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Teaches Fashion Design

Marc Jacobs

Meet Marc. In his first lesson, the CFDA Award-winning designer describes the scope of his class, from inspiration to runway shows, and explains his goal: to inspire, encourage, and enlighten you on your journey in fashion.

1. Introduction

Introduction

You don't need to be an expert at knitting, sewing, or pattern making to be a great designer. But Marc recommends learning the basics to help you find and refine your creative voice.

2. Getting Started: Teach Yourself Design

Getting Started: Teach Yourself Design

Music, architecture, fictional characters—they've all inspired Marc and his work. Here, he talks about the importance of keeping your eyes—and mind—open to inspiration, no matter where you find it.

3. Finding Inspiration

Finding Inspiration

See how Marc approaches the sketching process. Learn what tools he uses and what he tries to accomplish in a sketch, and then watch as Marc completes a sketch.

4. Sketching Your Ideas

Sketching Your Ideas

Every designer approaches the creative process differently. Marc shares what his creative process entails, including how he uses mood boards and thinks about trends.

5. The Creative Process of Design

The Creative Process of Design

For Marc, it all begins with fabric. Learn how Marc chooses fabrics for his designs and how he works with different fibers. Then learn the story behind the fabric choices for three of his garments.

6. Choosing Fabrics

Choosing Fabrics

The shape and silhouette of your garment can be a very important part of communicating the message you want in your design. In this chapter, Marc discusses his approach to creating silhouettes and breaks down the silhouette choices behind three of his garments.

7. Creating Shapes and Silhouettes

Creating Shapes and Silhouettes

Marc discusses the process of going from sketch to pattern and why your first toile will never be perfect. Marc has also provided a pattern from his studio for you to download and study.

8. Patterns and Muslins

Patterns and Muslins

Marc shares his favorite construction techniques and how he approaches the construction process for his designs.

9. Constructing Your Garment

Constructing Your Garment

Marc breaks down the construction techniques in three of his garments, demonstrating what each technique achieved for each design.

10. Case Study: Construction Techniques

Case Study: Construction Techniques

A collection is more than just a series of garments. Marc shares his philosophy on what makes a cohesive collection.

11. Developing a Collection

Developing a Collection

Follow along as Marc breaks down the entire process for creating his Fall 2017 collection, from inspiration to runway.

12. From Idea to Runway: Fall 2017 Case Study

From Idea to Runway: Fall 2017 Case Study

Marc believes strongly in collaboration in the design process. Marc shares what he looks for in his collaborators and how he has worked with artists in the past to create unique designs.

13. Working With a Team and Collaboration

Working With a Team and Collaboration

For Marc, it all leads to the runway. Learn Marc's approach for creating an exciting show, including what he looks for in models.

14. Runway Shows

Runway Shows

Learn from Marc's experience at the venerable fashion house Louis Vuitton and how he approached respecting—and disrespecting—the brand's history.

15. Designing for a Fashion House: Louis Vuitton

Designing for a Fashion House: Louis Vuitton

The fashion industry can be tumultuous, even for the best of designers. In this chapter, Marc shares some tips on how you can survive and thrive.

16. Surviving the Fashion Industry

Surviving the Fashion Industry

Learn about Marc's transformation from fashion student to world-renowned designer.

17. Marc's Journey

Marc's Journey

Marc ends his Masterclass by encouraging you to ask questions, be fearless, and always pursue your love of fashion.

18. Pursue Your Love for Fashion

Pursue Your Love for Fashion

Marc Jacobs Teaches Fashion Design

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