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Textiles and Fashion Design
Design is a fundamental way in which we express ourselves. And the designer is involved in every stage of the process, from the initial idea, to production and testing, and to eventual use. A perfect resource for design and engineering audiences across the board, this investigative-styled program examines the key stages of the design process and the factors which influence this process. Experts in architecture, industrial design, sustainable design and product development discuss how they approach a project and what it's like working with clients and colleagues. Visually-stunning and a fascinating insight into a creative, high-pressured industry, viewers will experience how a design goes from imagination to reality.
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DVD / 2012 / 21 minutes
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From humble beginnings as durable clothing for workers in the mining towns of the Wild West, jeans have evolved into a cultural icon. The attire of a cowboy, a hero, a rock star and an ex-convict, jeans have played a part in antiestablishment movements and mainstream fashion alike. Changes in rivet, stitch and pocket placement trace the history of jeans that collectors treasure and pay for handsomely. Traditional dyeing techniques and hand-made denim live on in a few workshops, primarily in Japan, dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of fabric and control of every step in the process of making tailored jeans. On the other end of the spectrum, even the fading of jeans to give them a worn look is done on an industrial scale. Through interviews with fashion designers, jean tailors, historians and aficionados, Jeans traces the dissemination of denim and its cultural myths from America to the rest of the world and the formation of a global industry. All in a quest to find the reason why jeans have been so successful
DVD / 2012 / (College) / 56 minutes
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Every design, no matter its form or function, is inspired by something. And it's this often elusive 'something' which is explored in this thought-provoking program for designers and creative artists. Where do designers get their ideas from? How do the environment, culture and history shape designers outlooks? Can collaboration create an inspired design? How do inspiration and innovation relate to each other? Modern design, powered by new technology and production methods, is undoubtedly pushing the limits of human ingenuity. Viewers will enjoy this journey into the minds of designers and wonder if they too can breathe life into an idea of their own.
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DVD / 2012 / 16 minutes
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This program investigates the steps taken by fashion designers to develop their ideas into end products, from that initial spark of inspiration to final production. Throughout the program viewers see how fashion designers use various tools, equipment and drawing techniques to visually display their inspirations and ideas, how they use of computer aided design (CAD) to enhance and support their work, and finally, the steps involved in sampling, pattern making and production. The program is further enhanced by insightful interviews with top fashion designers including legendary Australian fashion designer, Akira Isogawa, Vanessa Rochman, head designer at Metallicus, and textiles designer Kaffe Fassett.
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DVD / 2011 / 19 minutes
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The human body is almost constantly in contact with some form of textile, whether it be the clothing that we wear or the interiors that we live and work in. Join interior designer Brandi Hagen as she showcases samples and explains different types of natural fibers including plant, animal, mineral and synthetic fibers, including:
Nylon
Polyester
Rayon
Acrylic
Microfibers
Fabric construction and suraface design are also discussed.
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2010 / 24 minutes
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The elements of design are the components that are used to create a complete design. Interior designer Brandi Hagen presents a basic overview of the elements of design applied to interiors and fashion, including:
Line: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved
Shape: symmetrical and asymmetrical
Texture: smooth, reflective, rough, matte
Color: hue, value, chroma
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2010 / (Grades 6-Adult) / 20 minutes
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Percy Savage is a maverick. He has led an amazing life in and around the world of designer fashion and influenced the way the industry developed. A Savage Life In Fashion combines and explores the memories he has; the people he knows; the history made to reveal an intimate world of creative expression, societal change, personal failure, collective triumph and the history of an art synonymous with opulence, luxury and refinement.
A Savage Life in Fashion is about a man whose influence was everywhere but is unknown outside the industry. Raised in the Australian outback, Percy arrived in Paris in 1947; the year Christian Dior launched his New Look. He would later become a friend of the man who revived the glory of couture and inadvertently, provide the name for the most famous of Dior fragrances: Eau Sauvage. It was at the House of Lanvin that Percy was asked to start the first Propaganda department, as it was then called, eventually renaming it PR. During his years in Paris, Percy weaved himself into the Parisian fabric and counted among friends, Dior, Beaton, Cocteau and Maria Callas. Whilst in Paris he travelled the globe, promoting and exhorting designers, journalists, buyers and manufacturers. He introduced Yves Saint-Laurent to Dior and created the explosion that was Mary Quant. He was PR for Nina Ricci during its heyday before moving to England in the 1970s. Percy had been asked by the powers-that-be to put London on a par with Paris, which he did, albeit at his own expense.
A Savage Life in Fashion opens amidst the refined excitement of the Christian Dior 2004 Spring/Summer couture show. Placing Percy within the contemporaneous reality of haute couture is made all the more pertinent as the film looks back at a post-war, history of fashion, in particular Percy's career in Paris and the foundation of fashion as we recognise it today. This retrospection provides an insight into what makes fashion perennially fascinating and forever reflective, both positively and negatively, of whom, what and why we are.
A Savage Life in Fashion includes an array of stunning IMX and Super 8 footage, exclusive archive film and photography. The film is narrated by Joanna Lumley and features interviews with Mary Quant, Hubert de Givenchy and Yuki as well as other eminent designers, journalists, historians and executives, exploring the fundamental dynamics of a much-vaunted aesthetic. Ultimately, it is a story about a man who did as he pleased, to please those in a world transfixed by image, beauty and style.
DVD / 2009 / (Senior High, College) / 52 minues
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The third program in the Talking Textile series considers the effect that the manufacturing of cotton has on the planet from an environmental, social and economic perspective. We see that the seemingly harmless manufacturing of fibres to satisfy human needs turns out to hold some less than honourable credentials. The large scale demand for textile related products gives the industry tremendous power to control what people see, feel, and think about themselves, the environment, and the welfare of society. Alternative fibres are considered in this program as are the ever changing needs and wants of customers' when buying clothing, textiles and fashion.
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DVD / 2009 / 23 minutes
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The first program in the Talking Textiles series introduces students to fibres and how we classify them as natural or man-made, before further categorising the former as animal, vegetable or mineral. A range of animal (protein) fibres are shown, as are the animal sources from which they are obtained, and methods of preparation and production of these fibres are given, examples including shearing, washing and carding in both hand and manufacturing situations. Silk production is also discussed. A range of vegetable (cellulose) fibres are introduced, as are their sources, properties and common usage, and there is a brief discussion of mineral fibres.
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DVD / 2009 / 24 minutes
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The second program in the Talking Textiles series outlines yarn production and the properties of different woven and knitted fabrics. It gives the reasons for twisting yarns, discussing the 'S' and 'Z' twists and plying yarns, and shows fibres being prepared for spinning plus finished slivers. Primitive methods of spinning such as drop spindle and spinning wheels are shown and related to industrial methods including wool and cotton spinning. Students will also witness fancy yarns production - slub, boucle and chenille - and the properties of these, with the final chapter referring to synthetic filaments which can be created exploiting the thermoplastic qualities of the polymer.
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DVD / 2009 / 20 minutes
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Fashion is big business in Copenhagen and design standards are very high! We meet several successful designers indigenous to Denmark such as: Malene Birger, Baum und Pferdgarten, and Bruuns Bazaar. All of whom are building major international reputations. Take an in-depth look at "Copenhagen Fur", the biggest exporter of luxury furs and pelts around the world. Get insight into this glamorous, yet controversial, jewel in the Danish fashion industry. Learn about Nior, a brand who strives to make a political statement and peek into some of the street trends of up and coming designers. Top Danish fashion experts Eva Kruse and Uffe Buchard offer their expert analysis on Copenhagen's drive to be a leading fashion epicenter.
DVD / 2008 / (Senior High - College) / 30 minutes
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India is a country rich in culture and tradition, and fashion is no exception. Explore how designers incorporate traditional aspects such as fabulously colorful fabrics and intricate beading into new, trendy ideas. Meet up with Ritu Kumar who is seen as the queen of Indian designers and look into an important part of Indian fashion: the wedding. Bollywood, which sets trends and captures the imagination of the public and fashion designers alike, is central to fashion in India. Rocky S. discusses his reputation as one of the most notable Bollywood designers. Rohit Bal has brought resurgence in Indian mens wear and is keen on preserving craft techniques that are under threat. Young designers like Swapnil Shinde, show the future of Indian fashion. Which city will emerge as the fashionistas favorite... Mumbai or Delhi?
DVD / 2008 / (Senior High - College) / 30 minutes
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London is ranked as one of the top five fashion capitals of the world, and we are going to see why. Some of the most famed designers come out of schools in London. Meet up with the expert staff at Central St. Martin's to discover why they nurture talent with unique qualities. Bora Aksu is no exception. He came from Turkey and has since become a huge name in London's fashion scene. Meet the quirky designers Antoni and Alison who make their own trends. Unearth the vintage treasures that can be found in Rellik. Hear Amanda Wakeley's values of British quality and style. Visit Jasper Conran in his chic London boutique to discuss high-end fashion. And finally, unlock the secrets of Topshop in a meeting with brand director Jane Sheperdson. Experience the chaos, class and originality that is British style.
DVD / 2008 / (Senior High - College) / 30 minutes
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The fashion industry is renowned for its competitiveness. So how do emerging fashion designers get a foothold when there's so much competition? In this program we introduce three emerging Australian fashion labels and the designers behind them. It examines the elements of design and manufacture design inspiration, the different types of fabrics used in manufacture, and the marketing and branding of the labels.
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DVD / 2008 / 29 minutes
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Blue jeans are the world's favourite fashion statement - so popular they've become an American icon. Here's a garment that's remained hip for more than half a century, that's thrived from World Wars to the present. Jeans have helped define every youth movement, and every effort of older generations to deny the passing of youth. We trace blue jean culture, from mining days to the ranch, from the beat and hippie generations to the world's designer labels and celebrity cachet. Is there anyone who doesn't have a pair?
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2007 / (Grades 10-12, Adult Education, Post Secondary) / 45 minutes
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The formal dresses of DeBora Rachelle Designs have been worn at major award programs and formal dances all over the world.
Learn what it takes to be a successful fashion designer and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a fitting session. See how Ms. Rachele designs 100+ dresses per season with purses and jewelry to match.
Reviews
"...DVD gives a clear picture of the educational requirements, starting salary, and job market outlook...Recommended for young adults in either high school or public libraries." -Library Journal, May 2008
"School libraries looking to meet the growing demand for career information will find this a worthwhile addition." -School Library Journal, August 2007
"...outstanding, technically flawless, full-color informed videos...strongly recommended additions to both school and community libraries." -The Midwest Book Review, June 2007
Award
2007 Telly Award
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2007 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 12 minutes
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There's a huge trend towards instant gratification in our culture, and that trend has hit the world of fashion. We used to wait a year for style to move from concept to consumers, but now the fashion business is moving fast. Thanks to quicker production cycles and cheaper manufacturing, high fashion can go from the catwalk to your closet in just a few months - and at a fraction of the cost! But is there quick cash in fast fashion? This program goes coast to coast, looking for fashionable Fortune Hunters. In Edmonton, Jessica Kennedy and Nokomis clothes use in-house design and production to move jewellery and apparel from sketchpad to sales floor in as little as two weeks. In Toronto, Club Monaco's main man Joseph Mimram has launched Joe Fresh - a quickie line of cheap chic sold at Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstores. In Montreal, the most frantic Fortune Hunters, Stephen Belfer and Monte Perlman open another Crisca, a hot new retail chain that's got European fashions produced in a fraction of the time.
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2007 / (Grades 9-12, Adult Education, Post Secondary) / 21 minutes
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A fashion designer for a street wear label reveals the process that turns the sketch in his notebook into a garment hanging on the rack in a clothes shop. We see all the steps in the process
DVD / 2004 / (Senior High) / 15 minutes
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A definition of fiber, properties of fibers, fiber categories (natural and manufactured), and new fibers that have recently been invented are topics covered in this educational video. Your students will learn the process of how fibers are woven into textiles and the uses of different fibers with this practical video.
DVD / 2003 / (Grades 9-12) / 20 minutes
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One in three Canadians is classified as fat. As that segment of the population continues to increase, retailers and marketers are starting to realize the buying power of overweight people. More and more obese people are fighting to be accepted at their weight and this is changing the clothing industry among other sectors. Instead of ignoring them, the business world is now doing its best to woo them.
DVD / 2002 / (Grades 10-12, Adult Education, Post Secondary) / 12 minutes
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Behind the Scenes: Fashion Show - a fast-paced program presenting a wealth of fashion career opportunities - takes viewers behind the scenes of a fashion production. Explore the activities of those involved in booking models, fitting clothes, promoting the show and rehearsing and presenting the show. Receive preparation and career advice from a show coordinator, models, hair stylist, make-up artist and fashion promoter. Are you ready? The curtain is about to rise!
DVD / 1997 / 21 minutes
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When talking fashion, Americans speak Italian, buying more than $15 billion worth of apparel and leather goods annually. Join the fashion crowd on the runway as models display fabulous fashions by top designers, such as Giorgio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Zanella, Salvatore Ferragamo and Hana K. Imagine you are in the honored buyer's chair as you are presented with sportswear, business and evening wear collections created by these top designers.
DVD / 1997 / 23 minutes
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Enjoy a decade-by-decade overview of how music, movies, events and designers have helped shape fashion during the past 70 years. Students discover methods used to promote fashion, such as trade and popular magazines, television and movie stars' wardrobes, store displays and fashion shows. Viewers are presented with trademark styles of leading designers as models bring fashion history to life.
DVD / 1992 / 35 minutes
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Music written for public performance in concert halls and theaters required composers to keep abreast of popular styles. Music of Handel, Couperin, Scarlatti, and Rameau is performed by the English Bach Festival, Huddersfield Choral Society, American Boychoir, Academy of Ancient Music, and Wexford Opera Festival. Contents include excerpts from: Handel's Zadok the Priest, Music for the Royal Fireworks, Concerto for Organ in D Minor, Orlando, Messiah; Rameau's Nais; Couperin's Deuxieme Ordre; Telemann's Sonata in E Minor; Scarlatti's Sonata in B -Flat Major; John Gay's The Beggar's Opera.
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DVD / 1982 / 60 minutes
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