What Fashion Books Do I Need To Get Started?

[@zoehongteaches]

On a budget? Pick one or two subjects to start studying first and get those books! My amazon shop is here: www.amazon.com/shop/zoehong

[@yahyajomaa6509]

Wich one should i start with ? Should i start with the drawing books first? ( i never try to draw fashion design , i try but I’m not good :( should i go first with the drawing books or the fashion and fiber books as a beginner!? )

[@Marionsky1]

I love all of these books. I’m brand new to sewing and every single one of these books made my heart beat a little faster. Thanks for this great video! 👍💝🌸

[@insignificant5822]

These books are only for women's fashion design or men also?? Because I can only see women pictures and patterns.

[@amorgod7776]

do you have any books for people interested in designing for men? or will these all help

[@maggiesandberg7163]

I dunno if you mentioned it, but did you ever look into Fashionary? Like textilepedia and such? I'v seen a lot about that elsewhere and was wondering if you would recommend.... cuz they pretty expensive $$

[@pht73]

I love that Zoe starts by giving us all the side-eye, because she knows we're watching KZbin instead of studying.

[@zoehongteaches]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I literally laughed out loud

[@ChauPham-zr3ki]

OMG :)))) me right now

[@kyster49er]

BRUH IM IN MATH CLASS RN LMAO

[@veronicaphiri7432]

I'm crying😂😂😂😂😂♥️♥️

[@antinoye973]

ME RN INSTEAD OF DOING ALG 2 WORK 💀💀💀💀 it’s literally right in front of me….. okay I’ll get to it now….

[@nazmussadat7852]

I was just googling what fashion design books to read! You're psychic!

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes I am! hahahahha~

[@helloninno7781]

Seriously Zoe you taught me more than my teachers at university ! And I’m not joking!!! We all love you

[@daphneh107]

Awesome! I'm definitely starting with Zero Waste Fashion Design and Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers. I never want my products to look "homemade". I was lucky enough to learn my sewing techniques from my friend who worked in the industry for a long time and free lanced for the pageant world. Hopefully I don't have "home sewing" habits to unlearn. Thank you so much!

[@zoehongteaches]

You can do it! And have fun with those Zero Waste patterns!

[@daphneh107]

@@zoehongteaches Thanks for the encouragement!

[@jayneeojeda5677]

embarrassingly, I didn't think I'd get much out of this video, but OH MY GOD, I need all of these books!

[@keerabrar4314]

KZbin putting this on my recommendation page 3 weeks into my fashion college course 👀 and you bet I watched all the ads too to get you that coin sis

[@zoehongteaches]

You're my new fav LOL

[@AyanaSioux]

You are a godsend. I'm not trying to go to school because i have ADHD and other neurodivergent ailments and school isn't set up for me, so i want to teach myself and you answered all my questions for what i need with these books. I love you and please don't stop creating these videos. 💜💜💜

[@MCS91013]

You read my mind! Just earlier this week I was searching through your old videos trying to remember what books you have recommend. 🤗

[@zoehongteaches]

I'm psychic. hahahaha j/k

[@alecmagana2731]

Same

[@behindthecouch1]

Same here😊

[@annavupie]

I did the exact same thing LOL I was going to write a comment but I was pretty late to the video so I didn't think Zoe would see! Are there any more anatomy books that you recommend? Thank you for this 💕

[@MCS91013]

Zoe Hong Do you have a recommendation on a book or resource for overall terminology? I am not a fashion designer. I need something more for finding correct terminology when writing descriptions of garments like for marketing and copywriting purposes. I was told to try a book called Fashionpedia but haven’t had a chance to order yet.

[@zoehongteaches]

Did you catch my COLLAB video with DANIELA TABOIS??? Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WveJinqqdno6M

[@Clarissa_Hamlin08]

My favorite thing about fashion is the illustration, and this really helps me know wich books would help me with illustrating better. Thank you!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@melsmith110]

Almost a year later I found this channel, it's August 6th, 2021. I actually sew for dolls, but I am very intrigued with historical fashion and couture sewing. I made a list of all the books you presented and will be taking a serious look. Thanks for this resource!

[@Nivlecs]

Yes this is what I need! Thanks!

[@zoehongteaches]

Happy to help!

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

@@zoehongteaches ....i honestly think that people in fashion should read....THING OF BEAUTY ..THE TRAGEDY of SUPERMODEL GIA....it explains the history of fashion on every level....and this stylish edgy unfortunate beautiful woman and her influence on it all....

[@jimtors]

Wait - where have u been? I love how she just starts up like there was no delay. Lol. She's awesome

[@kathleentroutman9254]

Thank you for your interesting, valuable videos. I've been sewing for years, love altering stuff for myself. I'm retired now so i can play with fabric and designs as much as i want! I have had to adjust to not being a size 2 anymore, and i have to check myself a little with my tendency to wild colors. Bohemia is my natural environment. Yes, i make my curtains and pocketbooks and rugs too!😁 Thank you again for being such a valuable resource! I hope you make lots of money with the Amazon links, you deserve it

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@keriseable]

OMG. How did you know😩😩 for the last 2 days I’ve been searching for the right books because I’ve already waisted so much money on books that was not helpful at all. THANK YOU🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@theredrover3217]

With zero Hands-On access for such things I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your excellent coverage of books.

[@jayneeojeda5677]

I'd love to see a video about writing for fashion, like, what kind of writing skills and techniques are important in the fashion industry? thanks so much for all of your helpful info!

[@gydha]

I would like to say; I love you! But I don't know you so that would be over the top. But I love the feeling you gave me. You awoken my inspiration. Looking at these books made my hearth jump and my will to create. So thank you Zoe.

[@leliaberra8632]

Im here from Ethiopia(Africa) madly in love with fashion. My dad is coming from America and i wanted him bring me fashion books form there. And tadaaaa you appeared. Now i know which book he has to bring me. Thankyou zoe. God Bless you!

[@donot_messup_mytempo_darling]

I'm gonna pray for you a lot,Thank you so much Zoe❤ And I also pray that you'll keep all these videos available for everyone always. Please don't delete them or make them private ever!! 😭 If I ever make it to the industry with your help, I promise I'll meet you and Give you lots of love. 😘😍😍

[@spellcasteraggiev6012]

Oh, man, I'm totally gonna see which ones our library has. thanks for putting all these recommendations together for us. You rock!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

My book list grows once again because of this video. I often find myself going through my older books from time to time. Each time something jumps out at me. Always on the lookout for more knowledge. Thanks.

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes, we should always be learning!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@zoehongteaches If only more people had this attitude. From time to time, I run into people who insist that they know it all and therefore there is nothing out there to expand their knowledge. One look at their sewing says otherwise and is rather cringe worthy.

[@zoehongteaches]

@@bohemiansusan2897 hahahahaha YES INDEED.

[@balenciagamama5488]

I am studying fashion currently so i need some of these!

[@ranamustafa9076]

I absolutely LOVE your channel. Can you please do a video on how to start getting a job or reaching connections in the fashion industry? Mainly luxury

[@supermariosunshine64]

Haha I love the way you present things, zero BS here. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@zoehongteaches]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rajendratrivedi2374]

Thank you so much Zoe for such wonderful work that you are doing. I have been following your KZbin channel for 4 years now. I am a Fashion Design student and your videos have taught me more than what my University has taught me in 2 years. It is because of you that I have come to know that Fashion is not just Glamour but there is a ton of research and understanding that goes into it. Thank you so much!!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

>>Fashion is not just Glamour but there is a ton of research and understanding that goes into it. Yes, exactly! You're welcome!

[@alyonavantiggelen3906]

Dear Zoe, thank you so much for this video! There are quite a few video's on KZbin on the subject and yours is by far the best one! I am also impressed by your effective presentation style: quick, compact and no blablabla. I have ordered one book from the list already and put three more on my short list. Some books unfortunately are $$$ or no longer available. But at least now I know what I really need for my sewing library. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@rewguy8373]

My wife gave me her copy of 9 heads by Nancy Riegelman from her own school days. Even though I’m not doing fashion design, more comic, manga and sifi drawing I find it a wonderful reference for faces, figures and drawing clothes. I have the Human figure and color theory book. Both great resources. Thanks for the tips. Keep doing what your doing your so helpful.

[@lynnetmuritu1821]

Literally couldn't be better timed. Thank you 😊

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@2LIVCREATE]

Zoe, thank you sooooo very much for suggesting fashion books from which to study. I love you, Teacher! 📚🎨👗😘🥰🤗♥️

[@christienebotha6363]

Thank you Zoë for the book report! you are such a SUPER STAR 🌟 for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated 💐

[@11scarletthreads14]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you so much! These will be so helpful 😭❤

[@zoehongteaches]

Happy to help!

[@Alishajoseph212]

25 and ready to pursue a new career thanks Zoe

[@simplyj_17]

Just got my two books Fabric sewing guide by Claire And The Fashion Design Course by Steve I wanted to get the pattern making by dennic but next week I will be purchasing. Thank you will be watching more of your videos becoming a self taught fashion designer pattern maker and just sewing my own/kids wardrobes ♥️🙏🏼🔥

[@tutonelylesnaranjo6311]

Hey Zoe - do you think fashion is headed toward more military utilitarian garb after the Pandemic? As for myself, I want basic wear, nothing fancy as I continue to downsize and focus on health, brainpower and the arts in a world that has changed where resources are undergoing a tremendous shift.

[@nezzydoodles]

this book recs video is what i needed. gotta hunt some of them down

[@gigilaroux762]

Amazing! Thanks so much. I agree on the Claire Schaffer book.

[@bonyadibrand]

I love your all video and i use of all . thanks thanks zoe

[@veronicasavage8551]

I just found your channel and I love it I have been binge watching your channel thank you so much

[@marlykurtzernarvaez3514]

I’m not a fashion designer but I super enjoy all ur videos. Thanks for this channel!!

[@idachan627]

Thank you so much, Zoe! This vedio is useful! I feel so encouraged to learn better and harder as so many awesome resources!

[@shaunie23]

Hahaha i just came across your channel about the different fabrics and then i was like damn I need to get some books to start then BOOM you give it all 😭🤞🏽 you’re the best

[@zoehongteaches]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@mimictt]

Yes!! This is the video i've been waiting for!! thank you!

[@alexanderpons9246]

Oh wow Ms. Zoe Hong all of the books are great, all the subjects are spot on for those of us who love Fashion Design! I will be getting FASHION DESIGN COURSE Book for sure. Thank you for all the great knowledge you share through this wonderful Platform and Channel!

[@GuiPurri]

you look prettier everyday. Hey zoe, do a video teaching how to talk to ourselves (like in our minds or out loud when we're alone). Your "peppy" personality really gives us life.

[@rimaxyz]

Thank you Zoe, I watch your videos every day as I just started learning about fashion design and drawing 🙏🏼

[@ananyashree9358]

This is super duper helpful Zoe! I was wondering if there are more books other than the “vendor compliance handbook “ on how to start a fashion label and market the clothes successfully. Like the websites and the trade fairs and finding clients and multi brand stores and how to sell them internationally?

[@nombrepronunciable7851]

THANKS. JUST THANKS.

[@deborah3716]

I am so overwhelmed already .... but i know i have to start from somewhere...thank you so much Zoe , much love from Greece

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome and good luck!

[@nbwstay4932]

Grateful to have you by my side,the veryyy newest person to join!

[@ΧαραΓραμματικοπουλου]

Your videos are always so informative and you teach us so much in your videos... thank you for the effort that you're putting it really shows

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say!

[@lilie_soleil]

I love you Zoe. Thank you for being such a great teacher.

[@jgbs8710]

Always get excited for your uploads!

[@zoehongteaches]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@knswetha7065]

Superb superb superb.....

[@trealexander1831]

YOU are a GODSEND!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for THIS!!!!

[@kaleenalettich5899]

Bear necessities, the simple bear necessities, forget about your worries and your strife. 🎶🎶

[@RezaMarz]

Thanks Zoe.

[@caringcasa]

Great tips!!! 🤎✨🍂

[@deepakhatri1087]

Thanku zoe ❤🌞 you are blessing to us

[@CuriosityRocks]

A couple of those look useful for my interests, thank you.

[@zahkilovett]

Best video for the niche I was looking into

[@lailamatjinouche9013]

Thanks a lot. It will definitely help 🙏

[@eh1346]

Amazing, thanks Zoe

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@alankritaverma]

Something I desperately needed to be informed of Thank you, I love you do much 😭😭❤

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@alankritaverma]

@@zoehongteaches ❤❤❤❤

[@SewSpoiled]

Thank you! I am definitely going to have a lot to read this summer!

[@chp21600]

I love your teaching style!! I feel so lucky to have run into you on KZbin!!!

[@houseofnami5696]

your videos are so informative, thank you for sharing yourself with us. i've been so inspired❤️

[@RebecaNavarro]

You are the best!! Im a designer with my own label but your videos are very helpful, i want some of that books 🙈😁❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

Happy to help!

[@nadegemt]

You're my fashion guru! I thank God you exist!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@OliviaWenya]

Haven't gone to fashion school, so I can't give that perspective on it. But i've read and owned all the books mentioned in the video (with the exception of the fashion illustration and vendor compliance) and they are great :) Highly recommended by me :D Just know they are some chunky boys you are getting :) and you may need more shelfing for books.

[@zoehongteaches]

Awesome! Yes, i've had to re-organize my shelves many times over the years! hahaha~

[@OliviaWenya]

@@zoehongteaches I don't know if I should be happy or sad about not being the only one who suffers from that problem...'

[@nathanpanzo2375]

I love your recommendations! Do you have book recommendations more targeted towards men fashion ?

[@cloui443]

Exactly what I needed, thank you so much! I want to start learning draping and patternmaking

[@aliceforestwitch1939]

It's funny, I had scoured the internet for good books on fashion design, took me months to find everything I needed, and you made an entire list of them in a short 12 minute video lol! This is a great video because if you are like me and truly value books as a resource of learning, you can avoid hours and hours of scimming and reading reviews and such. These really are the best books you can get on this subject.. especially Helen Joseph Armstrong's patternamking for fashion design book, there is also a draping book that she did and its absolutely amazing

[@MillieM2018]

Thank you for the recommendation, I always wants to lean fashion design, while reality I become a programmer, will pick fashion design course as a start, like this video and subscribe immediately and follow you to move me closer to my dream

[@Babygirl-gt3ul]

I like your video and I love the fashion design books too. You are so beautiful and pretty and gorgeous.

[@dianagrigorescu548]

Loved this video! I am really a self-taught person and I like to learn by myself so books are great for that. Also, do you have any book recommandation for advanced? Like how to get deeper into making clothes and advanced pattern making.

[@zoehongteaches]

Instead of looking for "advanced" books, I would pick a specialty you want to focus on for a while and look for books on that topic.

[@artemisarojas9999]

Qué maravillo libro el "Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book"...

[@michaelvasquez1355]

awesome. im for sure going to check some of these out!

[@zoehongteaches]

Enjoy!

[@mehrghadar1492]

I've got the third one omg girl yes that's essential one ,thank u so much

[@lokhandemukta4325]

I hv read 4 of em and really they helped me a lot

[@bumblebeecameron7734]

I need the knitwear book, my future is being a crocheting fashion designer, but I also wanna do a documentary on the downfall where no one do crochet, knitting, or yarn fashion.(with Bazaar?

[@theverbind]

Wow this is so awesome!!! I'm so excited to learn from your channel 💛💛💛

[@ploob5658]

This is for sure really good books that i would love to buy cuz right now I'm trying to find that could help me start with my fashion journey

[@zoehongteaches]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@fashionarchitect]

Hello Zoe, thanks for all you amazing content love it. Have you ever thought of creating a home school syllabus using these books ?

[@zoehongteaches]

Video incoming!

[@nilmoh7264]

Awwww thank u so much that was really helpfull,litterly ur my fav🥺

[@sanskritithakral7231]

Really greatful to you it helped me a lot ❤️❤️by the way you are rocking the red lip.

[@ninete7459]

omg this video is sooooo what i needed! thank youu!

[@mugzbrenda]

Thank you Hong

[@charlotterose3745]

Thank you so much for all these recommendations! I’ve just graduated fashion design but I still feel like such a beginner haha

[@mehark]

I really appreciate your videos, they are great, you Rock ! I saw the book collection and i can't help but wonder if there is good books on designing Activewear, athleisure and sportswear?

[@child9125]

Ms. Hong, you are an angel.

[@shadows6411]

Not exactly what I was looking for, I guess these books are specific to the fashion industry. I’m trying to find books on clothing and materials people wear based on the environment, era, location, etc for character designing. The rendering material and color theory books looked interesting though.

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing!😎

[@Ahsan-h9n]

can you please do a video on how to illustrate jewel embroidery?

[@behindthecouch1]

You are just the best ☺ I rly was in need of color books and illustrations

[@zoehongteaches]

Have fun!

[@RebecaNavarro]

Thank you Zoe… but i want the zero waist because pattern is my favorite part of designing but i didnt find it ☹️

[@gloritagloritas1290]

Thank u 💕

[@higherground711]

I enjoyed the overview of the fashion books. I find something useful in everyone one of your videos. 🙂 Said a while back I was tired of just the blues, blacks, and grays as wardrobe. I don't know what the hell happened, but I forgot just how good apparel with colors and with graphics look on me. So I've been making that right over the past few months. Shirts in every color camo and with graphics. A shit load of baseball caps lol. And some graphic basketball shorts. I'm overhauling my entire wardrobe. I'm 44, 5'6 tall, 215lbs, buzz cut red hair like military person mustache and a 5 inch long chin beard. The only problems I've encountered are that when I look for hoodies, shirts, shorts, and sometimes pants I get more foreign sizes than anything else. I'm lucky at times to find US sizes. That's bullshit. There are Amazon sites for regions all over the world. They should make sellers doing business on the US Amazon site convert their sizes to US sizes. The shoes on the shoes list being women's shoes, the ones I have on my list are there because they're holographic. Personally I think those can be unisex. Doesn't matter though. I don't give a shit what anyone thinks. I just got a blue holographic baseball cap a couple of days ago. Wore it while grocery shopping. And today I got a red PU leather baseball cap with a metal gold skull on it. I love it when people stare at my shit. I think if one likes something they should wear it whether it's for men or women. It all depends on what it is and how one wears it. Just because I put on one of those pairs of holographic shoes doesn't mean my rocks are going to shrivel up and fall off lmao! 🤣 Personally I think what blurs the lines between feminine and masculine fashion would be a good topic for discussion. That's the reason for this paragraph. Take care and be safe. Hats www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VMV87UDJR2GC?&sort=default Hoodies www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CKPT3NW7PT84?&sort=default Shoes (Yeah some are women's shoes. All I care about is that they're holographic.) www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29B8WFRZMX5ZS?&sort=default Shorts www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QRJK0TDJ0GT2?&sort=default Tshirts www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BRJJXMHQCQK3?&sort=default Jewelry & Acessories www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3C6YI38DW5JY?&sort=default

[@zoehongteaches]

I looooooove metallic shoes. I have about a dozen pair. I esp love those rainbow iridescent ones.

[@sncstudiofashion4475]

Anything on audible.com ? For example, autobiography on fashion designers and fashion business. Send your recommendations. Please help.