Course Code: FMPC 5002
Academic Year: 2025-2026
This course studies the techniques and procedures for identifying and forecasting fashion trends and evaluates current trends found in lifestyles, business, ready-to-wear. Students will learn to recognize and analyze predictive fashion trends that affect business decision making in fashion and lifestyle industry. Students will learn to classify and analyze the materials used in apparel construction and accessories and also ingredients used in the production of cosmetics and fragrances. It is designed to examine the various stages of the manufacturing process and its impact on the price/quality relationship.