clothing trade

Presents profiles of over sixty careers in the fashion industry, with information on salaries, requirements, advancement prospects, and other aspects of each job, and tips on charting a career path. Includes references.

A series of essays that express various perspectives on the fashion industry around the world.

Briefly introduces the life of Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew who immigrated to the United States in 1847 and became a very successful businessman and philanthropist after inventing blue jeans.

"Discusses the different fibers and textiles our clothing is made from, including cotton, wool, and other natural and synthetic fabrics"--Provided by publisher.

Stacey Edgar recounts how she created a socially conscious business that has helped women on five continents feed their families and send their children to school with only a few thousand dollars and a desire to help others.

An investigation of globalization and the garment industry as revealed through a look at how a pair of denim pants gets manufactured, from the cotton fields of Azerbaijan, with stops in Italy, Cambodia, China, and New York.

Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

Explores different careers in the fashion industry--including seamstress, trend analyst, buyer, and photographer--and discusses how to get started in the business. Includes glossary and resources.