Module 1: The Fashion Industry

Welcome to the foundational module of our Fashion Design course! In Module 1, you'll explore the entire structure of the fashion industry, a multi-billion-dollar enterprize devoted to the business of making and selling clothes, and learn how it functions on a global scale.

Why This Module Matters

Understanding the industry's landscape is key to launching your career. This module gives you the cultural literacy to speak fluently and position yourself professionally.

• Identify global divisions of apparel.
• Develop fluency in key industry terminology.
• Discover the history that shaped modern fashion.
• Familiarize yourself with fashion capitals and influential houses.

What You’ll Learn

• The Fashion Calendar
  Explore planning for fashion seasons, from concept to retail.
• Industry Icons
  Learn about legendary designers, fashion houses, and influential exhibitions.
• Global Fashion
  Gain knowledge about the world of fashion beyond the main capitals.
• Apparel Terms
  Familiarize yourself with all essential industry-specific terminology.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze Seasons
  Evaluate the timeline for executing collections based on the annual calendar.
• Research Icons
  Investigate the history and impact of world-class fashion houses.
• Define Terms
  Interpret and define the essential industry-specific language.
• Categorize Apparel
  Differentiate between divisions of apparel, including size and age categories.

Module Content

Module 1 covers everything you need to understand the fashion industry:

• Getting Started
• How to Use Our Course
• What Is Fashion Design?
• Welcome to the World of Fashion
• Introduction to the World of Fashion Design
• Brief History on Fashion Design
• Divisions of Apparel
• Size and Age Divisions
• Unisex Clothing
• Types of Apparel for Women
• Fashion Seasons
• Fashion Capitals
• Key Terms

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 1, you will:

• Understand the complete fashion calendar and the process of planning for seasons.
• Recognize the most influential fashion houses and designers.
• Appreciate the history of fashion design and its global evolution.
• Identify and apply the key terms and divisions of apparel.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Throughout the course, you'll be guided by our expert fashion design tutors. These accomplished professionals and dedicated mentors are passionate about sharing their knowledge. They'll provide personal feedback, clarify concepts like the fashion calendar and market terminology, and help you build the confidence needed to navigate the global fashion industry.