Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing Paperback – December 2, 2009

This book is a great book to understand and enter into the market. I bought the whole series and read them from cover to cover. This is not for the advanced student, but the beginner.Buy this book before you buy any other drawing books and get one on perspective also so your stuff does not look like a 5 year old drew it...I also think that fashion designers should have a thorough understanding of color theory, which is really not taught that much or well. It is also a very complex subject to learn and understand. BUT!!!!! There is hope!!!if you want to know about Color theory to get even better....COLOR WORKS, the crafter Guide to Color by Deb MenzFOR ANYONE who wants to know about Color Theory this test breaks it down so that ANYONE can understand this subject. I learned more about color theory in this book than all others put together because I now "Understand" the concept.While this book is for the textile artist, ALL artists should get it and is also has cut outs to use when choosing your colour palette whether it be for Fashion Design or Art.This book is a MUST HAVE!!!!

It had a good set of pictures but the content was lacking. I felt as though the only thing I used this book for was to practice copying the pictures in it.

Good. Came quickly and in good condition. No marks, tears or rips. Will use again and again. Can't wait to read the whole thing.

This book is extremely accessible, yet fairly comprehensive, and therefore the perfect beginners' guide to fashion drawing. What I've found very interesting is the intertwining of practical and handy suggestions with bits of the history and philosophy revolving around this subject.The different sections of the book give an exhaustive indication of the ideas surrounding drawing for the fashion industry, which could be claimed to be an art genre in itself.The book begins with a brief history of fashion drawing, from the sophisticated mid-19th century fashion plates, the exuberant drawing style of the 1920s and austerity of the 1940s, to the expressiveness of the 1980s and 90s. It goes on providing an overview of the variety of art supplies used to obtain the various visual effects connected to different fabrics and textures, and underlining the value and influence of the rendering and colouring processes in fashion drawing.The book continues explaining the essence and importance of the fashion sketch, seen not only as the expression of unique styles and ideas, but also as the reflection of the aesthetics, cultural and social values of a specific historical period. A big section is dedicated to this subject along with the process involved in creating useful and purposeful sketches the aim of which should be to rec

Excellent book, I have used it extensively to teach fashion drawing on a BA course. I recommend it to all my degree-level fashion students.

Excellent chapters packed with information. Well put together with plenty of drawings and diagrams. Interesting for anyone doing sewing/dressmaking. Well worth buying.

Recommended to any aspiring fashion designer! A great piece to have in your knowledge collection with a lot of information that is easy to understand.

This was bought as a gift, the recipient was pleased with it. The service was prompt, the book was well packed and in excellent condition.

Très bon livre pour tout ce qui concerne la démarche styliste et graphique destinées à la création d'une collection de vêtements.