Projects and Clients
Books
Leslie Davis Burns and Jeanne Carver (2022). Stories of Textiles, Fashion, and Place: Evolving Sustainable Supply Chains. London: Bloomsbury Visual Arts.
Leslie Davis Burns, Editor (2020). Fashion Business Cases: A Student Guide to Learning with Case Studies. New York: Fairchild Books/Bloomsbury Publishing.
Leslie Davis Burns and Kathy K. Mullet (2020). The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing. (6th edition). New York: Fairchild Books/Bloomsbury Publishing.
Leslie Davis Burns (2019). Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion. New York: Fairchild Books/Bloomsbury Publishing.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Leslie Davis Burns in her role as author of The Business of Fashion, a best-selling fashion textbook published by Fairchild Books. In the many years I’ve known Leslie, I’ve been consistently impressed with her professionalism, deep knowledge of the fashion industry and high productivity. Her work is filled with the most current insights and conclusions informed by years as a practitioner and educator. Above all, Leslie is a true collaborator able to lead a successful project through shared purpose and vision. In an industry built on change, Leslie is a creative, smart and savvy partner to have on your team.”
Instructor’s Guides and Online Educational Resources
Leslie Davis Burns and Kathy K. Mullet (2020). Instructor’s Guide for The Business of Fashion and The Business of Fashion STUDIO (online resources for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
Leslie Davis Burns (2019). Instructor's Guide for Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion and SSCF STUDIO (online resources for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
STUDIO (online resource for students) Quiz Questions for Visual Merchandising and Design. NY: Fairchild Books (2018).
Leslie Davis Burns (2017). Instructor's Guide for International Retailing (3rd Edition) and International Retailing STUDIO (online resource for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
Leslie Davis Burns (2017). Instructor’s Guide for Fashion Fibers: Designing for Sustainability and Fashion Fibers STUDIO (online resources for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
WGSN Lesson Plan: Fashion Marketing for Bloomsbury Fashion Central (2016).
WGSN Lesson Plan: Textiles and Materials for Bloomsbury Fashion Central (2016).
Leslie Davis Burns and Kathy K. Mullet (2016). Instructor’s Guide for The Business of Fashion and The Business of Fashion STUDIO (online resources for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
Leslie Davis Burns (2015). Sustainable Fashion STUDIO (online resources for students and faculty). NY: Fairchild Books.
Case Studies
Editor-in-Chief, Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases. (2017-2020). Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London UK. BFBC is a curated and editor-reviewed collection of business case studies related to all aspects of the global fashion industry. Below is a sampling of the 30+ case studies I have authored/co-authored for this resource.
Leslie Davis Burns and Mairi Lowe (2022). A Community Approach to Changing the Fashion System: Sustainable Fashion Scotland. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350928503.005
Leslie Davis Burns (2021). Harris Tweed Authority: Assuring Brand Integrity of Harris Tweed®. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474208796.069
Leslie Davis Burns (2021). Certifications and Traceability of Cotton: Options for an Apparel Brand. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474208796.070
Leslie Davis Burns (2020). Should Stella McCartney Implement Zero Waste Design Strategies? https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350990258.0001
Leslie Davis Burns (2019). G-Star RAW and Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350996014.0040
Leslie Davis Burns (2019). Picture Organic Clothing: Supply Chain Assurance and Transparency. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350996007.0001
Leslie Davis Burns (2018). Heritage Brand Collaborations and Co-brandings: Pendleton Woolen Mills. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474208789.040
Leslie Davis Burns and Kathy K. Mullet (2018). Carter’s®, Inc. and Organic Cotton. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474208765.0020
Leslie Davis Burns and Kathy K. Mullet (2018). lululemon athletica: Production and Quality Assurance. htts://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781474208765.0019
Short Courses
FASH 693 Culture and Work in the Apparel Industry (1 cr.), University of Delaware, Fall Semester 2015
FASH 695 Bringing Social Responsibility to Apparel Corporate Culture (1 cr.), University of Delaware, Spring Semester 2016
“In teaching courses for the University of Delaware’s Graduate Certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business, Leslie brought a high level of passion for and expertise in CSR issues in the global apparel industries. Her insights into creating a more responsible supply chain were fresh and valuable.”