Iran Bans Mannequins With Curves, Western Clothes

Police in Iran are ordering store owners to cover up mannequins that expose curves or hair. All mannequins must wear head scarves - hijabs-  as well as loose-fitting clothing to counter Western influences.The...

On the CADwalk, Yeah: Software for Fast Fashion

Vectors for your v-necks, algorithms for your ascot: fashion's architects are using 3D design software to bring their creations to life, and to a rack near you."When you think of computer-aided manufacturing, sexy lingerie is probably not the first thing that comes to...

Spain Introduces Reality to Dummies and Dress Sizes

I really support this. I don't care all that much about having strange, surreal manniquins but I really do think it is irritating that sizes have no standard between dressmakers. "Two big changes, announced in late January, are in the works: Stores run by four big names will...

City tackles titillating mannequins - Yahoo! News

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Police in northeastern Iran are launching a new morality drive by confiscating alluring mannequins from boutiques and clothes stalls in the bazaar, authorities in the city of Bojnourd said Monday.

Ex-Store Owner Finds Niche in Mannequins (AP)

AP - Former hardware store owner Dennis Gotthard said he has found a new niche dealing in hundreds of mannequins and mannequin parts.

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