Appropriate for Product or Market Knowledge courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs. This text provides up-to-the-minute details to aide in the understanding of raw materials used in fashion product manufacturing, apparel classifications and their product lines, numerous different wearable accessories and enhancements and the host of home furnishings used for interior design. Pearson Education is proud to bring world-renowned Dorling Kindersley (DK) products to your classroom. Instantly recognized by their fascinating, full-color photographs and illustrations on every page, DK titles will add meaning to expository text and make learning accessible and, fun. Other DK hallmarks include cross-section views, 3D models, and text to visual call-outs to help readers comprehend and enjoy the wealth of information each book provides. With Pearson, you can see DK in a whole new way! For a complete listing of titles, please visit: http://us.dk.com/pearson

Table of Contents

SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY Chapter 1 The Nature and Scope of the Industry Segments SECTION II THE MATERIALS OF FASHION MERCHANDISE Chapter 2 Textiles Chapter 3 Leather Chapter 4 Furs Chapter 5 Metals and Stones Chapter 6 Glass, Ceramics and Woods SECTION III APPAREL CLASSIFICATIONS Chapter 7 Designing and Producing Apparel Collections Chapter 8 Women's Clothing Chapter 9 Men's Clothing Chapter 10 Children's Clothing SECTION IV WEARABLE ACCESSORIES AND ENHANCEMEMNTS Chapter 11 Footwear, Handbags, Luggage and Belts Chapter 12 Jewelry and Watches Chapter 13 Gloves, Hats, Hosiery, Scarves, Umbrellas, and Eyewear Chapter 14 Cosmetics and Fragrances SECTION V HOME ACCESSORIES AND DECORATIVE ENHANCEMENTS Chapter 15 Tableware: Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware, Hollowware, Tabletops, and Candle Holders Chapter 16 Furniture, Lighting, Wall Art, Decorative Frames, Wall Coverings, and Decorative Accessories Chapter 17 Linens and Bedding Chapter 18 Flooring: Rugs, Carpet, and Hard Surface Materials