BOOKS I RECOMMEND

START UP YOUR FASHON LABEL

By Aarthi Gunnupuri

A good read for beginners who have no clue about where to start in very simple language. You will come to know about how to build a clientele, setting an e-commerce store and many more such things with the success stories of amazing designers who have built their signature styles with their distinct vision.

Fashion Buying: From Trend Forecasting to Shop Floor

By David Shaw & Dimitri Koumbis

This book is really fantastic , so easy to read and understand . This actually looks at what fashion buying entails in terms of the activities , processes and people involved from the prospective of the fashion buyer.

BLUE IS THE NEW BLACK

By Susie Breur

This books takes you through the overview of how fashion industry works. It sheds a clear light on what it takes to create a collection,and how to built a brands and also some key business relationships. Suggested by one of my friend. I am on the way to buy this book.

FASHIONPEDIA THE VISUAL DICTIONARY OF FASHION DESIGN

A good basic book for beginners who want to now the basic terms about designing but not gonna lie that the book can be really amazing for beginners who already know about fashion, then it can be a reference book for them.

THE ART OF MANIPULATING FABRIC

By Colette Wolff

If you love playing with fabric while designing clothes, then this book is for you. I read it in my college library, was not able to complete it because of the burden of assignments, but this book is filled with diagrams explaining how to achieve different techniques in the fabric that can be applied in the garment to make it unique and different from others.

FABRIC FOR FASHION – THE SWATCH BOOK

Knowledge of fabric is so much important as a designer. This book provides different swatches of most recognised and widely used varieties of fabric. You can actually feel the structure, weight and the real fabric itself. Since this book involves the real fabric, it is on the costlier side, but gives you the proper information on fibres, basic construction of fabrics, weight, weave comparison and many more textile terms.

THE FASHION DESIGNER SURVIVAL GUIDE

By Mary Gehlhar

This book is a comprehensive overview of the business side of fashion that offers detailed practices and specified tools that are required to become a working designer. Very easy to read in a simple language highlighting some of the most important elements to keep in mind when you are starting your fashion label.

PATTERN MAKING FOR FASHION DESIGN

By Joseph

A great book for beginners to start with. It has easy to follow instructions with good understanding and accurate pattern making techniques for a beginner.
This book is all about patterns, it does not cover any draping techniques.

CREATIVITY IN FASHION DESIGN – AN INSPIRATION WORKBOOK

Recommended by one of my friend, this book aims to inspire and empower designs by helping them to develop their personal creativity and use it in their work or portfolio.

VISUAL MERCHANDISING FOR FASHION

By Sarah Bailey

A great book for designers and for those who are already working within fashion retail, management with great case studies. This book is very clear, detailed and easy to understand all the way through.

stationery