Bonaveri Mannequins in Global Fashion Exhibitions: 14 Shows That Shaped the Industry

Over the past two weeks on our socials, we’ve explored 14 incredible fashion exhibitions from around the world that feature Bonaveri mannequins. From New York City to Singapore, Bonaveri’s iconic forms have played a vital role in some of fashion’s most unforgettable presentations—bringing creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling to life across continents.

If you missed the series, here are four standout exhibitions that showcase how Bonaveri mannequins continue to shape global fashion displays:

Andrea Brocca: Equilibrium – Paris, France

At just 25, Andrea Brocca made his Paris Haute Couture debut with Equilibrium—a sculptural collection exploring the connection between nature, geometry, and movement. To bring his vision to life, Brocca collaborated with Bonaveri, choosing Schläppi 8000 Obsession mannequins known for their fluid, dynamic poses.

These expressive forms, originally inspired by New York’s 1970s music and club scene, echoed Brocca’s design philosophy: silhouettes shaped by invisible forces like dance, wind, or nature itself. Their striking presence brought rhythm and structure to the presentation, blurring the lines between fashion, art, and architecture.

The result? A collection pulsing with energy—graceful, powerful, and alive.

Camp: Notes on Fashion – New York City, New York

The bold Camp: Notes on Fashion exhibition celebrated aesthetic excess, irony, and theatrics, drawing inspiration from Susan Sontag’s iconic 1964 essay Notes on Camp. To bring this vibrant Met Gala show to life, the Costume Institute at The Met partnered with Bonaveri.

More than 140 mannequins from Bonaveri’s Schläppi 2200 and Tribe collections were customized in playful pink and white finishes, setting the perfect stage for fashion’s most eclectic mix. From Versailles-inspired couture to avant-garde looks by Moschino, McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Schiaparelli, Gucci, and Off-White—the exhibition was a maximalist celebration of style.

This show reminded visitors that fashion is more than garments—it’s about attitude, expression, and daring to be different. With Bonaveri mannequins the clothing became living, breathing works of art.

Pierre Cardin: Fashion Futurist – Dusseldorf, Germany

Pierre Cardin: Fashion Futurist celebrated the visionary Italian-born designer at the Kunstpalast Museum in Düsseldorf. Through 80 haute couture garments, accessories, film clips, and photographs, the exhibition traced Cardin’s groundbreaking career.

The show highlighted Cardin’s most revolutionary work from the 1960s and 1970s—defined by bold color palettes, geometric silhouettes, and space-age forms that broke away from the rigid norms of the past. Bonaveri’s Schläppi 2200 and Schläppi 3000 mannequins brought these futuristic designs to life, reflecting the modernist shapes that defined Cardin’s legacy.

Together, Cardin’s bold vision and Bonaveri’s sculptural forms reimagined the future of fashion—pushing boundaries and reshaping the visual language of style.

Guo Pei: Legend – Melbourne, Australia

Our 14-day global journey concluded in Melbourne with Guo Pei: Legend, a breathtaking exhibition inspired by the Abbey of Saint Gall Cathedral in St. Gallen, Switzerland. During a visit to fabric manufacturer Jakob Schlaepfe, creative director Martin Leuthold encouraged Guo Pei to explore the nearby cathedral. The grandeur, light, and medieval richness of the space left a lasting impression—shaping the intricate fabrics and ornate details of her Legend collection.

A long-time admirer of Bonaveri mannequins, Guo Pei selected models from the Schläppi Collection for this presentation. Their sleek, sculptural, and eye-catching silhouettes reflected the same drama and artistry as Guo Pei’s couture. For this exhibition, Schläppi Aloof and Schläppi 2200 mannequins, finished in high-gloss black, provided the perfect complement to the collection’s theatrical elegance.

The poised, stylized forms echoed the cathedral’s reverent stillness, bringing each look to life in an atmosphere of awe and drama.

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Curious to see more? Explore the full 14-day series on our Instagram and Facebook to discover how Bonaveri mannequins continue shaping fashion exhibitions around the world—blending innovation, artistry, and timeless style at every turn.