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Fashion Education Books since 1987
About
Janet Reed Publications is a privately held company headquartered in Northern California at 101 Parkshore Dr.,
Suite 100 in Folsom. Training sessions and business meetings are by appointment and held here between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Digitally rendered course material is delivered online or as an application accessible via computer.
Janet redirected her beloved 17-year career as a fashion instructor in 2001 to teach a wider audience with her books.
Intended Readership
The course study books are for fashion enthusiasts pursuing a professional career in fashion. The best fit is 1) non-college-
bound seeking a way to learn about fashion independently 2) university, community college, and private trade school fashion
programs and 3) working fashion professionals seeking quality reference manuals to stay current and/or aid their work.
Websites
The 3-Volume Series (integrative but sold individually)
The Fashion Industry (Vol. I)
The Fashion Industry cover
Suitable for 18-week "Intro to Fashion" courses
[ full details at fashionmerchandisingonline.com link above ]
Elements of Art in Fashion (Vol. II)
Elements of Art in Fashion cover
Suitable for 18-week "Fashion Analysis" course and micro
courses covering Color and Design Theory, Fashion Styling,
Wardrobe and Image Consulting, Cultural Aspects of Dress,
Proportion in Clothing Design, Personal Style Guide
[ full details at fashionmerchandisingonline.com link above ]
The Evolution of Fashion (Vol. III)
The Fashion Industry cover
A series collection itself beginning with the Renaissance period.
Fashion designers find inspiration for their collections. Fashion
house creative directors and brand strategists get ideas for retro-
themed advertising campaigns. Costume designers use it as a key
resource for accuracy in clothing, hair styling, and accessories.
[ full details at fashionhistoryonline.com link above ]
Through these comprehensive books, a post-secondary student is progressed from foundational undergraduate level course work
to an advanced upper-division level. The knowledge acquired is beneficial for a career in fashion design, fashion promotion,
fashion merchandising, fashion styling, costume design, and entrepreneurial pursuits like launching a fashion label, writing a
fashion blog, or opening and running a clothing and accessories boutique. Additional skills, course work, or an apprenticeship is
required for certain subfields in the fashion industry and there are multiple ways to attain them. The ideal place to begin is Volume I.
As you gain career experience, you will process the information in greater depth making the books vital references throughout your career.
Janet Reed - author, instructor, guide, mentor
janet-reed-publications@proton.me