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Fashion Design and Merchandising — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

What Fashion Design and Merchandising covers in CBSE Class 12 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Fashion Design and Merchandising

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1. Basics of Fashion and Its Meaning

  • Fashion is the style or styles most popular at a given time.
  • Style is any particular look or characteristic in apparel or accessories; a style may go in and out of fashion, but the style itself remains.
  • Fads are short-lived fashions that may last for only a season.
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2. Development of Fashion and France as the Centre of Fashion

  • The year 1920 gave birth to ready-to-wear.
  • France's dominance over international fashion began in the early 18th century.
  • France became the centre of fashion because of support from the royal court and the development of the silk industry there.
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3. Historical Developments in Fashion and Clothing

  • The invention of sewing machines turned handcraft into an industry.
  • In 1859, Issac Singer developed the foot treadle for the sewing machine, which left the hands free to guide the fabric.
  • An early use for sewing machines was to make Civil War uniforms.
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4. Fashion Cycle

  • Fashion moves in a cycle.
  • The fashion cycle is represented by a bell shaped curve of time and sales.
  • The stages of the fashion cycle are introduction, rise, culmination, and decline in acceptance of a style.

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Fashion fundamentalsFashion developmentFrance as the centre of fashionCouture and prêt-à-porterFashion cycleFashion merchandisingLevels of merchandisingExport house roles

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What are the important topics in Fashion Design and Merchandising for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Fashion Design and Merchandising include Basics of Fashion and Its Meaning, Development of Fashion and France as the Centre of Fashion, Historical Developments in Fashion and Clothing, Fashion Cycle. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Fashion Design and Merchandising for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 55 practice questions on Fashion Design and Merchandising. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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