Why Do People Hire Mannequins?

Posted On: September 23, 2022 By: jodee

As well as selling them, we also hire mannequins to a wide range of people. But why do people hire mannequins rather than buy them? This article looks at some of the potential uses for this service and the reasons people borrow selections from our wide range of delightful and different dummies. From music videos to fashion shows to pop up stores, there are so many reasons why you might opt to hire mannequins rather than buying them outright.

Pop-up shops

Pop-up shops are a great way to dip your toe into the world of retail. Maybe you’re a maker and you want to see if people will buy your items without having to commit to a long-term lease or you might want to see if you can make a go of selling other people’s items.

Either way, taking some space in a vacant shop for a while or a section of someone else’s shop on a temporary basis is a brilliant idea. You get to speak directly with the shopping public when you run a pop-up shop.

But, as it is only a short-term measure, you don’t want to have to buy everything you need to display your items. This is where it makes a lot of sense to hire mannequins. Get them delivered, show off your beautiful items, then we collect them when you’re done. Easy as that.

Theatre and Film Productions

Of course, mannequins are usually used to display garments for sale, but they are also atmospheric props for theatre and film productions. Of course, as a production company on limited resources and presumably with limited space, you wouldn’t want to buy mannequins and then have to store them, so hiring mannequins is the key.

Imagine how stunning they would look, lined up on a stage, adding to the spectacle of your play. They can also add a visual impact to films and music videos. Canadian rapper Tom Macdonald hired a host of mannequins to accompany him in the video to his song Dummies. In addition, the music video to Rockit by Herbie Hancock features many mannequins and dummy body parts taking over an entire house in a frankly quite disturbing manner!

After your run or your shoot, you can return your hire mannequins with no bother.

Fashion Shows and Exhibitions

Fashion shows are thrilling events if you love looking at new and interesting designs and collections. Not only do you have models parading up and down catwalks, but you also find designers and retailers presenting their ranges to the crowd.

If you want to show off your most impressive garments at these types of shows, where your target audience is right there, collected in one space, you want to make sure your clothes look the best they can. There is no better way to do that than with mannequins. They draw the attention of the assembled fashion lovers and help them visualise how the clothes look when worn.

If you are travelling to attend the show, the chances are that you don’t want to have to transport a selection of mannequins with you, so mannequin hire is a perfect solution. Have the mannequins shipped to the venue and arrange for pick up there too. Plus, if you only use mannequins a couple of times a year, mannequin hire is more cost effective and saves you finding suitable storage.

Hire Mannequins Today

Are you looking to hire mannequins? Then The Retail Factory is the place to come. We can arrange for next day delivery to wherever you need your mannequins. Just ask when you order. Visit our mannequin hire page to find more information today.