title: Fashion: From Concept to Consumer (8th Edition)
author: Gini Stephens Frings
description: <P> <CENTER> <B>NEW VISUAL FOCUS!<BR>New and updated information in all four parts and 190 illustrations</B> </CENTER> <B>FASHION FUNDAMENTALS</B> <UL> <LI>Changing U.S. demographics</LI> <LI>New developments in globalization, sourcing, imports, and quota elimination</LI> <LI>Latest trade agreements</LI> <LI>Latest technological advances in garment and textile production, fashion business communications. E-commerce, database marketing, and merchandise information systems</LI> <LI>New resources for color and design</LI> <LI>New information on fashion forecasting and market research</LI> <LI>Updates on fashion services, Web sites, and publications</LI> </UL> <B>TEXTILES</B> <UL> <LI>Latest high-tech fiber development, including PLA, spider silk, and casein</LI> <LI>Trends in textile product development, production, and marketing</LI> <LI>Nanotechnology and "Smart" or "Performance" fabrics</LI> <LI>New statistics and technical information</LI> <LI>New marketing strategies</LI> <LI>Garment packages and imports</LI> <LI>New information on trims</LI> </UL> <B>MANUFACTURING</B> <UL> <LI>Latest information on designers and international fashion centers</LI> <LI>New designer profiles</LI> <LI>The changing role of manufacturing</LI> <LI>Product data management systems</LI> <LI>Update on global sourcing and imports</LI> <LI>Brand extensions and acquisitions</LI> <LI>New information on accessory product development and marketing</LI> <LI>New information on trade shows, location updates, and timing of markets</LI> <LI>Runway vs. showroom Manufacturer/retailer relationships</LI> </UL> <B>RETAILING</B> <UL> <LI>New information on categories, store ownership, and organization</LI> <LI>New information on shopping center categories</LI> <LI>Consolidation and acquisitions</LI> <LI>Global expansion</LI> <LI>Retailers as manufacturers</LI> <LI>National brands vs. private label</LI> <LI>New retail marketing focus</LI> <LI>Store planning and design</LI> <LI>Latest trends in retail marketing</LI> </UL> </P>
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  First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2016
  Text © Tom Daley 2016
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  Editor: Jinny Johnson
  Photography: Dan Jones
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  Clothes stylist: Emily Giffard-Taylor
  Clothes: Adidas, J Crew, Oliver Sweeney, Club Monaco, J Lindeberg, ASOS
  Make-up: Victoria Penrose
  Nutritionist: Fiona Hunter, BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Dip Dietectics
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