Fashion Design Archive

An abundantly illustrated guide providing the tips, tools, and knowledge that fashion enthusiasts need in order to design and express one-of-a-kind creations<br /><br />People of different skill levels and backgrounds find themselves drawn to the beauty and creativity of fashion design for a variety of reasons, including the growing trend of &quot;slow fashion.&quot; Many would-be designers soon discover, however, that envisioning brand-new creations and conveying them to others can be a difficult task for amateurs and professionals alike. This resource book presents various methods for developing and showcasing fashion design ideas.<br /><br />Sharing a wealth of fashion know-how, this guide offers<br />• a comprehensive directory of various clothing items and accessories, as well as an array of design variations<br />• a discussion of design principles and suggestions for tapping into readers&#39; own springs of creativity<br />• a primer on textiles to inform design decisions<br />• tips and techniques to express ideas through design sketches, offering lessons on proportions, fitting, shading, and color<br />• step-by-step instructions that show how to create basic renderings as well as stylized fashion croquis—both by hand and with the assistance of software<br /><br />Through helpful images and instructions, this resource provides the tools fashion enthusiasts need to successfully create and draw their own designs.