costume design

Discusses opportunities available in clothing and accessory design, special apparel design, sales, fashion media and photography, fashion education, and modeling.

Discusses opportunities available in clothing and accessory design, special apparel design, sales, fashion media and photography, fashion education, and modeling.

Examines the history of the House of Chanel, from the World War I years through 1994, looking at how the designs of couturiere Coco Chanel have influenced the way women dress; and discusses the revival of the Chanel label since the hiring of designer Karl Lagerfeld.

A photo-essay introducing career possibilities within the fashion design industry and describing how to get an early start pursuing a career in this field.

Narrates the story of the Dominican-American who had studied art in Spain but gave up painting in order to pursue a career as a fashion designer.

Provides instructions for making a variety of costumes, using inexpensive, easily available materials.

Traces the history of fashion from 1947 to the present, profiling the most popular trends and designers.

Introduces the career of fashion designer, providing information about personal and educational requirements, daily activities, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.