Inside Fashion Design

Table of Content
THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN.
The Apparel Manufacturer.
What Does a Designer Do?
Sources of Inspiration.
Designing a Successful Garment.
Organizing of a Line.
MATERIALS.
Fabricating a Line.
Kinds of Trims and Their Uses.
SPECIALITY DESIGN CATEGORIES.
Children's Wear.
Men's Wear.
APPAREL CATEGORIES.
Tops and Coats.
Skirts.
Dresses.
Sportswear and Pants.
Salient Features
NEW - Updated information throughout—Includes descriptions of fashion categories; resources; and fashion companies.
NEW - Focus on youthful fashions—Features the “grunge” look.
NEW - Expanded coverage of swimwear.
Up-to-date information on the use of technology in the industry—Relates to both product development and fashion design.
Student-friendly writing style—Includes chapter introductions that summarize content.
Fashionable, current illustrations and photographs throughout—Features a variety of product lines and a diverse representation of fashion professionals.
Historical perspectives—Extend through the 1990s.
Coverage of the globalization of the apparel industry.
Discussion of the consolidation of retail outlets.
Chapter-end discussion questions and problems.