create a visually intriguing contrast.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Retail
- Utilizing transparent mannequins to enhance the display of clothing and attract customers.
- Exhibition Design
- Incorporating innovative mannequin designs to create visually captivating displays in fashion exhibitions.
- Plastic Manufacturing
- Creating and supplying tiered acrylic plastic for the production of transparent mannequins in the fashion industry.
