by Autumn Hess (Editor)
Apparel designing concerns the art of applying design and aesthetics to clothing and other fabrics. It is influenced by social and cultural attitudes, and varies across time and place. The way a garment is designed is based on ongoing consumer tastes and fashion trends as well as aesthetic appeal and functional use. Most clothing designed for daily wear generally fall within a narrow range of conventional styles, while garments for special occasions such as party dresses and bridal wear can have innovative designs and styles. Apparel designers or fashion designers choose from a wide range of colors, styles, patterns and materials. This textbook offers comprehensive insights into the modern fashion industry and its current trends. It also elucidates the diverse methods and techniques of fine apparel designing. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, it covers some of the most relevant and current information in this domain.