The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design

This book is a guide to the many and varied terms used frequently within fashion design. From Accessories to Weave, Alpaca to Yoke, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in fashion design. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of fashion terminology. More than 250 common fashion terms are distilled and illustrated. From practical terms such as Lapel, Pattern and Symbols to conceptual terms, such as Postmodernism, Juxtaposition and Zeitgeist,this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage. The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of fashion design. The book has been designed for fashion design students, as well as aspiring and professional fashion designers and all those interested in this constantly evolving field. Over 250 terms are explained in detail, providing the reader with compact definitions, supplemented by compelling and exciting illustrations that offer a clear guide to the many and various styles and techniques in use today. The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design is an invaluable reference tool that improves the reader's understanding of the terms applied in the field of fashion design and associated disciplines The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of fashion. Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from traditional and contemporary fashion design. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, as well as modern terminology such as Tank top and Militaria. It also defines a wide variety of practical terminology, such as Appliqué, Block printing, Flax, Logo, Silhouette and Tailoring, as well as conceptual expressions including Postmodernism, Juxtaposition and Zeitgeist.