We are an educational and informational resource for anyone who wants to learn about and stay in- formed about fashion. We were the first to offer a browser-based fashion textbook with evolving content. Our purpose is to teach fashion, to keep the information current, and to reach many. The series collection is comprised of 3 books. Vol. I, The Fashion Industry, is a reflection of the current fashion season. It's like a seasonal fashion magazine, literary textbook, and topical news all in one. Vol. II, Elements of Art in Fashion, embraces a cultural view of dress and appearance. It takes you on a slower moving journey of gradual regeneration that evolves with the changing social atmosphere around us. Vol. III, The Evolution of Fashion. encompasses both by recounting the fashion trends that dominated the style of dress during particular periods throughout history.

Each book is a course of study for the subject title. They are undergraduate-level textbooks that comprehensively cover course material you would learn through multiple fashion classes through a college or university fashion program. If you are learning on your own at home, you will not earn college credits (nor do you need to in order to work in this field). If your goal is entrepreneurial, you may find that the instruction you receive and the knowledge you gain in Vol. I and Vol. II are enough to confidently launch your fashion business.

For those just starting out and exploring the possibility of choosing fashion as a career, you have the opportunity to see if you even like fashion before making the decision to enroll in a college program for higher learning. For enrolled students at colleges and universtities, we provide a reasonably priced textbook for your courses that you can buy outright or lease. For independent learners, each book is like taking a college fashion course except there are no additional costs to pay like tuition, parking, and course fees. In this, the savings to acquire an education can be quite extraordinary.

Our primary emphasis is women's fashion. Certain sections address menswear, but note that the majority of illustration examples, the designers covered, and the fashion show reviews focus on women's fashion. If you aspire to design men's clothing or to open a men's clothing store, you will benefit from the fashion industry information in Vol. I and selected sections in Vol. II.

The content of the books is derived from the course material that Janet Reed used for her lectures as a college fashion instructor. It is considered undergraduate level while it also addresses ad- vanced topics and learning levels. How you receive the information (and more, how you apply the information) will be relative to where you are. The books were uniquely designed to be read more than once as you will interpret the information differently at various stages of your life and career.

There are ample challenges throughout each book and plenty of interesting topics to get your attention and progress your thinking. The impressive inclusion of fine art paintings, illustrations, and runway photographs provide clarity and details while stirring your imagination.

The books have some elements characteristic of a traditional book but are viewed using a computer device. This opens up a world of features you have grown accustomed to - like easy navigation, having access to apps and programs you like to use, the ability to work on other things in another window, and access to the Internet.

The digital format makes it possible to update the material - at anytime - in response to relevant new information. This was a major reason why Janet chose this format. Traditional publishers of literary works need substantial lead time for layout, printing, and distribution. For a subject like fashion (excluding fashion history), a good portion of the book can already be old news before it even reaches the shelf.

You will love the hands-free feature - no more fighting with a book trying to anchor down a page while attempting to take notes or work on a project. Going paperless may seem a little awkward at first, but when you can click to go to a section, you suddenly realize that it's the same principal as thumbing through the pages of a book, only easier. And no more lugging around heavy books!

Viewing the book on your desktop computer is most ideal as you have a larger monitor and the working area of your desk surrounding you, but via your laptop or tablet, you can study on-the-go anywhere.

The content is suitable for 18 years and older. The intent is to create content that is respectful and considerate to the general populace while also reflecting the current cultural atmosphere. For more information about content appropriateness, please review the Disclaimers section in the License Agreement.

It is our intent to present and maintain a respectable and accurate educational and informational resource for visitors to our site and for those who purchase our books. By reading this entire site, you should have a good idea of what you can expect in terms of our commitment to education, the fashion industry, the social community, and social evolution.

The principles are presented in a logical and methodical sequence in a manner that builds on prior learning. There is ample use of nearby illustrations, charts, graphics, and photographs to provide a visual representation of a concept or to aid in the assimilation of the material. Unlike traditional publishing, dynamic elements can also be incorporated like video and sound which lend to an en- gaging learning experience.

The word "test" was never spoken in Janet's classroom. Instead, she developed challenging pro- jects to help her students make use of the information. This is a standard she felt strongly about preserving in her digital books. In Volume II, you will find a project at the end of most major subject areas. Doing the projects is encouraged because they will help you grasp the material you just learned and will equip you with a working knowledge to apply to your job, work, or intended use. For Volume. I, you will finish the entire book before suggested projects are discussed. This is intentional, because how you go about completing the projects will be relevant to your chosen path in fashion and by book's end, you should have a fairly good idea about which sector most interests you.

Upon completion, many of the projects will serve as reference manuals to add to your developing fashion library.....a notebook about color psychology/perception, another representing design styles and how they alter body lines.....a directory of designers and fashion houses.....and you will learn how to develop a Fashion Week Report to help you track style trend beginnings. The projects will help you progress your knowledge in that subject area. They will help you advance your skills in the workplace. And if your interest is casual rather than academic, the projects are equally rewarding for awareness and personal development.

Continuing Study

This offer is extended by invitation to individuals who have purchased The Fashion Industry. It is designed for advanced learning for those who have decided to make fashion their career and advance to a professional level. For these individuals, the subsequent editions serve as an ongoing reference as it continually addresses changes in the industry. Fashion is an industry always in flux. In a matter of only a few months, you can find yourself out of the loop.

If you choose to accept the invitation, you would purchase Fashion for Thought. It includes the current edition of The Fashion Industry which is updated every fashion season (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter). Also included is an insightful commentary aimed to get you thinking forward and gives Janet the opportunity to connect with you in a more profound way.

As each new fashion season nears, you will anticipate with excitement the release of the next edition. Every seasonal edition includes the Fashion Week Report covering the shows in Paris, Milan, London, and New York as well as all the changes that happened in the fashion industry since the edition you last purchased like the departure of a designer at a fashion house, acquisitions of fashion labels by conglomerates, new startups, and activities in the wholesale and retail sectors. Your loyalty earns you a massive discount off the list price.

It is Janet's desire that in time you develop an astuteness of your own to read the market, assimilate the effects of critical industry changes, and write your own Fashion Week Report. The Continuing Study program is "purchase-per-season"-based. There's no subscription or obligation, so if you want to stop, just don't order again. It's that easy.

These books are especially dedicated to bringing fashion education to individuals who choose or have need for an independent, at-home, or self-guided learning environment. You are learning the same course material Janet Reed taught from in her community college fashion courses.

We are committed to supporting educators, fashion programs, and enrolled students with material that is well-researched and current and that provides lifelong value to those pursuing a career in fashion. And we saw a void that needed to be filled.

Students pay high costs for a college degree or certificate today. Most complain about the high price of textbooks they usually don't keep and some instructors list two or three required and recommended books for a single course. We took a different route.

Janet designed two core textbooks that you will want to keep as they serve as important reference manuals. Volume I: The Fashion Industry and Volume II: Elements of Art in Fashion comprehensively cover a vast number of topics. They are suitable for several different courses. In this, we aim to save students money by reducing the number of course books they need to buy.

To Fashion Instructors: It is our aim to make your job a whole lot easier by providing you with quality textbooks and methodical teaching tools. The books are appropriate for traditional lecture as well as distance learning courses. We appreciate you choosing us for your textbook(s)!

Please email us for more details about an ongoing partnership.

Our aim is to make aour books available to anyone who has the interest to learn about fashion. The public library system plays a big part in this as it provides a way to reach those who lack the resources to purchase a book of their own.

It is our goal that every community in the U.S. has access to the books through their local branches. For those branches unable to find a place in their budget, we will continue our efforts to connect donors or to fill this capacity ourself.

Please email us for more details.

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Your USB Activation Key will work with all of your devices to which you download the setup file. The USB does not store the book, but it must be plugged into the device in order to activate the license and open the book. You will be able to read your book(s) on only one device at a time.

Should you purchase more than one title, your USB Activation Key will work with all books. So for all future purchases, editions, additional titles, new titles, and programs, one USB Activation Key works for all books. After your first purchase then, the process of ordering another book will be much faster as you already have the physical USB Activation Key.

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A full preview is offered to Public Libraries and Instructors BY INVITATION ONLY.

Click here to see an Overview of Vol. I: The Fashion Industry.

Click here to see an Overview of Vol. II: Elements of Art in Fashion.

Demos of the books may also be viewed at the Janet Reed - Fashion! YouTube Channel:

Click here for Demo of Vol. I: The Fashion Industry

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Click here for Demo of Vol. III: The Evolution of Fashion

Another option is to check with your local library. We hope the library in your community carries our books. If not, express your interest and refer the purchasing manager to our website. We are working to make our books available at all branches nationwide.

Yes! You can buy any title as a gift for someone you know who is interested in fashion. It is a thoughtful, rewarding, and enriching gift with lifelong value. Each course book is like taking a distance college class or learning on one's own through independent study. The gift of fashion is perfect for anyone who loves fashion!

To place an order for a fashion book gift, go here Gift Purchase.

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You can read the book offline (an Internet connection is not required). However, Vol. I includes outside links to designer websites and fashion show videos. You will need to have an Internet connection to utilize them.

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The Fashion Industry (also Vol. I: The Fashion Industry)
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We strive to provide well-researched educational and informative content but cannot guarantee that the information is not without error. We shall not be held responsible or liable for any error or omissions in information.

We strive to provide content that is respectful, thoughtful, and considerate while being a stimulating reflection of the times through the lens of the present culture, the fashion industry, and our intended audience. You recognize and acknowledge that the subjectivity of social correctness is influenced by personal belief systems and that interpretations of a topic or matter may vary. We reserve the right to freely express a viewpoint and to openly discuss matters that are pertinent to the discussion for the purpose of shining light on the subject - its resultant positive and negative effects as well as the advantages and disadvantages of particular outcomes.

You understand that you have the option of using OR not using the "outside links" included in the content and that to use these links, you must be connected to the internet. Outside links are provided for informational purposes only. No monetary compensation is received by the author nor the company. When you utilize an outside link, you do so at your own risk and will be bound by the privacy policies of each individual site [see further options in the next paragraph]. Should you use an outside link, you shall not hold us responsible for the content, views, links, or advertising contained within the sites.

"Outside links" are "identified as" and "provide information" as follows:

1) In "The Fashion Industry", outside links are identified by "www....". By hovering your mouse over the link, details of the website and information that the link goes to is revealed. If you choose to click on the www.... link, you will go to the website directly. OPTIONALLY, you can open a new window, type in the source information, and go to the site using your device's browser. 2) Outside links in any title within "The Evolution of Fashion" series are identified as "Detail View". When you click on a Detail View link, you will go to the Wikimedia Commons free media repository website where you can view information about where the image was sourced.

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