Breaking into the Business:
How to Become a Fashion Designer

Written by: MARKEZZACKUI

 

All of us wear clothes and the types of clothes, styles, as well as colors we choose often separate us from others and accentuate the individuals we are. Fashion isn’t a one time event. The fashion industry is an ongoing, forever changing and evolving industry. Fashion breaths, for it is alive, and pulsates with creativity on a global scale, from years gone by to forge years ahead. In many respects, the fashion industry helps to shape and motivate the world we live in. How many times have you told yourself that you were going to lose weight in order to get into a certain outfit? Fashion is creative genius and power, and, if you find yourself interested in being the creative genius behind that power, thanks for stopping by eXcape the matriX magazine because we got your back and plenty of information about how to break into the fashion industry.

 

The ability or know-how to captivate with clothes through design is by no means an easy task. The fashion industry, whether high end or casual, is a very demanding and competitive field. However, with the necessary desire and a few helpful tips, you are well on your way to becoming the next fashion icon.

 

Tips include:
--gain knowledge of sewing and textiles
--learn the history of fashion (where it’s been helps determine where it may be going)
--travel at every opportunity (the world at large eXpresses fashion in a multitude of ways)
--read fashion publications
--apprentice for another designer
--check with employment agencies for fashion designers

 

Fashion breaths, for it is alive, and pulsates with creativity on a global scale, from years gone by to forge years ahead…

 

There are quite a few household names in the fashion industry, some of which include Donna Karan, Karl Kani, and Russell Simmons, just to name a few. So, the earning potential as a fashion designer is unlimited and can easily reach six or seven figures annually. However, some may not realize the different avenues within the fashion industry. Here are a few areas that may be of interest and offer the chance for you to develop your niche:

 

Areas of interest include:
--pattern maker
--sketcher
--textile designer

Employers include:
--textile manufacturer
--apparel manufacturer
--fashion studio owner

 

Fashion isn’t a one time event. The fashion industry is an ongoing, forever changing and evolving industry…

 

There are books that you may read on ways to break into the business. The two sites that are rated as being top of the line are: Fabjob Guide to Become a Fashion Designer available at www.fabjob.com and “career eGuides” that can be found at www.stylecareer.com.

 

Fulfill your dreams and stop at nothing if you feel the fashion industry is calling you and you have the passion for design. Many people have gone on before you and many started with very little in the beginning only to become household names later on in life. So, have patience, be persistent, and have faith in yourself and, the next thing you know, everyone will be buying what you created. The world awaits the next great fashion designer and it can very well be you.

 

Name
Email Address
Comment