101 Things I Learned(r) in Fashion School

<b><b>A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator</b></b> <p/>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: <p/>- 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 <p/>Written by an experienced fashion designer illustrator and instructor <i>101 Things I Learned(R) 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.