The Dynamics of Fashion 3rd Edition

by Stone, Elaine

• ISBN13: 9781563676864
• ISBN10: 1563676869
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-01
• Publisher: FAIRCHILD BOOKS

Summary

"This third edition of The Dynamics of Fashion has been updated and features a new chapter on the history of fashion, the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production and merchandising. This book provides a broad foundation for students hoping to become a part of the industry."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Elaine Stone is professor emerita, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.

Table of Contents

List of Features
The Changing World of Fashion	p. 2
A Century of Fashion	p. 4
The Nature of Fashion	p. 38
The Environment of Fashion	p. 66
The Movement of Fashion	p. 90
The Business of Fashion	p. 118
The Primary Level: The Materials of Fashion	p. 140
Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics	p. 142
Leather and Fur	p. 172
The Secondary Level: The Producers of Apparel	p. 198
Product Development	p. 200
Women's Apparel	p. 230
Men's Apparel	p. 256
Children's and Teens' Apparel	p. 282
The Secondary Level: The Other Producers	p. 306
Innerwear, Bodywear, and Legwear	p. 308
Accessories	p. 334
Cosmetics and Fragrances	p. 368
Home Fashions	p. 400
The Retail Level: The Markets for Fashion	p. 428
Global Fashion Markets	p. 430
Global Sourcing and Merchandising	p. 460
Fashion Retailing	p. 482
Policies and Strategies in Fashion Retailing	p. 508
The Auxiliary Level: Supporting Services	p. 530
Fashion Auxiliary Services	p. 532
My Top 100 Designers	p. 559
Glossary	p. 563
References	p. 575
Credit list	p. 589
Index	p. 595
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