The Fashion Resource Book
Research for Design
(Author) Robert LeachAn essential fashion reference for students and professionals alike, organized in a series of detailed case studies Fashion design is a process of investigating, understanding context, and constantly questioning what you are doing and why. This comprehensive survey presents the work of a wide range of modern and contemporary designers and reveals the innumerable areas of inspiration and research on which they’ve drawn, from historical examples such as Christian Dior’s “New Look” to traditional textiles from around the world, as seen in John Galliano’s Peruvian-inspired collection of 2005. The first part of the book investigates the research process in the work of designers such as Paul Smith, Comme des Garçons, and Anna Sui. The second section covers subjects like vintage and retro, the use of archives, and the influence of art movements such as op art and surrealism. The third part presents case studies of world-famous designers: Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Coco Chanel, to name but a few.
Robert Leach
Robert Leach was a prolific American novelist best known for his groundbreaking work, "The Mirror of Time," a dystopian masterpiece that explores the consequences of a technology-driven society. His vivid imagery and thought-provoking narrative style have cemented his place as a visionary in the realm of speculative fiction.
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