{"product_id":"becoming-a-fashion-designer-isbn-9781118143827","title":"Becoming a Fashion Designer","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Fashion Designer\u003c\/i\u003e provides all the information, resources, and tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and successfully launch a career in fashion design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf the various job opportunities available in the fashion industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks as the most popular position in the field, making the competition even greater. The book pays special attention to this and demonstrates several ways in which an aspiring fashion designer can stand out from the competition. A dynamic and comprehensive career guide, this book imparts insider tips from top fashion designers and executives based around the world. Expert advice includes an introduction to a career in fashion design, educational requirements, career opportunities, the design process, portfolio creation, preparation for getting hired, steps to start and run one's own fashion design business, as well as a forecast of the future of the fashion industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures original interviews from top designers and high-profile fashion executives, including Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Peter Som, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Kay Unger, Stuart Weitzman, Dennis Basso, Randolph Duke, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Robert Verdi and Daymond John\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes cases in point and insider tips throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrations, drawings, sketches, and photographs demonstrating various aspects of working in fashion design, with special contributions from renowned illustrator, Izak Zenou and legendary fashion photographer, Nigel Barker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers in-depth resources to assist you on your journey to becoming a fashion designer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether a student, recent college graduate, industry professional or career changer, you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully develop a fashion design career.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD vii\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eby Nanette Lepore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 An Introduction to a Career in Fashion Design 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Fashion Design? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Fashion Designers Do? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of Fashion Design: Then and Now 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Worldwide Fashion Industry by the Numbers 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the World of Fashion 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Balance 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Education for a Fashion Design Career 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Collegiate Educational Program 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergraduate Education 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Internships 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying Abroad 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostgraduate Education 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing Education 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Job Market 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeterming Your Design Specialty 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Branding 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio Development 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Résumé that Pops 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking Your Way to a Job Offer 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTried-and-True Job Search Strategies 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting the Job Interview 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating the Job Offer 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Fashion Design Process 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConceptual Development 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatternmaking 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Creation 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalization, Presentation, and Hand-Off 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Launching Your Own Fashion Collection 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a Business Plan 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Type of Ownership 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Brand 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Designs 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Accounting, Budgeting, and Bookkeeping Systems 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Employees, Contractors, and Interns 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Marketing Plan 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Sales and Order Fulfillment Strategy 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Strategic Business Trends in the Fashion Industry 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing and Globalization 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Social Responsibility 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Organizations, Associations, and Councils 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFashion Industry Networking Websites 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Networking Websites 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Websites 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Trade Publications 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Portfolio Websites 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor and Trend Forecasting Companies 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadcast and Cable Television Programming with a Fashion Theme 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull-Feature Movies with a Fashion Theme 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentaries with a Fashion Theme 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Fashion Magazines 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX OF INTERVIEWS 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 295\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLISA J. SPRINGSTEEL\u003c\/b\u003e is a twenty-year veteran of the fashion industry who has worked for luxury design firms such as Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs, and apparel powerhouses Phillips-Van Heusen and Limited Brands in a variety of capacities, from fashion design to global fabric sourcing, research, and development. Her experience extends to the media world, where she covered New York Fashion Week runway shows, interviewed top designers, and wrote numerous magazine and newspaper articles on fashion, beauty, and health. She has been featured in the Sean Combs MTV documentary, \u003ci\u003eIf I Were King\u003c\/i\u003e and on \u003ci\u003eAmerica Live with Megyn Kelly\u003c\/i\u003e on Fox News.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming a Fashion Designer\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive resource for learning how to navigate and succeed in the competitive world of fashion design and is written from an industry insiders' perspective. Numerous interviews from legendary fashion designers such as Manolo Blahnik, Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Anna Sui, Peter Som, and Stuart Weitzman provide important insights and invaluable advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on her years of experience working for top designers and as a fashion journalist, Lisa Springsteel explains everything an aspiring fashion designer needs to know, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoosing a collegiate educational program\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurning an internship into a full-time job\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating a portfolio and résumé that command attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanding a job in fashion design\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn her Foreword, fashion designer Nanette Lepore writes, \"\u003ci\u003eBecoming a Fashion Designer\u003c\/i\u003e is so valuable because it chronicles how we as designers made our big mistakes and where we seized our most vital opportunities. Our stories can help you avoid the setbacks and seize your moment. This book can also reveal the most imperative lessons for success, including how to survive when things aren't going well and how to behave when they are. In fact, I envy you. I wish I had these insider tips when I was just starting out. But now that you have all the information and resources you need from \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Fashion Designer\u003c\/i\u003e, the pressure is on you to step up and fulfill your dreams. Now it's your turn. Are you ready to become a fashion designer?\"\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Fashion Designer answers these key questions:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do fashion designers do?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the educational requirements for a fashion designer?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does a fashion design internship involve?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does one become a fashion designer?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does one launch his or her own fashion collection?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere is the completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in fashion design—a clear and concise survey of the fashion design profession and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and insight from leading fashion designers and industry executives, as well as current fashion design students and interns, it covers everything from educational requirements and design specialties to finding a job, building a career, and launching your own fashion collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988796915941,"sku":"NP9781118143827","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118143827.jpg?v=1761781625","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/becoming-a-fashion-designer-isbn-9781118143827","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}