Encyclopedias and dictionaries can be a great place to start your research because they can help you to find relevant terms and general information on a topic. They often include a bibliography of additional sources, which are useful in creating an initial base of bibliographic references.
You can find reference resources in the reading rooms, including encyclopedias and dictionaries. Resources related to fashion are collected in the QRC 391 section.
Here are some titles to start:
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion by Or check out digital resources, including:
Plunkett's Apparel, Shoes and Textiles Industry Almanac 2020 by 
