The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style by Simon Travers-Spencer

The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style by Simon Travers-Spencer

Both students of fashion design and professionals in the field will find valuable inspiration in this profusely illustrated idea book. More than 1,200 detailed illustrations provide the building blocks for designing imaginative and original clothing. The opening section serves as a photo-illustrated catalog of basic shapes for:

*Sleeves * Necklines * Hems * Pockets * Ties and Fastenings * Collars * Cuffs *Waistbands *Embellishments (lace, appliquque, etc.)

The book's second and main section combines photos and fashion illustrations to present unique and original design ideas for all of the above-noted clothing parts. Sixteen original designs per page are sketched in a grid format, according to intended use: casual, formal, special occasion, and essential. The drawings are cross-referenced according to suggested fabrics for construction. A gatefold flap inside the book presents an outline human figure to guide designers in mixing and matching garment parts. The book's final section, titled Taking It Further, shows how to find additional inspiration from outside sources, for instance from architectural details, or the graphic designs of the 1960s Op Art movement, or the dress designs of the 1930s. Readers will also find inventive ideas for using specialty fabrics, including silk, organza, and suede. Color photos and illustrations on every page.

Zaman, Zarida: - Zarida Zaman is a graduate of Central St Martin's. She has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years, and teaches at Central St Martin's and the London College of Fashion. She is currently involved in producing a sportswear range for a London-based fitness company.

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ISBN 13	9780764138669
ISBN 10	0764138669
Title	The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style
Author	Simon Travers-Spencer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	B.E.S. Publishing
Year published	2008-03-01
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.