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Fashion and Textiles Business Entrepreneurship
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This book gets to the heart of what it takes to thrive in Fashion and Textiles with practical business advice, case studies and lots of contact information.
The definitive guide for fashion and textile entrepreneurs, artists, designers, lecturers, teachers, students, fashion and textile enthusiasts. Author: Carol Brown Published: October 2015 Product Details 80 full colour illustrations Language - English 245mm x 165mm 204 pages ISBN - 978-0-9934114-0-3 Paperback £18.99 (P&P free - Introductory offer) Please contact us for multiple purchases so delivery costs can be calculated. Available Online from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Business-Entrepreneurship-Information-Directory/dp/0993411401/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461078674&sr=8-1&keywords=fashion+and+textile+business+entrepreneurship+with+information+directory Raven House Studios: http://ravenhousestudios.weebly.com/store/p4/Fashion_and_Textile_Business_Entrepreneurship_with_Information_Directory.html |
Knitwear Design
This book is also available in German and Spanish translations.
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A practical guide to the dynamic revival of contemporary knitting, Knitwear Design is also a source of inspiration and advice on the latest techniques and practices.Packed with diagrams, knitwear samples and images from a wide range of contemporary designers, the book offers a practical approach to designing garments from initial research, finding sources of inspiration and developing the design, through an exploration of colour, texture and knitting techniques to constructing a garment and creating and writing a pattern. It also showcases the techniques that are transforming knitted textiles, such as heat treatments and painting and printing knit, and profiles the fusing of knitting, art and craft.
The book includes case studies from international designers, offering students a unique insight into the industry. Knitting is a tactile and versatile craft and Knitwear Design gives readers the knowledge and inspiration they need to create innovative and eye-catching fashion. Author: Carol Brown Published: September 2013. Laurence King Publishing, London Product Details 300 colour illustrations 208 pages 208 x 216 mm ISBN 9781780670584 Available Online from: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knitwear-Design-Carol-Brown/dp/1780670583 Laurence King Publishing: http://www.laurenceking.com/en/category/fashion-textiles/knitwear-design-1/ |
Fashion and Textiles: The Essential Careers Guide
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A must for any fashion student, this book provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging career options available in the fashion and textile industry, profiling over fifty careers that span the creative, technical, retail and media fields. Clearly defined job profiles are accompanied by interviews with people employed in the industry.
Breaking into the fashion industry can be very difficult for newly-qualified graduates and young designers thanks to the high number of students graduating each year and the competitive nature of the business. This book offers practical advice on all aspects of the job-hunting process with guidance on how to succeed. There are suggestions for organizing a job search, with template charts and tables provided to help, and advice on how to secure work placements/internships and develop strong networking skills. A directory of international professional trade associations provides an excellent resource for establishing new contacts, general networking, and also offers information on conferences and trade events, and employment opportunities.. Author: Carol Brown
Published: May 2010. Laurence King Publishing, London Product Details: 150 illustrations 256 pages 250 x 175 mm ISBN: 978 1 85669 617 3 Available Online from: Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Textiles-Essential-Careers-Guide/dp/1856696170/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1460382856&sr=8-4&keywords=fashion+and+textile+careers Laurence King Publishing: http://www.laurenceking.com/en/category/fashion-textiles/fashion-textiles-the-essential-careers-guide-1/ |
Fashion and Textile Information Directory 2000-2001 (2nd Edition)
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A Directory for artists, designers, lecturers, teachers, students, and fashion and textile enthusiasts. This Directory provides an easy to use reference index, providing valuable information and references relating to the Fashion and textile Industry.
Author: Carol Brown Published: 1998, 1999 by FATEC Product Details: 201 pages ISBN: 0953328511 Out of print |
