This research guide is a starting point for finding materials related to Fashion. Feel free to contact the Librarian for help or to suggest materials for purchase.
Highlights
- WGSN
WGSN is a market intelligence tool. It examines current and future trends in a variety of design and creative industries including fashion and interior design. This rich resource includes trend forecasting reports, trade show reports, examinations of consumer behaviors, merchandising advice, and much more. Sign in with your COD email to access this resource.
- University of Fashion
The University of Fashion contains detailed video tutorials on drawing, draping, pattern making, garment construction, and also has downloadable materials like select patterns and croquis. The lessons are scaffolded into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced categories.
New Titles
Search the Library Catalog
Use our catalog to find books, videos, and other resources in our collections.
Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection and the Reference Collection.
| TT490 - TT695 | Fashion Design & Fashion Technology |
| GT509 - GT615/TT504 - TT518 | Fashion History |
| HD9940 | Fashion Merchandising |
| NK8880 - NK9505/TS1300 - TS1865 | Textiles |
| TT509 | Fashion Drawing |
There are several encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries to use for a quick lookup. Reference materials are not typically something you sit down and read cover to cover, though you could if you really wanted to. A small selection is shown below.
Reference Books
I-Share
The library is part of a consortium of academic libraries known as I-Share. As COD students, you can request items from other libraries online by creating an I-Share account. For more information, visit our I-Share Information Web Page.
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