This research guide is a starting point for finding materials related to Fashion.
Use the blue menu on the right (or the bottom if you are on mobile) to view different pages based on the type of resource you need.
If you have any questions, you can always ask a Librarian. We are here to help!
Most COD online resources require a log in with your COD email and password.
To check out a physical book, you will need a student ID/Library card.
WGSN is an online news, information and fashion images database for the fashion and style industries. Coverage on fashion trends, forecasting, design, company profiles, and news items on e-commerce, finance, advertising, and marketing. Sign in with your COD email to access this resource.
NOTE: WGSN Insights and Interiors are no longer available.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.
The New York Times Digital Edition provides access to breaking news, podcasts, newsletters, and articles from the daily print edition. Additional features include NYTs Cooking, Wirecuttter, Audio, and limited games. Download the NYTs News, Cooking, or Audio apps for faster access to the content you want most. NYTs Audio only on iOS.
Create an account with your COD email to access this resource.
Use our catalog to find books, videos, and other resources in our collections.
The best way to start searching the Library catalog is to do a keyword search for words that describe your topic. Try to choose specific keywords. You may need to experiment with keywords to find ones that work for your topic. Once you find some items, you can use subject headings to find other items that cover the same topic.
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.
The Library keeps copies of some textbooks “On Reserve,” which means that they can be checked out and used within the Library for 2 hours at a time. Curious if your textbook is on reserve? Check the Fashion Course Reserves List.
The library is part of a consortium of academic libraries known as I-Share. As COD students, you can request items from other libraries and pick them up at the COD Library, all at no cost to you. For more information, visit our Requesting Items Webpage.