Fashion Weeks in every city are notorious for the celebrities that attend and the competitive fashion designers, each of which are trying to showcase a brand that will help them stick out above the rest of the designers. But perhaps no fashion week is a better place to see some  Continue Reading...

What is a Tailor? We’ve all heard the term tailor made used to describe something that fits perfectly. Have you ever stopped to wonder where that term came from? Well, wonder no more! A tailor is a sewing professional that specializes in sewing, repairing, or altering clothes. Clothing is usually  Continue Reading...

What is Needlework? Needlework is a type of craft that involves the use of a sewing needle and thread to decorate textiles. This type of decorative craft can be used to create designs or images on bedding, window treatments, floor coverings, table coverings, apparel, and accessories, like handbags and scarves.  Continue Reading...

What is Fashion Consulting? There’s no getting around the fact that first impressions truly are the most important. Although it may not be fair to “judge a book by its cover”, people still do. It happens all the time. For example, let’s imagine that you are presented with two people,  Continue Reading...

What is Shoe Design? Footwear has been a necessity for humans for centuries. It protects our feet from dirt and cold as well as sharp sticks and stones. The first shoes were basically nothing more than bags that were secured over the feet. Typically, these bags were made from very  Continue Reading...

What is Textile Design? Textile design refers to the art of process of designing the different structures and looks of different textiles, or fabrics. Although they may seem quite similar to the untrained eye, the majority of textiles have quite a few different characteristics. Some textiles may be made from  Continue Reading...

What is Patternmaking? Nearly every garment that is made today is created by piecing pieces of fabric together. These individual pieces of fabric are usually cut out with the help of a pattern. Apparel patterns, or garment patterns, are shapes that are cut out before a garment is made, and  Continue Reading...

A Brief History of Makeup For centuries, both men and women have used makeup to alter their appearances and enhance their outer beauty. Historians believe that the ancient Egyptians were the first society to invent and use makeup. Much like some of the cosmetics used today, however, the cosmetics used  Continue Reading...

What is Costume Design? Simple masks worn by ancient Greeks during their productions were most likely the earliest types of costumes. As theater productions and characters became more involved and complex, however, so did other elements of theater production, including costume design. Up until the 17th century, for instance, women  Continue Reading...

What is Fashion Modeling? Once a designer creates a garment or accessory, he will usually need some way to display the item to the public. This is where fashion modeling comes in. Fashion modeling involves using people to show off a particular type of fashion. This allows the public to  Continue Reading...

What is Fashion Merchandising? Fashion merchandising is a rather broad term that can be used to describe the business side of the fashion industry. Professionals with a fashion merchandising career must still have an eye for style, but they should also have a head for business as well. This field  Continue Reading...

What is Dressmaking? As its name suggests, it refers to the assembly of specific types of dress, or clothing items, particularly women’s clothing. Dressmaking is an age old profession that dates back thousands of years. Some historians would even argue that the history of dressmaking goes back as far as  Continue Reading...

What is Accessory Design? To complete the perfect outfit, many people will often rely on the addition of accessories. These can include items such as jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves, hats, and handbags. Accessories not only help complete and ensemble, but they can also add a splash of color, personality, and  Continue Reading...

What is Jewelry Design? Every piece of jewelry starts out as a simple idea, then a simple design. Jewelry designs can be drawn on paper using pencils or pens, or they can be created with special computer software. Jewelry is a type of accessory that humans have used to adorn  Continue Reading...

What is Fashion Fashion often refers to a particular style of clothing or custom of dress. Although it is commonly associated with glitz and glamor, fashion actually influences nearly everything around you. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a fashionista, your clothes, accessories, and shoes, for instance, are  Continue Reading...