Fashion Draping Techniques: Volume 1

Second edition of the first volume of our series of practical manuals about the basics of the art of draping, a fashion technique that involves working with fabric and toile directly on the mannequin.

Draping, also known as moulage, is a fashion design technique that involves working with fabric directly on a mannequin, 'sculpting' the toile on a dress form. Imagination and freedom are the key principles of this process, allowing the designer to start from an idea and change it as the garment progresses. Pieces take shape inch by inch on the dress form, going directly from sketch to fabric.

Using the intricate process of draping, this extensively illustrated publication is an essential step-by-step guide for students, couture connoisseurs and fashion professionals who want to delve deeper into a technique used by prestigious fashion houses around the globe. It offers everything readers need to learn about the principles of draping and to gain a solid foundation for making their own imaginative pieces without limiting their creativity.

450 colour illustrations

About the Author

Danilo Attardi is a well-known Italian fashion designer, consultant and professor. His innate passion and vocation for fashion emerged in his mother's boutique. During his first year as a fashion student, he took part in AltaRoma, AltaRoma, Italy's most important fashion show, then went on to establish his own label, Danilo Attardi Studio, after having completed his studies in Rome, Milan and Florence.

In addition to designing collections, Attardi teaches modelling and fashion design techniques and advises companies related to the fashion industry, including, Brunello Cucinelli, Max Mara, Moncler, Benetton, Miroglio Group, Saint Laurent and Red Valentino.