Author: Zeshu Takamura
144 pages

An abundantly illustrated guide providing the tips, tools, and knowledge that fashion enthusiasts need in order to design and express one-of-a-kind creations. People of different skill levels and backgrounds find themselves drawn to the beauty and creativity of fashion design for a variety of reasons, including the growing trend of "slow fashion." Many would-be designers soon discover, however, that envisioning brand-new creations and conveying them to others can be a difficult task for amateurs and professionals alike. This resource book presents various methods for developing and showcasing fashion design ideas. Sharing a wealth of fashion know-how, this guide offers . a comprehensive directory of various clothing items and accessories, as well as an array of design variations . a discussion of design principles and suggestions for tapping into readers' own springs of creativity . a primer on textiles to inform design decisions . tips and techniques to express ideas through design sketches, offering lessons on proportions, fitting, shading, and color . step-by-step instructions that show how to create basic renderings as well as stylized fashion croquis-both by hand and with the assistance of software Through helpful images and instructions, this resource provides the tools fashion enthusiasts need to successfully create and draw their own designs.