Developing a collection

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Author:

Renfrew, Elinor.

ISBN:

9782940373956

Personal Author:

Renfrew, Elinor.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

167 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Series:

Basics fashion design ; 04

Basics fashion design ; 04.

Contents:

What is a collection? How to start a collection ; Research and development ; The team ; Showing the collection ; Interviews: Giles Deacon, Shelley Fox, Richard Nicoli, Markus Lupfer, William Tempest, Colin McNair, Lousi Armadola -- Collections and their influences. Background ; Conceptual influences ; Form and function ; Futuristic influences ; Global influences ; Political influences ; Archivism ; Interviews: James New ; Kenneth Mackenzie ; Sophie Hulme ; Will Broome -- Collections designed for different markets. Haute couture ; Ready-to-wear ; Mass market ; Home shopping ; Interviews: Ian Garlant ; Jens Laugesen ; Ohne Titel ; Emily Craig ; James Spreckley ; Simon Kneen ; Gordon Richardson -- Specialist collections. Children's wear ; Footwear and accessories ; Knitwear ; Fashion jewellery ; Corporate collections ; Interviews: Mark Eley ; Sibling ; Katie Greenyer ; Holly Berry ; Bill Amberg ; Nicholas Kirkwood -- The student collection. The brief ; Your portfolio ; Research and development ; Presentation.

Abstract:

This title guides the reader through the process of developing a collection, from initial research through to final presentation.

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Summary

Fashion collections vary depending on market level, product type, season, customer and retail outlets. Basics Fashion Design- Developing a Collection teaches the process from initial design ideas through development of product to the final outcome and its ultimate exhibition and sale. The book is supported by illustrative examples and case studies, and includes an overview of fashion collections through the eyes of prominent fashion journalists. Developing a Collection contains everything the fashion student needs to know about developing a collection, including an overview of the development process; the common themes used by designers; different market levels, from haute couture to the high street; specialist collections; and approaches to designing a student collection.