Fashion Now

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Unit 1 Clothes and You

Influences on clothing choices

Clothing decisions

Expressing personality

Heritage and clothing symbols-design project

Unit 2 Fashion

History, fashion cycles, basic styles and influences

Fashion industry and designers

Garment styles, parts and terms

Unit 3 Art and Design

Color-symbols, wheel, schemes, seasons and illusions

Design-elements and principles: includes color and design projects

Unit 4 Fabrics

Fibers-Characteristics, fabric samples

Fabric- weaves knit and non-woven samples

Finishes- color, texture and performance

Design samples may include block print, batik, marbling, and others

Unit 5 Your Wardrobe

Planning clothing choices

Care- proper clothing and repair

Unit 6 Consumers of Clothing

Shopping- gather information, evaluating selection

Consumer rights and responsibilities