Learn about how the fashion industry works to find where in this massive industry you belong. You'll learn about how and why fashion evolves and changes, the materials used and who creates them, the companies who make apparel, and how fashion marketing helps companies sell their products. Spotlight features focus on careers, innovators, and businesses, using industry examples to show real world situations. A Top 100 Fashion Influencers section gives you a quick list of who's who in fashion history, while a glossary and key terms throughout make sure you know what you're talking about. New to this Edition: -Fully updated throughout to introduce sustainability practices ingrained in the industry -More than 250 color images of designers, fashion collections, retailers, and more -Covers textile trends and innovations as well as omnichannel retail practices Instructor Resources -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, lecture notes, and Test Bank including sample test questions for each chapter -PowerPoint (R) presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion In Fashion STUDIO -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary -Watch videos that bring chapter topics and career opportunities to life -Enhance your knowledge with chapter exercises

For fashion students who want to be both in the now and in the know! The Dynamics of Fashion, Sixth Edition, has the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production, and merchandising, giving you the foundation you need in the industry. It offers hundreds of real-life examples of leading brands and industry trends, to show you fashion careers and how to apply what you learn. The book also covers sustainable fashion, wearable technology, social media, and more in detail. An online STUDIO includes self-quizzes, flashcards, and links to videos. New to this Edition -New chapter on sustainability with current industry processes -New chapter on fashion careers and how to get started in the industry -All Fashion Focus box features have been updated to current topics and industry trends The Dynamics of Fashion, 6th Edition STUDIO -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions and image identification -Branch out with links to curated online multi-media resources that bring chapter concepts to life -Expand your knowledge by further exploring special features Fashion Focus, Sustainability, and Social media Instructor Resources -Instructor's Guide featuring answers to end-of-chapter activities, supplemental student activities and assignments, a comprehensive test bank of multiple choice, identification, true or false, and essay questions for each chapter and unit, and a guide to exploring careers -PowerPoint (R) presentations include full-color images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion -Curated digital library of special supplemental resources for all of the text's features including categorical links to articles, image galleries, and videos from respected trade, fashion, and news websites

This text provides the foundation for a wide range of careers in the fashion business. Incorporating the experience of the author and her earlier editions of Dynamics of Fashion, this book covers product development, home fashions, retailing strategies, and examines how communication trends and technological advances impact the fashion world.New to this Edition-- New chapter on the history of fashion, focusing on the evolution of the apparel industry from the Industrial Revolution to the present and profiling influential designers from the 1900s to the 21st century-- Substantial updating and addition of new theories, applications, and practices-- All new photos and illustrations in color-- Updated and new Fashion Focus and Then and Now features. The Fashion Focus sections highlight pertinent people, organizations, and companies. Then and Now elements discuss past fashion influences in relation to today's style-setting individuals and productsOther Features-- Trade Talk, For Review, and For Discussion activities promote student learning -- Exploring Careers assignments discuss available fashion-related careers-- Updated and expanded glossary of industry terms, and a list of Internet resources help prepare readers for their roles in the fashion business-- Instructor's Guide includes options for organizing the curriculum and general suggestions for teaching the course, as well as supplementary assignments, test banks, and a final examination-- PowerPoint(r) Presentation includes more than 400 slides that illustrate key concepts from the book and provide the basis for classroom lectures and discussions for each chapter; compatible with PC and MAC platforms

Fashion today is fast- paced, technologically savvy, and global-and this fourth edition of The Dynamics of Fashion has been updated to be on the cutting edge. Featuring the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production, and merchandising, this book provides a broad foundation for students hoping to become a part of the industry. Apparel, accessories, cosmetics, home fashions, green design, and more are explored in detail. Hundreds of examples make the business aspect fun. Fresh, forward, challenging, and comprehensive, Elaine Stone's classic text is for those in fashion who want to be both in the now and in the know. New to This Edition: - More than 150 new full-color photographs highlighting the people, principles, practices, and techniques of the fashion business - Updated coverage of the latest industry trends, including developments in sustainability, e-commerce, and the use of social media for fashion marketing - Revised charts and illustrations with up-to-date data - Updated glossary with more than 500 industry terms New content and illustrative examples within the following features: - Fashion Focus reports on the interesting people and events that are influencing fashion right now - Then and Now highlights the cyclical nature of fashion as seen through yesterday's classics and today's emerging trends PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395543. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

This third edition of the best-selling In Fashion offers a concise and colorful overview of the key components of fashion-from its history, movements, and trends-to the materials, producers, and retailers that impact the business on a global level. Fashion students will gain a foundation and language for understanding how the current fashion industry works and explore an array of exciting career opportunities. New to This Edition - Includes over 250 color images of current designers, fashion collections, retailers, and more - Covers digital and social media (Parts 1 and 4), updated textile trends and innovations (Chapter 5), and current omni-channel practices in retailing (Chapter 11) - Emphasizes global aspects of the fashion industry, changing demographics, and the effects of economics and politics on consumer choices Key Features - Spotlight on Careers profiles the education, background, and career paths of noted fashion industry professionals - Spotlight on Innovators highlights groundbreaking designers and brands-past and present-such as Iris van Herpen and Donna Karan - Spotlight on Business explores key concepts, trends, and exemplary brands in a rapidly changing industry In Fashion STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions - Watch videos that bring chapter topics and career opportunities to life - Enhance your knowledge with chapter exercises Teaching Resources - Instructor's Guide including tips for integrating the STUDIO into a course, sample syllabi, teaching methodology, and grading resources. - Updated Test Bank includes 50% new questions and updates throughout. - PowerPoint presentations provide a framework for lectures and include color images from the book. - First Day of Class: Learning with STUDIO PowerPoint presentation PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501315152. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.