Full Figure Mannequins

Full Figure Mannequins
Following a trend toward "fuller figure" mannequins highlighted in yesterday's New York Times, Goldsmith, a New York based mannequin manufacturer, has rounded out and lowered the derriere in his new line.

On CNBC's Bull's Eye Report, broadcast live on Friday night, Dwight Critchfield, creative director at Goldsmith, said "seeing J. Lo flaunt her curves" inspired the company to design mannequins with "a little more back."

The continued trend toward jeans as a best-selling fashion, and the growth of the American consumer, also influenced the new design.

"It's no secret that Americans are getting bigger," said Critchfield. "The clothing industry definitely has corrected sizes, and it's our business to help retailers sell clothing." Other mannequin makers that have noticed and followed in the shift to bigger backed babes include Greneker, Los Angeles, Adel Rootstein, London and Ralph Pucci International, New York. Mr. Pucci, who recently released the curvier size 8 "Goddess" line, told the New York Times, "People with these types of bodies are flaunting it. They're comfortable with it."

He continued, "If you have your eyes open, you see this type of body becoming more relevant."