See the Trend Services tab on this Research guide for access and logon instructions to the above databases.
Definition: flats (technical flats, tech sketches, flat drawings, flat sketches) - Specialized two-dimensional drawings, drawn to scale, that may show design details and include sewing and construction information; black & white drawing of garment as if laid flat. (from Technical Sourcebook for Designers and Designers Nexus)
Flats can be found in the following databases (FIT username & password required):
WGSN (Fashion) :
Doneger :
Fashion Snoops :
Remember to cite your source, whether it's for an image or text. For help, see the Citing Sources: MLA Research Guide.
Definition: Mood boards, storyboards, scrapbooks - consisting of a collage on an actual or virtual board including any or all of color/palette selections, material swatches or photos, runway photos, flats, silhouettes, sketches, mood images, etc., organized around a season and/or theme.
Use the following databases to create online moodboards (FIT username & password required).
Fashion Snoops :
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