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Developing a Fashion Collection

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Developing a Fashion Collection guides readers through the comprehensive process of creating fashion collections that are both commercially viable and creatively rich. Covering research methods, inspiration sourcing, trend forecasting, and design adaptation for diverse markets, it offers expert advice through 27 interviews with international fashion leaders, including professionals from ASOS and LVMH. The latest edition expands to include topics such as silhouette, fittings, sustainable practices, fabric selection, and vintage design inspiration, addressing a full spectrum of the fashion design journey from couture to high street and knitwear to accessories.
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Ideal for fashion design students, emerging designers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of developing successful fashion collections from concept to market.

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"Guides fashion designers from initial concept through to the exhibition and sale of a finished collection, with 27 interviews to offer insightful advice from industry insiders"--

Guides fashion designers from initial concept through to the exhibition and sale of a finished collection, with 27 interviews to offer insightful advice from industry insiders.

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How do fashion designers conceive of, develop, and ultimately launch commercially and creatively successful collections? Developing a Fashion Collection walks you through the process, exploring research techniques, sources of inspiration, forecasting trends, and designing for different markets.

From couture to high street, knitwear to accessories, and covering the implications of online shopping – there's advice on every aspect of creating your collection through 27 insightful interviews with international practitioners. Interviewees include John Mooney, Brand Creative Director at ASOS, and Jane Palmer Williams, Head of Executive Development at LVMH.

This 3rd edition also covers silhouette, fittings and final samples, sustainable practice, developing high street collections, fabric selection, and finding inspiration through vintage designs.

Series: Basics Fashion Design

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Praised as an inspirational and essential resource, this book provides clear, up-to-date guidance and insider insights from industry professionals internationally. It serves as a foundational text for fashion design students and aspiring designers alike, combining practical advice with an overview of best practices. Reviews highlight its role as a go-to reference demystifying the collection development process and strongly recommend it for educational settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350132559

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 150 colour illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Elinor Renfrew is Honorary Professor at Kingston University after 15 years leading the Fashion Department, and is on the British Fashion Council Colleges Council Steering Committee.

Todd Lynn is Associate Professor at Kingston School of Art and an internationally recognized fashion designer working in both the fashion industry and designing for the music industry’s elite.

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