INTRODUCTION TO FASHION

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION [1]

Paper Code:

BFT- 201

Credits:

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

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Fashion Cycle
Fashion Theories
Principles of Fashion
Factors favoring and retarding fashion

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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

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 [2]

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