Chinese Clothing Stores Now Using Live Mannequins Walking On Treadmills As Displays To Sell Outfits

Posted • November 14, 2024: A video of ‘live mannequins’ outside clothing stores at a mall in China has sparked chatter on social media and garnered over nine million views. According to the post, clothing stores in the country believe it helps their customers select an outfit better. The viral clip shows women displaying garments while walking on treadmills outside the stores. Several shoppers stop in complete awe to look at ‘live mannequins’. Sharing the video, an X handle @gunsnrosesgirl3 wrote, “A Chinese retail chain has swapped traditional mannequins for real women walking on treadmills, wearing their clothes. They believe this helps customers see how the garments fit and move on a person.”