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Book SynopsisPacked with examples from groundbreaking designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Edun and People Tree,
A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion is a much-needed overview of current models of fashion design and production. Alison Gwilt introduces the key issues associated with the production, use and disposal of fashion clothing and gives step-by-step guidance on how to identify and evaluate the potential impacts of a garment during the design process.With innovative examples of best practice from international designers and brands, the chapters follow each key stage in the life cycle of a fashion garment and explores approaches such as low-impact textiles techniques, mono-materiality, zero waste techniques, upcycling, repair and maintenance techniques and closed-loop design systems.
New to this edition: More in-depth coverage of design thinking, materials manufacture, practical techniques for creating faster' recyclable fashion and new ways forward fo
Table of Contents1. Rethinking fashion design The supply chain The key issues Developments in sustainable fashion The future of fashion Spotlight on: Katharine Hamnett Exercise 1: Reflecting on sustainable fashion
2. The life cycle of a garment Life cycle thinking Activities and impacts Assessment tools and models Sustainable design strategies Spotlight on: Stella McCartney Interview: Amina Razvi Exercise 2: Comparing two garments
3. Design Garment design Spotlight on: Designing for empathy Exercise 3: Designing for empathy Selecting fabrics, materials and techniques Spotlight on: Using mono-materials Interview: Christopher Raeburn
4. Production Pattern-making and toiling Spotlight on: Zero-waste techniques Exercise 4: Working with geometric Construction Spotlight on: Design for longevity Interview: Zoltan Csaki
5. Distribution Suppliers and producers Spotlight on: Engaging with local communities Interview: Lizzie Harrison Retail Spotlight on: Designing for need Exercise 5: Designing for inclusive fashion
6. Use Patterns of use Spotlight on: Reducing laundering Repair and maintenance Spotlight on: Design for repair Exercise 6: Designing modular garments Interview: Joakim Levin
7. End-of-life... Reuse and remanufacture Spotlight on: Upcycling Exercise 7: Personalizing fashion through upcycling Interview: Cynthia Power Material recycling Spotlight on: Closed-loop production Glossary Online resources Student resources Bibliography Index Acknowledgements
