Basics of Contemporary Fashion (Spanish, Multisub)

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.

About this course
You will start knowing the work of Gustavo Prado and his relationship with the world of fashion. In addition, he will tell you about his favorite designers and you will discover who are the professionals who inspire him the most and who have helped him get to where he is today.

Afterwards, he will talk about the relationship of fashion with the human body; You will learn to observe the physiognomic differences of people around the world and the importance of culture in the incidence of tastes and fashion trends.

Gustavo will talk about pattern making, showing that there are many other, very creative ways to create clothes. The mixture of images or “fashematics” (the mathematics of fashion), is another technique that will inspire you when experimenting with fashion.

You will discover that, through clothing, it is possible to tell all kinds of stories and, you will know the importance of the golden geometry when designing.

Together you will review some successful Mexican and international cases that have jumped to fame and have even become viral thanks to their designs.

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.

Who is it 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.

What you need
No prior knowledge of any kind is necessary.