Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion: Sourcing and Selection (Required Reading Range)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (516 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2940496102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Following a brief look at the historical growth of fashion textiles in industry and culture, the book explores the manufacturing, design, sourcing and end-use of fashion textiles. Trend, inspiration, colour, creating the collection and how to enhance design through textile choice and surface design are included. Written with the innovative fashion student in mind, Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion gives a full overview of the current textile market and shows how to apply this knowledge when creating a fashion collection. A variety of industrial and custom surface design techniques including dye, print, embellishment and fabric manipulation are covered. Natural and man-made fibres are discussed along with current woven, knit and non-woven production methods. A perspective of current innovation and sustainability is offered in each area.Colour photographs, illustrations and designer spotlights supplement informative text throughout the book, and the text includes a bonus section of interviews with designers at different le
Five Stars mila good book. From the author Erin Cadigan Excuse the five star rating. I just wanted to say this book is a very fresh look at the relationship between textiles and fashion. It doesn't focus on just designing one or the other. The publishers asked me to address the trend of fashion designers designing not only their lines but also the textiles that they are
B. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers.” C. Readers, whether fashion students or textile designers, will gain an appreciation for the relationship between textiles and fashion design, and how they influence each other in the process of achieving creative new designs. Summing Up: Recommended. Well-organized chapters offer step-by-step support through conceptualizing, sourcing, and designing textiles in a fiscally responsible manner. “Cadigan (Pratt Institute), a professional with over ten years of experience in the field, presents an accessible exploration of textiles and the process of sourcing and selecting them for use in fashion design. Cannon, Brand Library and Art Center, CHOICE
Erin Cadigan is a fashion design instructor at Pratt Institute in New York, USA, and runs a successful eco-friendly lifestyle company, THREE Erin Cadigan.