Foundations For Fashion

Explore a series of introductory projects developed for newcomers to the world of fashion design. Themes include all types of collages, crayon work, painting, life drawing, speed drawing, and much more. It’s just what every beginner needs.

At heart, this book aims to inspire fearless innovators committed to spearheading the future of fashion. It is for all of us looking to make a positive impact in an industry that we love and care about. It is increasingly acknowledged that the practice of design is not exclusive to designers, nor is it found only in studios. The materials, garments, services, shows, supply chains and stores that make up the fashion industry all work the way they do because of innumerable design decisions, made by creatives all over the world. Circular design goes far beyond rethinking single products or services, it has the potential to redefine how the entire fashion system operates. It's a chance for anyone in the fashion industry - regardless of job title - to support the shift to a circular economy where, by design, waste and pollution are eliminated, products and materials are circulated, and nature is regenerated. Circular design is a pioneering practice of design. It is the creative opportunity of the coming decade for the creatives, innovators, and pioneers who seek to reshape the fashion industry.

The shaping of the body through clothing has always played a major role over the centuries, as fashion change in Europe has always been accompanied by a change in the dress cut and thus the body silhouette. This volume illustrates numerous historical items of clothing and includes well-founded essays. Most restricting garments, for example, enabled the characteristic expression of fashion during a certain epoch; because only if the 'underneath' was right could the desired silhouettes and postures be achieved. The narrow waist created by lace-up corsets and corsets and the expansive shapes of the hoop skirts also caused criticism from contemporaries. Internationally renowned costume historians present their latest research on the subject.

This key text reprints classic fashion writings tracing the birth of fashion back to the 13th century and writings on fashion as far back as the 16th century; it also examines the present-day approach to dress and discusses questions regarding self-awareness, body image and personal identity.

Created for kids who love fashion, clothing and designing by education expert, The Future Teacher, this fantastically-fun fashion activity book will keep any fashion fan busy, happy and entertained for hours with a wide variety of delightful designing and creative colouring fun. Children get to create their own fashion brand, logo, shop front and entire clothing range Design and colour real clothes worn by normal kids with a bit of high-end fashion included too Hours of creative and inspiring fun fashion activities for kids aged 7-12 All pages and pictures designed by an education expert to be lots of fun and suitable for a wide age range Clear instructions and kind, encouraging words to help children who need a bit more guidance Original and unique book with a wide variety of activities kids will love Single-sided designs to minimise colour bleed through If you are looking for a super fun and creativity packed activity book for a kid who loves clothes and fashion (which also has some amazing secret educational benefits) then Fashion Activity Book is the perfect book for you.