Fashion & Interior Design

Appropriate for Product or Market Knowledge courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs.

This text provides up-to-the-minute details to aide in the understanding of raw materials used in fashion product manufacturing, apparel classifications and their product lines, numerous different wearable accessories and enhancements and the host of home furnishings used for interior design.

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Appropriate for Product or Market Knowledge courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs.

This text provides up-to-the-minute details to aide in the understanding of raw materials used in fashion product manufacturing, apparel classifications and their product lines, numerous different wearable accessories and enhancements and the host of home furnishings used for interior design.

•         The book is divided into five sections that cover the general nature of the fashion industry as well as its more specialized segments.

•         Each chapter provides a section called Internet Websites For Additional Research

•         Included within each chapter are a wealth of drawings & photos that are designed to help the reader visually understand what is being discussed

•         Strong pedagogical tools such as learning objectives, review questions and projects.  

SECTION I      INTRODUCTION TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY

             Chapter 1      The Nature and Scope of the Industry Segments

SECTION II   THE MATERIALS OF FASHION MERCHANDISE

             Chapter 2       Textiles

             Chapter 3       Leather

             Chapter 4       Furs

             Chapter 5       Metals and Stones

             Chapter 6      Glass, Ceramics and Woods

SECTION III    APPAREL CLASSIFICATIONS

              Chapter 7     Designing and Producing Apparel Collections

              Chapter 8      Women’s Clothing

              Chapter 9      Men’s Clothing

              Chapter 10      Children’s Clothing

SECTION IV    WEARABLE ACCESSORIES AND ENHANCEMEMNTS

            Chapter 11      Footwear, Handbags, Luggage and Belts

            Chapter 12      Jewelry and Watches

            Chapter 13      Gloves, Hats, Hosiery, Scarves, Umbrellas, and Eyewear

            Chapter 14      Cosmetics and Fragrances

SECTION V     HOME ACCESSORIES AND DECORATIVE ENHANCEMENTS

 Chapter 15      Tableware: Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware, Hollowware,    Tabletops, and Candle Holders

 Chapter 16      Furniture, Lighting, Wall Art, Decorative Frames, Wall Coverings, and Decorative Accessories

           Chapter 17     Linens and Bedding

Fashion Merchandising (Fashion)
Introduction to Fashion (Fashion)

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