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Fashion shows and the rise of the mannequin in America
A 1920s-style feature argues that couturiers set beauty standards but rely on mannequins to project them. It details how models influence women to adopt curvier figures, the psychology of dress, and the demand for American types in Paris shows. It notes varied mannequin categories and career paths, with earnings growing from tens to thousands yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Couturiers
New York
Paris
Couturiers
Lucy Park
Fashion Coordination Bureau
New York City
Miss Park
Park
Attag
Fifth Avenue
Jenioor League
Nelther Farhor
Helen Willis
France