This course was an introductory survey of the modern day’s complex and consistently transforming of the fashion and textiles business environment. It is a survey of fashion wholesale and retail environments that are explored to offer students a clear understanding of various textiles types with an emphasis on its interaction with fashion merchandisers, buyers, and retailers. Here, one will acquire basic knowledge of fibers, yarns, cloth construction, finishes, and embellishments necessary to determine quality and to make appropriate fabric choices for contemporary fashion apparel and home furnishings.