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Research and Design for Fashion
Series: Basics Fashion Design
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This book is ideal for fashion students and emerging designers seeking to deepen their research skills and explore innovative design processes in contemporary fashion.
"Now in its fourth edition, this 'toolkit for inspiration' introduces the research techniques fashion designers use to find and develop ideas for their original collections"--
Now in its fourth edition, this 'toolkit for inspiration' introduces the research techniques fashion designers use to find and develop ideas for their original collections.
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Fashion demands a steady flow of creative ideas. Research and Design for Fashion will guide you through the research techniques that could spark your next original collection.
With practical advice on designing effective moodboards, recycling existing garments, and getting to know your customer, this new edition will help you master the research process and apply it to your own designs. There's also a wealth of advice through interviews with exceptional designers, including Christopher Raeburn, ThreeASFOUR, and Magdaléna Mikulicáková, as well as updated imagery of the research and design work behind both single garments and entire collections.
This fourth edition also explores how cultural events, historical anniversaries, and sport influences can be the starting point for a collection. There's also more on creative ways of recording your findings and designing for menswear, childrenswear, and gender-neutral clothing.
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Research and Design for Fashion
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781350130982
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Edition: 4th edition
Illustration: 150 color illus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 498g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Richard Sorger is an associate professor and course leader for MA Fashion at Kingston University, UK. He has taught at all levels of fashion education from undergraduate to postgraduate for institutions such as Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Middlesex University, and Nottingham Trent University.
Simon Seivewright exhibited his textiles at Premiere Vision in Paris and created trend and forecasting brochures for clients in Europe, Japan and America. As a freelance woven textile designer and stylist, Simon's clients included Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Missoni, Simply Red, All Saints, BBC and London Fashion Week. Simon ran the successful fashion degree at Northbrook College, UK.
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