This book is a comprehensive introduction to the most influential fashion designers & fashion trends from the 19th century to the present. It looks at 50 of the world's most significant fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent Coco Chanel Jimmy Choo & Issey Miyake. Other topics include: Haute Couture Photography & Illustration Fabrics Vintage & the Little Black Dress Street Fashion Supermodels Tailoring & Cutting Savile Row Department Stores & Hollywood. All in all it is the complete handy little guide to the story of fashion. ...

Aimed at fashion & textile students the Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable accessible & up-to-date guide to fashion terminology. Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges & in industry this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams & drawings of fashion details & costumes that bring the subject to life. The book contains over 2 000 entries arranged alphabetically. Illustrated by renowned fashion illustrator & designer Zakee Shariff this unique fashion dictionary is quirky & fun but provides invaluable definitions of all the words a fashion & textile student needs to know. ...

A must for any fashion student this book provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging career options available in the fashion & textile industry profiling over fifty careers that span the creative technical retail & media fields. Clearly defined job profiles are accompanied by interviews with people employed in the industry. Breaking into the fashion industry can be very difficult for newly qualified graduates & young designers due to the high number of students graduating each year & the competitive nature of the business. The book offers practical advice on all aspects of the job-hunting process with guidance on how to succeed. There are suggestions for organising a job search with template charts & tables provided to help & advice on how to secure work placements/internships & develop strong networking skills. A directory of international professional trade associations provides an excellent resource for establishing new contacts general networking & also offers information on conferences & trade events & employment opportunities. ...

Fashion Artist: Second Edition" is now in colour with updated images. The book guides you through key fashion drawing & design techniques. Starting with basic figure templates you quickly progress to produce visually exciting & creative illustrations which are developed into dynamic presentations & your design portfolio
- the passport to your career. Thorough text self-explanatory drawings photographs of the fashion model together with artwork from international designers & illustrators this book demonstrates the accepted design standards used in the fashion industry. The book also
Includes:: Nine Heads Template; Drawing from Life; Flats/ Working Drawings; Presentation Boards & Design Portfolio; Women Men Children Costume Design CAD. " Fashion Artist" is used internationally on fashion courses & as a self-learning programme. It is an invaluable textbook for fashion students designers illustrators & those with a passion for fashion!"

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I dont do fashion I am fashion". (Coco Chanel). " When I think my hair needs a bit of help I just glue another bit on to my head". (Daphne Guinness). " Yes some people say to me Youre too skinny but never a skinny person says that to me only people who could lose a few pounds say that". (Karl Lagerfeld). Funny outrageous & damn right rude " Fashion Bites" is a must-have for fashionistas yummy mummies & anyone who can spot the high street from the Hermes. From Karl to Coco to Kate Moss Isabella Blow & more this witty collection is beautifully illustrated politically incorrect & bursting with classic"es from some of fashions most stupendous egos. With luxurious full-colour illustrations " Fashion Bites" will entertain thinspire & is the perfect gift for fashionable friends." ...

This book is the perfect gift for any aspiring fashion designer. It's packed full of advice handy hints & top tricks & tips to help fashionist as get started on the path to fashion stardom. Full of stunning full colour illustrations & with a stylist's sketchbook section at the back this book is a must have for anyone with a passion for fashion. ...

Fashion buying a key component in fashion retailing is second only to design as a career option for fashion graduates. The buyer has a central role in influencing what consumers choose to wear & in determining whether a fashion retailing company succeeds or fails. Buying is a multi-faceted job which typically involves fashion forecasting range-planning garment sourcing & budgeting. This comprehensive textbook describes the buying cycle buying for stores & mail order & how to start a career in fashion buying. A glossary of buying terminology as well as input from fashion buyers currently working for major companies give a clear insight into this exciting & challenging role. The new edition has been revised throughout

Includes:: more emphasis on buying for the internet & all the interviews have been updated or replaced.

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This book offers a thorough grounding in the principles of fashion design describing the qualities & skills needed to become a fashion designer examining the varied career opportunities available & 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 & making techniques; portfolio presentation & fashion marketing & economics. This third edition has been totally redesigned & extensively updated with new images showing the latest fashion trends & coverage of new techniques. ...

Fashion Design: The Complete Guide is a modern & stylish introduction to working within the fashion industry today. Catwalk images show the latest trends & contributions from industry professionals span centres of fashion across London Paris & New York. A fabulous selection of images & plenty of suggestions of further resources make this a useful & exciting springboard into a successful career in fashion. This behind-the-scenes guide to the study of fashion is for current & aspiring designers fashion lovers & students. It provides an all-inclusive overview of the entire design process covering the history of fashion fashion illustration colour & fabrics the journey from concept to finished garment research processes presenting a collection & professional practice. It is generously illustrated throughout with images from famous designers

Includes:: promising graduate work & showcases original artwork from a variety of studios. The new essential text for aspiring fashion designers Fashion Design: The Complete Guide is filled with practical advice at every stage including help with portfolios personal promotion & career opportunities. With an attractive & colourful layout every chapter also

Includes:: interviews discussion questions activities & further reading. The book is illustrated with beautiful examples of work from both established & up-&-coming designers including Alexander Mc Queen Viktor & Rolf Jean-Paul Gaultier Christian Dior Anna Sui Jonathan Saunders Mary Katrantzou & Elie Saab & pictures of style icons such as Tilda Swinton & Gwen Stefani.



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Fashion Design Referenced is a comprehensive guide through the art & industry of fashion design richly illustrated with over 1 000 photographs & drawings. Within the framework of four central categories Fashion Design Referenced examines the many interwoven elements that form the tapestry of fashion. Fundamentals" provides an overview of the essential structure of the fashion profession (its organization specializations & centers) & looks at shifts in style over time & in ever-faster cycles going forward. " Principles" introduces the steps in creating a collection from design to production & explores directions suggested by sustainability & technology. " Dissemination" charts the many avenues by which fashion reaches its audience whether on the catwalk or in the store in print or online in the museum or on the street. " Practice" gathers & appraises the work of the most influential & innovative fashion designers of the twentieth & twenty-first centuries. From its first question-What is fashion design?-to its last-What does the future hold?- Fashion Design Referenced chronicles the scope of ideas inspirations & expressions that define fashion culture. Visit the Fashion Design Referenced Facebook page & become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/ Fashion Design Referenced!" ...