The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book

by Jay Calderin, Laura Volpintesta

A compact working reference to the processes, materials, vocabulary, and professional realities of fashion design.

Rockport Publishers · 2013 · 288 pages · ISBN 9781592538508

Topics: Product Design, Creative Practice, Professional Practice

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Why it matters

Fashion brings materials, bodies, manufacturing, culture, and commerce into one design practice. This reference broadens the collection beyond screens and graphics while keeping the focus on usable craft knowledge.

Best for

Best for fashion students, multidisciplinary designers, and creative practitioners who want a concise map of the field.

What you’ll learn

You will gain working vocabulary for collections, textiles, construction, presentation, and the path from an idea to a finished garment.

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