Basics of Contemporary Fashion

A course by Gustavo Prado , Design researcher

Design researcher. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined January 2018

Learn to conceptualise and convert your creations into a fashion brand

98% positive reviews (158)
2,359 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn to conceptualise and convert your creations into a fashion brand

Dedicated to the world of fashion for decades, Gustavo Prado had to be the intellectual author of the first book that documents the history of Mexican fashion, Mextilo , as well as his homonymous film. He currently lectures about the power of design and creativity, analyzing the reality of contemporary fashion and its relationship with today's society. In addition, it has its own agency of trends, art and design.

This course will give you the guidelines to understand fashion trends, their origins and the needs of the public, helping you to build a conceptual strategy so you can create your own fashion brand from your designs, illustrations or ideas.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 25 downloads

The plot of the body
3 minutes, 52 seconds
Not so basic
3 minutes, 57 seconds
The Skin I Live In
2 minutes, 46 seconds
Fashematics
6 minutes, 13 seconds
Golden geometry
3 minutes, 30 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (158)
  • 2,359 students
  • 17 lessons (1h 37m)
  • 25 additional resources (16 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Starting from your own tastes and aptitudes, observing your surroundings, you will create a board in which you will explain all the concepts on which your personal contemporary streetwear brand is based.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Designers, illustrators, artists and anyone interested in knowing more about the world of contemporary fashion or who is looking to start their business in the world of fashion.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge of any kind is necessary.


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2,359 Students
158 Reviews
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Gustavo Prado

A course by Gustavo Prado

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Design researcher

After decades dedicated to research trends in fashion and design, it could be said that Gustavo Prado is one of the greatest experts in contemporary fashion. During the last 20 years he has taught at universities such as La Esmeralda, Academia de San Carlos, CEDIM and Centro Diseño-Cine-Television. He has also curated several museums such as the Cuatro Caminos Museum Photo and Centro de la Imagen.

He directed Mextilo , the first feature film focused on Mexican fashion and his is also the book with the same name. Today he is dedicated to giving lectures about the power of design, creativity and the need for innovation.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Interactions
  • U2

    The body as a support

    • The plot of the body
    • Not so basic
    • The Skin I Live In
    • Other universes of pattern making
  • U3

    Form, narrative and brand

    • Fashematics
    • Golden geometry
    • Clothing telling stories: narrative
    • Fashion brands
    • The true collection
  • U4

    Variants of a basic

    • From the narrative to the brand
    • Case 12 Crew
  • U5

    Secrets of the street

    • Supreme & Adidas
    • Pays, Tony Delfino and Anuar Layón
    • Build your brand
    • Build your brand II
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creators creating fashion

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Basics of Contemporary Fashion. Fashion course by Gustavo Prado

Basics of Contemporary Fashion

A course by Gustavo Prado
Design researcher. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined January 2018
  • 98% positive reviews (158)
  • 2,359 students