Introduction to Fashion

Paper Code: 
BFT- 201
Credits: 
3
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
 

9.00
Unit I: 

 

Fashion Terminology

Evolution of Fashion

      Careers in fashion industry

      Role and responsibilities of fashion designer

9.00
Unit II: 

 

Fashion Cycle

Fashion Theories

Principles of Fashion

Factors favoring and retarding fashion

9.00
Unit III: 

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 – Girl's dresses, Sports wear, Outer wear, Sleep wear.
9.00
Unit IV: 

 

Fashion inspiration

Fashion forecasting

Fashion shows – its origin and evolution
Fashion weeks- National and International
9.00
Unit V: 

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. Stephens, Gini., Fashion Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey 1999.
  2. Stone, Elanie & Samples, Jean. A., Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill, New York.
  3. Lyle, Dorothy, Contemporary Clothing, Bennett And Mc Knight Publishing Company, Peoria Illinois
  4. . Frings, Fashion Concept to Consumer, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey. 2008
    5. Luther, Cameron. Career in textile and Fashion Designing, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh 2005.
    6. 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
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