1. BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing - 7.2.5 Global Fashion When fashion designers create a new design for a garment they may be influenced by many different factors. They may look to the past or they may be inspired by their travels. The world has become a smaller place in recent years; people are travelling further for their holidays. Different cultures and ethnic groups bring their own style and fashions to be integrated into the community.

2. BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing - 7.2.5 Where to go for Inspiration ? The designer Vivienne Westwood has stated that she has been inspired by the collections in the Victoria & Albert Museum: Many museums feature collections that show how designers have been influenced in different ways. See:Brighton Museum & Art GalleryBrighton Museum & Art Gallery Zandra Rhodes has been influenced by her travels. Jimmy Choo the shoe designer is inspired by his own culture. See:High Heeled ShoesHigh Heeled Shoes

3. BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing - 7.2.5 Multicultural influences on fashion It's hard to look at the trends in fashion in the UK over the last 40 years without acknowledging the contribution made by black people. See: Black British style Black British style What were the key events/ people that influenced fashion styles in the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s ? The UK Asian fashion market is the largest ethnic fashion market in the UK. There are a large number of high class designer Asian fashion designers and retailers that are shaping the UK Asian fashion industry. See : Asian FashionAsian Fashion

4. BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing - 7.2.5 Current Fashions You will need to collect a range of magazines and relevant web sites. Investigate the fashions for the coming seasons/ recent fashion seasons. Can you see any cultural or global influences in the collections/ trends ? London Fashion week Vogue magazine Daily Telegraph