Fashion in context : Defining fashion ; The fashion system ; Fashion capitals ; Global culture ; Q&A : Lee Lapthorne -- The fashion figure : Drawing media for fashion ; Understanding the fashion figure ; Technical drawings ; Fashion illustration ; CAD for fashion ; Q&A ; Daria Lipatova -- Colour and fabrics : Colour theory ; Colour palettes ; Fibres ; Fashion fabrics ; Designing for fabrics ; Q&A : Lauretta Roberts -- Concept to prototype : The fashion studio ; Sizing and measurements ; Pattern making ; Draping ; Sewing ; The toile ; Fittings and finishings ; The prototype sample ; Q&A : Maggie Norris -- Developing a collection : Defining a collection ; Research process ; Working with sketchbooks ; Line planning and range building ; Costing and pricing ; Presenting a collection ; Q&A : Damian Shaw -- Portfolio and professional practice : Fashion portfolios ; Personal promotion ; Career opportunities ; Q&A : Marcella L -- Conclusion