Fashion Design: The Complete Guide (Paperback, 2 ed)

Introduction 1. Fashion in context Understanding fashion Fashion as change Gender and the body Fashion Histories Orientalism Fashion and modernity Post-modern fashion Supply chain and sustainability Fashion capitals Fashion Identities Fashion as communication Q&A Mukzin Discussion questions, Activities, Further reading 2. Visual language of fashion Understanding the Fashion Figure Technical Drawings Fashion Illustration CAD for fashion Questions, activities, interviews, further reading 3. Colour and Fabrics Colour in context Colour theory Colour palettes Fashion and material culture Fibres Fashion fabrics Designing for fabrics Sustainable futures Q&A Andrew Bell Discussion questions, Activities, Further reading 4. Research and design Research for fashion design Creativity and fashion design Object and image analysis in Fashion Design Research process Sources of research and inspiration Working with sketchbooks Q&A Aurelie Fontan Discussion questions, Activities, Further reading 5. Concept to Prototype Sizing and measurements Pattern making Draping Sewing The toile or muslin Fittings and finishes The prototype sample Questions, activities, interviews, further reading 6. Portfolio and professional practice The fashion studio Sizing and measurements Pattern making Draping Sewing The toile Fittings and finishings The prototype sample Q&A Maggie Norris Discussion questions, Activities, Further reading Conclusion Appendix Index Acknowledgements Credits