Beyond design : the synergy of apparel product development / Sandra J. Keiser, Myrna B. Garner.
Language: English Publication details: New York, NY : Fairchild Publications ; 2007. Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxii, 553 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN: 1563675560; 9781563675560Subject(s): Fashion merchandising | Fashion design | Clothing and dress | Clothing tradeLOC classification: TT497 .K42 2007| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | Vitali Hakko Kreatif Endüstriler Kütüphanesi | TT497 .K42 2007 | Not for loan | 008692 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Planning for success : The role of product development in the apparel supply chain -- Business planning -- Consumer markets -- Part II. Creative planning : Trend forecasting -- Color management -- Fabrication -- Garment styling -- Line development -- Part III. Technical design : Translating concept to product -- Findings and trim -- Sizing and fit -- Quality assurance -- Part IV. Productions planning and distribution : The role of sourcing -- Pricing and costing -- Sales, production, and distribution -- Appendix : Transition to the job market.
Takes students through the preproduction processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing and sourcing. This book demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when customers want it and at a price they are willing to pay.