Fashion designer - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

Features of modern fashion
You will learn how the fashion industry works in Russia and abroad. Study current trends and understand how the fashion for resale, virtualization and locality appeared.

Bonus module. Fashion in the 20th century
Get acquainted with the history of fashion of the twentieth century. Explore the key designers who defined the era's aesthetic, from Paul Poiret to Virgil Abloh and Demna Gvasalia.

Collection development
You will understand what trend agencies and trend books are and how to work with them. Find out where and how to look for new fashion ideas. Make a mood board and describe the concept of your first collection.

From sketch to technical drawing
Master simple sketching techniques and learn how to draw fashion sketches by hand. Create a technical drawing to accurately convey the silhouette, proportions and details of the future product.

Working with a collection
Learn how to create a successful collection step by step. Learn to conduct visual research and begin to better understand trends.

Working with materials
Learn about the features of synthetic, natural and artificial fabrics. You will understand how to work with knitwear. Learn how to use lining and cushioning materials.

Business module. Working with complex materials
You will understand what technological fabrics are and in what cases you should use them. Learn to work with leather.

Confectioning principles
Learn how to select materials for different types of clothing. Create a confection card for your collection.

Purchase of fabrics
You will understand how to cooperate with suppliers in Russia and abroad. You will be able to profitably purchase materials at exhibitions, stocks, resales and from agents.

Production chain planning
You will find out what types of sewing production there are and which one to choose depending on your budget and tasks. Learn to interact with different specialists in the production chain. Planning the release of a collection.

Selection of dimensional grid and preparation for design
Learn to create clothes using standard measurements. You will understand how to work with oversize, plus size, maternity. You can choose the size chart for your own collection.

Sample design and sewing
Learn popular fashion design and computer aided CAD design techniques. You will understand when 3D product visualizations will be useful to you. You can draw up technical specifications for the designer and technologist.

Working with the assortment matrix
Plan the range of clothes in your collection. You will be able to calculate the expected income from sales and determine the markup for each product.

Working with production
Learn to carry out quality control of finished products, including finding and eliminating defects. You will understand what documents need to be prepared for transporting goods and how to control its logistics.

Bonus module. Legal issues
Learn how to register copyright and protect your intellectual property for design collections.

Bonus module. Eco-friendly approach to clothing creation
Learn what cyclical and linear design is. You will understand how to create an eco-friendly collection from modern materials.