Fashion designer's resource book
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9781350088665
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First edition
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The Fashion Designer’s Resource Book is a fashion resource and lifestyle book that provides a comprehensive overview of the fashion industry as a business, combined with an insider’s understanding of the creative process and the lifestyle of a fashion entrepreneur.
The author, award-winning designer Samata Pattinson, explains how to take steps towards a fulfilling career - achieving creative, business and emotional balance - in this competitive and complex industry. The range of pertinent topics covered include working in the industry as a fashion designer, business planning, selling your brand, networking and using social media, emotional wellbeing and environmentally and socially responsible fashion. The book also contains insights from a range of key industry influencers: Harold Tillman CBE, Chairman of the British Fashion Council; Sarah Curran, Founder of my-wardrobe.com; Nigel Barker from TV show America’s Next Top Model; Helen Jennings, Editor of Arise magazine and Suzy Amis Cameron, Founder of Red Carpet Green Dress.
Emerging designers should read this book to get ahead; it also offers advice for anyone interested in exploring the industry, from first year fashion students looking to secure work experience, to the talented seamstress working to establish a reputation.
The author, award-winning designer Samata Pattinson, explains how to take steps towards a fulfilling career - achieving creative, business and emotional balance - in this competitive and complex industry. The range of pertinent topics covered include working in the industry as a fashion designer, business planning, selling your brand, networking and using social media, emotional wellbeing and environmentally and socially responsible fashion. The book also contains insights from a range of key industry influencers: Harold Tillman CBE, Chairman of the British Fashion Council; Sarah Curran, Founder of my-wardrobe.com; Nigel Barker from TV show America’s Next Top Model; Helen Jennings, Editor of Arise magazine and Suzy Amis Cameron, Founder of Red Carpet Green Dress.
Emerging designers should read this book to get ahead; it also offers advice for anyone interested in exploring the industry, from first year fashion students looking to secure work experience, to the talented seamstress working to establish a reputation.
1 online resource ( 192 p.)
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Front matter
1. An Overview of the Industry 10–33
2. Venturing In 34–63
3. Working in the Fashion Industry as a Fashion Designer 64–81
4. Finding Your Feet 82–91
5. The Business of Being a Fashion Entrepreneur 92–123
6. Showcasing Your Work 124–137
7. Selling Your Brand 138–157
8. How are you Connecting With the World? Getting Online 158–167
9. Responsible Fashion 168–175
10. Emotional Wellbeing 176–185
Back matter
Acknowledgements 186–188
Picture Credits 192
1. An Overview of the Industry 10–33
2. Venturing In 34–63
3. Working in the Fashion Industry as a Fashion Designer 64–81
4. Finding Your Feet 82–91
5. The Business of Being a Fashion Entrepreneur 92–123
6. Showcasing Your Work 124–137
7. Selling Your Brand 138–157
8. How are you Connecting With the World? Getting Online 158–167
9. Responsible Fashion 168–175
10. Emotional Wellbeing 176–185
Back matter
Acknowledgements 186–188
Picture Credits 192
| Access no. | Call number | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00118/21 | 746.92 Pat F | Online | Available |
