INTRODUCTION TO FASHION

Paper Code: 
BFT- 201
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the dynamics of fashion

To gain knowledge of the role of fashion designers and fashion centers

  • Fashion Terminology
  • Evolution of Fashion
  •       Careers in fashion industry
  •       Role and responsibilities of fashion designer
9.00
  • Fashion Cycle
  • Fashion Theories
  • Principles of Fashion
  • Factors favoring and retarding fashion
9.00

Classification of apparel:

  • Women wear- Active wear, Formal wear, Bridal wear, Maternity wear
  • Men’s wear-Tailored clothing, Suit separates, Sports wear, Active wear, Contemporary wear, Bridge
  • Children wear – Girls dresses, Sports wear, Outer wear, Sleep wear.
9.00

Fashion inspiration

Fashion forecasting

          Fashion shows – its origin and evolution
          Fashion weeks- National and International
9.00

      Sources of fashion - Fashion services and resources

Fashion centers – Milan, Tokyo, New York, Paris, Delhi Kolkata and Mumbai

 

Fashion Designers –

 National             Ritu Kumar, Ritu Beri, Raghvendra Rathore, Tarun Tahillani &   Sabyasachi Mukherjee

International       Christain Dior, Coco Chanel, Georgio Armani, Versace, Paul Poiret

Essential Readings: 
1. Stone, Elanie & Samples, Jean. A., Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill, New York.1985
2. Frings, Fashion Concept to Consumer, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey. 2008
3. Luther, Cameron. Career in textile and Fashion Designing, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh 2005.
4. Sumathi, G.J., Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design, New Age International (P) Ltd, New Delhi 2007.

 

References: 
1. Rouse, Elizabeth., Understanding Fashion, Blackwell Science Ltd., London 1999.
2. Ireland, Introduction to Fashion Design, B.T.Batsford Ltd., London.1992
Academic Year: 
2015-16
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