In the past, dresses used to be identity of not just the individual wearing it, but also the culture or group to which the individual belongs. Clothing has always been a vital part of one's personality. The present world is the world of flashy looks, effected by hip-hop and happening clothes and accessories. In such a scenario fashion designers, being at the pinnacle of the fashion technology, spell the trend not just for the present, but also for the time to come. In the last few years fashion industry's growth multiplied many fold particularly in India. Our fashion designers and apparel and clothing industries growth touched new heights in the world. This handy book guides us from introduction to fashion to fashion communication, fashion and textiles, fashion and lifestyle etc. This book introduces many new technological developments impacting the fashion industry in the 21st century.