I Want to Be a Fashion Designer [Paperback]

Stephanie Maze (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: I Want To Be

From the classrooms of top fashion schools to the studios of talented designers, this book takes kids on an inspiring tour of the dynamic world of fashion design. Replete with colorful photographs and facts about the history and the future of fashion, it even shows readers how to get started now. •The seventh book in the popular career exploration series for middle grade readers •Includes more than 100 full-color photographs •Features facts-at-a-glance, profiles of famous fashion designers, and design resources

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-This once-over-lightly introduction to the world of fashion design conveys tremendous excitement and motion in the bright and bold full-color photography that splashes across every page. Profiles of famous designers are interspersed with information on the types of jobs available in the field and the education needed to be successful. The history of fashion design, the impact of technology, and the importance of trade shows gain mention. Maze includes spreads on terminology, international attire, fashion trivia, a "who's who" list of designers, and even the process of making silk. She closes with a profile of a girl's success at designing and marketing fingerless fleece hand protectors. A fun update to Miriam Moss's Fashion Designer (Crestwood House, 1991).
Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Grade 4-8-This once-over-lightly introduction to the world of fashion design conveys tremendous excitement and motion in the bright and bold full-color photography that splashes across every page. Profiles of famous designers are interspersed with information on the types of jobs available in the field and the education needed to be successful. The history of fashion design, the impact of technology, and the importance of trade shows gain mention. Maze includes spreads on terminology, international attire, fashion trivia, a "who's who" list of designers, and even the process of making silk. She closes with a profile of a girl's success at designing and marketing fingerless fleece hand protectors. A fun update to Miriam Moss's Fashion Designer (Crestwood House, 1991). Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS (School Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (February 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152019383
• ISBN-13: 978-0152019389
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art > Fashion

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fashion Fantastic!, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Want to Be a Fashion Designer (I Want to Be (Raintree Steck-Vaughn)) (Library Binding)

This book was excellent. It has all the criteria that is needed to fulfill any book on this specific topic. Fashion designing is one of my most enjoyed hobbies and this book has done it all. From sewing to buying, this book suits anyone. I recommend it to anyone - whether you do or don't like clothes. It is perfect!~ If you have ever read the book, "Fashion Sketchbook" and loved it, than you will like this one a whole lot more. "Fashion Sketchbook" got a four-star review and I rate this book five-star. Enjoy this book, it is full of helpful hints on every fashion flaw there is. So...get reading!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great color pictures, June 28, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: I Want to Be a Fashion Designer (Paperback)

This book is a great way to see how fashion works and all the things that is in the job the pictures are great if youre thinking about being a fashion designer than you need to buy this

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice book!, January 23, 2002

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This review is from: I Want to Be a Fashion Designer (Paperback)

This is a really nice book. Lots of glossy color photos of star designers add to the enjoyment of reading this book. It's great for little or big girls interested in fashion. I especially liked the story of the little girl who made up a new kind of mitten. She's been very successful with her efforts. It shows that not everyone has to go to design school to be a success in the field.