Profiles of the Mannequin

"‘A book that will fill a gap for lovers of art, fashion and visual merchandising and will certainly become the Bible of Mannequins.’ * Marcos Andrade, President of the Brazilian Association of Retail Providers and Former CEO of Expor Mannequins, Brazil * ‘Profiles of the Mannequin is a fascinating sarabande to the ubiquitous ""silent salesperson"". This book captures the creative frisson as well as the business history of the mannequin and delivers insightful character studies of many of the leading lights in the visual field.’ * James Mansour, President, Mansour Design, USA * ‘A masterful storyteller, Eric Feigenbaum draws on his experience as a designer, educator, and journalist, to reveal how icons like Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, and L. Frank Baum (author, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), impacted these vital brand emissaries.’ * Judy Bell, CEO, Energetic Retail, Author, Silent Selling, Minneapolis, USA * 'Eric Feigenbaum has given us an archival jewel, celebrating the impact of the mannequin on history, society, and fashion, providing a portal to our inner self. Profiles of the Mannequin celebrates the creators, artists and producers behind the scenes that brought these figures to life through the stages of our great retail emporiums. It is a tribute to the visionary leaders, ateliers, production studios, showrooms, galleries, museums, and the classrooms of future designers. The mannequin is the silent ambassador of commerce having never said a word, while continuing to speak to our emotional heartstrings. These stories are for all who have been stopped in their tracks, awakening our dreams and desires at the intersection of art and business. Mr. Feigenbaum has provided us with a gift of history that has never been told so eloquently, surpassing the boundaries of expectation.' * James Damian, Brand Integration Services, LLC *"