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Informationen zum Autor John Lau graduated with a first class honours in womenswear design at London College of Fashion and has worked in various roles within the fashion industry. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in International Fashion Business at Manchester Metropolitan University! teaching on the Fashion Buying and Clothing Design and Technology programmes. Klappentext An essential guide to designing four key items: the bag! footwear! jewellery and millinery. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Anatomy of an accessory What is an accessory? The bag Footwear Jewellery Industry perspective: Georgina Martin Millinery Industry perspective: Philip Treacy Design task 1: Developing an accessories library Chapter 2: Creative product development The design process Doing research Types of research Trend forecasting Collaborative partnerships Idea generation Presentation techniques Market levels Developing a range Industry perspective: Scott Wilson Portfolio presentation Design task 2: Single board development Industry perspective: Stephen Jones Chapter 3: Construction techniques Building on tradition Essential tools of the trade Industry perspective: Arnoldo][Battois Exploring construction techniques Prototyping Industry perspective: Beatrix Ong Chapter 4: Materials Natural fibres and fabrics Natural skins Industry perspective: Bill Amberg Natural metals and stones New developments Industry perspective: Marloes ten Bh mer Chapter 5: Finishes Hand embellishments Machine embellishments Contemporary finishing techniques Industry perspective: Michelle Lowe-Holder Design task 3: Developing finishing techniques Industry perspective: Justin Smith Esq. Chapter 6: Small accessories Eyewear Scarves Ties Wristwatches Belts Gloves Design task 4: Sustainable design Industry perspective: Claire Goldsmith Industry perspective: Christina Brodie
