Prerequisite(s): ARTX 201. Restriction(s): Fashion Design and Merchandising majors; or Fashion Merchandising minors; or Fashion Design minors; or departmental approval. The course emphasizes a recent—thirty year—historical overview of the fashion sector that contextualizes the contemporary moment in the fashion business and cultural sector. The student will understand and analyze the major individuals, corporations, infrastructure and trade events, and socio-cultural events that have shaped the spectrum of modern fashion practices. Fashion practice spans business decision making, branding, design, production, promotion, sales, criticism, consumer use, disposal, and more. Students will examine and analyze Issues affecting the quality and availability of fashion goods and services, developing research skills relevant to fashion practice currency.