we recently discovered a new, and creepy, one: the mannequin district.

(i know that looks like a cool storefront club, with hip kids lounging in awkward poses, but it is a store full of mannequins in repose, with more mannequins, including pieces, in the back.)
we were walking in the west twenties the other day (i think wandering after i met up with s after work), just peeking into shops, and suddenly every store on the street sold mannequins and their parts. windows full of heads, hands and feet, bodies standing at attention or lying in uncomfortable ways. it was amazing. and amazingly creepy. it was after closing time, so it was strange to see so many "people" in dark stores. only in new york, i think, is there a block devoted to the sale of mannequins.
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That is amazing!! I want pictures! I have done some work based on mannequins (I actually have a small collection of them at home)! :D They are a great visual tool for commenting on society's view of the female form.
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