Visual Design in Dress

Presents the fundamentals of the study of clothing design in a straightforward, practical manner while assuming no prior knowledge of the subject on the part of the reader.

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Appropriate for introductory college-level courses covering visual design in clothing and textiles. These include courses that cover clothing selection and use, fashion design, basic design for theater costuming, and clothing in other cultures. It may also be used as a reference book by consumers who wish to know how to achieve a desired “look.”

Presents the fundamentals of the study of clothing design by assuming no prior knowledge of the subject on the part of the reader.