BEFORE YOU BUY CHECKLIST
1) The "gift of fashion" is a great way
to get your special someone on their way!
2) The format of the book is digital. The
application that contains your selected title requires a computer running the
currently supported version of the WINDOWS operating
system. Mac users must run the Windows application via a
virtualization program such as Parallels Desktop
(sold separately). The books cannot be
viewed on a mobile phone, Linux, or ChromeOS.
3) Suitable devices to run the apps are a "Windows-based"
laptop ▪ tablet ▪ desktop PC with attached monitor. The
resolution of your monitor must be capable of displaying full
HD. For readability, it looks great at 1920 x 1080 resolution.
4) The books are available to U.S. customers only. The
mailing address of your recipient is required to ship the Activation Key [USB]
which is included with your purchase of any title.
5) A new seasonal edition of The Fashion
Industry is released FEB. 1 and
AUG. 1. The February edition coincides with the Spring/Summer season and
the August edition coincides with the Fall/Winter season.
6) The academic level and social ma-
turity level of the content is suitable
for and intended for persons 18 years
of age and older. These titles were
developed as undergraduate course
work for those pursuing a career in
the fashion industry.
Vol. I: The Fashion Industry
[ Fall | Winter 2026-27 edition ]
[ S/S 2027 releases Feb. 1, 2027 ]
Vol. II: Elements of Art in Fashion
Vol. III: The Evolution of Fashion
PURCHASING GUIDE FOR BUYING A BOOK AS A GIFT
Click on a link to purchase your selection.
Vol. I and Vol. II are 18-week course of study, self-
guided teaching manuals ($190.00 each or buy both books at
the special bundle price of $228). Vol. III is a series
composed of individual fashion eras (each time period is
$59.50 with the opportunity to bundle and save).
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOUR ORDER IS PLACED
An email will be sent to both you and your recipient from
[mailer@fastspring.com] confirming the order. The download
link and setup instructions will be emailed to the recipient.
She/he can download the setup onto all compatible devices
(PC, laptop, tablet). The download must be
completed within 7 days of your purchase.
Meanwhile, your recipient's USB Activation Key will be processed.
Processing time is typically within 1-3 business
days of your order.
When it has shipped, she/he will receive an email
from [fashion-books@fashionmerchandisingonline.com]. The shipment date along with tracking
information will be included in this email.
ACTIVATION AND LICENSE KEY INFORMATION
The USB Activation Key must be inserted into the PC/laptop
to open the book. Only one device can view the
book(s) at a time. We will register the Activation Key and Fashion ID to your
recipient. She/he can later purchase or lease other books
and avoid the wait time as the Key will work with all books
licensed to her/him.