New to this edition~ chapter timelines present an overview and images of historic events in each chapter focusing on fashion and textiles, japan, politics and conflicts, review questions, economics and trade, and religion~ New Global Connections boxed highlights dress and textiles from around the world including China, decorative and fine arts, Africa and more~ New Chapter 20 covering twenty-first century dress from 2000 to presentKey Features ~ Contemporary Comments from contemporary sources provide a sense of the attitude toward clothing of individuals of the period~ Modern Influences photo feature explains historic costume is reinterpreted in modern fashion design~ Visual Summary Tables show clear line drawing of period garments and Illustrated Tables depict important accessories, summary tables, technology, Latin America, footwear and headwear ~ Companion Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide 9781628922349 includes historic snapshots, India, visual quizzes and glossary of key terms.
Teaching resources~ instructor's guide including sample syllabi and units based on the timeline in the book, chapter objectives, additional research projects, lecture notes, discussion questions, assignments, and an answer key for the Student Study Guide~Test Bank with multiple choice, true/false and essay questions for each chapter with answer key~ Image Bank with all the illustrations and photos from the text~ PowerPoint presentations for each chapterPLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text.
With visuals, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, illustrated tables, global perspective. The new edition features more than 1, a new feature that examines global dress, 000 full-color photographs and illustrations, and a fully updated chapter on the twenty-first century.
Each chapter presents social, environmental, cross-cultural, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing.
Fashion Forecasting: Studio Instant Access
This text provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the forecasting process, where, exploring how to identify the who, from studying fashion innovation and cultural influences to conducting consumer research, what, when and why driving fashion change in our lives. To receive free access to the studio content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501313172.
New co-author divita has revised the structure of each chapter to streamline content and improve the flow of information while discussing timely examples and industry applications. Ultimately, students will learn how to prepare and present their own fashion forecast. Features- includes 150 color photographs showing current examples- industry profiles illustrate the types of job opportunities that exist for students and ground theoretical concepts in real-world application- end-of-chapter summaries, and discussion questions engage students in creative application of conceptsNew to this Edition- New Chapter 5, connects the influence of television, now entitled “Modern Forecasting Methods”, and Nelly Rodi Lab- New You Be The Forecaster feature allows students to apply the skills in each chapter in scenarios that simulate real-world career situationsFashion Forecasting STUDIO- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips- Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary- Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to lifeTeaching Resources- Instructor's Guide with Test Bank provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, features current forecasters such as Trend Tablet, movies and social media to the rise of trends- Thoroughly updated Chapter 4, activities, supplemental assignments, music, “Popular Culture and Forecasting”, Perclers Paris, lecture notes, and sample test questions.
Powerpoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussionPLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text.
Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development
. It continues to build on the themes of sustainability, business ethics, and the impact of fast fashion and social media while seeking to address opportunities for both large and small companies, and entrepreneurs. There are updated references to contemporary developments with examples relevant to today's student.
New to this edition· includes international examples and case studies that address the effects of globalization· Advances the discussion of the pros and cons of fast fashion vs. Studio instant access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral. Com. The text advances its discussion of how new technologies continue to shorten the product development calendar.
It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay. The 4th edition has been edited around a new metastructure to maximize student learning.
Mathematics for Retail Buying
To receive free access to the studio content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501315725. Coverage begins with the skeletal profit and loss statement, the retail method of inventory, markdowns, and moves through retail pricing and repricing of merchandise, six-month, markups, and assortment planning.
This extensively updated edition introduces a new co-author and a practical approach that incorporates actual retail scenarios and concepts that are relevant to the fashion industry today. The new edition also integrates current retail business metrics and an increased focus on the six-month planning process, including a new assortment planning section with examples.
Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide
By providing a consistent approach to all of the chapters in this text, the guide provides a vehicle that enhances the journey students will take through time and place-making the study of historic costume accessible, memorable and exiting. This text is a companion to survey of Historic Costume 6th Edition 978-1-62892-167-0
For access to the free ebook version, order the Survey of Historic Costume 6th Edition + Studio bundle Isbn 9781501395253. This study guide is a tool to help students get the most out of Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition.
Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry
The text examines europe and the european union, and Asia and Oceania with an increased emphasis on China, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean Basin, Vietnam and Bangladesh. New to this edition- increased coverage of sourcing with two new chapters: chapter 7, selecting vendors for global sourcing- Updated and new case studies in every chapter with added discussion questions to improve critical thinking skills- Updated data in Part 3 for each country discussed, Selecting Locations for Global Sourcing, including current info on politics and economic development, trade agreements and statistics, and Chapter 8, plus sourcing and sustainability issues in each regionThis current text will help students gain a holistic understand of supply chains and global sourcing concepts and practices.
Features- includes chapter opening learning objectives, plus an 8-page color insert featuring important maps in vibrant full colorintroducing going global studio--an online tool for more effective study!Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tipsReview concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Teaching Resources: Instructor's Guide, "Fun Facts", distribution and consumption with current and relevant examples- Over 150 photos and figures, Test Bank, and end of chapter Learning Activities - Uses Li & Fung's conceptual model of a global supply chain- An emphasis on sustainability in the context of textile and apparel production, "Global Lexicon" glossary with key terms, and PowerPoint presentations available.
Please note: purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the studio content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501318344. This third edition includes updated discussions of ethics, social justice, and environmental responsibility; trade agreements; and the role and specialization of the world regions and selected countries that are major players in the textile and apparel marketplace.
Textiles 12th Edition
Prepare for a career in textiles with confidence! Sara Kadolph’s Textiles provides students with a comprehensive, basic knowledge of textiles. Organized according to the textile production process, the text gives students a solid understanding of textile components and how they work together. New activities and case studies bring the text to life and facilitate group activities.
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In Fashion: Studio Instant Access
Fashion students will gain a foundation and language for understanding how the current fashion industry works and explore an array of exciting career opportunities. New to this edition- includes over 250 color images of current designers, updated textile trends and innovations chapter 5, retailers, changing demographics, and the effects of economics and politics on consumer choiceskey features- spotlight on careers profiles the education, trends, sample syllabi, and exemplary brands in a rapidly changing industryIn Fashion STUDIO- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions- Watch videos that bring chapter topics and career opportunities to life- Enhance your knowledge with chapter exercisesTeaching Resources- Instructor's Guide including tips for integrating the STUDIO into a course, and career paths of noted fashion industry professionals- Spotlight on Innovators highlights groundbreaking designers and brands-past and present-such as Iris van Herpen and Donna Karan- Spotlight on Business explores key concepts, teaching methodology, fashion collections, background, and current omni-channel practices in retailing Chapter 11- Emphasizes global aspects of the fashion industry, and more - Covers digital and social media Parts 1 and 4, and grading resources.
Updated test bank includes 50% new questions and updates throughout. This third edition of the best-selling in fashion offers a concise and colorful overview of the key components of fashion-from its history, and trends-to the materials, producers, movements, and retailers that impact the business on a global level.
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The Visible Self: Global Perspectives on Dress, Culture and Society
Using western and non-western examples, aesthetic, the authors take a three-pronged approach to understanding dress across cultures, uncovering its relationship to human beings as biological, and social beings. The visible self, 4th edition, presents a systematic approach to analyzing daily rituals that we all share-not simply the act of putting on clothing, but also the method of cleansing the body and adorning it.
Everywhere around the world, people make daily decisions about what to wear or how to dress. New to this edition: - newly organized part iii uses john bodley's revised analysis of sociocultural systems to relate to dress and fashion across the world- New reading by John Vollmer in Part III on the Qing Dynasty of China- Revised and expanded art program, including 65 new photographs Fairchild Books Visuals.
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Ready-to-Wear Apparel Analysis 4th Edition Fashion Series
Fairchild Books Visuals. Ready-to-wear apparel analysis, fourth Edition, introduces fashion students to the production of ready-to-wear apparel and the objective evaluation of production costs and product quality. It provides a comprehensive overview of apparel production balanced with an impressive level of detail about apparel quality, enabling students to design and specify the best quality apparel possible at a particular price point.
A lively introduction to apparel production with unparalleled focus on quality.
Textiles 11th Edition
Organized according to the textile production process, fabrics, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, and finishes. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional.
Also discusses the new effects of sustainablity in the industry. Fairchild Books Visuals.