IT and the world of fashion
| When you see models strutting their stuff at fashion shows in London, Milan or New York, you know that affordable copies will soon hit the shops. But how does that suit or dress get from the cutting room to catwalk to clothes rail? Whether it's haute couture or High Street, IT has invaded the fashion world. |
Designers still need good freehand skills, but they exist side-by-side with CAD/CAM. That stands for Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture. CAD/CAM is used in the design, creation and production of all types of clothing whether classy chic or cheap and cheerful. |
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CAD/CAM can instantly modify the look and style of a garment, adding and subtracting pockets and trimmings, altering lengths and dimensions at the touch of a mouse. Because of its speed, precision, time-saving and creative possibilities, CAD/CAM is taught on all fashion courses. |
