This useful text helps fashion designers prepare a portfolio as they begin their design careers. Drawing on over 25 years as a professor, Linda Tain -- illustrator, designer, and former owner of a sportswear company -- shows how to avoid the common pitfalls of inexperience. Over 300 illustrations, archival photos, and sketches by newcomers and top designers, including examples from recent award-winning portfolios, demonstrate diverse approaches to creating a stunning professional portfolio.