Summary:
In the first module, you will learn how the fashion industry, a multibillion-dollar global enterprise devoted to the business of making and selling clothes, functions.
– You will learn about the fashion calendar and the important aspects of planning for fashion seasons.
– You will learn about Legendary fashion designers, world-class fashion houses/ boutiques, museums, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
– Knowledge about the big fashion world out there beyond the fashion capital cities.
– You will learn about terms and terminology associated with the Fashion Industry.
Getting Started
How to Use Our Course
What Is Fashion Design?
Welcome to the World of Fashion
Introduction to the World of Fashion Design
Brief History on Fashion Design
Divisions of Apparel
Size and Age Divisions
Unisex Clothing
Types of Apparel for Women
Fashion Seasons
Fashion Capitals
Key Terms
Summary:
This Module highlights the fashion trends and contextual studies through the key designers, styles and periods to trace the evolution of historical fashion in the social, economic and political contexts.
– You will be able to understand the factors that affect the fashion during a particular period.
– It will help you understand the process of fashion evolution that will become an inspiration to develop contemporary fashion ideas that are relevant to the current times.
Introduction: What Is Fashion?
What Is High Fashion?
Early Fashion Icons: Louis XIV, King of France, 1643-1715
Early Fashion Icons: Queen Elizabeth I of England and Marie Antoinette of France
The Modern Era
Fashion and the Industrial Revolution
Victorian Era Fashion
Key Trends in Nineteenth-Century Victorian Fashion (1837-1901)
Corsets and Control
The Genesis of Couture
What Is the Function of Designers?
Paris and London: The Centres of Fashion
(1825-1895) House of Worth, Founded in 1858
The Fashion Atelier
Paul Poiret, 1879-1944, “Le Magnifique”
Paul Poiret, Evening Coats (1918-1923)
Japanese Influence (Cult of Beauty)
Art Nouveau
Edwardian Era Fashion
1900 -1914 La Belle Époque & the Edwardian Era
World War I
1914-1918 Wartime
Wartime Womenswear
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties: The Jazz Age in America
Hollywood Influence
The Era of 1930s
1930s, The Great Depression
Hollywood Influence, the 1930s
Austerity Day Wear; The End of the Flapper
World War II
1940s: WWII
Womenswear: More Wartime Austerity
The Era of 1950s
The 1950s: Conservatism versus Rock ’n’ Roll
Teenage Revolution
Fifties Womenswear
The Era of 1960s
1960s, Space Age Optimism and the Vietnam War
1960s Youth Culture
Sixties Womenswear
The Era of 1970s
1970s: Anything Goes. Disco, Glam Rock, Punk Rock, and More
Techno Fashion and Space Age Design
Seventies Womenswear, Everything Goes
1980s to Present Day
1980 to Present Day - The Designer Decades and Globalisation
The 1980s – Bigger Is Better
Eighties Womenswear
Eighties Youth Trends
Eighties Designers
Nineties Designer Womenswear
Nineties Youth
The Eighties and Nineties Fashion Icons
The Designer Decades and Globalisation
Current Fashion Icons
2000 to Present: Legendary Designers, McQueen and Prada
Current Designers on the Conceptual Edge
Tech Pioneer, Iris van Herpen
Design Genius and Innovation
The Dominance of Athleisure
Sustainable Fashion and Climate Change
Pop Art Influence
Smart Fabrics: Designing the Future
Conclusion: Future Fashion
Summary:
The first module introduces design fundamentals, covering various aspects of the initial design development.
– You will be introduced to different elements and principles of design that will be the foundation for your design development.
– Understanding Different aspects of Art, Craft and Design and studying the work by different artists and craftsmen.
– Learn to analyse and develop an eye for the finer details beginning your design journey.
Introduction to Art, Craft, & Design
What Is Art?
What Is Craft?
What Is Design?
Art, Craft, and Design Process
Elements of Design
Principles of Design
The 9 Major Principles of Design Are:
{Colour|Color} Theory
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module, you will learn the fashion illustration and rendering process, which will play an integral part in developing and communicating your design ideas visually.
– You will get to know various tools and techniques that are used in the illustration and rendering process.
– You will get the Knowledge and tips to communicate your ideas of components like hairstyles, colouring different skin tones, textile rendering through illustrations.
Introduction
What Is Fashion Illustration?
Difference Between Design Illustration and Editorial Illustration
Fashion Illustration as a Career
History of Fashion Illustration
The Dissolution and Resurgence of Fashion Illustration
Tools and Materials
Illustration Tools
Drawing Garments and Flats
Introduction to Fashion Flats
Fashion Heads
Female Fashion Figure
Introduction to Fashion Figures
Illustrating Your Collection
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module, you will learn about textile fibres, yarns, and fabric types, characteristics and designing along with labeling & care of fabrics.
– You will get the knowledge of various aspects of the properties & manufacturing process of Fibre to Final Fabric.
– You will learn the textile development process and identification of fabrics that will help you in further developing your collection.
– You will be performing textile tests and analysing the wide variety of fabrics.
– You will study about the Technical, smart and emerging textiles.
Introduction
Overview: TCF Industry
{Fibres|Fibers}, Yarn and Fabrics
Textile {Fibres|Fibers}
Natural {Fibres|Fibers}
Synthetic or Manmade {Fibres|Fibers}
Semi-Synthetic {Fibres|Fibers}, Regenerated {Fibres|Fibers}, or Natural Polymers
Yarn
What Is Yarn, Exactly?
Fabric
Introduction
Fabric Manufacturing Processes
Machine Weaving
Fabric Qualities
Style Characteristics
Fabric Choice
Blended Fabrics
Technical Textiles
Smart Textiles
Methods of Identifying {Fibres|Fibers} and Fabric
Textile Processing
Surface Design and Patterns
Fabric Printing Methods
Dyeing
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module you will learn about the various pattern making processes, & layout.
– You will learn about unconventional materials and tools that are used in the pattern making process.
– You will understand the terminologies associated with the process, which will help you communicate with the field experts.
– You will be introduced to the process of measuring a human body and understanding standard measurement charts.
Introduction to Pattern Making
Elements of Pattern Making
Pattern Making
Tools
Tools and Terminologies
Global Size Standards
Pattern Making Essentials
Drafting the Basic Pattern Set
Conclusion
Summary:
This module will skill you for understanding the different components of the apparel manufacturing process.
– You will learn about a sewing machine's parts, functioning and maintenance.
– You will learn about different components, parts and finishes that are used in the production of garments.
– It will help you evaluate and understand the quality parameters and standards that are followed in the industry.
Sewing Introduction
Introduction to the Module
Introduction to Sewing
Guide to Sewing Machines
Materials & Tools in Sewing
Operations of a Sewing Machine
Basic Sewing Elements
Garment Alteration
Garment Industry Overview
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module, you will learn the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dressform that can be used to create the basic pattern or to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form.
– You will learn about the various tools and materials that will help you drape efficiently and get a desired outcome.
– You will learn about various steps involved in Pre-Preparation for draping, like taping the dress form, muslin preparation and fabric selection.
– You will also learn about the tips like pinning directions and grainline that will help you achieve quality outcomes.
Introduction to Draping
Insight into Draping
Draping Techniques
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module, you will learn about surface ornamentation techniques, fabric manipulation, natural dyeing and indigenous printing.
– This will help you understand the transformation of art to modern fabrics ornamentation by various kinds of tools and techniques which come from various parts of the world.
– This module will help you study the various indigenous techniques and cultures that practice the same art in their own unique ways.
Introduction
What Is Surface Ornamentation?
What Is Fabric Manipulation?
Importance of Surface Ornamentation & Fabric Manipulation
Types of Surface Ornamentation
Embroidery
Dyeing
Printing
Quilting
Patchwork
Appliqué
Cutwork
Types of Fabric Manipulation
Pleating
Heat-Pressed Pleats
Pin-Tucking
Smocking
Embroidery
Introduction & History
Hand Embroidery Vs Machine Embroidery
Basic Embroidery Stitches
Popular Embroideries
Embroidery Defects and Quality Control
Dyeing
Introduction & History
Hand Dyeing Vs Machine Dyeing
Types of Dyes
Methods of Dyeing
Indigenous Dyeing Techniques & Processes
Printing
Introduction & History
Hand Printing Vs Machine Printing
Popular Hand Printing Techniques, Design & Process
Environment Safety Laws Associated with Dyeing & Printing
Safety Protocols in Dyeing & Printing
Conclusion
Summary:
In this module you will learn the fundamental skills and acquire knowledge necessary to guide and operate in the real fashion industry in local and international realities.
– This will help you learn the basic theories of consumer behaviour and psychology.
– You will understand various promotional and marketing strategies that are commonly used in the TCF industry.
History of Fashion Retail
What Is Retail?
Evolution of Supply Chains
Evolution of Manufacturing
Retail Today
History of Marketing
What Is Marketing?
Evolution of Marketing
Evolution of Fashion Marketing
Fashion Marketing Today
Marketing Tools and Techniques
What Are Marketing Tools?
Types of Marketing Tools
Market Research
Understanding Macro and Micro Factors
Observing Trends and Patterns
The Marketing Mix
What Is the Marketing Mix?
The 4 Ps of Marketing
The 4 Cs of Marketing Mix
Fashion Merchandising
What Is Fashion Merchandising?
The 5 Rs
Data Analysis
Buying
Range Planning
Sales Forecasting
Visual Merchandising
Chapter Summary
Conclusion
In this module, you will learn the fashion business practices that will help you plan your entrepreneurial journey. The topics will give you an insight of the various operations executed in the global fashion industry.
–You will get to know about the fashion business segments and trends.
–You will get the Knowledge on how to build a business model canvas and plan.
–You will get a brief understanding of Sustainable Fashion practices.
Fashion Business Today
4th Industrial Revolution ({Globalisation|Globalization})
Types of Fashion Business Models
Identifying Business Opportunities
Understanding Global Trends
Identifying Niche
Establishing Target Market
Establishing Product-Market Fit
Design Thinking in Fashion
Origin of Design Thinking
Process of Design Thinking
The Nonlinear Nature of Design Thinking
Traditional VS Modern Supply Chain
Business Model Canvas
What Is a BMC?
Components of the BMC
Develop and Implement a Business Plan
What Is a Business Plan?
Components of a Business Plan
Training and Team Building
How to Assess Risk
Contingency Planning
Monitoring Performance
Respond to Performance Data
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Business Plan
Sustainable Business Practices
Role of Sustainability and Ethics in Today’s Business
Circular Business Models
Critical Business Actions to Embrace Circularity
Sustainability Policy and Action Plan
Summary:
This Module is an amalgamation of the topics learnt from the fundamentals of design, skills based and technical subjects that help you in collection development.
– You will learn about the fashion design process from conceptualisation, designing, range planning, sample development and launching your collection.
– This will help you to explore and understand the various career opportunities in the world of Fashion.
– You will learn to communicate and represent a fashion story.
Introduction
Design Process
Design Flow Process
Capsule Collection
Design Team
Presenting Your Collection
Key Terms
Conclusion
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