1. Bell Ringer Your bill at O’Charley’s is $35.00. How much should you tip your server?

2. Bell Ringer Answer $35.00 * 20% (0.20) = $7.00 I would tip my server at least $7.00.

3. The Next Test Will Cover: Types of Fashions The Fashion Cycle Textiles and Fashion Making Textiles The Design Process Making Fashion Haute Couture Everyday Designers

4. Learning Objectives To identify the types of fashion products Explain the main categories of fashion apparel Identify the classifications of fashion apparel categories.

5. Vocabulary Lines Hardlines Softlines Apparel Accessories Home Furnishings

6. Types of Fashion Products Manufacturers makes a variety of product lines: Lines  groups of styles and designs produced and sold as a set of related products. – Hardline – Softline

7. Fashion Lines Hardlines  Lines of products that are non- textile, such as small and large appliances, home accessories, and items not made of fabric. Softlines  lines of products made from textiles that include apparel and household items such as towels, table linens, and bedding.

8. Types of Apparel Apparel  the term used for clothing, as in personal attire or garments. – Apparel is categorized by groups – women’s wear, men’s wear, infants’ and children’s wear. Within these groups, there may be further divisions based on brands, age groups

9. Product Numbers Apparel producers designate a certain number to represent each style of apparel so manufacturing and order fulfillment of the product is more efficient. Retailers use the same style numbers when ordering products, and then further divide those numbers into categories, such as colors, sizes, and classifications. – Track sales of particular items and maintain accurate inventory records.

10. Types of Accessories Accessories are fashion items that are added to complete or enhance outfits. – Footwear, handbags, headwear, scarves, neckties, jewelry, gloves, and hosiery.

11. Varied Use of Accessories Create a new look Transform a garment from casual to formal

12. Home Furnishings Home Furnishings is the fashion product category that includes textiles used to furnish and decorate the home, such as towels, linens, and bedding.

13. Home Furnishings Household textiles are expected to last about 10 years, performance is the main consideration. Consumers wants the fabrics in their homes to be strong and durable, colorfast, and stain resistance.

14. Categories of Home Furnishings Domestics – Bed linens, bathroom items, and table and kitchen linens. Home Furnishings – Window treatments, upholstery furniture, and throw pillows. Floor Coverings – Carpeting, area rugs, throw rugs, and non-fabric floor tiles.

15. Categories and Classifications in Apparel Women’s Wear Men’s Wear Infants’ and Children’s Wear

16. Women’s Wear Represents the largest share of the apparel industry. New lines for 5 different seasons each year. – Retail life is approximately 10 weeks.

17. Classifications of Women’s Apparel Sportswear Separates Dresses Evening and Bridal Maternity Outerwear Suits Active Wear Swimwear/beachwear Intimate Apparel Accessories Footwear Miscellaneous apparel Misses – Even Sizes 2 - 14 Women’s Petite – Women under 5’4 Juniors – Younger figures – Odd sizes 1 - 13

18. Men’s Wear Men are almost as fashion conscious as women. Present new lines twice a year. – Fall / Winter most important – Springs / Summer Different seasons determine fabric weight.

19. Classifications of Men’s Wear Tailored apparel – Suits, coats, trousers Furnishings – Dress shirts, neckwear, underwear, hats, socks, sleepwear, robes Sportswear – Sports shirts, sweaters, shorts, slacks, exercise, swimwear Heavy outwear – Parkas, Ski pants, jackets Work clothing Footwear Miscellaneous Apparel – Rainwear, Uniforms, Cap

20. Men’s Wear Sized by chest, waist, and inseam measurements. – Dress shirts are by collar and sleeve measurements.

21. Infants and Children’s Wear Pre-fall is one of the three main production seasons for manufacturers. Spring/ Summer and Winter-Holiday are the other two seasons for apparel. Licensing is big business for children’s wear. Safety also affect the production of children’s wear.

22. Infants and Children’s Classification Infant Toddler Young Children (Sizes 2 – 6x) Girls (sizes 6 - 14) Boys (sizes 6 – 20)