Supporters congratulate Rihanna on presenting body-diversity mannequins at her new Fenty pop-up store in New York City.
In the realm of fashion, Rihanna is leading the way in promoting greater inclusivity and body diversity.
Fans of the 31-year-old Fenty clothing mogul praised her on social media for showcasing a variety of sizes when she debuted her first Fenty apparel pop-up at The Webster in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, complete with curvaceous mannequins modeling her creations displayed throughout the store. Many also mentioned how much they enjoyed seeing mannequins that accurately represented their body types.
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Another wrote: “Seeing it is both lovely and relieving. Mannequins and realistic models are solely advantageous to retailers and designers. Customers are able to physically see how they will seem in the clothing, which increases sales and decreases returns.
One of the store’s patrons commented that the curvy mannequin made her think of her own curves. “I saw my first mannequin with hip dips like me when I was years old today! The fan tweeted, “Thank you, Fenty.
FENTY. Release 6-19. @FentyOfficial pic.twitter.com/k1IY3FOltR
— Rihanna News (@TeamOfRihanna) June 18, 2019
I was today years old when I seen my first mannequin with hip dips like me ! Thank you Fenty. https://t.co/Yztx9JEuHy
— Rena 🌬 (@karemadaniele) June 19, 2019
Holy Shit! A mannequin with hip dips like me! First time I’ve ever seen this😍 fenty ruling the world https://t.co/yujhp1xqwD
— Emily. (@EmilyRyde_) June 20, 2019
Recently, Rihanna talked about how her body has changed and how it has increased her awareness of different body types when creating.
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She said to E! News, “Of course we have our fit models, which is the standard size from factories.” “However, I would prefer to see it on my body.” I’d want to see it on a curvaceous girl with thighs, a little booty, and hips. I also have breasts for the first time ever!
“I consider all of these things because I want women to feel confident in my stuff,” she continued.
Not just Fenty but other fashion brands have begun to display different mannequin sizes in their stores. Earlier this month, Nike debuted a series of curvaceous mannequins at its updated London store, including a floor exclusively for women.
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CNN said that Nike sent a press statement saying, “To celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of sport, the space will not only celebrate local elite and grassroot athletes through visual content, but also show Nike plus size and para-sport mannequins for the first time on a retail space.”
With “multiple plus-sized and para-sport mannequins” and “a full range of athlete figures,” the store’s third level now offers customers more alternatives than it has ever had. On Twitter, several individuals praised Nike for their news, stating it’s a positive move.
One person commented, “I don’t know why, but this @Nike mannequin makes me feel so empowered.”
Another person said, “This is the first time in my thirty years on Earth that I have seen a different shape of mannequin 👏👏👏👏.”