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An extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge from different types of textile, fabric materials to finishing options.Textilepedia covers Fibers, Yarn, Weave, Knits, Lace & Netting, Non-woven & Felting, Hides, Finishings, Patterns & Colors.Makes difficult-to-digest textile information easy to understand and apply.Practical and highly visual, suitable for all people in the fashion industry.The Ultimate Textile BibleTextilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge – from deciphering different types of materials to understanding your finishing options. A balance between text and imagery; it acts as a quick easy-to-navigate guide – simplifying complicated fabric and fiber information using comparisons and relatable stories.An Easy Guide for FabricTextilepedia helps to provide answers for your fabric selection:Light or heavyweight?Rough or soft texture?Breathable or not?Easy to drape?The book is here to answer all those questions – and then some.Why do fabrics have different widths?What makes a fiber or fabric elastic?Which fabrics are best for printing?Are all-natural fibers sustainable?Packed with need-to-know information about textiles, Textilepedia is a benefit to an array of levels and roles within the fashion industry.A Portable Textile LibraryTextilepedia brings a comprehensive knowledge of textile applications to you. From how to choose fibers, the formation of yarns, the characteristics of common fabrics, and the effects of textile finishing, the book serves as an all-in-one textile information hub.Visual Oriented - So Easy to ReadWhen it comes to understanding textiles, information can be tricky to digest – even for designers who work with materials and fabrics every day. That’s why we made sure Textilepedia is presented in a highly-visual, and easy-to-understand way. By incorporating clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams and icons, information is a breeze to read, understand, and remember.Practicality comes firstWe focus on presenting information using the most practical mindset possible, making knowledge easy to digest and apply. Skip the lengthy theory, and get straight to the information you need to know.Textile Knowledge is the Foundation of Fashion DesignFashion design is a combination of three important factors: imagination, fabrication, and execution. To ensure a strong fabrication foundation, knowledge of textiles is key. Not only is it the functional base of all your designs, but the stronger your understanding of textiles, the more you will be able to push the boundaries of creativity. Textilepedia will give you a head start in understanding textiles – and give you an edge in your fashion career.

Fashionary’s Bag Design encyclopedia is the most comprehensive resource for bag designers and bag lovers. Focusing on the specific needs of bag designers, Fashionary has provided essential information on bag anatomy, manafacturing, materials and much more in one compact, convenient volume.

The world’s first visual guide for fashion business.The manual covers branding, product development, wholesaling, retailing, setting up your business and form templates.Business information is presented in short, easy to read paragraphs.Practical advice is presented in a step-by-step guide with illustrated examples.OVERVIEW- It's not a traditional business bookThe Fashion Business Manual is the world’s first visual manual for fashion business. It covers business topics including branding, production, marketing and retailing in an easy to read, visual format. Unlike traditional business books which emphasize philosophy and theory, this book focuses on the practical business skill set needed to survive in the fashion world.WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?- Fashion DesignersWhile fashion designers can be incredibly talented, they often lack the business skills to make it in the fashion world. Usually visually driven, many have never touched a business book which significantly hurts the success rate of their company. This highly-visual manual is here to change that!- Fashion EntrepreneursFrom creating branding to selling to customers, there is plenty to consider when running a fashion company. This manual aims to serve as your very own mentor, reducing the mistakes you make along the way. It’s also the perfect tool for improving your skills across a range of business areas.- People in the Fashion IndustryFashion is business. Whether you’re the head designer or a sales assistant, a 360° understanding of industry can help you tackle issues faced in your day-to-day role. The extra knowledge can give you the upper hand, and maybe even a career boost, too.- EveryoneAnyone interested in fashion or looking to get their foot in the industry’s door will benefit from reading this book. By presenting a balanced overview of business insight and know-how, it’ll help prepare you for your first steps into the fashion world.DETAILS- Easy to readBy breaking down lengthy information into short sentences, using step-by-step guides, and highlighting key words, we help you read about complex topics without losing your concentration.- Tailor-made for visually oriented peopleThe Fashion Business Manual is easy on the eyes. We’ve applied colorful graphics to every page, helping lead you through the flow of text boredom-free.- Illustrated examplesA picture is worth a thousand words. We use illustrated examples to explain key information and practical scenarios quickly and clearly.

The Ultimate Knitwear Bible The Knitwear Manual is a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of knitwear, from fiber and yarn to knitting, garment style, finishing, and production. With hundreds of examples and high-quality images, this manual provides not only aesthetic inspiration but also technical know-how essential for creating successful knitwear products. From fiber fundamentals to production control, this book has it all. HIGHLIGHTS:• Comprehensive coverage of knitwear design and production• Practical technical knowledge for design and development• Hundreds of inspiring design examples - a wealth of inspiration for designers at all levels• High-quality visuals and easy-to-understand content• Guidance from foundational to expert levels - suitable for beginners and industry professionals Fundamentals to ExpertiseWhether you're a student or an industry professional, this manual covers the spectrum from fundamental knowledge to advanced techniques. It covers fundamental knowledge and theories for those just starting, while also providing advanced knitting techniques and industrial production know-how for experienced designers. This manual helps beginners understand the basics of fibers, yarns, and knitting, while offering in-depth technical knowledge for effective communication with suppliers in day-to-day work. Same Structure, Different PossibilitiesComplex technical knowledge is made easy to understand through high-definition photos, illustrations, and simple diagrams. By breaking down intricate concepts using visuals and icons, this book makes learning about knitwear engaging and accessible to all. The visual approach ensures that even the most technical aspects of knitwear are easily comprehensible. Essential Technical MasteryUnderstanding the principles behind knitwear is crucial for achieving your desired designs. The Knitwear Manual offers practical technical knowledge to help you efficiently communicate with producers, ensuring the best possible results. This manual equips you with the necessary information for product development and managing production, making it an invaluable resource for knitwear designers and professionals. 100 PatternsDiscover a curated pattern library with 100 timeless and unique designs, each accompanied by a notation diagram for easy reference. Carefully curated by industry experts, this extensive collection showcase diverse knitting techniques and styles, serving as a great source of inspiration for new design development.

A complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from 1900s-2020s Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to understand different styles at their core. Stylepedia helps the designers to understand more about the style and facilitates the creation of meaningful design. It serves as a diverse style directory for stylists, provides a quick rundown of fashion history for fashion students, and presents a global fashion subculture panorama to all readers. From major trendsThe book addresses the key trends that have defined global fashion, ranging from the 20s' Flappers, the New Look, Ivy League styles, Hip Hop culture, to the Y2K era. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the fashion evolution over the past century.To lessor known subcultureThe book talks about lesser-known subcultures that have nonetheless shaped the currents of fashion evolution. From Pachucos and Leathermen, to Bogans, Takenoko Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrl, it helps uncovering the hidden influencers of the style landscape.Diving deep into each styleTo truly capture a style, you need the full picture: its history, key pieces, influencers, and the hairstyles and makeup that defined it. Not to mention the tales that make each culture unique. Our book brings all of this together in a clean, easy-to-digest layout. Dive in and swiftly become an expert on any style and its culture, all at your fingertips.Over 1200 illustrationsThrough detailed illustrations, the book provides an instant understanding of diverse styles and subcultures. You will learn about styles and subcultures in a fun and easy way.

Fashionpedia is the ultimate fashion bible, containing thousands of fashion items for more efficient and productive brainstorming. Designed to be as visually driven as the people who use it, Fashionpedia contains thousands of fashion items, converting unapproachable technical terms on style, material and production into beautiful charts and infographics. Whether you’re an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, Fashionpedia is all you’ll ever need to navigate the fashion scene.

The Most Comprehensive Book for the Denim IndustryThe Denim Manual covers every aspect of the denim industry including history, fabric, design, washes and care. It also explores the technical processes and terms that are unique to the industry, and includes many insider tips and insights. This timeless encyclopedia will immerse you in the world of denim, so you may understand and appreciate its meaning, its history, its value, and the fascinating stories behind it.The most comprehensive Denim book covering history, denim fabric, design, washing and care.A complete collection of denim fabrics, washes, and terms.Easy to understand, with over 700 illustrations and photos.Covers insiders’ knowledge and tips to help you become a denim expert.A True Understanding of DenimDenim is a complex and special fabric with a rich historical and cultural heritage. In this comprehensive book, you will discover the meaning and value of denim throughout history and acquire lots of practical knowledge, expertise and terminology in a concise manner.A Complete Collection of Denim FabricThe Denim Manual contains one of the world’s most complete denim libraries to show you all the characteristics of the fabric and ways to identify and apply them. With the assistance of experts and industry insiders, the book will guide you through the terminology used in the denim industry.Denim Wash LibraryDenim is a unique fabric. Its versatility means you can create endless possibilities with the washing process. The Wash Library illustrates and explains dry, wet, chemical and mechanical processes, so you can learn how to produce many different styles, looks and special effects.Rich VisualsWe know that readers appreciate visuals, so we’ve incorporated more than 700 illustrations, photos, charts and diagrams that make learning easy and pleasurable.Raw Denim CoverThe fabric used on the cover is a reactive-dyed denim, to prevent unnecessary fading. The white paint of the title represents the effect of white printing on denim pockets. And the edge of the book is foiled with copper inspired by the metal studs used on denim garments.For Denim LoversThe Denim Manual is to address the unique needs of denim lovers. We hope the book will give you a thorough understanding of the denim industry, and guide you through your own denim journey.

Every piece of clothing has a storyThe Hidden Facts of Fashion is a book that reveals the little known facts and fascinating stories of fashion, showing every small hidden details, right down to a button or the choice of color are specially designed for specific reasons, and uncover fashion industry phenomena and helpful hacks.A visual book reveals the little known facts and fascinating stories of fashion.Brought to life with photographs and illustrations.Gives you a deeper understanding of the fashion industry, in a fun way.Easy to read, suitable for all people.This book will make you a fashion expert - in a fun wayThe Hidden Facts of Fashion is not just a book of random facts — it is a combination of fashion, fun, surprise, knowledge, and helpful hacks. This book will disrupt what you think you know about clothing. Once you’ve read it, you will never look at your wardrobe the same way.Fun & SurpriseThe Hidden Facts of Fashion shares stories — from the origin of a piece of clothing, the unique culture it represents, fun little titbits, urban myths, and more.Knoweldge about FashionBy revealing little known facts and fascinating stories, you will discover that every small, humble detail hidden in your garment, right down to a button or the choice of color, was once specially designed for specific reasons.Visual OrientedBrought to life with photographs and illustrations, The Hidden Facts of Fashion will enrich your fashion knowledge across different topics, revealing phenomena, unexpected history, fun stories, and more.Be Fun to ReadWe hope this book will give you a deeper understanding of the fashion industry, allow you to look at your closest from with a new perspective, and — last but not least — be fun to read.

A sketchbook Tailor-made for Fashion DesignersThe sketchbook is combined with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing.Tailor-made for fashion designersBleed-proof paper for marker and watercolorEncourages quick sketching and brainstormingMini fashion dictionary includedOver 180 figure templatesWater-resistant calico coverThe Atelier CollectionThe fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle sketchbook appearance.Organize your Ideas in a Presentable WayEvery template is designed with the same size and pose, it allows your ideas and developments to be presented with an organized and well balanced spacing which is better for chronicle presentation. It provides a well organized surface for your designs to be viewed side to side.Water-resistant Calico CoverThe cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch.Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure TemplatesThe sketchbook is divided into 2 parts to help kick-start the creative process:Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (15% pages)Part 2 - Womens Figure Templates (85% pages)Handy professional informationFashionary sketchbooks streamline fashion development by including a mini fashion dictionary. With professional fashion information where you can refer back instantly, in aid of providing industry terms and jargon to make decisions about stitching, fabric, and methods.

A sketchbook Tailor-made for Fashion Designers The sketchbook is combined with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing.Tailor-made for fashion designersBleed-proof paper for marker and watercolorEncourages quick sketching and brainstormingMini fashion dictionary includedOver 180 figure templatesWater-resistant calico coverThe Atelier CollectionThe fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle sketchbook appearance.Organize your Ideas in a Presentable WayEvery template is designed with the same size and pose, it allows your ideas and developments to be presented with an organized and well balanced spacing which is better for chronicle presentation. It provides a well organized surface for your designs to be viewed side to side.Water-resistant Calico CoverThe cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch.Bleedproof Paper - A4 Size OnlyThe A4 Sketchbook is made from 128gsm paper. It works beautifully with a range of tools such as markers, watercolor and color pencils. You can even manipulate colors to build effects – such as gradients, fabric textures, and lighting effects – to your desired saturation.Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure TemplatesThe sketchbook is divided into 2 parts to help kick-start the creative process:Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (15% pages)Part 2 - Womens Figure Templates (85% pages)Handy professional informationFashionary sketchbooks streamline fashion development by including a mini fashion dictionary. With professional fashion information where you can refer back instantly, in aid of providing industry terms and jargon to make decisions about stitching, fabric, and methods.

Visual biographies of the world’s greatest designersThis visual book walks you through the stories of the world's greatest designers, across the decades. Explore each legend's life choices, learn how they adapted to trends and adversities, and discover how the fashion industry has changed over the years.Visual biographies of the most recognized fashion designers in the worldCovers stories of designer’s childhood, relationships, life choices, ups and downs and their signature pieces which change the fashion history over the yearsTimeline presentation with fascinating graphic symbols, easy to readA special treat for anyone who loves fashion50 Fashion Legends At the end of this book, you won’t view these fashion legends the same way again!It's their lives! Filled with pages of timeline and fascinating graphic symbols that put the fashion designers on the fashion world stage. Fun volume shares appraisals of 50 most important fashion designers with their iconic status!Discover their little stories Explore each legend's life choices, learn how they adapted to trends and adversities, and discover stories you may not know. Profile, Career Highlight & Quote Each legendary designer's timeline includes the personal information and the career highlight which summarize how they succeeded and become the fashion legend. Discover the wisdom of their quotes and get inspired!Fun facts, Statistic & Analysis Want to know more about the fun facts like the designer’s major subjects? Their occupation before designing? Age of having their first store? What leads to their fall or success? The statistical & analysis section summarized the critical moments that caused catalysts in their careers and gain insight into their successes!

Are you looking for the perfect fashion templates to capture your creativity? Fashionary have seen the stiff, impractical fashion templates available, and come up with a modern alternative. Their set of 100 pose cards are accurately proportioned, with practical poses that cover basic style to couture to sportswear – even including a built-in filing system to accommodate the busy fashion professional. The guide book includes detailed step by step demonstrations of fashion sketching, beautifully drawn by fashion illustrator Connie Lim.

An Encyclopedia of Men's Poses Poses for fashion illustration is a set of professional template cards tailor-made for developing fashion illustrations and sketches. It is packed with a wide range of occasions, dimensions, and body shapes - to provide all the practical poses you'll ever need in your career. For every fashion designer, Poses for fashion illustration is ready to turn your ideas into your greatest work.All the poses are placed inside a box with a filing system to provide easy access to every single pose. The box includes:Poses Cards x 100Dividers x 12Drawing Guide

A sketchbook Tailor-made for Fashion DesignersThe sketchbook is combined with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing.Tailor-made for fashion designersEncourages quick sketching and brainstormingMini fashion dictionary includedOver 270 figure templatesWater-resistant calico coverThe Atelier CollectionThe fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle sketchbook appearance.Organize your Ideas in a Presentable WayEvery template is designed with the same size and pose, it allows your ideas and developments to be presented with an organized and well balanced spacing which is better for chronicle presentation. It provides a well organized surface for your designs to be viewed side to side.Water-resistant Calico CoverThe cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch.Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure TemplatesThe sketchbook is divided into 2 parts to help kick-start the creative process:Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (15% pages)Part 2 - Mens Figure Templates (85% pages)Handy professional informationFashionary sketchbooks streamline fashion development by including a mini fashion dictionary. With professional fashion information where you can refer back instantly, in aid of providing industry terms and jargon to make decisions about stitching, fabric, and methods.

A sketchbook Tailor-made for Fashion DesignersThe sketchbook is combined with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing.Tailor-made for fashion designersBleed-proof paper for marker and watercolorEncourages quick sketching and brainstormingMini fashion dictionary includedOver 180 figure templatesWater-resistant calico coverThe Atelier CollectionThe fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle sketchbook appearance.Organize your Ideas in a Presentable WayEvery template is designed with the same size and pose, it allows your ideas and developments to be presented with an organized and well balanced spacing which is better for chronicle presentation. It provides a well organized surface for your designs to be viewed side to side.Water-resistant Calico CoverThe cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch.Bleedproof Paper - A4 Size OnlyThe A4 Sketchbook is made from 128gsm paper. It works beautifully with a range of tools such as markers, watercolor and color pencils. You can even manipulate colors to build effects – such as gradients, fabric textures, and lighting effects – to your desired saturation.Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure TemplatesThe sketchbook is divided into 2 parts to help kick-start the creative process:Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (15% pages)Part 2 - Men's Figure Templates (85% pages)Handy professional informationFashionary sketchbooks streamline fashion development by including a mini fashion dictionary. With professional fashion information where you can refer back instantly, in aid of providing industry terms and jargon to make decisions about stitching, fabric, and methods.

The memopad is designed for idea mapping and to work in harmony with Fashionary sketchbooks & toolsThe flexibility of the memo pad allows you to create your idea-mapping wall, laying out all the designs as well as allowing mixing, matching and rearranging. Developing your collection will be much easier – and much more fun.Contains figure and technical templatesPerfect for creating mood boards & production plansWater-resistant calico coverThe Atelier CollectionThe fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle memopad appearance.Easy for Mixing and MatchingThe versatility of our Memopad facilitates your brainstorming process through mixing, matching drawings quick and easily. Elevate your efficiency and accuracy. With Fashionary templates, you can just focus on your ideas and unreveal the undiscovered emerging out from your stick & matching process.Water-resistant Calico CoverThe cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch.Figure Templates + Technical TemplatesThe memopad provides the flexibility for creating your collection:Front Side - Women's Figure TemplatesFlip Side - Women's Technical TemplatesOrganizing your IdeasMake sure efficiency is on point as a busy fashion designer, time must be well utilized and organisation is the key. Fashionary templates are lightly printed on every sheet without you needing to worry about getting the accurate proportions on every one of your designs. Just focus on your ideas and forget about getting the right figures when it's all laid out for you.Perfect Match with Fashionary ProductsMemopad is designed to work in harmony with Fashionary sketchbooks & tools. Simply slip Fashionary Poses underneath the Memo sheet or sketchbooks and you can freely draw other dynamic poses and designs without feeling distracted.360 templatesGood ideas come from continuous sketching. With 180 memo papers and 360 templates, there is nothing to stop the creative flow.