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Apparel Costing

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Apparel Costing guides readers through the complexities of pricing in the fashion industry, moving beyond simply adding markup on fabric, trims, and labour costs. It explains how every other aspect of the business affects profitability, offering sustainable methods tailored to both local and global garment production. Key topics cover target market pricing, cost distinctions, domestic and international production considerations, and sustainability challenges in fast and slow fashion models.
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Ideal for fashion students, educators, and industry professionals seeking a thorough understanding of costing mechanics, including those interested in sustainable and ethical fashion business practices.

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Newcomers 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.

Apparel Costing 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.

Key topics include: 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.

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Praised as an essential and accessible resource, this book provides in-depth analysis of costing processes with practical tools like cost sheets and case studies. Experts highlight its value for students and professionals alike, noting its unique attention to environmental responsibility alongside traditional costing methods. Readers appreciate its clear fusion of theory and industry application in a fast-evolving marketplace.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350065406

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Illustration: 80 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Andrea Kennedy is founder of Fashiondex.com and an Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising at LIM College. As a designer, she has worked with many labels, including Bob Mackie, Sunny Leigh, Calvin Klein, and Ann Taylor.

Andrea Reyes is an Adjunct Professor at LIM College, The Fashion Institute of Technology, Baruch College, USA. She is also the Chair of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition a network of ethical business owners and advocates as well as co-founder of A. Bernadette, a sustainable lifestyle brand which hosts educational sustainable travel retreats.

Francesco Venezia is an Adjunct Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, Baruch College of Continuing and Professional Studies and LIM College in New York City. He has worked in the fashion industry merchandising at Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein Underwear and Luxottica Eyewear. Francesco is also the founder of his own jewelry brand, VITA E LIBERTA.

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