MOD 125 - Fashion Research & Inspiration

Course Objectives

Lectures sequentially cover prehistoric and ancient eras to the Industrial Revolution and the start of the 20th Century. Menswear and womenswear silhouettes, textile development, construction innovation, garment details, accessories and the arts and culture of each period will be studied. Historic inspiration as utilized by contemporary designers will be identified and analyzed.

Course Description

Lectures sequentially cover prehistoric and ancient eras to the Industrial Revolution and the start of the 20th Century. Menswear and womenswear silhouettes, textile development, construction innovation, garment details, accessories and the arts and culture of each period will be studied. Historic inspiration as utilized by contemporary designers will be identified and analyzed.