BEFORE YOU BUY CHECKLIST:
1) The software application that con-
tains the book
works only on a
Windows-based operating sys-
tem (Windows 10 or Windows 11).
Suitable devices are a desktop com-
puter with attached monitor, a laptop, or
a Windows-based tablet. It cannot be
viewed on a phone or any other OS.
The resolution of your recipient's moni-
tor must be 1280 x 768 or greater.
2) The books are available to U.S.
customers only.
3) The academic level and social ma-
turity level of the content is suitable
for and intended for persons 18 years
of age and older.
4) During the installation of the soft-
ware, your recipient will be required to accept the
E-Book License Agreement to finish the
installation and open the book. Please
read its entirety before you purchase. To review the agreement, go to
FAQ - Legal Disclosures.
5) The new, seasonal edition of VOL. I:
FASHION TRENDS is released FEB. 1
and AUG. 1. The cutoff sell date for the
Spring edition is May 15th. For the Fall
edition, it is Dec. 5th. The sell-by dates
are in effect to assure that the edition
coincides with the current fashion sea-
son. If you miss the date, postpone your
purchase and order the next edition
when it becomes available.
6) Please note the order hiatus periods to right.
Vol. I: The Fashion Industry
[ Spring | Summer 2025 edition ]
[ F/W 2025-26 releases Aug. 1, 2025 ]
Vol. II: Elements of Art in Fashion
Vol. III: The Evolution of Fashion
PURCHASING GUIDE FOR BUYING A BOOK AS A GIFT
Click to buy a book in the right-hand column. This will take you
to our Store.
Vol. I and Vol. II are 18-week course of study textbooks or self-
guided teaching manuals ($190.00 each). Vol. III is a series
composed of individual fashion eras (each time period is
$59.50). All available history titles will be visible after you click
the buy button.
When you select a book title, you will leave our site and be
redirected to our Store where the transaction will be handled
by our payment processor, FastSpring. Payment options are
credit card, debit card, PayPal, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOUR ORDER IS PLACED
An email will be sent to both you and your recipient from
[mailer@fastspring.com] confirming the order. The download
link and setup instructions will be emailed to the recipient.
She/he can download the book onto any computer device(s) de-
sired. The download must be completed within 7 days of
your purchase.
The USB activation key is free. It is typically processed within
1-3 business days and will be shipped USPS priority mail to the
recipient whose address you will provide when you place the
order. The expected arrival is within 3 business days after it
ships. Your recipient will receive an email from [fashion-
books@fashionmerchandisingonline.com] that includes ship date
and tracking information.
ACTIVATION AND LICENSE KEY INFORMATION:
The USB must be plugged in to open and
read the book. The book is not stored on
the USB, but it must be inserted into the
computer device to activate the license.
The USB key works with all devices onto
which the setup was installed but with
only one of the devices at a time.
ORDERING HIATUS PERIODS
Please note our hiatus period [May 16-Jul. 31] ~ [Dec. 6-Jan. 1].