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How can people get into the fashion industry?
goodd lookk...
goodd stylee..
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goodd stylee..
degree..
You talk to Anya, right? Try asking her, she's in the fashion industry, I think.
QUOTE(Saint Legends @ Jan 10 2008, 12:16 PM) [snapback]3414873[/snapback]
You talk to Anya, right? Try asking her, she's in the fashion industry, I think.
lol yeah. She's not online now.
It depends on what you want your role in the industry to be.
I'll just assume you are thinking of becoming a fashion designer.
If you want to be a model, all you do is go to a model agency and they'll tell you what they think. No real education required. Really cutthroat business though; it's as easy to get into as it is to be kicked out.
People who aspire to be fashion designers usually start by entering into a Fashion Design program at a university. Acceptance into these programs alsmost always requires a portfolio interview, and portfolios for fashion design applicants put more stress on colour/pattern, drawing ability and previous experience in sewing/fashion design in comparison to other areas of design. Note that a degree in Fashion Design isn't a requirement for becoming famous, but it definitely helps. You will leave university with a paper saying that you're good at what you do and you will end up with the skills you need to be adept in your trade.
Unlike most industries, the university you choose is VERY important. Fashion design is a VERY saturated industry and more designers graduate than is really needed. To get noticed quickly, you need to graduate from the BEST schools and at the TOP of your class. Those that aren't so lucky generally enter an internship with a fashion label after university, and others are even less lucky. It's a tough business. The best fashion schools are all located in Europe, save for a few prestigious art schools in the States. The #1 school would probably be Instituto Marangoni in Milan.
I've heard from many people that fashion school is a b!tch. Everyone wants to graduate at the top of their class, and as a result, a lot of sabotaging goes on, especially at the scchools with the "bigger" names. Students will steal your swatches and designs; not because they want to use them, but because they want to set you back 1 week.
Getting the job you want right out of university is very tough. There are a lot of fashion designers that have successfully secured themselves into society and they sure as hell aren't going to let any new faces step in on their territory.
But of course, there are many other jobs outside of being a fashion designer. You could be a buyer, a personal shopper, a manager, merchandiser, trend analyst, fabric/trim buyer, creative director, stylist, colorist, textile desiner, footwear designer, costume designer....
I'll just assume you are thinking of becoming a fashion designer.
If you want to be a model, all you do is go to a model agency and they'll tell you what they think. No real education required. Really cutthroat business though; it's as easy to get into as it is to be kicked out.
People who aspire to be fashion designers usually start by entering into a Fashion Design program at a university. Acceptance into these programs alsmost always requires a portfolio interview, and portfolios for fashion design applicants put more stress on colour/pattern, drawing ability and previous experience in sewing/fashion design in comparison to other areas of design. Note that a degree in Fashion Design isn't a requirement for becoming famous, but it definitely helps. You will leave university with a paper saying that you're good at what you do and you will end up with the skills you need to be adept in your trade.
Unlike most industries, the university you choose is VERY important. Fashion design is a VERY saturated industry and more designers graduate than is really needed. To get noticed quickly, you need to graduate from the BEST schools and at the TOP of your class. Those that aren't so lucky generally enter an internship with a fashion label after university, and others are even less lucky. It's a tough business. The best fashion schools are all located in Europe, save for a few prestigious art schools in the States. The #1 school would probably be Instituto Marangoni in Milan.
I've heard from many people that fashion school is a b!tch. Everyone wants to graduate at the top of their class, and as a result, a lot of sabotaging goes on, especially at the scchools with the "bigger" names. Students will steal your swatches and designs; not because they want to use them, but because they want to set you back 1 week.
Getting the job you want right out of university is very tough. There are a lot of fashion designers that have successfully secured themselves into society and they sure as hell aren't going to let any new faces step in on their territory.
But of course, there are many other jobs outside of being a fashion designer. You could be a buyer, a personal shopper, a manager, merchandiser, trend analyst, fabric/trim buyer, creative director, stylist, colorist, textile desiner, footwear designer, costume designer....
QUOTE(ham_let @ Jan 10 2008, 12:34 PM) [snapback]3414912[/snapback]
It depends on what you want your role in the industry to be.
I'll just assume you are thinking of becoming a fashion designer.
If you want to be a model, all you do is go to a model agency and they'll tell you what they think. No real education required. Really cutthroat business though; it's as easy to get into as it is to be kicked out.
People who aspire to be fashion designers usually start by entering into a Fashion Design program at a university. Acceptance into these programs alsmost always requires a portfolio interview, and portfolios for fashion design applicants put more stress on colour/pattern, drawing ability and previous experience in sewing/fashion design in comparison to other areas of design. Note that a degree in Fashion Design isn't a requirement for becoming famous, but it definitely helps. You will leave university with a paper saying that you're good at what you do and you will end up with the skills you need to be adept in your trade.
Unlike most industries, the university you choose is VERY important. Fashion design is a VERY saturated industry and more designers graduate than is really needed. To get noticed quickly, you need to graduate from the BEST schools and at the TOP of your class. Those that aren't so lucky generally enter an internship with a fashion label after university, and others are even less lucky. It's a tough business. The best fashion schools are all located in Europe, save for a few prestigious art schools in the States. The #1 school would probably be Instituto Marangoni in Milan.
I've heard from many people that fashion school is a b!tch. Everyone wants to graduate at the top of their class, and as a result, a lot of sabotaging goes on, especially at the scchools with the "bigger" names. Students will steal your swatches and designs; not because they want to use them, but because they want to set you back 1 week.
Getting the job you want right out of university is very tough. There are a lot of fashion designers that have successfully secured themselves into society and they sure as hell aren't going to let any new faces step in on their territory.
But of course, there are many other jobs outside of being a fashion designer. You could be a buyer, a personal shopper, a manager, merchandiser, trend analyst, fabric/trim buyer, creative director, stylist, colorist, textile desiner, footwear designer, costume designer....
I'll just assume you are thinking of becoming a fashion designer.
If you want to be a model, all you do is go to a model agency and they'll tell you what they think. No real education required. Really cutthroat business though; it's as easy to get into as it is to be kicked out.
People who aspire to be fashion designers usually start by entering into a Fashion Design program at a university. Acceptance into these programs alsmost always requires a portfolio interview, and portfolios for fashion design applicants put more stress on colour/pattern, drawing ability and previous experience in sewing/fashion design in comparison to other areas of design. Note that a degree in Fashion Design isn't a requirement for becoming famous, but it definitely helps. You will leave university with a paper saying that you're good at what you do and you will end up with the skills you need to be adept in your trade.
Unlike most industries, the university you choose is VERY important. Fashion design is a VERY saturated industry and more designers graduate than is really needed. To get noticed quickly, you need to graduate from the BEST schools and at the TOP of your class. Those that aren't so lucky generally enter an internship with a fashion label after university, and others are even less lucky. It's a tough business. The best fashion schools are all located in Europe, save for a few prestigious art schools in the States. The #1 school would probably be Instituto Marangoni in Milan.
I've heard from many people that fashion school is a b!tch. Everyone wants to graduate at the top of their class, and as a result, a lot of sabotaging goes on, especially at the scchools with the "bigger" names. Students will steal your swatches and designs; not because they want to use them, but because they want to set you back 1 week.
Getting the job you want right out of university is very tough. There are a lot of fashion designers that have successfully secured themselves into society and they sure as hell aren't going to let any new faces step in on their territory.
But of course, there are many other jobs outside of being a fashion designer. You could be a buyer, a personal shopper, a manager, merchandiser, trend analyst, fabric/trim buyer, creative director, stylist, colorist, textile desiner, footwear designer, costume designer....
thanks. I never thought becoming a fashion designer will be that hard. I don't think I have the skills to become a fashion designer.
I always thought you needed to get a job in one of the major labels.
Woah. My mind is blown.
*mental note to self: Don't be a fashion designer*
I'll just continue drawing my little outfits for fun.
=]
You need to know how to make patterns and dresses.
If you want to get into the field, you need an internship and work in a designers company.
If you want to get into the field, you need an internship and work in a designers company.
QUOTE(miss_merisha @ Jan 9 2008, 09:44 PM) [snapback]3414937[/snapback]
thanks. I never thought becoming a fashion designer will be that hard. I don't think I have the skills to become a fashion designer.
I always thought you needed to get a job in one of the major labels.
Woah. My mind is blown.
*mental note to self: Don't be a fashion designer*
I'll just continue drawing my little outfits for fun.
=]
Well might as well apply to a fashion school and see what they think of your portfolio lol.
Do you know what the top fashion schools in Australia are?
QUOTE(ham_let @ Jan 10 2008, 02:00 PM) [snapback]3415163[/snapback]
Well might as well apply to a fashion school and see what they think of your portfolio lol.
Do you know what the top fashion schools in Australia are?
Do you know what the top fashion schools in Australia are?
lol the problem with me is, I'm not doing any art subjects.
Top Fashion schools, no idea.
This is just a random idea I had, besides I'm not good at Textiles or art so fat chance.
I just enjoy sketching pictures of clothing, it makes me feel relaxed.
=]
just my guess ok.
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
QUOTE(riversouth @ Jan 9 2008, 11:20 PM) [snapback]3415389[/snapback]
just my guess ok.
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
umm no. you're retarded. its not bout observing the current trend. its bout displaying your own unique visions and making ur mark. if all u do is observe what other ppl are doing, ur just gonna end up aping them. of course, influences are necessary but u eventually need to develop something unique.
QUOTE(riversouth @ Jan 10 2008, 12:20 AM) [snapback]3415389[/snapback]
just my guess ok.
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
you need to be very creative.
you need to understand the current trend all the times.
by doing that, following mtv, observe from the media, check out people magazine and maybe playboy magazine too hahahahhaah i'm kidding on that!
YEAH OMG. i've spent so much money on design magazines just to know what's happening in the world of design... :S it's killer.
btw do not follow MTV. the point of fashion design is to be like 3 season collections ahead of MTV at all times.
by the time the styles from your collections reach the 'common people' on MTV, you'll scoff at them and will be doing something totally different.
QUOTE(ManyLuv1trueluv @ Jan 9 2008, 08:14 PM) [snapback]3414869[/snapback]
goodd lookk...
goodd stylee..
degree..
goodd stylee..
degree..
you dont need to look good to be a fashion designer. in fact, a lot of designers are butt ugly.
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QUOTE(Informatique @ Jan 9 2008, 09:48 PM) [snapback]3415525[/snapback]
you dont need to look good to be a fashion designer. in fact, a lot of designers are butt ugly.
i prabb think bout runway modell..
QUOTE(ManyLuv1trueluv @ Jan 9 2008, 08:14 PM) [snapback]3414869[/snapback]
goodd lookk...
goodd stylee..
degree..
goodd stylee..
degree..
Good looking ==> yes.
Good style ==> yes.
degree ==> NO
i MEAN FOR MODEL. LOL
What's the matter? Got to think about another major to fall into in case things don't work out? Aaaah.
nope I'm just interested because I watched "Devil Wears Prada" the other day.
i think modelling agencies should make sure that their potentials are mentally sound before they give the go
I work in a company that holds licenses to several brand name lingerie, underwear, and menswear clothing. However, I work in a department that ONLY deals with the logistics/production side. My team deals specifically with the factories, air/ocean forwarders, and inter-department colleagues. I think we recruit a lot of our fashion design talents from schools in NYC (Company headquarter is in Manhattan). But I believe we also have a group of designers in Hong Kong and Mainland China who also designs other styles. And going to schools like Parson and FIT will give you huge marketability to the fashion industry.
It also helps to know someone in the fashion industry. Our company posts internal job openings on the intranet. Employees who find use for these postings are either those who wants to switch to another department or know a friend/family member who is interested & qualified for the job openings. Some of the openings involves fashion design for specific clothing lines.
It also helps to know someone in the fashion industry. Our company posts internal job openings on the intranet. Employees who find use for these postings are either those who wants to switch to another department or know a friend/family member who is interested & qualified for the job openings. Some of the openings involves fashion design for specific clothing lines.
QUOTE(Scheme @ Jan 13 2008, 03:20 AM) [snapback]3421086[/snapback]
i think modelling agencies should make sure that their potentials are mentally sound before they give the go
I think they should choose less b!tchy people.
QUOTE(td36285n @ Jan 12 2008, 06:43 PM) [snapback]3421610[/snapback]
I work in a company that holds licenses to several brand name lingerie, underwear, and menswear clothing. However, I work in a department that ONLY deals with the logistics/production side. My team deals specifically with the factories, air/ocean forwarders, and inter-department colleagues. I think we recruit a lot of our fashion design talents from schools in NYC (Company headquarter is in Manhattan). But I believe we also have a group of designers in Hong Kong and Mainland China who also designs other styles. And going to schools like Parson and FIT will give you huge marketability to the fashion industry.
It also helps to know someone in the fashion industry. Our company posts internal job openings on the intranet. Employees who find use for these postings are either those who wants to switch to another department or know a friend/family member who is interested & qualified for the job openings. Some of the openings involves fashion design for specific clothing lines.
It also helps to know someone in the fashion industry. Our company posts internal job openings on the intranet. Employees who find use for these postings are either those who wants to switch to another department or know a friend/family member who is interested & qualified for the job openings. Some of the openings involves fashion design for specific clothing lines.
I use to know a person that had her own label. She and her sisters set up a hand bag/ accessories design company and sold their products to certain department stores. Some companies only hire people from certain schools, so going to a certain school has it's perks.
I once worked for them as a few day temp to help will labels and getting the hand bags ready for retail business.
i think if youre stinking rich and if you got the degree then you can be fashion designer
it would be hard if youre just someone normal, and nowadays its impossibly hard to get into the fashion industry, you can however can still be involved in fashion as a buyer
maybe you can try out competitions , it might open up opportunities for you
i do also sketch few little designs but i have not gotta clue when it comes to textiles..sewing..etc
i actually won an competition before and they made design into proper clothes, it felt amazing but even i want to pursue my dream it seems impossible at the moment
it would be hard if youre just someone normal, and nowadays its impossibly hard to get into the fashion industry, you can however can still be involved in fashion as a buyer
maybe you can try out competitions , it might open up opportunities for you
i do also sketch few little designs but i have not gotta clue when it comes to textiles..sewing..etc
i actually won an competition before and they made design into proper clothes, it felt amazing but even i want to pursue my dream it seems impossible at the moment
Fashion Designer isn't something you choose to become. Its something that happens if theres an opportunity. It really seems like its something you get into only if you had the right connections. I knew so many girls in HS that said they wanted to be in fashion designing industry. They took fashion marketing and all that nonsense in HS. None of them do anything remotely close today. Choose something realistic as a fall back plan incase it dosn't happen.
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