The Language of Fashion Design: 26 Principles Every Fashion Designer Should Know
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592538215 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Teresa said Five Stars. Great book. "can't wait to read this!" according to Bonnie Rovics. I've studied with Laura and she's an amazing, clear and eloquent teacherher design work is colorful and brilliant, drawing from African and Brazillian textiles.I can't wait to read her book!!i'll update this review after reading!
She resides in New York City. Laura Volpintesta teaches fashion illustration, presentation and concept development at Parson's New School of Design.
Whether you're new to the field or have been a fashion designer for years, you'll want to flip through the pages of this book throughout your career and use it as the go-to reference for inspiration, ideas, and reminders of how a strong knowledge of the basics allows for meaningful, memorable, and beautiful fashion that extends beyond trends. This visual reference includes an introductory, historical view of the elements, as well as an overview of how these elements can and have been used across multiple design disciplin
Each concept features one exemplary designer: Rei Kawakubo for deconstruction, Diane von Furstenberg for print, etc. The author points out notable design details via captions to sketches, drawings, and runway photographs from a multitude of sources. Rather than repeat the usual parade of famous names, however, Volpintesta (portfolio, model drawing, concept development, Parsons The New School for Design) highlights an international roster of designers, many without flagship stores or star status. VERDICT Illustrative images teach fashion principles by sh