Basic & Required Knowledge
The Misconception . . .
. . . about fashion is that those who are not yet in the industry or about to enter, have a subjective interpretations of what the Industry entails. Some students will go into a fashion design program actually thinking that they don't have to draw or sew! So, here we lay the cards on the table and those who want a job in this cut-throat industry get an idea of what they're getting into. It takes passion and determination to achieve success of any dream, so brush up and good luck!
History
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The Legacy - Who's Who of Fashion Designers
The largest collection of who's who in fashion. Find biographies and profiles on designers and professionals in the apparel, textile and accessories industries. Trace the career paths of fashion industry legends, find out where they are now and current company contact information.
The History of Costume - Index
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Reading Material
Survey of Historic Costume
"In the Preface of the 5th Edition of Survey of Historic Costume, Tortora and Eubank conclude with the following: In the history of dress at the beginning of the 21st century, costume might be compared to a constantly moving river. This river divides into many narrower channels that separate, cross, come together, and separate again, and yet that river continually moves on. Building on the previous editions, the authors update their analysis of Western dress to 2008. With each new edition some elements of the title change. And those changes provide an opportunity to focus on some aspect that adds to the usefulness of this best seller. Survey of Historic Costume has, from its beginnings, taken seriously the need to accompany the text with appropriate illustrations and the major change in the 5th
Edition is the move to full color throughout the book to enrich the text and the concepts. Perfect for anyone interested in historic costume, fashion, textiles, drama, and design, this beautifully illustrated book is full of interesting facts and commentary." - Amazon Product Description Fashion Images from the Kyoto Costume Institute
"A fashion history from the 18th to the 20th century Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis on Western women's clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the Institute's archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. The KCI believes that "clothing is an essential manifestation of our very being" and their passion and dedication positively radiate from every page of this book. This special 25th anniversary edition has a chic new format: two volumes packaged in a slipcase." - Amazon Product Description
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