How Fashion Works

How Fashion Works
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781118814994
ISBN-13 : 1118814991
Rating : 4/5 (991 Downloads)

Book Synopsis How Fashion Works by : Gavin Waddell

Download or read book How Fashion Works written by Gavin Waddell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion deals with a world of illusion on the one hand and a hard-bitten, multifaceted and multi-billion pound industry on the other. This stimulating book clarifies how fashion operates on all its levels: the mystery of haute couture is explained, the complexities of ready to wear are simplified, and the power of mass production assessed and evaluated. Fashion terms, their use and meaning are explained in plain words and the complicated stages of design, manufacture and distribution are described in detail. Also included are sections on bespoke tailoring, wholesale menswear, dressmaking, millinery and accessories, the fashion calendar and short biographies on the most influential designers. Every follower of fashion, whether at college or in big business, will welcome the information presented in this book.

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