fashion design

Francis Meredith is a boy who is interested in fashion and costuming, which has made him a target at school, but when he meets Jessica and Andi his life begins to change--Andi is an athletic girl with a reputation for fighting and family in the fashion business, and Jessica is a ghost who has no idea how she died.

Explores core principles of fashion design, covering motif, texture, mood, and detail, and including step-by-step tutorials, exercises, and interviews with industry professionals.

"To some, fashion is an art form; to others, it is too functional to be considered art. Both points of view are presented through detailed text, supported by quotes from fashion experts and famous designers"--Provided by publisher.

Any reader who has ever considered a career in fashion will find this guide to be an invaluable resource.

Zoey agrees to make a dress for Libby but her mom thinks it is inapproriate and Libby must find a way to still give Libby her dream dress.

Zoey worries that she is close-minded when she fouls things up trying to help someone who has a crush on her friend and when she tries to bar someone from joining the school's fashion club.

"In her small Kansas town, at her predominantly white school, Kanchana doesn't look like anyone else. But at home, her Thai grandmother chides her for being too westernized. Only through the clothing Kan designs in secret can she find a way to fuse both cultures into something distinctly her own. When her mother agrees to provide a home for a teenage girl named Shelly, Kan sees a chance to prove herself useful. Making Shelly feel comfortable is easy at first-her new friend is eager to please, embraces the family's Thai traditions, and clearly looks up to Kan. Perhaps too much. Shelly seems to want everything Kanchana has, even the blond, blue-eyed boy she has a crush on. As Kan's growing discomfort compels her to investigate Shelly's past, she's shocked to find how it much intersects with her own-and just how far Shelly will go to belong..."--Back cover.

At the Fashion Academy of Brooklyn's middle school, twelve-year-old MacKenzie "Mickey" Williams gets a double assignment: create an adorable party dress for the demanding granddaughter of a fashion legend and babysit the tiny terror at NYC Fashion Week.

Middle-schooler Maggie's designs catch the attention of two rival supermodels, one of whom commissions her to create a unique outfit in time for the Met Costume Ball.

Mickey is thrilled when Mr. Kaye recommends her for a new fashion competition television show, until she learns that her best friend JC will be competing against her.