Advances in computer-aided design have proven to be an invaluable tool for the architect and designer, yet Frank Gehry still begins his creative process by making "simple" models out
This easy to understand text provides illustrated "lessons" that demonstrate the various patternmaking methods and how they are used to develop design variations. Each of the Second Edition's four uni
Make It Fit will provide foolproof solutions on ways to tailor clothing for all body types. With illustrated instructions, this manual shows users how to measure, calculate and mark basic patterns to
This textbook prepares future retail executives for the challenges they will face in contemporary retailing and manufacturing. Concepts and Cases in Retail and Merchandise Management, 2nd Edition, inc
This comprehensive and easy-to-read new edition of The Fashion Intern first guides students in preparing to search for and secure an internship, and then challenges the student to critique the interns
Functional Clothing Design comprehensively explores how wearable products are designed and created for a specific purpose using the latest technological innovations. This cutting-edge text is ideal f
This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day.The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive r
An introduction to design thinking that seeks to blur the division between creative and analytical, preparing students to become innovative thinkers for a complex world.
As issues surrounding sustainability in the fashion industry continue to evolve, the conversation in this collection of essays from leading fashion academics and practitioners has been updated with cu
The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial to understand current political, social and economic developments within the internati
Learn about Western dress from the ancient world to today. Each chapter shows you the social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on what people wore. More than 600 imag
Learn about Western dress from the ancient world to today. Each chapter shows you the social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on what people wore. More than 600 imag
Learn about how the fashion industry works to find where in this massive industry you belong. You'll learn about how and why fashion evolves and changes, the materials used and who creates them, the
The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial to understand current political, social and economic developments within the internati
Learn about how the fashion industry works to find where in this massive industry you belong. You'll learn about how and why fashion evolves and changes, the materials used and who creates them, the
Fashion Sketchbook, 6th Edition, demystifies the fashion drawing process with simple, step-by-step directions. Now in full color and completely revised, with updated instructions and images throughout
This book and STUDIO combination is designed to provide students and aspiring professionals with realistic information about careers in the retailing and apparel merchandising industry. With its focus
With the growth of private labels in recent years, the demand for industry technicians to measure garments and generate spec sheets has never been greater. The 2nd Edition of this guide equips student
Technical Sourcebook for Designers is completely devoted to preparing aspiring and professional apparel designers for the growing demand for technical design skills in the apparel industry. This compr
Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies program, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice.Vis
