The World of Fashion, 4th edition, has been completely redesigned, updated, and is now in full color. This text is the essential source for students who want to understand the fashion industry. Starting with an introduction to the history of fashion and its evolving role within the global marketplace, this book provides in-depth coverage of the designing, manufacturing, and merchandising segments of the fashion apparel and textiles industries. Each chapter focuses on an aspect of the industry, from its history and the theory of design to product development, manufacturing, and merchandising.