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Fashion: From Concept to Consumer, 9/E
Gini Stephens Frings, Design West

ISBN-10: 0131590332
ISBN-13: 9780131590335

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Cloth; 496 pp
Published: 09/27/2007

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For courses in Introduction to the Fashion Industry, Introduction to the Fashion Business, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Manufacturing, Fashion Design, and Fashion Analysis.

 

Fashion: From Concept to Consumer tells the entire story of how the fashion business works. It includes the processes involved with producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories, as well as the retail businesses that sell fashion merchandise to the public. Each chapter contains a career focus, chapter objectives, review questions, terminology, and projects to aid in reviewing the subject matter. This edition includes new information on globalization, manufacturing technologies, branding, retailing and more!

 

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For courses in Introduction to the Fashion Industry, Introduction to the Fashion Business, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Manufacturing, Fashion Design, and Fashion Analysis. Fashion: From Concept to Consumer tells the entire story of how the fashion business works. It includes the processes involved with producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories, as well as the retail businesses that sell fashion merchandise to the public. Each chapter contains a career focus, chapter objectives, review questions, terminology, and projects to aid in reviewing the subject matter. This edition includes new information on globalization, manufacturing technologies, branding, retailing and more!

 

New to the Edition

 

Includes new and updated information in all four parts such as:

·           Shifting demographic patterns–Fashion Fundamentals

·           Developments in globalization, sourcing, imports and quotas–Fashion Fundamentals

·           Bamboo fiber–Textile Industry

·           Fair trade textiles–Textile Industry

·           Global production–Textile Industry

·           Nano-technology–Textile Industry

·           New designer profiles–Manufacturing

·           New generation of designers–Manufacturing

·           Celebrity brands–Manufacturing

·           Global markets–Manufacturing

·           Mixed-use shopping centers–Retailing

·           Mergers and acquisitions–Retailing

·           Spin-off concepts–Retailing

·           E-tailing and more–Retailing

 

Hallmark Features

 

Completely updated content throughout–contains information on the growth of men's wear and accessories, the impact of computer technology on production and distribution, and new information on global sourcing.

·           Provides students with the most up-to-date information on fashion fundamentals, textiles, manufacturing, and retailing.

 

Part I focuses on the Fashion Fundamentals–including the latest information on changing U.S. demographics, new developments in globalization, sourcing, imports and quota elimination, trade agreements, technological advances in garment and textile production, fashion business communications, e-commerce, database marketing, and merchandise information systems.

·           Keeps students up-to-date in the constantly changing world of fashion.

 

Part II discusses information related to the Textile Industry–including new marketing strategies; statistics and technical information; newest high-tech fiber development including PLA, spider silk, and casein; Nano-technology and “Smart” or “Performance” fabrics; and new information on trims.

·           Provides the latest information in fibers, techniques and technology.  

 

Part III covers changes in Manufacturing–such as recent information on designers and international fashion centers; product development, merchandising, and scheduling; and global sourcing and imports.

·           Highlights the changing face of designers in the industry and the centers of fashion throughout the world.

 

Part IV discusses Retailing–including the latest in mergers and acquisitions, global markets and expansion, spin-off concepts and e-tailing.

·           Enables students to understand the business of retailing in today’s connected and global environment.

 

Information on major designers and manufacturers–is included throughout the book and is based on interviews with fashion executives.

·           Features Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, and Miuccia Prada.

 

A single column format and full-color illustrations–make material more inviting for students.

·           Captures students' attention with engaging visuals, an easy-to-read layout and meaningful illustrations.  

 

A focus on careers–is a hallmark of the text.

·           Explains how professionals are involved at each level of the industry.

·           Helps students visualize where they might want to work in the fashion industry.

 

Instructor's Supplements–include course outlines, classroom aids, field trip and guest lecture suggestions, texts, projects and PowerPoint slides.

·           Helps instructors plan their lectures, activities, and exams.

New to the Edition

 

Includes new and updated information in all four parts such as:

·           Shifting demographic patterns–Fashion Fundamentals

·           Developments in globalization, sourcing, imports and quotas–Fashion Fundamentals

·           Bamboo fiber–Textile Industry

·           Fair trade textiles–Textile Industry

·           Global production–Textile Industry

·           Nano-technology–Textile Industry

·           New designer profiles–Manufacturing

·           New generation of designers–Manufacturing

·           Celebrity brands–Manufacturing

·           Global markets–Manufacturing

·           Mixed-use shopping centers–Retailing

·           Mergers and acquisitions–Retailing

·           Spin-off concepts–Retailing

·           E-tailing and more–Retailing

 

Table of Contents

 

I. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FASHION

 1. Fashion Development

 2. Consumer Demand and Fashion Marketing

 3. Fashion Change and Consumer Acceptance

 4. Fashion Research and Resources

 

II. THE RAW MATERIALS OF FASHION

 5. Textile Fiber and Fabric Production

 6. Textile Product Development and Marketing

 7. Trimmings, Leather, and Fur

 

III. FASHION MANUFACTURING

 8. International Fashion

 9. Product and Design Development

10. Apparel Production and Global Sourcing

11. Accessory and Fur Manufacturing

12. Wholesale Marketing and Distribution

 

IV. FASHION RETAILING

13. Retailing

14. Retail Fashion Merchandising

15. Retail Fashion Marketing

 

Appendix: Career Guidelines

 

Fashion Industry Terminology

 

Index

    For Introduction to the Fashion Industry, Introduction to the Fashion Business, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Manufacturing, Fashion Design, and Fashion Analysis courses.

    Fashion: From Concept to Consumer tells the entire story of how the fashion business works. It includes the processes involved with producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories, as well as the retail businesses that sell fashion merchandise to the public. Each chapter contains a career focus, chapter objectives, review questions, terminology, and projects to aid in reviewing the subject matter.

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    Brief Description

9th Edition

FASHION From Concept to Consumer 

By Gini Stephens Frings

 

 New and updated information in all four parts and 190 illustrations:

 

 

Fashion Fundamentals:

·         Changing U.S. demographics

·         New developments in globalization, sourcing, imports, and quota elimination

·         The newest trade agreements

·         Latest technological advances in garment and textile production, fashion business communications, E-commerce, database marketing, and merchandise information systems

·         New resources for color and design

·         New information on fashion forecasting and market research

·         Updates on fashion services, web sites, and publications

 

Textiles:

·         Newest high-tech fiber development including PLA, spider silk, and casein

·         Trends in textile product development, production, and marketing

·         Nano-technology and "Smart" or "Performance" fabrics

·         New statistics and technical information

·         New marketing strategies

·         Garment packages and imports

·         New information on trims

 

Manufacturing:

·         Newest information on designers and international fashion centers

·         New designer profiles

·         The changing role of manufacturing

·         Product data management systems

·         Update on global sourcing and imports

·         Brand extensions and acquisitions

·         New information on accessory product development and marketing

·         New information on trade shows, updates on locations and timing of markets

·         Runway vs. showroom

·         Manufacturer/retailer relationships 

 

Retailing:

·         New information on categories, store ownership, and organization

·         New information on shopping center categories

·         Consolidations and acquisitions

·         Global expansion

·         Retailers as manufacturers

·         National brands vs. private label

·         New retail marketing focus

·         Store planning and design

·         Newest trends in retail marketing

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