Resources

Industry Publications and Websites

Business of Fashion
Essential daily resource for fashion creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Visit Website
Vogue Business
Provides global fashion industry insights, focusing on innovation and sustainability. Visit Website
The Fashion Law
Offers an analytical perspective on the legal and business aspects of the fashion industry. Visit Website
WGSN
World's leading trend authority for creative thinkers in fashion and design. Visit Website

Professional Organizations

Council of Fashion Designers of America
Non-profit trade association for North American fashion designers. Visit Website
Fashion Revolution
Global movement calling for a fairer, safer, cleaner, more transparent fashion industry. Visit Website
British Fashion Council
Develops British fashion, supporting emerging designers. Visit Website
International Textile and Apparel Association
Professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the field. Visit Website

Tools and Software

Adobe Illustrator
Essential graphic design software for fashion design and technical drawings. Visit Website
CLO 3D
3D fashion design software for creating virtual, true-to-life garment visualization with cutting-edge simulation technologies. Visit Website
Techpacker
Simplifies the fashion design and development process, making it easier to create tech packs. Visit Website
Pantone Connect
Digital platform for fashion designers to select, communicate, and approve Pantone colors. Visit Website

Educational Resources

Coursera - Sustainable Fashion
Offers courses on sustainable fashion design and business strategies. Visit Website
MasterClass
Features classes taught by world-renowned fashion designers offering insights into fashion design and creativity. Visit Website
Fashion Institute of Technology
Provides a wide range of online courses covering different aspects of fashion design and industry practices. Visit Website
Skillshare - Fashion Design
Offers a variety of classes on fashion design, illustration, and styling for all levels. Visit Website

Community Forums and Support

The Fashion Spot
Forums for fashion news, trends, tips, and community discussions. Visit Website
Reddit - r/fashiondesign
Community for sharing and discussing fashion design, trends, and resources. Visit Website
PatternReview.com
Offers sewing pattern reviews, sewing classes, and a community for sewing enthusiasts. Visit Website
StyleZeitgeist
Community forum for discussing avant-garde and high-end fashion. Visit Website

Industry Standards and Guidelines

Global Organic Textile Standard
Leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria. Visit Website
Fair Wear Foundation
Works to improve workplace conditions in the garment industry. Visit Website
Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Industry-wide group of leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, NGOs, and academic experts working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel products worldwide. Visit Website
Textile Exchange
Global nonprofit dedicated to sustainability in the apparel and textile industry. Visit Website
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