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Book SynopsisSustainable Wardrobe provides a straightforward introduction to maintaining a low-waste wardrobe. Breaking down the key issues into easy-to-digest sections and over fifteen practical projects, the book teaches that small changes in habit can result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe.Trade Review“[A] pragmatic debut guide to sustainable fashion…It’s an informative resource for fashionistas looking to dress sustainably without resorting to the “beige, boxy, and boring” repurposed clothes of yesteryear.” * Publishers Weekly *“This worthwhile read will inspire deeper introspection on creating an eco-friendly closet.” * Booklist *“Delivered with easy simplicity to make understanding even the most convoluted aspects of the fashion industry possible…With its informative tips and interactive tutorials, Sustainable Wardrobe is an approachable and fun guide to getting the most out of your wardrobe while living more sustainably.” * ForeWord Reviews *"Consider this a personal trainer for sustainable fashion and feasible, environmentally friendly lifestyles." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Knowledge The typical lifecycle of a T-shirt The facts (and the fiction) Who makes your clothes? Focus on fabrics Diving into dyes Interview: Paola Vega, a garment workerReassess Your Wardrobe Taking stock of what you have The capsule wardrobe: reimagined Shop your closet Repurposing Clearing out What happens to your cast-offs? Interview: Liz Ricketts from The Or FoundationShopping Habits Consumerism reality check What is slow fashion? How to know what to buy How to read the label Your guide to greenwashing Secondhand first The sharing economy Shopping and selling online Interview: Fashion psychologist Dr Dion TerrelongeMaintenance To wash or not to wash? What comes out in the wash Alterations How to store your clothes Interview: Alexander Nolte, co-founder of GuppyfriendRepair The repair revolution A quick guide to basic mending skills What to have in your sewing basket Is anything beyond repair? Interview: Layla Sargent, founder of The Seam What’s next? Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to style for advertisements, magazines and portfolios and take your first steps into one of fashion communication''s most dynamic and rewarding careers. With hands-on practical advice on working as part of a team, developing a visual vocabulary and managing a shoot, you''ll be encouraged to experiment and develop your own original creative concepts. This revised edition includes a new chapter on the future of the industry, exploring how the role is changing and the stylist''s position as an entrepreneur. There are also new interviews with professional stylists and 120 new images to demonstrate each technique.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Fashion Stylist What Is Fashion Styling? Aspects of the Job A Career in Fashion Styling Interview: Helen McGuckin Interview: Max Clark 2. Essential Research Fashion Awareness Context Fashion Referencing Interview: Lily Charnock 3. Sectors within Styling Editorial Styling Commercial Styling Still-Life Styling Personal Styling Interview: Siobhan Lyons Interview: Emma Jade Edwards Interview: Carol Woollam 4. Preparing For a Photoshoot Organizing a Test Shoot Working with a Team Sourcing Clothing Props and Set Design Casting the Model Locations The Photoshoot in Production Production Planning Final Brief and Testing Interview: Laura Holmes Interview: India Harris Day of the Shoot Editing Post-Production 5. Becoming a Stylist Collating a Portfolio Creating a Website Self-Promotion Places to Work Interning and Assisting Working As a Freelance Stylist Interview: Aisha Jimoh Securing an Agent Interview: Sam Moore 6. The Future of Styling How the Role is Changing The Stylist Entrepreneur Bibliography Further Resources

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