Learn About the Mannequins that Promote Mothers’ Fashion
Mannequins are an important part of the fashion industry. They are dressed in the clothes that we desire. Their shape and form presents the clothes in a most appealing manner. One of the manufacturers of mannequins is La Rosa.
Origin of La Rosa
In 1922, La Rosa began to produce mannequins that resembled the screen stars and starlets of silent cinema. This immediately gave emotion to the mannequins. When the window mannequins were displayed, shoppers were amazed by the resemblance. They were also seduced into purchasing the clothes due to their connections with the stars.
Thanks to the success of the innovative use of ceroplastics by La Rosa, their mannequins became associated with high fashion and luxurious living. For over 40 years, La Rosa continued to produce mannequins. Rachele Rigamonti took over in 1969 and used industrial methods to assist La Rosa reach the next level of high quality production.
Combination of art and function
Once the eighties came along, Rachele’s son implemented a new approach to the production of the mannequins. He began to produce them as works of art. Immense detail was implemented in the mannequins. He introduced realistic fingernails, hair and lashes to the mannequins.
Big fashion houses came on board with La Rosa. Examples of these include;
- Alber Elbaz
- Giorgio Armani
- Gianni Versace
- Valentino
- Nicolas Ghesquiere
Robotization of manufacturing processes transformed industries. In 1996, Gigi’s son, Mattia Rigamonti, brought the robotization into La Rosa. Industrial guidelines as well as eco-friendliness were stressed in the La Rosa factories too. The production cycle was promoted in La Rosa and this resulted in the prominence of the company.
True to Italy
La Rosa is an Italian company. In every single process, Italian materials are used. The mannequins indicate Italian quality, culture and heritage as well as styling. All the important parts of the mannequins are constructed by hand.
To stay within the requirements for eco-friendliness, La Rosa makes use of recycled materials. In addition to that, their mannequins are all recyclable. The plastics used are durable since they are shock absorbent. The colors are also made of environmentally-friendly materials. Heat is required to construct these mannequins. As such, renewable energy is used to make them.
At La Rosa, there are a number of collections of mannequins available. These include;
- Elegant recognizable mannequins
- Man collection
- Woman collection
- The young relaxed collection
- Retro mannequins
- Female sensual mannequins
- Technology conscious mannequins
- Bustform mannequins
- Glamorous collections
How the mannequins are made
The first step is always in the creative section of La Rosa. With the guidance of extensive research, technicians use 3D scanners to establish new colors and shapes. After that, the scans from this stage are transmitted to milling machines that are computer-controlled. These machines mill high quality plastics to produce the mannequins.
Conclusion
After they are produced, they are taken to some polishing tables that gloss them out automatically. After that, they are delivered to a line where hair and makeup are added by hand. From there, they are packaged and shipped. La Rosa produces these high quality mannequins in environments of high precision. The resulting products are fit for any boutique window.
Bio
Matteo Denari is a fashion designer and professional about the history and industry of mannequins. His knowledge has been extensively relied on to create window mannequins.