Fashion Design & Merchandising: Journals & Videos

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This lecture will teach you how to prepare a professional fashion portfolio. You will learn the importance of keeping a sketchbook or process book, so that you can record your inspiration. Through numerous examples of actual New York based fashion designers, you will see how to assemble your ideas into the creation of an inspiration board. You will learn what to include in your inspiration board such as color, fabric swatches and embellishments and how to design and illustrate your collection. You will even learn the importance of choosing the right portfolio case! Special thanks to designers: Luan Vo, Ngockhanh Ngo, Carolyn Campo, Mark Virgil, Cindy Waters and Juan Carlos Martinez. (Runtime:13:26 mins.)

This lesson will provide an overview of eco-textiles and the developments made to date in the world of sustainable textiles and best practices. It will cover the progress being made in reducing the environmental impact in the production, use, and disposal of textiles as well as the future of the global fashion industry as it continues to evolve and become more eco-conscious and aware. (Runtime: 27 mins.)

Love is Mighty is a New York based luxury footwear and accessories brand committed to sustainability, Artisanal Craftsmanship and Cruelty-Free fashion. The company is dedicated to creating products that showcase an exceptional combination of modern design, innovation and ancient mastery, through collaborations with semi-nomadic tribes of the world. Monisha Raja, Founder and Creative Director, is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and is the recipient of the P.E.T.A. Fashion Award for her dedication to Animals and Fashion. (Runtime: 14 mins.)