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Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Illustrator is the first book of its kind to show how Adobe Illustrator can be used in the fashion, fashion illustration and textile industries. Developed as a companion book to Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Photoshop, ISBN: 0-13-049409-7, the book uses a simple step-by-step format to cover the complete digital rendering process–from concept to consumer. Readers will learn how to use the software to create story boards, mood boards, logos, hang-tags, flats, fabric repeats and more! Over 1,000 images to take the guesswork out of replicating industry information. Shows how to use Adobe Illustrator to render vector images specific to fashion such as illustrations, technicals, fabric repeats, logos and presentation boards. Provides more than just a computer manual by showing how to use the software during each stage of the design process. Covers all aspects including: storyboards, moodboards, logos, hang-tags, merchandise boards, flats, technical renderings, croquis etc. Discusses how to prepare images for digital portfolios, use online URL’s for locating jobs, etc. Provides background on the fundamental concepts that should be considered during the digital rendering process.Captures the flavor of the industry and keeps readers focused on how Adobe Illustrator can be used in the field. Anyone looking to get into the fashion industry.Prepares readers for the competitive job market by teaching them sought after technical skills and contemporary job search strategies.

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rendering fashion, fabric and print w/ adobe illustrator
the book is not well organized and for an experience designer not of any usage. ... Read more

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Founded in 1951 by visionary textile designer Armi Ratia and her husband, Viljo, the Marimekko Corporation in Finland not only sparked a revolution in pattern making but also pioneered a new definition of fashion that embraced the entire home environment. This book-the first comprehensive study of Marimekko designs-presents more than one hundred examples of the exuberant Marimekko fashions and home furnishings that gave the company a definitive presence on the world design stage.The book considers the history of the company from its founding through today and examines Marimekko's impact on design in Finland and around the world. The company's most important designers, including Maija Isola and Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi, their contributions, and their stylistic development are also discussed. In addition, the book examines Marimekko home and office interiors and how they reflected the lifestyle envisioned in Armi Ratia's broad, radical definition of fashion. ... Read more

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a thorough tribute to a design giant
I just saw the last weekend of this show in New York at the Bard Center and it was inspired, to say the least. The book is the next best thing to being there if you are a Marimekko fan. It is a more thorough look at the company than the older title "marimekko phenomenon". The editor of this book, Marianne Aav (also the show's curator) was responsible for the 1998 show/book from the Bard Center on Finnish Modern Design. Marimekko's brave colors, shapes, and graphics are made more powerful, in my mind, by the fact that the final result appears so simple. While I mourn the lack of this in much of today's clothing/textile design, I think that the renewed excitement about Marimekko, and design in general, indicates that this is changing.There is a lot of exciting material coming out of Scandanavia and Finland by young designers right now, but Marimekko's influence on modern design cannot be underestimated. Their vision ranged beyond textiles into architecture as well, which the book illustrates.This exhibit & accompanying book have done a fine job at giving credit where it's due. ... Read more

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Contact information for conferences, festivals, schools, colleges, universities, journals, magazines, organizations & associations in the apparel, fashion & textile industries. This new edition also includes a calendar of events. ... Read more

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This exuberant collection celebrates the way in which astonishing new textile technology is bringing together fashion, design, engineering, and science. Synthetics are now much more than cheap substitutes for natural fibers: they feel good, perform well, and look out of this world--literally. Smart textiles are no longer a science-fiction fantasy; here are self-cleaning carpets and anti-insomniac microfibers. Engineered textiles combine fabric with glass, ceramics, metal, or carbon to produce lightweight hybrids with incredible properties. Sophisticated finishes, such as silicone coatings and holographic laminates, transform color, texture, and even form. The book is illustrated throughout with the work of leading designers in the USA, Europe, and Japan: Issey Miyake, Donna Karan, Helmut Lang, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garons, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, and many more. A comprehensive reference section includes biographies of artists, makers, and developers; explanations of technical terms; a directory of suppliers; a full bibliography; and information on where to see contemporary textiles. ... Read more

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I'm ravin' over it!
I love this book. It is super visual and has so many crazy textiles and designs. These books are great for inspiration for design.

Techno-riffic
This book was a well thought out and planned introduction to the world of technical/synthetic fabrics.The definitions, classifications, and examples of usage make for an interesting read. Equally exciting are thechapters on engineering, synthetics, and coatings. The designs and photosare avant-garde with references to the top designers who of course are thefirst to try new things. It is well organized and easy to use as areference manual.Techno would be well situated on the bookshelf of everycutting-edge design and production team. However, based on my 15 years ofexperience in the fashion-forward streetwear scene, I would have expectedto find listed the company Decopap Inc of Montreal Canada, which has beenthe leading source of Vinyl coated fabrics to the streetwear, fetish, andtechno crowd for the last 30 years. This one omission aside, the book istruly a valuable source for the textile industry. ... Read more

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Drawing Fashion: The Art of Kenneth Paul Block is the first monograph on the work of Kenneth Paul Block, one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the twentieth century. The oversize, lavishly illustrated book chronicles Block's lifetime of drawings, watercolors, and astute observations during the artist's over 30-year career at Women's Wear Daily, powerful fashion publication. ... Read more

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MASTER OF CHIC
Mr. Kenneth Paul Block finally delivers a spectacular book of his unmistakably vibrant fashion and portrait drawings. Mr. Block studied at The Parsons school of Design and illustrated the work of the most influential fashion designers from about the mid 20th century to the nineties before mediocre photography completely dominated how fashion was communicated to the celebrity obsessed, style challenged, unfocused masses. With seemingly effortless ease, Mr. Block sketched the ever changing mood of fashion from mod to modern, classic to experimental, Paris to Seventh avenue and inspired many generations of fashion enthusiasts in the process. Mr. Block's portraits showcase a few of his favorite ladies, who also happen to be global icons of elegance and chic. Society beauties like Mrs. Paley, Mrs. Guest and Mrs.Kennedy speak of a time when grace, mystery and a certain sense of knowing defined a chic lady.
Included in the book are also several personal, unpublished drawings that speak of Mr. Block's wonderful wit, amazing skill at observation and imagination.To say nothing of his mastery in handling paint, pencil and the utilitarian,lowly magic marker. What Mr. Block did with a marker,is Magic indeed.An essential book celebrating the work of an American Artist with a very special eye. ... Read more

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"The gorgeous photography of innovative surfaces and structures will inspire fiber artists, even those who are drawn to low-tech process."—Fiberarts

This up-to-date book highlights advanced textiles in production and available to the designer, artist, architect, and consumer today. It explores the exciting confluence of art, design, and technology: new textiles that shrink or expand to fit; fabrics developed from carbon, steel, glass, and ceramics; materials that protect the wearer from environmental extremes on earth and in space.

Featuring a wide selection of textiles at the cutting edge of technology, the book covers the field in three main sections:
• Innovations: how the newest textiles are imagined and produced.
• Applications: from fashion and design to architecture and art.
• Reference: including a glossary, biographies, a bibliography, and directories of addresses and public collections. 300+ color illustrations and photographs. ... Read more

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Get out your glow sticks!
I love this book. It is super visual and has so many crazy textiles and designs. This book is great for inspiration for design.

Not so good....
This book was not at all what was expected...
It almost has no purpose.

An exciting pick for any designer or artist working in fabrics
TECHNO TEXTILES: REVOLUTIONARY FABRICS FOR FASHION AND DESIGN will prove an exciting pick for any designer or artist working in fabrics. Here are features of new textiles developed from carbon, steel and even glass: materials which protect wearers from the environment or offer new versatility traditional fabrics can't match. Accompanying color photos of fabrics in use are discussions of changing trends in fabric construction, design and style - an outstanding display of images in a top-rated title juxtaposing art and functional style. Very highly recommended.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch
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This is Volume 3 of the 5th Edition of the International Directory of Design. The directory includes contact information for conferences colleges, universities, journals, magazines, organizations & associations in the apparel & textile industry. ... Read more

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Here is the first and only book to explore cutting-edge print design for fashion through the designer’s eyes—complete with interviews, exclusive archive material from international fashion houses, and full-color photographs of patterns. Innovators such as Eley Kishimoto and Jonathan Saunders explain their work, take us through their artistic process, and consider the relationship between fashion designer and print designer. Every page offers something beautiful and striking—motifs based on nature, others drawn from urban graffiti and graphics, and still more that go retro, abstract, or folkloric. The material is exquisite and invaluable to anyone interested in fashion and design.
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Thought it would be better
I got this book for a digital surface design class that I am taking. I thought that it would be a really cool book and I had actually flipped through it once. Yet when I got it, I was a little dissapointed. The author does not carry her thoughts well from one paragraph to another. I feel like she uses big words that she might not necessarily understand completely...oh and there is a missing page :(

GREAT
I loved this book - very inspirational - gave me lots of insight on top designers that I hadn't read about elsewhere. Total eye candy. I highly suggest this book for anyone in the design biz or who just needs inspiration and is a real lover of prints and patterns. ... Read more

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Stunning graphics
This comes in a large "paper-doll' size book.The images from from 1836 to 1900, they are gorgeous full colour depictions of Worth gowns, riding habits, bathing suits, men, women and children.This image are HUGE, approximately 800x1500 pixels is average size, in TIF format, perfect for web designs or for use in more personal graphics just as a web page or "siggies".

There is a detailed description of each costume 110 to be exact, and all are open CD ROM, too, so no bother with scanning them.They are Permission free use, so there is no limit but you imagination and you talent.

Great for web designers, graphics mavens, and even more useful for historical writers. Worth every penny. ... Read more

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Great book!
This is the book i learned patternmaking from... its a wonderful guide and teaches you how to really learn the basics of flat patternmaking but gives you the information to take your pattern skills much further! I have looked at other books for flat pattern making and this one is the best, and has detailed illustrations that are helpful as well.

Not what I expected
I went back and forth on this one.Bought it to learn how to make a Flat Pattern.Half of this book is on construction of each basic pattern (blouse, skirt, pants etc) with minimal variations.Lots of large drawings, very little text. Not for the person who already knows construction techniques. If I were a beginner in sewing I would need more information on construction than this gives. But good instruction on Flat Pattern making if you want to not use half of the book....

The best book ever written about pattern-making!
If you read only one book about pattern-making, make this the one! ... Read more

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I was expecting something better
The Fashion Design ideas here are for a very extravagant type of people.

A Big Disappointment
I expected more info on how to put your portfolio or presentation boards together.This book is full of pictures and seemed more of a display item.If you are looking to find out more on how to create presentation boards or portfolio's, this isn't the book you should look for.

wrong book cover!
Dear Editor,
Just an FYI: the jpg book cover you have here is different book from the one you are promoting by Janet Boyes. Please look closely and you'll see : )
Elaine

A Really Good Start
This is a really good book for beginners, hoping to take up Fashion Design as a hobby or proffession.Although it doesn't take the place of a good course or class, it is great for home use, and it has plenty of clear, easyto interpret illustrations.Filled with projects and excersises that helpyour skill grow, I think that this is a really good book for anyoneinterested in Fashion Design. ... Read more

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60s text book fun
The first third of the book is devoted to design principles and history of fashion. The rest is technique, with slopers. Many many b+w illustration, mainly line drawings. I like the sections where good and poor designs are compared side by side, especially the chapter "elements of good taste."

For someone with an iterest in sewing or collecting 60s fashion, this is an enjoyable find. ... Read more

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This book explains fashion design and product development as a total, integrated process whose function is to market a continuous stream of new clothes at a profit. It explores materials, manufacture, costs, quality and the organisation of the design and product development process. ... Read more

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review on fashion design and product development by carr and
I think that the book is excellent in terms of its coverage in the various areas of fashion product development. In fact I can say it is the only book that covers all the relevant areas of fashion product development in a logical fashion. It starts with concept of fashion and design and how it translates all the way through to garment production and marketing. It uses simple language and very practical examples, which will be clearly understood, not only by people working in the garment industry but also by lay persons. It is an excellent book for graduating fashion designers that are seeking jobs in the retail sector. It will give them a true picture of the behind the scenes. It also broaches on areas like hierarchy and the flow of the design process. It will also give a clear guideline to graduates where they want to position themselves in the industry. Overall I cannot find any shortcomings in the book, except it is a little sketchy on the points where garment production takes place abroad in developing nations in the East. More elaboration on this would bring it closer to the real workings of the garment trade today. ... Read more

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Beautiful and not disappointing
I do not understand the other reviews of this book.The patterns are exquisite and diversified, and has whetted my appetite for more knowledge about the subject.I plan to use the designs (albeit simplified) in designing my own knitted objects and rugs.I recommend the book to anyone who cannot live without glorious color and design.

what to think....
I bought this book and was very excited to recieve it...... unfortunately I was disapointed.... it was not what I expected.... usually I like the Dover books.... I am not sure if I like this one.... it feels out-dated and everything (patterns and color palettes) look the same.

Not as Varied as Expected
I was excited that this book was in color and could not wait to recieve it, but was very disappointed.Not only did all the fabrics seem similar, but I felt the patterns were not very different from one example to the next. ... Read more

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save your time and money
The pictures in the book are not bad quality, but thoes produced by the cd-rom are grainy, scratchy and very poor quality. not worth the effort, much less the money. keep on looking, better are out there.

Will be of especial interest to costume designers and students of women's fashion.
"Victorian Women's Fashion Photos: 239 Royalty-Free Designs" showcases period photographs of women's Victorian era clothing ranging from the 1840s to 1900 and will be of especial interest to costume designers and students of women's fashion. ... Read more

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"Plots the history and development of footwear from the time of Henry VIII to Vivienne Westwood's infamous twelve-inch platforms that Naomi Campbell fell off." --Marie Claire

Shoes hold a special fascination for women and men all over the world. This history of footwear, from the Middle Ages to the present day, features spectacular photography to highlight the elegance and beauty of everything from exquisitely embroidered shoes and slippers to an eye-catching array of strappy sandals, stilettos, sneakers, and boots. ... Read more

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Fascinating and Informative
I have always been interested in costume design and role playing.Footwear is an area that seems to be the most neglected when attempting to re-create a costume from a past era.For those who strive for accuracy in putting together the perfect historical outfit, or even if you just have an interest in shoes in general, this book fits the bill.Wonderful, colorful photos, a highly readable text detailing the history of the crazy world of footwear--the book covers everything involved with shoes and answers most questions the reader may have.From the grotesque to the mundane, we are presented with styles that run the gamut from shoes of leather and iron (ouch!) to platform soles of 12 inches or more.What is surprising is that some styles are still with us today, modernized but still very recognizable.We also learn the painful lengths that people will go for the sake of fashion.Time has changed nothing in this regard, as we still wobble around on stilleto heels and end up with bunions, corns or worse--but we still look marvelous, darling!!!Seriously, if you love to learn about footwear, like to dress in period attire, or are simply a "shoe freak", don't hesitate to buy this book.You won't be disappointed.

Informative, a good read.
An interesting, informative book, full of historic details and colourful pictures.From court shoes of Henry VIII's time to Vivienne Westwood's famous 12-inch platform shoe of the 90s, this book is full of descriptionand history of the item we cannot live without.Features the shoesexhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.Reading the book isalmost as good as going there to see the shoes yourself. ... Read more