
The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book
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This valuable handbook contains the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is compact enough to slip into a tote. Linking six central phases in the cycle of fashion-research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution-The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book helps designers develop effective strategies for building a cohesive collection and communicating their vision.
The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.
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Laura Volpintesta teaches fashion illustration, presentation and concept development at Parson's New School of Design. She resides in New York City.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 RESEARCH
- Chapter 1 Evaluation
- Chapter 2 Collection Theory
- Chapter 3 Fashion History
- Chapter 4 Forecasting
- Perspectives: Ralph Rucci
- 2 EDIT
- Chapter 5 Crafting Questions
- Chapter 6 Mood Boards and Library
- Chapter 7 Specialization
- Chapter 8 Profiles
- Chapter 9 Budget, Time, and Money
- Perspectives: Joseph Abboud
- 3 DESIGN
- Chapter 10 Color
- Chapter 11 Textiles
- Chapter 12 Silhouette
- Chapter 13 Accessories
- Perspectives: Carla Fernández
- 4 CONSTRUCT
- Chapter 14 Rendering
- Chapter 15 Patternmaking
- Chapter 16 Stitching
- Chapter 17 Finishing
- Perspectives: Yeohlee Teng
- 5 CONNECT
- Chapter 18 Portfolios
- Chapter 19 Branding
- Chapter 20 Marketing
- Chapter 21 Shows
- Perspectives: Isaac Mizrahi
- 6 EVOLVE
- Chapter 22 Celebrity
- Chapter 23 Art
- Chapter 24 Technology and Sustainability
- Chapter 25 Awareness
- Chapter 26 Experience and Education
- Perspectives: Treacy, Mallis, Bowers, Monahan, Mello, Parmal
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Y
- Z
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
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