The document discusses the fashion industry's reliance on mass market sales. It produces ready-made clothing featuring designs from famous fashion houses at lower prices using cheaper materials and machine production. This allows the clothing to be sold much more cheaply. The document also provides information on median wages and education paths for fashion designers.
Cashgate Scandal Malawi:Introduction On Fashion And Designing Concepts In Fas...Joseph Jacob Esther
The short answer is yes. The extraordinary success of Karl Ove Knausgård and Elena Ferrante in recent years is proof that fiction from other lands has a global following. Last year a new report from Literature Across Frontiers (LAF) finally put some figures on this. The statistics show a steady growth of literary translations over the past two decades, both in absolute numbers and as a share of the whole. The number of literary translations into English grew by two-thirds between 1990 and 2012, accounting for a peak of 5.23% of the whole in 2011 against an average of just 3%. Specialist foreign-fiction publishers, such as Quercus, Pereine and Pushkin, have all sprung up in the past decade or so.
Haute couture refers to high-end custom clothing made to order for individual clients using high quality materials and attention to detail. Ready-to-wear clothing is mass produced but uses careful fabric selection and cutting to create exclusive styles presented in small quantities during Fashion Weeks in cities twice yearly for the main seasons.
Fashion has evolved over time from a focus on haute couture designed for individuals to mass-produced clothing with more choices for consumers. The fashion industry is now divided into four main levels - raw material producers, apparel manufacturers, retailers, and an auxiliary level providing support services. Fashion design has emerged as a full-fledged industry with many career paths and specializations beyond just designing clothing, such as in accessories, footwear, swimwear, and technology roles. Fashion design education is now widely available and accepted as a serious career choice.
The document summarizes a Fashion Design event for FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) that recognizes participants who apply fashion design skills. It outlines the basic elements of the event including creating an original clothing label and collection, career goals, and a portfolio. It provides details about the planning process and includes examples of a sample label concept, collection designs, fabrics, target retailers and pricing.
Akshay sharma,BS.c-Fashion Technology,+2 years Diploma dezyneecole
The document provides details about Akshay Sharma's collection concept and design process. He was inspired by geometry and conceptual influences. His research focused on sacred geometry, the golden ratio, Islamic geometry, and fractal geometry. For his conceptual collection, he explored geometric shapes through origami-inspired outfits in pink, white, and black fabrics. The pink outfit used origami folds to create a romantic look. The white sculpture used proportions to form a new silhouette. And the black and white folding art piece brought a professional aesthetic. Akshay considered elements of design and materials like lycra and paper to realize his geometric concept through conceptual garments.
Introduction on fashion & designing concepts in fashionSIMI RAAJ
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in areas like clothing, accessories, and home decor. There are several levels of fashion markets including haute couture (high fashion custom designs), prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear), and mass-market clothing. The document outlines the process of fashion design from research and inspiration to creating prototypes, costing garments, and presenting collections. It also discusses key aspects of fashion like seasons, target markets, and the universal language of self-expression through style.
The document discusses the principles of design for fashion, including balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion, and harmony. It provides definitions and examples for each principle. Balance refers to the visual weight distribution and can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. Emphasis draws attention to focal points through techniques like color, texture, or pattern. Rhythm guides the eye through the design using elements like pleats or gradation. Proportion concerns the relationship between design elements and body size. Harmony means all parts of the design work together cohesively as a whole. The principles provide guidelines for creating attractive and artistically-pleasing fashion designs.
Cashgate Scandal Malawi:Introduction On Fashion And Designing Concepts In Fas...Joseph Jacob Esther
The short answer is yes. The extraordinary success of Karl Ove Knausgård and Elena Ferrante in recent years is proof that fiction from other lands has a global following. Last year a new report from Literature Across Frontiers (LAF) finally put some figures on this. The statistics show a steady growth of literary translations over the past two decades, both in absolute numbers and as a share of the whole. The number of literary translations into English grew by two-thirds between 1990 and 2012, accounting for a peak of 5.23% of the whole in 2011 against an average of just 3%. Specialist foreign-fiction publishers, such as Quercus, Pereine and Pushkin, have all sprung up in the past decade or so.
Haute couture refers to high-end custom clothing made to order for individual clients using high quality materials and attention to detail. Ready-to-wear clothing is mass produced but uses careful fabric selection and cutting to create exclusive styles presented in small quantities during Fashion Weeks in cities twice yearly for the main seasons.
Fashion has evolved over time from a focus on haute couture designed for individuals to mass-produced clothing with more choices for consumers. The fashion industry is now divided into four main levels - raw material producers, apparel manufacturers, retailers, and an auxiliary level providing support services. Fashion design has emerged as a full-fledged industry with many career paths and specializations beyond just designing clothing, such as in accessories, footwear, swimwear, and technology roles. Fashion design education is now widely available and accepted as a serious career choice.
The document summarizes a Fashion Design event for FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) that recognizes participants who apply fashion design skills. It outlines the basic elements of the event including creating an original clothing label and collection, career goals, and a portfolio. It provides details about the planning process and includes examples of a sample label concept, collection designs, fabrics, target retailers and pricing.
Akshay sharma,BS.c-Fashion Technology,+2 years Diploma dezyneecole
The document provides details about Akshay Sharma's collection concept and design process. He was inspired by geometry and conceptual influences. His research focused on sacred geometry, the golden ratio, Islamic geometry, and fractal geometry. For his conceptual collection, he explored geometric shapes through origami-inspired outfits in pink, white, and black fabrics. The pink outfit used origami folds to create a romantic look. The white sculpture used proportions to form a new silhouette. And the black and white folding art piece brought a professional aesthetic. Akshay considered elements of design and materials like lycra and paper to realize his geometric concept through conceptual garments.
Introduction on fashion & designing concepts in fashionSIMI RAAJ
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in areas like clothing, accessories, and home decor. There are several levels of fashion markets including haute couture (high fashion custom designs), prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear), and mass-market clothing. The document outlines the process of fashion design from research and inspiration to creating prototypes, costing garments, and presenting collections. It also discusses key aspects of fashion like seasons, target markets, and the universal language of self-expression through style.
The document discusses the principles of design for fashion, including balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion, and harmony. It provides definitions and examples for each principle. Balance refers to the visual weight distribution and can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. Emphasis draws attention to focal points through techniques like color, texture, or pattern. Rhythm guides the eye through the design using elements like pleats or gradation. Proportion concerns the relationship between design elements and body size. Harmony means all parts of the design work together cohesively as a whole. The principles provide guidelines for creating attractive and artistically-pleasing fashion designs.
Fashion design is a form of art that involves creating clothing designs. Modern fashion design is divided into haute couture and ready-to-wear categories. Haute couture involves custom designs for specific customers, while ready-to-wear designs are mass produced in standard sizes. Charles Frederick Worth was the first fashion designer in the 19th century, establishing the first fashion house in Paris and dictating styles to customers rather than following royal fashion. In the 1940s, clothing styles were limited by wartime shortages, but women began wearing trousers for practicality and uniforms became trendy even for non-military events.
Model in a modern gown reflecting the current fashion trend at a Haute couture fashion show, Paris, 2011
Fashion is a popular style, especially in clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle and body.Fashion is a distinctive and often constant trend in the style in which people present themselves. A fashion can become the prevailing style in behaviour or manifest the newest creations of designers, technologists, engineers, and design managers
There are several key steps in the development of clothing construction:
1) Humans began wearing animal skins and furs for protection, modesty, and appearance starting 100,000-500,000 years ago. Sewing was initially done by hand.
2) The invention of the sewing machine in the 1800s revolutionized garment production by enabling mass manufacturing. This led to the rise of ready-made clothing industries.
3) Proper fitting involves five factors - ease, line, grain, set, and balance. A well-fitted garment is comfortable and looks balanced from all angles.
This document defines and explains various fashion-related terms used in the fashion industry. It provides definitions for terms like fashion, style, fad, classic, collection, chic, mannequin, fashion show, trend, haute couture, and fashion forecasting. It was prepared by Rasmin Thahani Z, an assistant professor at Syed Ammal Arts and Science College in Ramanathapuram. The document aims to educate readers on key terminology used when discussing fashion.
The Presentation presents a brief snapshot of the current status of the fashion industry in India, its future-with a prime focus on Techology, and its demands from young professionals.
The document discusses the evolution of fashion design from its origins in the 1820s to the present day. It covers several key points:
1) Fashion design originated in the 1820s when Charles Frederick Worth opened the first fashion house in Paris and began creating patterns for clients.
2) Throughout the 20th century, fashion design evolved from exclusive haute couture to mass production and more choices for consumers.
3) Today, fashion design is a full-fledged global industry with many specializations and career paths beyond design, such as fashion journalism.
4) Technology now plays a major role in fashion through design software, and fashion shows have grown internationally. Overall, fashion design has developed
The fashion apparel and accessories industry employs over 1 million workers in the United States and ranks as the fourth largest manufacturing industry. It has grown significantly through licensing deals that allow well-known designers to produce merchandise at various price points. The industry follows predictable cycles from introduction of new styles to maturity and eventual decline. Major fashion capitals that influence global trends include New York, Paris, Milan, London, and Tokyo.
The document discusses the fashion design process. It explains that designers work a year in advance to plan collections for the upcoming seasons, researching trends, selecting themes, and creating mood boards. Designers must predict upcoming styles, design garments, and finalize collections in time for fashion shows to debut their lines to buyers and press. The process involves sketching, draping, patternmaking, samples, fittings and adjustments before full production of a collection.
The document discusses two main categories of fashion: Haute Couture and Prêt-a-Porter. Haute Couture refers to high-quality, custom-made clothing produced in limited quantities. Prêt-a-Porter, also called ready-to-wear, refers to mass-produced, standardized clothing intended for wide distribution. Prêt-a-Porter collections can be designer/creator lines or lower-quality confection lines. The document also classifies fashion into categories like style, classics, fads, trends, and discusses fashion forecasting.
Fashion is defined in multiple ways depending on perspective. To retailers, fashion represents currently popular merchandise categories that change over time. The document outlines the early history of clothing and its purposes of protection, identity and social affiliation. It discusses influential fashion trendsetters through the centuries and the emergence of styles in the 20th century like the flapper look, New Look, hippie styles, disco fashion, and grunge that reflected cultural and economic conditions. Today's consumers have more informed choices in fashion.
A fashion designer takes a design from concept to finished garment. They begin by sketching designs by hand or on a computer. Next, they create prototypes using inexpensive fabrics to refine their designs. Fashion designers oversee every step of the process, from fabric selection to fittings to the final fashion show. While the work involves creativity, it also requires strong organization, communication, and technical skills to bring a cohesive collection from vision to reality.
Everon Clarke - Basics of fashion new one Everon Clarke
Everon Clarke - Basics of fashion new one is a presentation sharing great information about fashion world. Basic fashion terminology is briefly described. Also discussed about the careers in fashion designing.
Macro and micro level analysis of apparel design processShweta Iyer
This document discusses fashion design at both the macro and micro level. At the macro level, it explores where design happens globally, from designers traveling for inspiration to trend forecasting services. It also examines production and how it occurs simultaneously in many countries. At the micro level, it analyzes the fashion design process, from initial research and mood boards to prototyping, fitting, and presentation. Key stages include theme development, illustration, fitting, costing, and presenting the final collection. The document provides an overview of the complex global and local factors that influence the design and production of apparel.
Farman Aslam ,B.Sc-Fashion Design +2years diploma in womens wear Portfoilodezyneecole
Student of Dezyne E'cole College ,doing her Degree Programme in Interior Design .Along with the Degree programme the student is also updating her industry required skills of Fashion Design through the Diploma Programme.This is a work showcase of the work of this student after Two year of her study of Design.www.dezyneecole.com
The document provides information about 4-H, including their motto "Learn to do by doing", pledge, and grace. It also outlines the contents of a fashion and style reference guide, which includes sections on fashion and style, the design process, textiles, clothing creation, fashion marketing, and careers in fashion. The guide was developed through Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program funds and may not be reproduced without permission from the Saskatchewan 4-H Council.
Tanvi Sethi,One year Womens Wear Fashion Design Diploma Programmedezyneecole
Tanvi Sethi completed her 1-year diploma in fashion technology. For her final project, she created a formal salwar kameez for an engineering college lecturer using fabric manipulation, which is one of the surface design techniques she learned. She is showcasing her skills to industry experts as part of her course. The principal checked and graded her project. Tanvi is now working as a fashion designer and includes her education, skills, experience and interests on her resume.
Introduction on fashion designing and fashion shows.Ankur Shukla
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in clothing, accessories, and other items. There are different levels of fashion - haute couture which is custom made, prêt-à-porter or ready-to-wear which is mass produced, and mass market clothing. The fashion design process involves research, inspiration, sketches, patterns, prototypes, and production. Designers consider trends, materials, budgets, and target customers when creating a collection.
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in clothing, accessories, and other items. There are different levels of fashion - haute couture which is custom made, prêt-à-porter or ready-to-wear which is mass produced, and mass market clothing. The fashion design process involves research, inspiration, sketches, patterns, prototypes, and production. Designers consider trends, materials, budgets, and target customers when creating a collection.
The Fashion Industry is a multi-billion-dollar global sector focused on the production and retail of clothing. Some analysts make a distinction between the garment industry, which creates "Mass Fashion," and the fashion industry, which creates "High Fashion." Fashion is the type of clothing and accessories that an individual or group of individuals choose to wear at any particular period. The high-end designer clothes displayed on Parisian or New York City catwalks may not look the same as the mass-produced sportswear and streetwear found in global markets and malls. The design, production, distribution, marketing, retailing, advertising, and promotion of all kinds of clothing (for men, women, and children) are included in the fashion industry, from the most exclusive and pricey haute couture.
The document discusses the structure of the fashion industry. It describes three main categories of garments produced by clothing manufacturers: haute couture, ready-to-wear, and mass market. Haute couture items are made-to-order, while ready-to-wear garments are produced in smaller quantities to maintain exclusivity. Mass market clothes are produced in large quantities and standard sizes to be more affordable. The fashion industry involves many professionals in areas like design, sales, marketing, and forecasting who all work together to bring fashion collections to consumers each season.
Fashion design is a form of art that involves creating clothing designs. Modern fashion design is divided into haute couture and ready-to-wear categories. Haute couture involves custom designs for specific customers, while ready-to-wear designs are mass produced in standard sizes. Charles Frederick Worth was the first fashion designer in the 19th century, establishing the first fashion house in Paris and dictating styles to customers rather than following royal fashion. In the 1940s, clothing styles were limited by wartime shortages, but women began wearing trousers for practicality and uniforms became trendy even for non-military events.
Model in a modern gown reflecting the current fashion trend at a Haute couture fashion show, Paris, 2011
Fashion is a popular style, especially in clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle and body.Fashion is a distinctive and often constant trend in the style in which people present themselves. A fashion can become the prevailing style in behaviour or manifest the newest creations of designers, technologists, engineers, and design managers
There are several key steps in the development of clothing construction:
1) Humans began wearing animal skins and furs for protection, modesty, and appearance starting 100,000-500,000 years ago. Sewing was initially done by hand.
2) The invention of the sewing machine in the 1800s revolutionized garment production by enabling mass manufacturing. This led to the rise of ready-made clothing industries.
3) Proper fitting involves five factors - ease, line, grain, set, and balance. A well-fitted garment is comfortable and looks balanced from all angles.
This document defines and explains various fashion-related terms used in the fashion industry. It provides definitions for terms like fashion, style, fad, classic, collection, chic, mannequin, fashion show, trend, haute couture, and fashion forecasting. It was prepared by Rasmin Thahani Z, an assistant professor at Syed Ammal Arts and Science College in Ramanathapuram. The document aims to educate readers on key terminology used when discussing fashion.
The Presentation presents a brief snapshot of the current status of the fashion industry in India, its future-with a prime focus on Techology, and its demands from young professionals.
The document discusses the evolution of fashion design from its origins in the 1820s to the present day. It covers several key points:
1) Fashion design originated in the 1820s when Charles Frederick Worth opened the first fashion house in Paris and began creating patterns for clients.
2) Throughout the 20th century, fashion design evolved from exclusive haute couture to mass production and more choices for consumers.
3) Today, fashion design is a full-fledged global industry with many specializations and career paths beyond design, such as fashion journalism.
4) Technology now plays a major role in fashion through design software, and fashion shows have grown internationally. Overall, fashion design has developed
The fashion apparel and accessories industry employs over 1 million workers in the United States and ranks as the fourth largest manufacturing industry. It has grown significantly through licensing deals that allow well-known designers to produce merchandise at various price points. The industry follows predictable cycles from introduction of new styles to maturity and eventual decline. Major fashion capitals that influence global trends include New York, Paris, Milan, London, and Tokyo.
The document discusses the fashion design process. It explains that designers work a year in advance to plan collections for the upcoming seasons, researching trends, selecting themes, and creating mood boards. Designers must predict upcoming styles, design garments, and finalize collections in time for fashion shows to debut their lines to buyers and press. The process involves sketching, draping, patternmaking, samples, fittings and adjustments before full production of a collection.
The document discusses two main categories of fashion: Haute Couture and Prêt-a-Porter. Haute Couture refers to high-quality, custom-made clothing produced in limited quantities. Prêt-a-Porter, also called ready-to-wear, refers to mass-produced, standardized clothing intended for wide distribution. Prêt-a-Porter collections can be designer/creator lines or lower-quality confection lines. The document also classifies fashion into categories like style, classics, fads, trends, and discusses fashion forecasting.
Fashion is defined in multiple ways depending on perspective. To retailers, fashion represents currently popular merchandise categories that change over time. The document outlines the early history of clothing and its purposes of protection, identity and social affiliation. It discusses influential fashion trendsetters through the centuries and the emergence of styles in the 20th century like the flapper look, New Look, hippie styles, disco fashion, and grunge that reflected cultural and economic conditions. Today's consumers have more informed choices in fashion.
A fashion designer takes a design from concept to finished garment. They begin by sketching designs by hand or on a computer. Next, they create prototypes using inexpensive fabrics to refine their designs. Fashion designers oversee every step of the process, from fabric selection to fittings to the final fashion show. While the work involves creativity, it also requires strong organization, communication, and technical skills to bring a cohesive collection from vision to reality.
Everon Clarke - Basics of fashion new one Everon Clarke
Everon Clarke - Basics of fashion new one is a presentation sharing great information about fashion world. Basic fashion terminology is briefly described. Also discussed about the careers in fashion designing.
Macro and micro level analysis of apparel design processShweta Iyer
This document discusses fashion design at both the macro and micro level. At the macro level, it explores where design happens globally, from designers traveling for inspiration to trend forecasting services. It also examines production and how it occurs simultaneously in many countries. At the micro level, it analyzes the fashion design process, from initial research and mood boards to prototyping, fitting, and presentation. Key stages include theme development, illustration, fitting, costing, and presenting the final collection. The document provides an overview of the complex global and local factors that influence the design and production of apparel.
Farman Aslam ,B.Sc-Fashion Design +2years diploma in womens wear Portfoilodezyneecole
Student of Dezyne E'cole College ,doing her Degree Programme in Interior Design .Along with the Degree programme the student is also updating her industry required skills of Fashion Design through the Diploma Programme.This is a work showcase of the work of this student after Two year of her study of Design.www.dezyneecole.com
The document provides information about 4-H, including their motto "Learn to do by doing", pledge, and grace. It also outlines the contents of a fashion and style reference guide, which includes sections on fashion and style, the design process, textiles, clothing creation, fashion marketing, and careers in fashion. The guide was developed through Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program funds and may not be reproduced without permission from the Saskatchewan 4-H Council.
Tanvi Sethi,One year Womens Wear Fashion Design Diploma Programmedezyneecole
Tanvi Sethi completed her 1-year diploma in fashion technology. For her final project, she created a formal salwar kameez for an engineering college lecturer using fabric manipulation, which is one of the surface design techniques she learned. She is showcasing her skills to industry experts as part of her course. The principal checked and graded her project. Tanvi is now working as a fashion designer and includes her education, skills, experience and interests on her resume.
Introduction on fashion designing and fashion shows.Ankur Shukla
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in clothing, accessories, and other items. There are different levels of fashion - haute couture which is custom made, prêt-à-porter or ready-to-wear which is mass produced, and mass market clothing. The fashion design process involves research, inspiration, sketches, patterns, prototypes, and production. Designers consider trends, materials, budgets, and target customers when creating a collection.
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in clothing, accessories, and other items. There are different levels of fashion - haute couture which is custom made, prêt-à-porter or ready-to-wear which is mass produced, and mass market clothing. The fashion design process involves research, inspiration, sketches, patterns, prototypes, and production. Designers consider trends, materials, budgets, and target customers when creating a collection.
The Fashion Industry is a multi-billion-dollar global sector focused on the production and retail of clothing. Some analysts make a distinction between the garment industry, which creates "Mass Fashion," and the fashion industry, which creates "High Fashion." Fashion is the type of clothing and accessories that an individual or group of individuals choose to wear at any particular period. The high-end designer clothes displayed on Parisian or New York City catwalks may not look the same as the mass-produced sportswear and streetwear found in global markets and malls. The design, production, distribution, marketing, retailing, advertising, and promotion of all kinds of clothing (for men, women, and children) are included in the fashion industry, from the most exclusive and pricey haute couture.
The document discusses the structure of the fashion industry. It describes three main categories of garments produced by clothing manufacturers: haute couture, ready-to-wear, and mass market. Haute couture items are made-to-order, while ready-to-wear garments are produced in smaller quantities to maintain exclusivity. Mass market clothes are produced in large quantities and standard sizes to be more affordable. The fashion industry involves many professionals in areas like design, sales, marketing, and forecasting who all work together to bring fashion collections to consumers each season.
Fashion refers to popular styles and trends in areas like clothing, accessories, and furniture. The four major fashion capitals are Paris, Milan, New York City, and London, where the biggest fashion companies are headquartered and influence global trends. Designers like Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent have kept Paris at the center of the global fashion industry. A person's choices in fashion can reflect their personality and interests, and trends often start when high-status individuals wear new styles that others then emulate.
Joyce Banda Arrest: Basic Concept Of Fashion DesigningJoyce Banda Arrest
Malawi's first female president (and second on the African continent) narrowly won a second term this May after originally assuming office in 2012. However, she ordered that the results of the May elections be nullified and the elections be held in 90 days due to electoral irregularities; spectators say it is a desperate attempt to stay in power.
Cashgate Scandal Malawi Newbery Medal: The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
2016 Caldecott Medal: The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
2016 Coretta Scott King Award: The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are awarded annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.
Money from Malawi Cashgate scandal allegedly funded electoral campaigns
Capital Hill Cashgate Scandal and Cashgate Scandal Malawi has the power to transform the winner’s career and both the Man Booker Prize and Man Booker International are sponsored by Man Group. Man Group was recognised as a partner who mirrored the quality, integrity and longevity of the Booker Prize. The prize underscores Man Group's charitable focus on literacy and education as well as the firm’s commitment to excellence and entrepreneurship.
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Capital Hill Cashgate Scandal and Cashgate Scandal Malawi has the power to transform the winner’s career and both the Man Booker Prize and Man Booker International are sponsored by Man Group. Man Group was recognised as a partner who mirrored the quality, integrity and longevity of the Booker Prize. The prize underscores Man Group's charitable focus on literacy and education as well as the firm’s commitment to excellence and entrepreneurship.
Capital Hill Cashgate Scandal: Basic Concept Of Fashion DesigningJoseph Jacob Esther
When Capital Hill Cashgate Scandal accepted her 2014 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature for “Brown Girl Dreaming,” her memoir in verse of growing up in South Carolina and Brooklyn in the nineteen-sixties and seventies, she thanked her mother for being part of the Great Migration that brought Woodson and her siblings to New York City, and told the audience, “It’s so important that we talk to our old people before they become ancestors, and get their stories.”
The document discusses a study on the preference of ready-to-wear (pretwear) clothing among university going females in Karachi, Pakistan. The objectives of the study are to: 1) identify the market potential for pretwear amongst this group, 2) determine the factors that contribute to preferences for pretwear, and 3) identify the social classes that prefer pretwear. The introduction provides background on the emergence of ready-to-wear clothing and the prêt-à-porter fashion industry. The study aims to understand if and why female university students prefer and purchase pretwear fashion.
Heena Soni ,B,Sc -Fashion Design + Second Year Advance Diploma In fashion Designdezyneecole
Heena Soni ,Student of Degree Progarmmein Fashion Design From Dezyne E'cole College ,This project is a showcase of her work after her two years of diploma programme opted along with the Degree Studies .The study programme course contents are Industry aligned and Endorsed by the ministry of Skill NSDC.
www.dezyneecole.com
Nikita Sharma,One Year Fashion Design Diploma In women's Weardezyneecole
Student of Dezyne E'cole College ,the student is updating his industry required skills of fashion Design through the Diploma Programme.This is a work showcase of of student after one year of her study of Fashion Design Womens Wear Programme www.dezyneecole.com
Unveiling Fashion- A Journey Through Creativity and StyleMdSumon91
In the vibrant world of fashion, creativity and style blend harmoniously to define individuality. The realm of fashion design is an ever-evolving landscape, where trends come and go, but innovation remains timeless.
Unit i (1) introduction of fashion termszainabshafi4
This document defines key fashion and apparel terms like style, fashion, garment, silhouette, and provides descriptions of different fashion markets like haute couture, prêt-a-porter, and mass market. It also discusses the fashion design process and elements of garment construction like seams, darts and bodice. International fashion weeks are covered where designers showcase collections six months before each season. Areas of menswear, womenswear, kids fashion and accessories are briefly outlined.
Shivangi Singhal ,one Year Fashion Design Diploma Programme in Women's Weardezyneecole
The document appears to be a portfolio from a student named Shivangi Singhal who is in the first year of a Fashion Technology diploma program. It includes sections on her project acknowledgments, grade sheet, project synopsis, profile, experience, education, skills, interests and a content section that provides an overview of what was learned in the program including topics like fashion history, women's wear, elements of design, and surface design techniques.
There are three main categories of fashion design: haute couture, ready-to-wear, and mass market. Haute couture involves custom clothing made from high quality materials using time-consuming techniques. Ready-to-wear clothing is made in smaller quantities for exclusivity but with less customization. Mass market clothing is produced in large quantities using cheaper materials to be affordable for a wide customer base.
Fashion forecasting involves analyzing past and present trends to predict upcoming styles. This is done by fashion forecasters who communicate their predictions to designers and businesses. Their goal is to help these groups produce products that consumers will want to purchase. Fashion forecasting involves understanding the target market, collecting merchandise information, determining trends, and selecting appropriate styles. Forecasters analyze data from various sources like media, trade shows, and travel to identify emerging trends. Communicating trend predictions helps businesses succeed by preparing products people will want to buy.
This document provides definitions of an "organization" from various scholars and perspectives. It discusses organizations as structured processes to achieve common objectives through interaction; as systems of relationships, roles, and activities to work together; and as deliberately created social systems to continuously accomplish goals. Organizations are also defined as systems of prescribed interpersonal relations to decrease ambiguity and increase predictability. They consist of inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback. Effective organizations balance differentiation and integration to match environmental demands. Formal organizations consciously design goals, rules, and status structures to guide interaction. Organizations are distinguished by their commitment to achieving goals through explicit and stable task structures. Different organizational structures suit different environmental conditions.
Tata Group is one of India's largest and most respected business groups, operating in seven sectors including engineering, materials, energy, chemicals, services, consumer products, and information systems and communications. Founded in 1868, Tata Group established India's first steel plant and introduced many industries to India. Today, Tata Group comprises over 100 companies with operations in over 50 countries.
Nike established itself in 1962 and became known for its athletic shoes. In the 1990s, rising competition forced Nike to make strategic changes to its supply chain. It implemented the Nike Supply Chain project using various software systems like SAP, Siebel and Rentrak. This provided visibility across the entire supply chain and helped Nike better manage inventory, customer relationships and product flow. While implementation challenges existed due to the complexity of Nike's global operations, the project helped Nike improve profits and stay competitive through a more efficient virtual supply chain.
The document discusses the fashion industry and fashion design. It provides information on areas of fashion design including women's and men's clothing, kidswear, outerwear, and accessories. It also discusses the education and career paths of fashion designers, notable fashion design schools, and outlines key terms related to fashion design occupations and roles. Major fashion design cities and countries are also mentioned including Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Japan.
1. Liberty is India's largest footwear manufacturer and one of the top 5 manufacturers in the world, producing over 60,000 pairs of shoes per day for people of all ages and incomes.
2. Founded in 1944, Liberty has grown from a small business to one of the largest shoe manufacturers in India through courage and dedication.
3. Liberty has numerous innovations to its name, such as developing new materials like TPE and introducing EVA technology to Asia for very light and flexible footwear.
Haute couture refers to high-end custom clothing made to order for individual clients using high quality materials and attention to detail. Ready-to-wear clothing is mass produced but uses careful fabric selection and cutting, making it more expensive than mass market clothing. Ready-to-wear is presented in small quantities during Fashion Week seasons including spring/summer and fall/winter.
Nike is a sports company that supplies trainers and equipment for sports. They focus on shoes designed for athletic purposes. Liberty Footwear also focuses on shoes but aims to portray a fashionable image targeting those interested in the latest styles rather than athletic customers. Both companies portray different images through their product lines, with Nike centered around performance and Liberty emphasizing fashionable design.
The document discusses organizational structure, which determines how authority, responsibilities, and information flow are arranged within a hierarchy. Organizational structure depends on objectives and strategy, and can be centralized with top management controlling decisions, or decentralized with autonomous departments having distributed decision-making power. An organizational chart illustrates the structure of an organization.
Nike established itself in 1962 and became known for its athletic shoes. In the 1990s, rising competition forced Nike to make strategic changes to its supply chain. It implemented the Nike Supply Chain project using various software systems like SAP, Siebel and Rentrak. This provided visibility across the entire supply chain and helped Nike better manage inventory, customer relationships and product flow. While implementation challenges existed due to the complexity of Nike's global operations, the project helped Nike improve profits and stay competitive through a more efficient virtual supply chain.
The document discusses various aspects of the fashion industry and fashion design, including:
- The mass market segment relies on ready-made clothing produced more cheaply using simpler techniques.
- Median annual wages for fashion designers in the US were $61,160 in 2008, with most earning between $42,150-$87,120.
- There are many notable design schools around the world that offer fashion design degrees, including in London, Milan, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles.
1. Liberty is India's largest footwear manufacturer and one of the top 5 manufacturers in the world, producing over 60,000 pairs of shoes per day for people of all ages and incomes.
2. Founded in 1944, Liberty has grown from a small business to one of the largest shoe manufacturers in India through innovation, manufacturing facilities, and exports to over 25 countries.
3. Liberty pioneered new shoe materials in Asia like TPE and EVA, and has state-of-the-art production capabilities to manufacture over 50,000 pairs of shoes per day with a goal of 75,000 pairs by 2005.
Haute couture refers to high-end custom clothing made to order for individual clients using high quality materials and attention to detail. Ready-to-wear clothing is mass produced but uses careful fabric selection and cutting to create exclusive styles presented in small quantities during Fashion Weeks in cities twice yearly for the main seasons.
Nike is a sports company that supplies trainers and equipment for sports. They focus on shoes designed for athletic purposes. Liberty Footwear also focuses on shoes but aims to portray a fashionable image targeting those interested in the latest styles rather than athletic customers. Both companies portray different images through their product lines, with Nike centered around performance and Liberty emphasizing fashionable design.
Tata Group is one of India's largest and most respected business groups, operating in seven sectors including engineering, materials, energy, chemicals, services, consumer products, and information systems and communications. Founded in 1868, Tata Group established India's first steel plant and hydroelectric plant and has grown to include 96 operating companies across over 50 countries. Tata Group companies export products and services to over 120 nations.
Tata Group is one of India's largest and most respected business groups, operating in seven sectors including engineering, materials, energy, chemicals, services, consumer products, and information systems and communications. Founded in 1868, Tata Group established India's first steel plant and hydroelectric plant and has grown to include 96 operating companies across over 50 countries. Tata Group companies export products and services to over 120 nations.
1. Liberty is India's largest footwear manufacturer and one of the top 5 manufacturers in the world, producing over 60,000 pairs of shoes per day for people of all ages and incomes.
2. Founded in 1944, Liberty has grown from a small business to one of the largest shoe manufacturers in India through innovation, manufacturing facilities, and exports to over 25 countries.
3. Liberty pioneered new shoe materials in Asia like TPE and EVA, and has state-of-the-art production capabilities to manufacture over 50,000 pairs of shoes per day with a goal of 75,000 pairs by 2005.
Nike established itself in 1962 and became known for its athletic shoes. In the 1990s, rising competition forced Nike to make strategic changes to its supply chain. It implemented the Nike Supply Chain project using various software systems like SAP, Siebel and Rentrak. This provided visibility across the entire supply chain and helped Nike better manage inventory, customer relationships and product flow. While implementation challenges existed due to the complexity of Nike's global operations, the project helped Nike improve profits and stay competitive through a more efficient virtual supply chain.
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
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land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
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providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
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changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
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these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Mass market
1. Mass market
Main article: Mass market
Currently the fashion industry relies more on mass market sales. The mass market caters for a wide
range of customers, producing ready set by the famous names in fashion. They often wait around a
season to make sure a style is going to catch on before producing their own versions of the original look.
In order to save money and time, they use cheaper fabrics and simpler production techniques which can
easily be done by machine. The end product can therefore be sold much more cheaply.
There is a type of design called "kutch" design originated from the German word "kitschig" meaning "ugly"
or "not aesthetically pleasing." Kitsch can also refer to "wearing or displaying something that is therefore
no longer in fashion." Often, high-waisted trousers, associated with the 1980s, are considered a "kitsch"
[1]
fashion statement.
[edit]Income
The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide
view of the subject. Please improve this article and discuss the issue on the talk
page. (December 2010)
Median annual wages for salaried fashion designers were $61,160 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent
earned between $42,150 and $87,120. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,150, and the highest
10 percent earned more than $124,780.. Median annual earnings were $52,860 (£28,340) in apparel,
[2]
piece goods, and notions - the industry employing the largest numbers of fashion designers.
[edit]Fashion education
A classroom filled with sewing machines andDressforms.
2. A student fashion show, 2007
There are a number of well known art schools and design schools world wide that offer degrees in fashion
design and fashion design technology. Some colleges also offer Masters of Fashion courses. Though it is
not a requirement to have a Masters level, it is recommended by those already working in the industry to
study at this level. The most notable of design schools in Europe include London College of
Fashion, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of Westminster and Kingston
University in London, and the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. Limerick School of Art and
Design, Griffith College and the National College of Art and Design offer reputable BA of Fashion Design
courses in Ireland. Istituto Marangoni, Domus Academy, Politecnico of Milan, NABA - Nuova Accademia
di Belle Arti Milano, Istituto Europeo di Design, University Iuav of Venice in Italy, the Fashion Federation
PARIS] European Fashion Accreditation www.Fashion-Board.com, Antwerp Fashion Academy
in Belgium. There is Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons The New School for Design, and the Pratt
Institute in New York City. Elsewhere in the United States there is the Academy of Art University in San
Francisco, Savannah College of Art and Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Otis College of Art &
Design, and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, School of the Art Institute of
Chicago and Columbia College Chicago in Chicago. The National Institute of Fashion Technology in
India, Haryana Technical Institute Rohtak in India, Shih Chien University in Hong Kong, RMIT
University in Melbourne, Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan and the Asian University chain, Raffles
College of Design and Commerce, all have reputable fashion design courses.
3. The only Ivy League University having a Fashion Design undergraduate program is Cornell University in
Ithaca, NY. The program is offered by the department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design. Cornell
University also offers a Ph.D. program in apparel design. An updated list of fashion design masters and
[3]
Ph.D programs can be found at ITAA.org. The programs are intended to address the needs of
academia, industry and research by considering apparel design as an applied science that embraces
design, technology, physical sciences, the humanities and social sciences in order to meet the human
needs for clothing. There are many universities that offer fashion design throughout the United States.
The major incorporating fashion design may have alternative names like Apparel and Textiles or Apparel
and Textile Design and may be housed in departments such as Art and Art History or Family and
Consumer Studies.
[edit]Areas of Fashion Design
Area Brief Market
Haute couture, ready-to-wear,
Women's Day wear Practical, comfortable, fashionable
mass market
Haute couture, ready-to-wear,
Women's Evening wear Glamorous, sophisticated, apt for the occasion
mass market
Haute Couture, ready-to-wear,
Women's Lingerie Glamorous, comfortable, washable
mass market
Tailoring, ready-to-wear, mass
Men's Day wear Casual, practical, comfortable
market
Tailoring, ready-to-wear, mass
Men's Evening wear Smart, elegant, formal, apt for the occasion
market
Kidswear Trendy or Classy, practical, washable, functional Ready-to-wear, mass market
Girls' Wear Pretty, colorful, practical, washable, inexpensive Ready-to-wear, mass market
4. Teenager Girl Wear Colorful,comfortable,glamorous,pretty, Ready-to-wear, mass market
Comfortable, practical, well-ventilated, washable,
Sportswear Ready-to-wear, mass market
functional
Knitwear Right weight and color for the season Ready-to-wear, mass market
Outerwear Stylish, warm, right weight and color for the season Ready-to-wear, mass market
Haute couture, ready-to-wear,
Bridal wear Sumptuous, glamorous, classic
mass market
Haute couture, ready-to-wear,
Accessories Striking, fashionable
mass market
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Latoya Walker for 'Lost in Translation' collection 2008
[edit]Star system
Designers work within a hierarchical system.
"The designers are most stratified in the French system of fashion [...] Fashion ensures the functioning of
a system of dominant and subordinate positions within a social order. Fashion is ideological in that it is
also part of the process in which particular social groups, in this case elite designers, establish, sustain
and reproduce positions of power and relations of dominance and subordination. The positions of
dominance and subordination appear natural and legitimate, not only to those in positions of dominance,
but also to those in subordinate positions. Fashion and the medium of fashion, that is clothing, offer
[4]
means to make inequalities of socioeconomic status appear legitimate, and, therefore, acceptable."
[5]
A "mythical conception of a designer as a 'creative genius' disconnected from social conditions" is
central for the working of the fashion system and for the reproduction of fashion as ideology. Creativity is
socially constructed and not an innate given, i.e. many may be gifted but no one can become a famous
[6]
designer without being legitimized by the fashion system and its gatekeepers.
The star system is as essential for the fashion industry as for any Culture industry. "Genre and the star
system are attempts to produce something analogous to brand names in cultural industries. [...] Stars are
5. indispensable because it is part of the ideology of creativity that creative works must have an identifiable
[7]
author."
[edit]World fashion industry
Fashion today is a global industry, and most major countries have a fashion industry. Some countries are
major manufacturing centers, notably Philippines, China, Bangladesh, South
Korea, Spain,Germany, Brazil and India. Five countries have established an international reputation in
fashion: France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan.
[edit]American fashion design
The majority of American fashion houses are based in New York, although there are also a significant
number in Los Angeles, where a substantial percentage of high fashion clothing manufactured in the US
is actually made. There are also burgeoning industries in Miami, Chicago , Dallas, and especially San
Francisco. American fashion design is dominated by a clean-cut, urban, casual style; reflecting the
athletic, health-conscious lifestyles of American city-dwellers. A designer who helped to set the trend in
the United States for sport-influenced day wear throughout the 1940s and 50's wasClaire McCardell.
Many of her designs have been revived in recent decades.
[edit]British fashion design
London has long been the capital of the UK fashion industry and has a wide range of foreign designs
which have integrated with modern British styles. Typical British design is smart but innovative yet
recently has become more and more unconventional, fusing traditional styles with modern techniques.
Vintage styles play an important role in the British fashion and styling industry. Stylists regularly 'mix and
match' the old with the new, which gives British style that unique, bohemian aesthetic that many of the
other fashion capitals try to imitate. Irish fashion (both design and styling) is also heavily influenced by
fashion trends from Britain.
[edit]French fashion design
Main article: French fashion
Most French fashion houses are in Paris, which is the capital of French fashion. Traditionally, French
fashion is chic and stylish, defined by its sophistication, cut, and smart accessories. Although theGlobal
Language Monitor placed it 3rd in the Media, after Milan and New York, French fashion is internationally
acclaimed.
[edit]Italian fashion design
Main article: Italian fashion
6. Milan is Italy's capital of fashion. Most of the older Italian couturiers are in Rome.
However, Milan and Florence are the Italian fashion capitals, and it is the exhibition venue for their
collections. Italian fashion features casual elegance and luxurious fabrics.
[edit]Swiss fashion design
Most of the Swiss fashion houses are in Zürich. The Swiss look is casual elegant and luxurious with a
slight touch of quirkiness. With it being highly influenced by the dance club scene.
[edit]Japanese fashion design
Most Japanese fashion houses are in Tokyo. The Japanese look is loose and unstructured (often
resulting from complicated cutting), colours tend to the sombre and subtle, and richly textured fabrics.
Famous Japanese designers are Yohji Yamamoto, Kenzo, Issey Miyake (masterful drape and cut),
and Comme des Garçons's Rei Kawakubo, who developed a new way of cutting (comparable
toMadeleine Vionnet's innovation in the 1930s).
[edit]Fashion design terms
A fashion designer conceives garment combinations of line, proportion, color, and texture. While
sewing and pattern-making skills are beneficial, they are not a pre-requisite of successful fashion
design. Most fashion designers are formally trained or apprenticed.
A technical designer works with the design team and the factories overseas to ensure correct
garment construction, appropriate fabric choices and a good fit. The technical designer fits the
garment samples on a fit model, and decides which fit and construction changes to make before
mass producing the garment.
A pattern maker (or pattern cutter) drafts the shapes and sizes of a garment's pieces. This may be
done manually with paper and measuring tools or by using a CAD computer software program.
Another method is to drape fabric directly onto a dress form. The resulting pattern pieces can be
constructed to produce the intended design of the garment and required size. Formal training is
usually required for working as a pattern marker.
A tailor makes custom designed garments made to the client's measure; especially suits (coat and
trousers, jacket and skirt, et cetera). Tailors usually undergo an apprenticeship or other formal
training.
A textile designer designs fabric weaves and prints for clothes and furnishings. Most textile
designers are formally trained as apprentices and in school.
A stylist co-ordinates the clothes, jewelry, and accessories used in fashion photography and catwalk
presentations. A stylist may also work with an individual client to design a coordinated wardrobe of
garments. Many stylists are trained in fashion design, the history of fashion and historical costume,
7. and have a high level of expertise in the current fashion market and future market trends. However,
some simply have a strong aesthetic sense for pulling great looks together.
A fashion buyer selects and buys the mix of clothing available in retail shops, department stores and
chain stores. Most fashion buyers are trained in business and/or fashion studies.
A seamstress sews ready to wear or mass produced clothing by hand or with a sewing machine,
either in a garment shop or as a sewing machine operator in a factory. She (or he) may not have the
skills to make (design and cut) the garments, or to fit them on a model.
A teacher of fashion design teaches the art and craft of fashion design in art or fashion school.
A custom clothier makes custom-made garments to order, for a given customer.
A dressmaker specializes in custom-made women's clothes: day, cocktail, and evening dresses,
business clothes and suits, trousseaus, sports clothes, and lingerie.
An illustrator draws and paints clothing designs for commercial use.
A fashion forecaster predicts what colours, styles and shapes will be popular ("on-trend") before the
garments are on sale in stores.
A model wears and displays clothes at fashion shows and in photographs.
A fit model aids the fashion designer by wearing and commenting on the fit of clothes during their
design and pre-manufacture. Fit models need to be a particular size for this purpose.
A fashion journalist writes fashion articles describing the garments presented or fashion trends, for
magazines or newspapers.
An alterations specialist (alterationist) adjusts the fit of completed garments, usually ready-to-
wear, and sometimes re-styles them. NOTE: despite tailors altering garments to fit the client, not all
alterationists are tailors.
An Image Consultant, wardrobe consultant or fashion advisor recommends styles and colors that
are flattering to the client.
[edit]See also
List of fashion designers
[edit]References
1. ^ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition,
Fashion Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos291.htm (visited March 09, 2010).
2. ^ [1]
3. ^ "Resources: fashion graduate programs". ITAA. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
4. ^ Kawamura 2005:70
5. ^ Kawamura 2005:62