{Boutique Love} Corset Laced Mannequins

 I have always had a love for old mannequins used for displaying clothes since a child wandering through the shops. One day I'd like to have one sitting in my home with an amazing vintage gown on it to display in my bedroom. The use of mannequins originated in the 15th century, when miniature "milliners' mannequins" were used to demonstrate fashions for customers. Full-scale, wickerwork mannequins came into use in the mid-18th century. Wirework mannequins were manufactured in Paris from 1835. The first fashion mannequins, made of papier-mâché, were made in France in the mid-19th century. Mannequins were later made of wax to produce a more lifelike appearance. In the 1920's, wax was supplanted by a more durable composite made with plaster. 

Modern day mannequins are made of a variety of materials, most commonly fibre glass or moulded plastic. Mannequins are used extensively to display clothing in shop windows and store interiors. 

And one day whilst browsing, I came across these enchanting Corset Laced Mannequins created by Lucy Curtis in 2004. She has a marvellous passion for exquisite fabrics and ways of displaying them. These beauties have been sent all across the globe and one can truly see why.  Using only quality fabrics and materials, your mannequin can come to life and be loved by you for many years to come. You can either have a corset and laced back or flat backed finish to suit your every desire. I have gazed over these again and again & I truly have no clue what I would choose should I ever purchase one myself.  If I won the lottery, I would buy quite a few of them. The mannequins are made in England and shipped all over the world. I think they'd brighten any room, you could display hats, vintage gowns, feather boas in the bedroom, or leave them as they are with a fabric design to have in your living room. I've included below pictures of some favourites, but I encourage you to have a browse on the website and facebook page for more...and if you should be so lucky to be able to...have one made for your boudoir...I have no doubt there will be magical times indeed ;) Have a wonderful weekend dollipops!

Love Loves

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{Velvet}

{Parisian}

{Mona Lisa}

{The Paradise Mannequin - favourite, reminds me of the show 'The Paradise' as well}

{Olivia (One of my utter favourites & my oldest's middle name}

{Mary Mannequin}

{Celia in Peacock - Another utter favourite, so divine}

{Metallic}

Have a great day dolls!

Pictures used for display purposes only, do not alter or take as own. Please contact Lucy for more information or to purchase, thank you!

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