Comments on: Fashion: From Concept to Consumer

By: Tracy E. Wallace

Tracy E. Wallace — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:38:03 +0000

“From Concept to Consumer” is the first book I recommend to people who are truly interested in the business of fashion. Even though the book is a textbook it is an easy and fast read. One of the best features of this book is the sequential order format. The author takes you step by step through the development of the fashion process BEFORE a single garment is made by briefly describing fashion forcasting, research, color, fabric and trend analysis. The next process explains how raw materials for fabrics are chosen, processed and produced into textiles. Learn about the marketing of these textiles on the international market and to major apparel manufacturers. All of this takes place before the designer even starts to design a collection! Take a look inside the channels of garment distribution and on to us the consumer. This book provides a realistic insiders view in to the industry which is often glamorized by high profile designers and media spokespeople. Folks the business of fashion is a solid industry just like any other and in my opinion even more interesting than all the fluff and the sizzle.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: student 09

student 09 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:18:23 +0000

I used this textbook in a college course called Survey of the Fashion Industry. The text covers all aspects of merchandising, with a strong focus on fashion design (entire chapters on textiles, etc). Good photos and lots of material!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Alicja

Alicja — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:07:55 +0000

It’s a great book.. I will definitley recommend to everyone who wants start your own fashion line…
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Wsecu

Wsecu — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:39 +0000

Plain and simple this is the best fashion book to study!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Philip L. Creps

Philip L. Creps — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:15:13 +0000

Quality book. Received in a timely manner.
Rating: 5 / 5