Mabel would love to hear from you!

Have a question about the Mabel the Fashion Muse children's book?

Write us a quick note and we'll get back to you shortly. 

A children’s fashion book for the budding designer.

history-fashion_0.jpg

Silhouette Library

FASHION SILHOUETTES

A fashion designer needs to know her shapes! The best place to start is by exploring the history of fashion to see how fashion silhouettes have changed over the decades. Designers often look to the past for ideas, taking bits and pieces from history to come up with a modern take on a classic design.

0f6e01a233f16c2dbdebf7293c92748c.jpg

SILHOUETTE LIBRARY

Next, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the fashion terminology used to describe different dress shapes, tops, and styles of pants. Once you know the lingo, you’ll be able pull from these silhouettes to come up with your own designs!

Credit: Illustrations by Stacy Johnson