Fashion design / Sue Jenkyn Jones.

Introduction
Who this book is for
How to use this book
Have you got what it takes?
The first steps
The college syllabus
Further reading
1. Context: Context
Historical context
Fashion time line
The uses of clothing
Eco and ethical issues
The language of fashion
Global context
Time and timing
The fashion year
Cultural context
Media
The Internet
Further reading and additional resources
2. From manufacture to market: Historical background
Manufacture today
Types of producer
Market segmentation
Types of retailer
Price points
The price cycle
Company identity and branding
Further reading and additional resources
3. The body and illustration: Inspiring bodies
Skeletal structure
Drawing and illustration
Using guidelines for sketching
Proportion for fashion illustration
The model pose
Drawing the head and face
Using computers
Digital designing and e-portfolios
Further reading and additional resources
4. Color and fabric: Color basics
How color works
Fiber types
Fabrics
The fashion cycle
Range-building
Fabric suppliers
Fabric fairs
Further reading and additional resources
5. In the studio: The college studio
Measuring and mapping
The elements of design
Proportion and lengths of fashion separates
Bodylines and details
The principles of design
Pattern-drafting
The muslin
Alterning the muslin
Draping on the stand
Cutting the sample
Sewing
Tailoring
Notions
Fit and garment presentation
Further reading and additional resources
6. Assignments and assessments: What is an assignment?
What the assignment asks of you
Types of project
Learning outcomes
Inspiration
Personal creativity and style
Presentation
The crit
Marking and assessment
Further reading and additional resources
7. The final collection - and beyond: The final collection
The college fashion show
Student exhibitions
Your portfolio
Work placement and internships
Careers in fashion
Writing a r?esum?e
The interview: some dos and don'ts
Further reading and additional resources
Glossary
Resources
Popular fabric types
Fashion schools
Museums and costume galleries
Websites
Literature and movies
Student information
Shops and suppliers
Pattern-drafting and sewing terms
Acknowledgments.