Creating a successful fashion collection

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Title:

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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For fashion design students looking to start their professional career. Learn how to showcase your talents and stand out from the competition in your quest for a rewarding job in the fashion industry. Used in numerous international fashion design schools, Creating a Successful Fashion Collection: Everything You Need to Develop a Great Line and Portfolio instructs in editing and targeting a Graduate Collection, and then shows how to present it in a winning portfolio.

Esteemed fashion designer Steven Faerm discusses the thesis collection from first concept and inspiration to a final merchandising plan. He goes on to analyze the qualities that make a stellar portfolio--its layout, use of color, labeling, and more. Following chapters focus on strategies for successful job hunting, including creating a winning résumé and cover letter, making a winning impression at job interviews, seeking out internships, and more. The book concludes with descriptions of specific careers to seek in the fashion industry, including fashion designer, costume designer, patternmaker, buyer, fashion journalist, fashion illustrator, and many others.

This inspiring text is complemented with more than 400 color illustrations and has been regarded as one of the most trusted resources for aspiring fashion students.