Developing a Fashion Collection

Introduction

1. What is a Collection?
How to Start a Collection
Market Research
Inspiration
Fabric Sourcing
Silhouette
Development
Forecasting Trends
Archiving
Editing Collections
The Team
Fittings and Samples
Showing the collection

Interviews:
Martin Raymond, The Future Laboratory
Steven Philip The Mr. Steven Philip
Catherine Teatum & Rob Jones, Teatum Jones
Rebekah Roy
Joshua Kane

2. Collections and Their Influences
Background
Historical
Cultural
Conceptual
Functional
Political
Futuristic
Artistic
Sustainable

Interviews:
Fiona Stuart, Rellik
Dr. Noki
Tracy Mulligan, People Tree
Duran Lantink
Bianca Saunders

3. Designing for Different Markets
Haute Couture
Ready-to-wear
Designer Labels
Luxury Brands
Designer Collaborations
High Street
Online Shopping

Interviews:
Giles Deacon
Sadie Clayton
Charles Jeffrey
Maria Olofsgard, COS
John Mooney, ASOS
Jane Palmer Williams, LVMH

4. Specialist Collections
Childrenswear
Knitwear
Print
Denim
Active Sportswear
Corporate wear

Interviews:
Eva Karayiannis, Caramel Baby & Child
Matty Bovan
Nicolas Garcia, Roberto Cavalli
Charli Cohen
Jonathan Cheung, Levi's Design
Will Broome

5. The Student Collection
The Brief
Your Portfolio
Research and Development
Presentation

Interviews:
Saskia Lenaerts
Victoria Lyons
Megan Greenfield
Edie Ashley
Lynn Sungurtekin
Margret Sam

Conclusion