INTRODUCTION TO FASHION

Paper Code: 
BFT- 201
Credits: 
3
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

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Fashion Terminology

Evolution of Fashion

            Careers in fashion industry

             Role and responsibilities of fashion designer

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Fashion Cycle

Fashion Theories

Principles of Fashion

Factors favoring and retarding fashion

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Unit III: 
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.
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Fashion inspiration

Fashion forecasting

Fashion shows – its origin and evolution
Fashion weeks- National and International
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Sources of fashion - Fashion services and resources

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

Essential Readings: 

1.   Stephens, Gini., Fashion Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey 1999.

2.   Stone, Elanie & Samples, Jean. A., Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill, New York.

3.   Lyle, Dorothy, Contemporary Clothing, Bennett And Mc Knight Publishing

            Company, Peoria Illinois

References: 
  1. Sengupta., Hindol., Indian Fashion, Pearson Education, New Delhi 2005.
  2. Jain, Payal. Fashion Studies: An Introduction, Har Anand Publication 2004.
  3. Frings. Fashion Concept to Consumer, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall International,       New Jersey 1991.
Academic Year: 
2014-15
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