
Authors: Anne Brennan, Jane Witte, Alison Harrington McCabe, Susan J. Smith
Copyright: 2014
ISBN: 9781926966403
Format: Hard Cover, 400 PP, 8 x 10
Price: $65.00
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Provides students with everything they need to explore, research, communicate about and reflect on the Canadian and global fashion industry. It includes
Multiple opportunities for students to develop and apply research and inquiry skills by:
• investigating topics related to fashion
• exploring real-world examples of Canadians who work in the industry
• processing information (problem solving, decision making and analysis) through critical thinking articles and a cumulative research project
• communicating about and reflecting upon their knowledge and understanding
Engaging and accessible topics with real Canadian industry examples, statistics and profiles such as:
• textiles and the textile industry
• how fashion designers create their products
• factors that influence fashion trends
• business aspects of the fashion industry, including the impact of marketing on consumer behaviour
• the impact of globalization on the industry
This Student Resource is designed to be used with The World of Fashion Teacher Resource.
Author Team
Pedagogical Consultant
Jane Witte, Western University
Student Resource Authors
Anne Brennan
Alison Harrington McCabe, Peel District School Board
Susan J. Smith, Thames Valley District School Board
Table of Contents
How To Use This Book Introduction
Part 1: What Is Fashion?
Chapter 1: Defining Fashion
What Is Fashion?
Why Do People Wear Clothes?
What Do Clothing Choices Tell Us About a Person?
Chapter 2: Fashion and Culture
Out of Africa
The South Asian Connection
The East Asian Influence
Latin American Style
Aboriginal Inspiration
Body Adornment and Modification
Chapter 3: Media and Fashion
Print
Film
Television
Music
The Internet
How Media Influences Attitudes About Beauty
Part 2: Fashion Design and Creative Expression
Chapter 4: The Elements of Design
The Element of Colour
The Element of Texture
The Element of Line
The Element of Shape
Chapter 5: The Principles of Design
Proportion
Balance
Repetition
Radiation
Gradation
Emphasis
Applying Design Principles to Body Shape
Applying Design Principles to Body Frame
Part 3: Tools and Techniques
Chapter 6: Sewing Tools
The Domestic Sewing Machine
The Domestic Serger
Domestic Sewing Tools
Sewing Notions
Chapter 7: Skills and Techniques
Taking Measurements
Using Patterns
Construction Techniques
Textile Arts
Commercial Design
Part 4: Textiles
Chapter 8: Fibres, Fabrics, and Finishes
Fibres
Fabrics
Finishes
Industry Trends
Chapter 9: Textile Production
Spinning
Manufacturing
Finishing
The Globalization of Textile Production
Chapter 10: Towards a Sustainable Industry
What Does Greening Mean?
How Sustainable Are Raw Materials?
How Sustainable Are the Processes?
How Sustainable Are the Working Conditions?
How Sustainable Is the Carbon Footprint?
Part 5: History of Fashion
Chapter 11: The Emergence of Fashion
The Dress of Early Civilizations
Early Tools and Techniques
The Changing World
Changing Styles in Europe
Chapter 12: The Industrialization of Fashion
The Industrial Revolution
The Second Wave of Innovation
Chapter 13: The Modernization of Fashion
The Birth of Haute Couture
Changing Status and Role of Women
Two Wars and a Great Depression
The Impact of Sport and Leisure
Mid-Century to Present Day
Continued Innovation
Part 6: Business of Fashion
Chapter 14: From Runway to Ready-to-Wear
Creating Fashion Trends
Market Segments
Brand Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Haute Couture and Marketing
Influential Fashion Designers
International Fashion Centres
Canadian Fashion Centres
Chapter 15: Clothing Specialized Markets
Children
Seniors
People With Disabilities
Athletes
Petite
Plus-Size
Maternity
Part 7: Fashion Marketing
Chapter 16: Trends and Cycles
Fashion Markets
Fashion Production Levels
Fashion Cycles
Fashion Adoption
Fashion Marketing
Chapter 17: The Informed Consumer
Understanding the Marketing Mix
Fashion Promotion
Fashion Promotion for a Social Conscience
Part 8: Globalization of Fashion
Chapter 18: Social Responsibility in the Global Marketplace
What Is Globalization?
The Impact of Globalization
Fashion With a Social Conscience
The World of Fashion was developed to fully meet the curriculum expectations of the Family Studies courses Understanding Fashion (HNC3C) and The World of Fashion (HNB4M) of the 2013 Ontario Curriculum for Social Sciences and Humanities.
It addresses all curriculum strands for:
A: Research and Inquiry Skills
Multiple opportunities for students to develop and apply research and inquiry skills by:
- investigating topics and exploring real-world examples related to nutrition and health;
- processing information (problem solving, decision making and analysis) through critical thinking articles and a cumulative research project;
- communicating and reflecting upon their knowledge and understanding.
B: Influences on Fashion / History and Influences
C: Marketing, Environmental Responsibility, and Consumer Behaviour / Textile Production, Society, and the Globalized Marketplace
D: Design and Fashion Construction Skills / Design and Fashion Construction Skills
Comprehensive coverage of content strands through accessible and engaging topics, such as:
- textiles and the textile industry;
- how fashion designers create their products;
- factors that influence fashion trends;
- business aspects of the fashion industry, including the impact of marketing on consumer behaviour;
- the impact of globalization on the industry.
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- Curriculum correlation for Understanding Fashion, Grade 11—College Preparation (HNC3C)
- Curriculum correlation for The World of Fashion, Grade 12—University Preparation (HNB4M)
- BC curriculum correlation: Textile Foundations 10
- BC curriculum correlation: Textile Foundations 11
- BC curriculum correlation: Textile Foundations 12
- The World of Fashion Teacher Resource (ISBN 9781926966502)
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