Undergraduate Textbook
Undergraduate Textbook
In 2011 while teaching in the fashion department of Pratt Institute Erin was contacted by Applied Visual Arts Publishing (AVA) to write the first undergraduate textbook that offered a dual learning focus of both fashion and textile design equally. AVA is a European publishing house whose books are renowned for being design-led. Their books are written by leading academic authorities, and have been adopted by many hundreds of universities, colleges and higher education bodies around the world. AVA has a strong following within the design community. AVA was acquired by Bloomsbury in July 2012.
Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion is a 208 page, seven chapter textbook with 200 full color illustrations and photos. It gives a full overview of the current textile market and shows how to apply this knowledge when creating a fashion collection. Trend, inspiration, color, creating the collection and how to enhance design through textile choice and surface design are included. A perspective of current innovation and sustainability is offered in each area.
Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion is among Bloomsbury’s Required Reading Range for academics and professionals.
