Italian fashion Italy is one of the leading countries in fashion design, alongside others such as France, USA, Great Britain and Japan. Fashion has always been an important part of the country's cultural life and society, and Italians are well known for their attention of dressing-up well; "la bella figura", or good impression, remains traditional in the Italian way of living![1] Italian design became prominent during the 11th–16th centuries, when artistic development in Italy was at its peak. Cities such as Venice, Milan, Florence and Vicenza started to produce luxury goods, hats, cosmetics, jewelry and rich fabrics. Modern History[edit] Fashion in Italy started to become the most fashionable in Europe since the 11th century, and powerful cities of the time, such as Venice, Milan, Florence, Naples, Vicenza and Rome began to produce robes, jewelry, textiles, shoes, fabrics, ornaments and elaborate dresses.[8] Italian fashion reached its peak during the Renaissance. Cities[edit] Milan[edit] Florence[edit]
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Italian Fashion Trends 2012 news INSIDE IN, INSIDE OUT Carnets d'élégance Knitwear designer jobs description Retail Human Resources plc - What is the specific role of a knitwear designer? A knitwear designer plans and produces clothing and other items, such as accessories and soft furnishings, in a range of yarns and wools. They combine an innovative approach to textiles with a practical view of the end-products as usable garments. Knitwear designers are usually involved with overseeing the production and manufacturing of their products. Many knitwear designers progress to running their own labels and providing goods direct to customers through a shop or e-commerce outlet. Applying a practical knowledge of a range of wools, yarns and other materials in producing specific designs and products. Working with equipment, such as domestic or commercial knitting machines and specialist PC software. Managing and overseeing all business activities, if self-employed. Liaising with outlets and shops and organising delivery of products. Search for knitwear designer jobsBack to all retail job types
French fashion France is a leading country in the fashion industry, alongside e.g. Germany, Italy, the USA, the UK, Spain, Japan and Switzerland. Fashion has always been an important part of the country's cultural life and society, and the French are well known for their attention of dressing-up well; haute-couture, the "prêt-à-porter" and many others, the classy impression, remains traditional in the French way of living. Cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nice and many others, during the last centuries come in developed cosmopolitan cities who start to produce luxury goods in rich fabrics. Manosque, La Gacilly, Vichy and many other cities and towns are leaders in cosmetic and industries, with important global premier beauty houses such as Lancôme, Clarins, L'Occitane, Vichy and many others. History[edit] Seventeenth - Nineteenth century[edit] The Sans-culottes (lit. Belle Époque[edit] World War II[edit] Post-War[edit] Cities[edit] Paris[edit] Lyon[edit]
FashionCoup - Fashion and Style Blog - Les Coupines Fashion Designer Job Description Retail Human Resources plc - What roles does a fashion designer play in the production process? Fashion designers work on the design of a clothing range. While many are generalist, working across a wide field, some fashion designers may focus completely on a specialist area, such as sportswear, childrenswear, womenswear, menswear or accessories. The main markets you will work in as a fashion designer are haute couture, designer ready-to-wear and high street fashion. Tasks depend on the market the fashion designer is producing for, but core responsibilities include creating/visualising an idea and making a sketch by hand or using computer aided design, keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends, liaising closely with sales, buying and production teams to ensure the item complements other products, negotiating with customers and suppliers and overseeing production. Search for fashion designer jobsBack to all retail job types