Chapter 18: Portfolios
At the beginning of a career, assembling a body of work is about presenting depth and range: The goal is to show how well the designer sketches, styles, and solves design challenges. Talented designers who have already explored many genres of fashion must edit and compartmentalize their work.
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A master portfolio will archive the complete breadth of the designer’s work. It is a good idea to keep quality color reproductions organized into categories. Designers who specialize in custom eveningwear, say, will want to separate their bridal work from formal gowns, dinner suits, and special occasion dresses. Within each category, the designer will want to demonstrate as much variety as possible.
Each segment of the ...
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