Visual Design In Dress, 3rd Edition

Visual Design in Dress, 3rd Edition

Presents the fundamentals of the study of clothing design in a straightforward, practical manner while assuming no prior knowledge of the subject on the part of the reader. Class activities at the end of each chapter give the reader a practical experience with the material. Provides examples of both sexes, many different countries, ethnicities, contemporary, and historical illustrations in each chapter. Provides a context for the design as a process. For reference in clothing selection and use, fashion design, basic design for theater costuming, and clothing in other cultures. It may also be used as a reference book by consumers who wish to know how to achieve a desired “look.”