This guide will assist the user in finding information for the study of costume, clothing history, and retail merchandising, with a concentration on the apparel and textiles areas. Other sources provide information on the cultural, societal and psychological influences on clothing choices.
Many companies have their own Web sites.
Do a company sample sites name search in Yahoo or AltaVista to find these. Company data is also available through print sources. Use the Stout catalog to identify these. If you are beginning research you may wish to identify information sources which provide an overview of the field. Use these to get background information on your topic or to identify terms, or fashion designers.