Fashion is a three-dimensional design practice: clothes need to work with bodies that bend and stretch and move. A flat drawing on paper can replicate a body in two dimensions, but it doesnt take into account the way the fabric will behave on the body. In the fashion industry it is often the fabrics that come first and the design is determined by how the fabrics work, move, feel and look. The most successful fashion designers are those who understand their materials, who match design skill with technical knowledge. This book aims to bridge that gap. Providing a mix of practical information and the industry vocabulary, this easily navigable reference book will help students gain a clear understanding of how to work with fabrics as an integral component of the fashion design process. The book will visually examine generic fabric types, discuss their characteristics and show how to exploit materials to push the boundaries of design. With stunning colour photographs that show how fashion designers, both past and present, have worked with fabrics, the books prime objective is to stimulate creative exploration of the relationship of fabrics to fashion.
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'I think this will be a very popular book for those both entering the worlds of fashion and textiles in whatever capacity, as well as those time pressed, already in the business who want or need to know more. The authors claim that it is not exhaustive but it is impressively comprehensive, with an effective balance of enticing visuals and accessible writing. Bags of information that can be absorbed easily without the pain of thinking you're doing our homework. Great for dipping into but also a good read for those who need a broader knowledge or have a curious mind.' Professor Jane Rapley, OBE, Head of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Fabric for Fashion explores the symbiotic relationship between fashion design and textile technology in a visually entertaining and yet environmentally responsible way. Designers and the fashion curious alike, will marvel while learning about the historical background of a full range of textiles, up to and including, today's cutting edge fibers; corn, bamboo, soy, kenaf, nettle, abaca and pina. From fiber to finishing and color theory to intelligent packagingA", this book is the action standard for those who believe that fashion's impact on the world begins with a socially responsible designer; one that understands the importance of textile biogradability and renewable resources and who uses this knowledge to make intelligent choices in the design process.' Francesca Sterlacci, President of Fashion HowTo, Instructor at Academy of Art University and former chairperson at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
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Clive Hallett is an associate lecturer in design management at The London College of Fashion as well as lecturing at several other fashion colleges. He has worked in the fashion industry since 1972 and has been a freelance design consultant since 1978. Amanda Johnston is an associate lecturer in design and product development on the BA Fashion Products course at London College of Fashion. She has worked as a freelance design consultant since graduating from Kingston University in 1982. Amanda is also an external assessor for the degree courses at the London Centre for Fashion Studies. Clive and Amanda have worked together as consultants within the fashion industry since 1982 having collaborated on numerous projects both in the UK and abroad.
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An excellent book for beginning fashion design students and designers
9 Nov 2011
By ike2oo1
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Fabric for Fashion is an excellent bookshelf addition for any beginning design student or aspiring designer. It is used as a required reading at several top design schools, including Parsons. The book details a variety of natural fabrics derived from animals and plants. The well pedigreed and knowledgeable authors provide an easy understanding of the properties of each type of fabric: Wool, Luxury Animal Products, Silk, Cotton, Linen, and Sustainable Plant Products. Insights are provided as to how the fabrics are manufactured, the fabric properties, how sustainable the products are, where to get more information, and how best to use each of the fabrics in terms of construction is all accessible even to those without a textiles background.
This book along Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book (also by Clive Hallett) provides additional information for understanding the properties of fabrics, which is essential to draping and fit for those starting out. Although for many readers would be wise create their own swatch catalogs tailored to their own aesthetic and understanding.
Of note, the book does not discuss man-made fibers and textiles, and it is not provided in e-book format at this time (which is ironic for a book that discusses sustainability and the environment in such detail).
This book along Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book (also by Clive Hallett) provides additional information for understanding the properties of fabrics, which is essential to draping and fit for those starting out. Although for many readers would be wise create their own swatch catalogs tailored to their own aesthetic and understanding.
Of note, the book does not discuss man-made fibers and textiles, and it is not provided in e-book format at this time (which is ironic for a book that discusses sustainability and the environment in such detail).
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Fashion Fabric
11 Jan 2012
By DOUG JANSEN
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Excellent book on both plant and animal fabrics. The color photography is well done. I learned a lot from reading this book and it gave me many ideas for dresses which I would like to sew myself. I was somewhat dissapointed though that it does not cover synthetic fibres such as lyra, spandex, etc. I would reccommend this book to anyone who requires a basic understanding of plant and animal fabrics. All in all a first rate text to include in your sewing library.
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