Zoe Hong 
Fashion School in a Book [PDF ebook] 
Design & Illustration for the Beginner and the Brand

Learn the secrets to becoming a successful fashion designer in one stylish and accessible course!Fashion design is a glamorous and imaginative endeavor that allows you to create wearable art. But the fashion industry involves much more than simply envisioning and crafting garments and accessories. Students of fashion know that working in the field also requires knowledge of textiles, fashion illustration, branding, merchandising, and how to create and present a portfolio. Fashion School in a Bookoffers these lessons and moreauthor and fashion design instructor Zo Hong teaches all the practical knowledge you need to get started in (or find new inspiration for) your career in fashion.Fashion School in a Bookis a course designed to outline the workflow for creating a fashion collection. Youll learn:Merchandising and brand direction Fashion illustration basics How to create a design-process journal by completing the books useful exercises Portfolio creation for clients and employers Author Zo Hong is a former fashion university instructor and popular teacher on You Tube with a practical approach to learning the business and artistry of fashion. Her teachings both inspire students creatively and prepare them for professional work in the field. Whether youre a fashion student, a hobbyist designer looking to learn about the fashion industry, or an aspiring designer or fashion illustrator, Fashion School in a Booklays out the path to New York, Paris, or Milan. Design your collection, present your portfolio, define and market your brand, and better understand the fashion workflow with Fashion School in a Book!TABLE OF CONTENTS00: Introduction01: Fashion Design Process Overview02: Brand Direction03: Collection Direction04: Color05: Print Development and Surface Design06: Fabric07: Shapes and Silhouettes08: 3D Development09: Merchandising10: Where do we go from here: Brands11: Where do we go from here: Portfolio Makers