We're a locally-owned business with a strong pulse on the fashion and trade show scene. With years of experience working with apparel brands at the Merchandise Mart, we understand the importance of visual merchandising and brand presentation. Our inventory includes a curated selection of mannequins and dress forms in a variety of styles, and sizes, ideal for elevating your booth and capturing attention on the show floor.

Founded in Chicago, IL in 1947, and originally named Rite Dress Form Mfg. Co. our company has a long history of making some of the highest quality dress forms on the market. Originally we produced adjustable dress forms that could expand and contract to fit a several sizes into one form. After producing adjustable dress forms for several decades we switched to making papier mâché forms. Made the same way dress forms had been made for over a century, papier mâché dress forms are very study and can last for many years. We produced a wide range of forms from half scale to full body, and from children sizes to mature body types.

In the early 1990’s the company name was changed to Dress Rite Forms. In addition to selling standard dress forms we also specialized in fully custom forms. Casting a person’s body and making plaster molds to make an exact replica of their shape. We have worked with fit models from Hollywood movie studios to some of the largest clothing retailers in the world, making dress forms in every shape and size imaginable.

Now we focus on working with clothing brands at apparel trade shows, but we still continue to partner with universities, schools and designers across the globe to inspire, educate, and bring fashion ideas to life.