Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development

It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay. slow fashion· Revised, easier-to-read charts and graphs and 30% new color photographs· Thoroughly revised Chapters 12 (Sourcing) and 13 (Costing and Pricing) updated with most recent info on trade laws, changes in sourcing criteria and wages in international sourcing countriesBeyond Design STUDIO · Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips· Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary· Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to lifePLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. It continues to build on the themes of sustainability, business ethics, and the impact of fast fashion and social media while seeking to address opp

Garner is Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University, USA, and a member of the Graduate Faculty.Deborah Vandermar was previously a instructor in Apparel Design and Merchandising at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Seattle, USA, for seven years after a career of more than 30 years in Apparel Production with companies such as JH Collectibles and Nordstrom.. Myrna B. She served as chair of Mount Mary's Fashion Department for 26 years. About the AuthorSandra Keiser is an Associate Professor at Mount Mary University, USA

jumpannejump said Informative But Not a Great Textbook. I purchased this textbook as required for my Apparel Product Development class. Although our school offers this text as an e-book for an additional fee, I am inclined to purchase a hard copy of a textbook if I think it will be a good investment for my future career. With that in mind, I do think it was a reasonable purchase, and I will use it as a reference text later. The infor. Well written, but not worth the price I only bought this book because I had to for class. I would say that it was one of the better books in my class however it was also the most expensive. I sort of wished the teacher wouldn't have required us to buy this one.. "There's nothing I don't love about this book" according to SabbS.. There's nothing I don't love about this book.It is heavy and it will hurt your back going back&forth from class to studio, BUT it is so worth it and I am keeping mine forever.

Sandra Keiser is an Associate Professor at Mount Mary University, USA. She served as chair of Mount Mary's Fashion Department for 26 years. Myrna B. Garner is Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University, USA, and a member of the Graduate Facult