101 Things I Learned® in Fashion School

<b><b>A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator</b></b><br><br>Success in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the student to understand the cultural forces that shape what we wear and why we wear it; to develop a wide range of practical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills; and to work hands-on. This accessible guide assists the aspiring fashion designer on this journey with unique illustrated lessons on such topics as:<br><br>• how to identify the target customer, set priorities, select fabrics, and integrate details<br>• how to measure the human form, cut fabric, and pivot a dart<br>• why you haven’t designed a garment if you don’t know how it will be made<br>• how the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima reshaped our understanding of fashion<br>• illustration fundamentals, including proportions, poses, lighting, and rendering<br>• practical information on the industry, including key terms, who does what in the industry, and the workings of the fashion calendar<br><br>Written by an experienced fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor, <i>101 Things I Learned® in Fashion School</i> is an essential resource for beginning fashion students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how and why the clothes we wear—or choose not to wear—are designed and made.