Developing a Fashion Collection

Elinor Renfrew (Author) , Colin Renfrew (Author)

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Developing a Fashion Collection

Elinor Renfrew (Author) , Colin Renfrew (Author)

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Fully updated with new interviews and inspiring images, the 2nd edition of Developing a Fashion Collection covers everything the fashion student needs to know before designing their own collections.

Developing a Fashion Collection focuses on the process of designing a collection, and explores different types of research, fabric sourcing, the key roles within a design team and the many sources of inspiration available to designers. Different market levels from ready-to-wear to online shopping are covered in-depth, and are given real-world context through insightful interviews with practising contemporary designers. Collections for niche markets, including knitwear, childrenswear and footwear are also discussed.

The 2nd edition of Developing a Fashion Collection features interviews with high-profile international contemporary fashion designers, including Sister by Sibling, Holly Fulton, Todd Lynn, thefuturelaboratory, People Tree, Leutton Postle and Insley & Nash.

Introduction

Chapter 1: What is a collection?; How to start a collection; Market research; Inspiration; Development; Fabric sourcing; Forecasting trends; Archiving; Editing collections; The team; Showing the collections
Interviews for chapter 1; Martin Raymond; Shelley Fox; Holly Fulton; Todd Lynn; Richard Nicoll; Felipe Rojas Llanos

Chapter 2: Collections and their influences;
Background; Historical; Cultural; Conceptual; Functional; Political; Futuristic; Artistic
Interviews for chapter 2; Fiona Stuart ; Louis Amendola; Dr Noki; Katie Greenyer; Sophie Hulme; Kenneth Mackenzie; Will Broome

Chapter 3: Designing for different markets; Haute couture; Ready to wear; Designer labels; Luxury brands; Designer collaborations; High street; Developing high street collections; On-line shopping
Interviews for chapter 3; Giles Deacon; Sibling; Colin McNair; Gordon Richardson; John Mooney

Chapter 4: Specialist collections; Childrenswear; Knitwear; Active sportswear; Corporate wear; Footwear; Bags and accessories
Interviews for chapter 4; Eva Karayiannis (Caramel); Jenny Leutton (Leutton Postle); Charli Cohen; Tracy Mulligan; Nicholas Kirkwood; Oliver Ruuger

Chapter 5: The student collection; The brief; Your portfolio; Research and development; Presentation

Conclusion
Glossary
Featured designers
Shops and markets
Suppliers
Fashion weeks, trade shows and fabric fairs
Fashion journals, museums and blogs
Acknowledgements and picture credits

Product details

Published	Apr 21 2016
Format	Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition	1st
Extent	184
ISBN	9781350008588
Imprint	Fairchild Books
Illustrations	200 colour illus
Series	Basics Fashion Design
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Elinor Renfrew

Elinor Renfrew is Honorary Professor at Kingston U…

Author

Colin Renfrew

Colin Renfrew is Pro Vice Chancellor Dean at Manch…

In the professional world, knowledge of the industry you work in is paramount for success. You need to know every name in this book.

Todd Lynn, Fashion Designer
Insight into real industry-based fashion practice is valuable knowledge that cannot be taught to students in a theoretical way. The first-hand insight into designers' working methods presented in this book – from conceptual research to producing a marketable collection – makes Developing a Fashion Collection a valuable practical tool for recent graduates and emerging designers embarking on their own careers.

Jens Laugesen, Masters Design Tutor, Ecole de la Couture Parisienne, France
The book is richly illustrated with images from international collections. Underpinning each chapter are exclusive interviews with designers from all facets of the fashion industry, who share their own experiences of developing their own collections. This book is a fabulous resource for all budding and start-up fashion labels.

Vintage Made Magazine