- ISBN13: 9781427797100
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Mary Gehlhar, author, industry authority, and consultant to hundreds of designers, including Zac Posen, Twinkle by Wenlan, Rebecca Taylor, and Cloak, gives readers behind-the-scenes insights and essential business information on creating and sustaining a successful career as an independent designer. With advice from fashion luminaries including Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Richard Tyler, and top executives from Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, this fully updated and revised edition of The Fashion Designer Survival Guide addresses the latest trends in apparel and accessories, the newest designers, an updated introduction, and a new foreword by Diane von Furstenberg, Designer and President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The Fashion Designer Survival Guide provides the necessary tools to get a fashion line or label up and moving on the right track, including: How to create a viable b… More >>
March 5th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
not finished reading but so far it is an informative read but it could give more ideas and tips.
Rating: 3 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
This book is very informative. I’m an attorney who bought this book to help emerging fashion designers with their legal and business needs. The book helps me understand the business of fashion better.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
This is an excellent book to have if you are serious to get started into fashion.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I am very new to apparel design business, so i looked up books to educate myself and I came across this book, The Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Mary Gehlhar. This book is very comprehensive; it give excellent advices and guidelines for any fashion designers or an entrepreneur who wants to start their own fashion business. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is interested in fashion retailing. Absolutely a best buy…
Rating: 5 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
It combines business and pleasure; a perfect formula.
From fabric to planning your business.
And from design to a practical use of fabric.
Great book.
Useful and extremely practical.
Get a copy….
Rating: 5 / 5