Creating a successful fashion collection
by
 
Faerm, Steven.

Title
Creating a successful fashion collection

Author
Faerm, Steven.

ISBN
9780764147326

Personal Author
Faerm, Steven.

Publication Information
Hauppauge, New York : Barrons, 2012.

Physical Description
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

General Note
Includes index.

Contents
Introduction : Where is fashion headed? ; The 10 hallmarks of a successful collection -- Building your graduate collect : The academic year ; The collection ; Inspiration and research ; Color and inspiration ; Choosing fabric ; The croquis book ; 2-D/3-D reflective process ; Selection and editing ; Muslins and prototyping ; The final samples ; Accessorizing your collection ; Styling ; The look book ; Final presentation and evaluation -- Maximizing your portfolio : Optimum portfolio presentation ; The stellar portfolio: 9 ways to stand out ; Web presence ; Structure and order ; Targeting your portfolio : Women's sportswear; Women's evening wear; Lingerie and loungewear; Men's sportswear; Men's evening wear; Childrenswear; Teenager wear/juniors; Activewear; Knitwear; Bridal wear; Accessories -- Going professional : Internships and interviews ; In the workplace ; Careers in fashion ; Interviews : From student to designer: Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai; Focus on key points: Steven Kolb; Global design: Dan Rubinstein; Developing as a designer: Matthew Ames ; Resources: The fashion calendar ; Useful knitwear terminology.

Abstract
Fashion design students about to start out on their professional career are shown how to showcase their talent and stand out from the competition in their quest for a rewarding job. This book instructs in editing and targeting a Graduate Collection, and then shows how to present it in a winning portfolio.

Subject Term
Fashion design.
 
Clothing and dress.

Electronic Access
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1506/2011937051-b.html
 
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1506/2011937051-d.html


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