FDES 338 Designing for Denim
This intermediate course offers a comprehensive approach to the study of denim, including historical significance, heritage, influence, weaving, dyeing and finishing, cut and fit, as well as the wash process. Emphasis will be placed on pricing, manufacturing, branding, and marketing. Students will design garments and lectures will address denim's dominance in the fashion industry and the regional role of Los Angeles as the denim capital. Students will explore issues of sustainability in the denim industry, including impacts on the environment, and ways in which manufacturers are addressing those impacts. Studio. Prerequisite: FDES 226, Advanced Technical Studio.