clothing trade

A comprehensive history of sweatshops in the United States that exposes the dark side of the garment industry and the exploitation of its workers, and examines the decline and rebirth of sweatshop conditions in the clothing industry.

Explores the changes which have occurred in the fashion industry from manufacturing, retailing, and licensing to image making and financing.

Tells the story of Lowell's mills and its mill girls during the beginning years of this American experiment, which was filled with innovation and conflict.

Recounts how Gianni Versace and his sister Donatella created the high-powered Versace fashion house, discussing the personal and professional struggles and triumphs that shaped the siblings and their influence on the fashion industry and exploring how the murder of Gianni Versace impacted the label's future.

Discusses a wide variety of careers in clothing and accessories manufacturing, design, and sales, describing educational requirements, personal skills, work environment, salary statistics, future outlook, and more.

Explores the world of fashion since the mid-nineteenth century, looking at how it has become enmeshed in nearly every facet of life, and discusses the ways in which the proliferation of fashion has affected society.

Explores the important role women have played in the growth and development of the fashion industry and includes interviews with women working in the varied fashion industry of today.

Describes technological innovations in the fashion industry, and the product life cycle of clothing.

How do those French women manage to look sophisticated, casual, and unique? It may be in the water, it may be in the gene pool . . . or they may have a copy of Paris Chic & Trendy, a savvy guide that describes fifty-four of the best boutiques, designers? studios, and vintage stores in the French capital. The stores showcase a sophisticated edit of pieces from seasoned designers who supply French fashionistas with must-have items every season. The pages of this pocket-size guide are overflowing with colorful photos of each shop and their merchandise: jewelry, lingerie, shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, sweater sets, stilettos and trench coats: It?s all in Paris Chic & Trendy, the go-to guide to find the most stylish shops in the most stylish city.

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