Title: Define fashion terminology.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Exploring the Design Process

Definition should include

- marketing terminology (e.g., marketing mix)
- design terminology (e.g., design details, garments parts and style, fit, silhouettes)
- production terminology (e.g., fibers, fabric, and pattern).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the historical connections to certain garment features and styles?
- What garment features have been combined to create pleasing and practical looks?
- How have fashion shapes and silhouettes expressed societal changes and economic concerns over time?

Communication

- How have fashion shows been used to introduce garment features and styles to the public?
- How does today’s technology change the pace and process of this introduction?

Leadership

- Who leads the fashion industry into new trends (i.e., in terms of silhouettes, garment styles, colors)?
- What are examples of current trends in garment features and styles?

Management

- Why must those in the fashion industry be able to identify fashion features and styles?
- How would the popularity of different fashion features influence the manufacturing process?