Blue is the New Black: The 10 Step Guide to Developing and Producing a Fashion Collection [Paperback]

An A to Z of the whole fashion process including design, production and marketing.

Over the past 23 years she has worked in all areas of the garment industry from shop floor to development and production of a luxury brand.

Present:
Co-Lab 54 – Founded a consultancy to facilitate project collaborations with fashion companies, in addition tocoaching and teaching workshops on product development, planning and strategy.

Past:
- Production and Development Director for TH Collection – Tommy Hilfiger Europe BV.
- Production and Development Director K Karl Lagerfeld.
- Design Manager Pepe Jeans London/Spain/Amsterdam.
- Published writer – LECOOL Amsterdam, website and book.

Specialties: Product development, project management, planning, strategy, sourcing, range planning, mentoring, coaching and writing.

Written for fashion graduates, newbie entrepreneurs and those in entry-level positions in the industry, Blue is the New Black demystifies the process of how to make a fashion collection accessible for all levels. It’s a reference guide, a buddy, and an overview of who, what and where.

Fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It’s not just about sketching an outfit, it’s about selecting fabric, developing buttons, sourcing a factory, negotiating prices, making patterns, seeing the final launch and selling garments. This multi-faceted industry is exciting, enigmatic and endless. With many fashion schools now recognising the importance of including technical modules to their degrees, this guide is the perfect accompaniment to the relevant modules with its vocational a tol#%