Topic outline

  • • Unit I Introduction Origin of Fashion • Types of fashion Haute couture, prêt a porter, ready to wear, mass market, designer creator • Areas/categories of fashion apparel Area of specialization Women’s wear, girl’s teenage wear, men’s wear

  • Unit II Classification of Fashion • Style, basic or classic, fad, fashion trend ,fashion forecasting • Sources of Fashion • Factors Favoring and Retarding Fashion

  • Unit III Elements of design • Line. Shape ,color ,texture ,silhouette Make a swatch/ example of using specific different elements • Introduction to color • Color Mixing, color schemes

  • Unit IV Principal of design • Balance, emphasize, proportion, rhythm, harmony (Make a collages of each principle)