{"product_id":"101-things-i-learned-r-in-fashion-school","title":"101 Things I Learned(r) in Fashion School","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuccess in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the student to understand the cultural forces that shape what we wear and why we wear it; to develop a wide range of practical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills; and to work hands-on. This accessible guide assists the aspiring fashion designer on this journey with unique illustrated lessons on such topics as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- how to identify the target customer, set priorities, select fabrics, and integrate details\u003cbr\u003e- how to measure the human form, cut fabric, and pivot a dart\u003cbr\u003e- why you haven't designed a garment if you don't know how it will be made\u003cbr\u003e- how the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima reshaped our understanding of fashion\u003cbr\u003e- illustration fundamentals, including proportions, poses, lighting, and rendering\u003cbr\u003e- practical information on the industry, including key terms, who does what in the industry, and the workings of the fashion calendar \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by an experienced fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor, \u003ci\u003e101 Things I Learned(R) in Fashion School\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for beginning fashion students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how and why the clothes we wear--or choose not to wear--are designed and made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Cabrera\u003c\/b\u003e, who is based in New York City, is an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator. His clients have included Henri Bendel, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Jeans, Express, The Limited, Girbaud, Jones New York, Nautica, FUBU, Izod, and Liz Claiborne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Frederick\u003c\/b\u003e is a bestselling author, instructor of design and writing, and the creator of the 101 Things I Learned(R) series. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crown Publishing Group (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697393733906,"sku":"9781524761981","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7853fbb6-194f-4f4b-a058-518291d253e5.jpg?v=1734300731","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/101-things-i-learned-r-in-fashion-school","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}