Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection

Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection

Author: Elinor Renfrew

Publisher: AVA Publishing

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 2940373957

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Teaching the process of developing a fashion collection from initial design through development of product to the product's exhibition and sale, this guide is an essential resource for hopeful designers.


Shaping Sustainable Fashion

Shaping Sustainable Fashion

Author: Alison Gwilt

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1136454462

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The production, use and eventual disposal of most clothing is environmentally damaging, and many fashion and textile designers are becoming keen to employ more sustainable strategies in their work. This book provides a practical guide to the ways in which designers are creating fashion with less waste and greater durability. Based on the results of extensive research into lifecycle approaches to sustainable fashion, the book is divided into four sections: source: explores the motivations for the selection of materials for fashion garments and suggests that garments can be made from materials that also assist in the management of textile waste make: discusses the differing approaches to the design and manufacture of sustainable fashion garments that can also provide the opportunity for waste control and minimization use: explores schemes that encourage the consumer to engage in slow fashion consumption last: examines alternative solutions to the predictable fate of most garments – landfill. Illustrated throughout with case studies of best practice from international designers and fashion labels and written in a practical, accessible style, this is a must-have guide for fashion and textile designers and students in their areas.


Handbook of Sustainable Apparel Production

Handbook of Sustainable Apparel Production

Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-04-28

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1482299399

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A hot-button societal issue, sustainability has become a frequently heard term in every industrial segment. Sustainability in apparel production is a vast topic and it has many facets. Handbook of Sustainable Apparel Production covers all aspects of sustainable apparel production including the raw materials employed, sustainable manufacturing proce


Handbook of Research on Global Fashion Management and Merchandising

Handbook of Research on Global Fashion Management and Merchandising

Author: Vecchi, Alessandra

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 899

ISBN-13: 1522501118

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Innovation and novel leadership strategies have aided the successful growth of the fashion industry around the globe. However, as the dynamics of the industry are constantly changing, a deficit can emerge in the overall comprehension of industry strategies and practices. The Handbook of Research on Global Fashion Management and Merchandising explores the various facets of effective management procedures within the fashion industry. Featuring research on entrepreneurship, operations management, marketing, business modeling, and fashion technology, this publication is an extensive reference source for practitioners, academics, researchers, and students interested in the dynamics of the fashion industry.


Pantone on Fashion

Pantone on Fashion

Author: Pantone, LLC

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1452130523

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Follow global color authority Pantone on this vivid journey through the rich history of color in fashion. Favorite hues and their appearances across the decades are profiled in informative text and copiously illustrated by runway photos and archival images. Track Bright Marigold from its heyday in the 1940s as Hermès' identifying hue to its showstopping appearance in Carolina Herrera's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, and trace Cyber Yellow from 1960s mod style to Anna Sui's 1990s punk-inspired looks. Complete with a survey of the industry-defining PANTONE Color of the Year, PANTONE on Fashion is the ultimate guide to the timeless shades the fashion world loves to love.


Basics Fashion Design 02: Textiles and Fashion

Basics Fashion Design 02: Textiles and Fashion

Author: Jenny Udale

Publisher: AVA Publishing

Published: 2008-08-19

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 2940373647

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All fashion designers must have an understanding of fabrics and what their properties are to allow them to choose the right fabric for their designs. Basics Fashion Design 02- Textiles and Fashion by Jenny Udale is a guide to the use of textiles within fashion design. The book examines the entire process of creating and using fashion textiles. It discusses the practical processes involved, including information on fibre production, dyeing and finishing, as well as construction techniques such as weaving and knitting. Various surface treatments are explored, as well as the way in which colour and trend influences fashion and textiles. The book also includes a section in which fashion and textile designers discuss their production processes and how they use textiles in their work. This title is suitable for first year students of fashion design, textile and other fashion-related subjects, as well as professional creatives and those with an interest in the process of fashion design, from concept to execution, seeking to develop and improve their design skills.


Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction

Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction

Author: Annete Fischer

Publisher: AVA Publishing

Published: 2008-12-24

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 2940373752

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This volume leads the reader through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery.


Patternmaking

Patternmaking

Author: Sylvia Rosen

Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13:

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Written by a seasoned professional Fashion Designer, this comprehensive reference covers all the technical aspects of developing precise professional patterns for garments. The focus throughout is on the procedures and principles ofprofessional flat patternmaking using Basic Slopes(i.e., Pattern Blocks, Master Patterns, or Foundation Patterns), and on cutting and testing each completed pattern in tissue, pinned on the form completely marked. The exceptionally clear and visually detailed illustrations can easily be understood by readerswithouthaving to read the accompanying text. All the patterns diagrammed are shown in the exact stages and sequence of development--from plot to completion--including all necessary markings, such as punch holes, notches, seams, and grain lines.All About Patterns. Introduction to Pattern Making. CAD. Preparing the Form for Measurement. Drafting Basic Slopers from Measurements. All About Slopers. Sub-Sloper Development. Dart Manipulation: Pivot and Slash (Bodices; Skirts; Sleeves; Collars: Concave, Convex, and Straight; Flat and Stand Variations; Sleeve Bodice Combinations: Fitted and Deep Armhole Variations; Shirt; Suit-Coat; Capes and Hoods; Pant--Culotte-Shorts; Jumpsuits; and Dresses). Garment Details--Construction and Finishing (Buttons and Buttonholes; Seam Finishes; Hem Finishes; Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Snaps; Basting Stitches). Figure Analysis: Bodytypes. Overview of the Fashion Industry.For fashion design students, professional designers, and anyone in the business of fashion design, regardless of their level of expertise.


Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design

Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design

Author: Simon Seivewright

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-02-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 2940411700

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Research is fundamental to the success of any fashion-related project and in Research and Design, you explore what research is and where to find inspiration


Fashion Design, 3rd Edition

Fashion Design, 3rd Edition

Author: Sue Jenkyn Jones

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2011-03-24

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1780675143

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This book offers a thorough grounding in the principles of fashion design, describing the qualities and skills needed to become a fashion designer, examining the varied career opportunities available and giving a balanced inside view of the fashion business today. Subjects covered include how to interpret a project brief; building a collection; choosing fabric; fit, cutting and making techniques; portfolio presentation; and fashion marketing and economics. This third edition has been totally redesigned and extensively updated, with new images showing the latest fashion trends and coverage of new techniques.