Developing a Fashion Collection

by Renfrew, Elinor; Renfrew, Colin

• ISBN13: 9782940496730
• ISBN10: 2940496730
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-04-21
• Publisher: Fairchild Books AVA

Summary

Fully updated with new interviews and inspiring images, the 2nd edition of Developing a Fashion Collection covers everything the fashion student needs to know before designing their own collections.

Developing a Fashion Collection focuses on the process of designing a collection, and explores different types of research, fabric sourcing, the key roles within a design team and the many sources of inspiration available to designers. Different market levels from ready-to-wear to online shopping are covered in-depth, and are given real-world context through insightful interviews with practising contemporary designers. Collections for niche markets, including knitwear, childrenswear and footwear are also discussed.

The 2nd edition of Developing a Fashion Collection features interviews with high-profile international contemporary fashion designers, including Sister by Sibling, Holly Fulton, Todd Lynn, thefuturelaboratory, People Tree, Leutton Postle and Insley & Nash.

Author Biography

Elinor Renfrew is Academic Director for Fashion at Kingston University, UK. Elinor has worked in the industry at all levels of the market, including running her own business. Elinor previously taught at RMIT (Melbourne, Australia); Manchester Metropolitan University (UK); Edinburgh College of Art (UK); and Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication (UK).

Colin Renfrew is Pro Vice Chancellor at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Colin has nearly 30 years’ experience in fashion education in the UK, Australia, Sri Lanka, China and Russia.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: What is a Collection?
How to start a collection
Trend forecasting
Colour & fabric
Design development
Interview - Martin Raymond of thefuturelaboratory
Chapter 2: Researching a Collection
Historical
Cultural
Political
Environmental
Interview - Dr Noki
Chapter 3: The Team
Designer
Pattern cutter
Product developer
Sample machinist
Interview - Todd Lynn
Chapter 4: Designing for Different Markets
Ready to wear
Designer label
High-street chain
Online shopping
Interview - Boudicca
Interview - H&M
Interview - Asos
Chapter 5: Collections for Niche Markets
Childrenswear
Active sportswear
Knitwear
Lingerie
Cruise
Interview - Puma
Interview - Boden
Chapter 6: Specialist Collections
Millinery
Shoes
Bags
Jewelry
Interview - Judy Blame
Chapter 7: Presenting the Collection
Catwalk
Showroom
Photography and Styling
Press & PR
Interview - Hilary Alexander
Glossary; Magazines; Suppliers; Websites; Specifications; Blogs; Show schedules; Apps