Syllabus

BUF 1101: Introduction to the Fashion Industry

Course Description

The course introduces you to the elements of merchandising in the fashion industry. It encompasses the major segments of fashion merchandising: textile mills; designers and manufacturers as well as other producers; auxiliary fashion industries; and retailers. The role of technology, and the dynamics of fashion retailing in the age of the Internet, is also emphasized. Students will develop an understanding of how the business of fashion has evolved into the fast-paced multimedia global entity that we witness today. Consequently, whenever possible, you will be expected to adopt visual merchandising technologies and multimedia techniques for your activities in this course. Aspects of 21st century marketing are integral to an understanding of this subject.

Assignment Description

Vera Wang and Elie Sab are the subjects of this Designer Report, which highlights the impact each designer has made on the fashion industry. Also included is fascinating material about each designers past and a selection of their work. The Designer Report also includes a PowerPoint presentation.

Designer Report PowerPoint Presentation