Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form

A-Level Fashion and Textiles - wider reading list Information about materials and components

Information about commercial design and manufacture

Information about colouring and finishing fabrics

Information about fashion and design There are too many texts about the history of fashion to list here; these are some of the more widely known books from authors who are recognized experts in the field. Some will be out of print but it may be possible to find them on sellers’ websites. New titles are published regularly and teachers are advised to study inspection copies before deciding on a purchase.

Magazines Just 4 Textiles from SFE (Tribal Press) Threads www.magazinecafe. co.uk Clotex 11 Vogue Elle Marie Claire Some useful websites: www.dti.gov.uk/sectors_clothing.html www.fairtrade.org.uk www.fashionmonitor.co.uk www.wgsn-edu.com/edu/index.htm www.mutr.co.uk www.textilesintelligence.com www.bbc.co.uk www.fabricadabra.co.uk Skillfast – UK resources