{"title":"Francesco Venezia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Venezia\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in authoritative texts that delve into practical aspects of the apparel industry. His works provide detailed insights on costing and production, making complex concepts accessible to both students and professionals within fashion and textile education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking comprehensive \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e materials will find Venezia's books a valuable resource for understanding the financial and technical considerations behind garment manufacturing. His clear approach supports learning with real-world applications and industry relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apparel-costing-by-andrea-kennedy-9781350065406","title":"Apparel Costing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewcomers to the fashion industry often base costings on the sum of a style’s fabric, trims and labour—and to that they simply add their markup. However, every other activity of the business erodes that markup, and they find themselves with an unsustainable profit—or a loss. This guide will help you avoid these pitfalls to guarantee a sustainable profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApparel Costing\u003c\/i\u003e details traditional and current costing methods for the fast-paced and e-commerce-focused fashion marketplace. You will learn industry-specific product\/style costing that can be applied to garments produced both locally and globally. You'll also learn how to calculate line item percentages on indirect cost factors, such as factory sourcing, overhead, administration, and product development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/b\u003e Target Market Pricing; Variable vs Fixed Costs; Direct vs Indirect Cost Factors; Cost-Based vs Value-Based Costing; Domestic vs International Production Costing; Effect of Sourcing on Costing; Sustainability in Costing; Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595691671788,"sku":"9781350065406","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350065406-apparel-costing.jpg?v=1777902461"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/francesco-venezia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}