From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-This once-over-lightly introduction to the world of fashion design conveys tremendous excitement and motion in the bright and bold full-color photography that splashes across every page. Profiles of famous designers are interspersed with information on the types of jobs available in the field and the education needed to be successful. The history of fashion design, the impact of technology, and the importance of trade shows gain mention. Maze includes spreads on terminology, international attire, fashion trivia, a "who's who" list of designers, and even the process of making silk. She closes with a profile of a girl's success at designing and marketing fingerless fleece hand protectors. A fun update to Miriam Moss's Fashion Designer (Crestwood House, 1991).Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
From the classrooms of top fashion schools to the studios of talented designers, this book takes kids on an inspiring tour of the dynamic world of fashion design. Replete with colorful photographs and facts about the history and the future of fashion, it even shows readers how to get started now. •The seventh book in the popular career exploration series for middle grade readers •Includes more than 100 full-color photographs •Features facts-at-a-glance, profiles of famous fashion designers, and design resources



Card catalog description
A photo-essay introducing career possibilities within the fashion design industry and describing how to get an early start pursuing a career in this field.


From the Publisher
I Want to Be a Fashion Designer is the seventh book in the popular career exploration series for middle grade readers.

ANNOTATION

A photo-essay introducing career possibilities within the fashion design industry and describing how to get an early start pursuing a career in this field.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From the classrooms of top fashion schools to the studios of talented designers, this book takes kids on an inspiring tour of the dynamic world of fashion design. Replete with colorful photographs and facts about the history and the future of fashion, it even shows readers how to get started now.

SYNOPSIS

From the classrooms of top fashion schools to the studios of talented designers, this book takes kids on an inspiring tour of the dynamic world of fashion design. Replete with colorful photographs and facts about the history and the future of fashion, it even shows readers how to get started now.

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature - Childrens Literature

This book is just packed with information, and it takes a serious look at the world of fashion design. Readers can go behind the scenes of a fashion show, or follow the design process as a garment is created. There are many color photographs and line drawings on every single page, and the color, glamour and plain hard work of people in this field really comes across. There is a section on the history of fashion design, beginning in the ancient world, as well as chapters on fashion programs in elementary and high schools, related careers, fabrics, and famous designers. The last chapter is about a fourteen-year-old girl who successfully designs and makes a fingerless fleece hand protector in her thriving business. There's an extensive list of sources in the back, with fashion organizations, museums, publications, and trade shows. Dedicated "to all children who dream the impossible dreams," this book could certainly inspire and guide those who feel this particular call. It is part of the "I Want to Be" book series. 1999, Harcourt Brace, Ages 10 up, $18.00 and $9.00. Reviewer: Nancy Partridge—Children's Literature

Parent Council Reviews

A major part of the fashion world happens behind the scenes. In this book, aspiring designers will be introduced to the history of fashion, schools for fashion careers, fabrics, and famous designers. The fashion vocabulary will also help the reader understand the cat-walk lingo. The book covers the trade in America, and its counterparts in other countries. The last section introduces a teenage entrepreneur who invented a fashion and now operates a successful business. Each section is enhanced with colorful photos that will encourage young readers to explore the different aspects of a fast-paced industry. Kids will soon appreciate the historical aspects as well as the current appeal of the fashion design. Part of the "I Want to Be" series. 2000, Harcourt Brace & Company, $9.00. Ages 10 to 12. Reviewer: D. Cannon SOURCE: Parent Council Volume 8

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