Leather and Fur
and Product Development
and Product Development
They buy the hides and skins, commission the tanning to the contract tanneries, and then sell the finished leather
What are converters?
(1) designer signature, (2) bridge, (3) contemporary, (4) better, (5) moderate, and (6) budget.
What are the six major price zones for women's apparel?
Infants–for babies up to one year, sizes 3 to 24 months and newborn, medium, large, and extra large.
Toddlers—for 2- and 3-year olds, sizes 2T to 4T. Children—for 3- to 6-year-olds, sizes 3 to 6x for girls and 3 to 7 for boys. Girls—for 7- to 14-year-old girls, sizes 7 to 16. Preteen—for ages 7- to 14 years old, sizes 6–16 for girls. Boys—for 6 or 7–14 or 15 years old, sizes 8 to 20, in husky, regular,and slim. Young men—for 8 to 20 years old, concentrating on 14–20 years, sizes 8 to 20
What are categories of children and teens apparel?
this industry has responded to the soft, natural look in ready-to-wear with foundation garments made of lightweight fibers with elastic characteristics that mold and shape the body without harnessing it.
What is the foundation industry?
Strength, lasting power, and price distinguish...
What is perfume from cologne and toilet water?
Allows animals to be raised under controlled conditions and to be bred selectively for the
best qualities
What is fur farming?
(1) Misses, (2) juniors, (3) petites, and (4) women’s and women’s petites
What are Women’s apparel size range?
It produces fashionable clothing mirroring men's and women's styles. But the industry is not itself innovative.
What is the children's wear industry?
It encompasses coordinated leotards, tights, wrap skirts, sweatsuits, leg warmers, and tops.
What is body-wear?
Manufacturers of cosmetics are prevented from using potentially harmful ingredients and from making exaggerated claims regarding the efficacy of their products
What are Federal Laws?
They handle all phases of a garment’s production, including design, cutting, sewing, sales, and shipping
What are apparel manufacturers?
(a) advertising (national, cooperative, broadcast, print, and electronic), (b) publicity (through public relations firms, which distribute information to the press), (c) major fashion shows, press weeks, and trade shows, (d) trunk shows, (e) videos and DVDs, and (f) promotional aids
What are marketing strategies for women's apparel?
Clothing appeals to middle-income and upper-income consumers. Often
designer clothing appeals to parents who cannot afford it for themselves but buy it for their children
What is the designer label children’s clothing?
Current trends include mergers, diversification of product lines, and styling.
What are current trends in the intimate apparel industry?
Fragrance products include scented candles, silk flowers, potpourris, sachets, incense, and air fresheners.
What are home fragrances?
Stage 1 Planning the line
Stage 2 Creating the design concepts
Stage 3 Developing the designs
Stage 4 Planning production
Stage 5 Production
Stage 6 Distributing the line
What is the six-stage product development process?
Tailored clothing, furnishings, outerwear, and work clothes,
What are categories of men's apparel?
Enjoy wearing representations of their favorite characters. Major movie
studios have established their own retail stores and this has helped to broaden the appeal of character
licensing for childre
What are younger children?
National brands, designer-label brands, and Private brands
What are the brands in hosiery industry?
Growth of sun-care, anti-aging, antibacterial and antiallergenic products; aromatherapy and spa products
What are trends in the cosmetics and fragrance industries?
Allows companies to share forecasting, point-of-sales data, inventory information, and the supply and demand for materials or products.
The goal is to achieve better overall retail performance by having immediate information about what consumers want flow quickly from consumers to producers
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?
• Separates—Because they cost less than a well-made suit, separates will continue to dominate.
• Designer and brand -name labels—Designer names signify fashion to consumers, and brand names signify quality; both are of increased importance to male consumers.
What are the two menswear style trends that are likely to continue?
Catering exclusively to children's wear. Some of these are stores-within-stores. Many of these trade on an established name in adult apparel.
What are children's retail outlets?
Goods are now visually displayed arranged by brand, style, and color, which promotes the fashion features of the merchandise.
What are beautiful undergarments?
This market is growing at the rate of 17 percent per year, and represents a series of large target groups with strong interests in cosmetics and needs for special products to meet their specific differences in skin shades, tone, and hair texture
What is the ethnic market?