Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tape Measure - Learn To Be An Excellent Fashion Designer

By Simon Miller


A successful fashion designer feels excited when they hear the words tape measures, construction patterns, needles as well as sewing machines. Their facial expression shifts to happiness as well as excitement. Working as a designer is glamorous, especially when you see them behind the scene with tape measures draped around their neck as they repair the clothing collection. But being a successful designer requires hard work and dedication. Many people fail under pressure, lack creativity or discover the industry isn't suitable for them. One of the most important things to be aware of is that only a small number of designers work for the big fashion houses. So, before you take on the difficult work, ask yourself if this is really what you want.

To become a fashion designer you have to start with education in an art school. In case you cannot afford a private art school you can apply at your local community college. Community college may not provide you with facilities like an art school but it will get you what you need. Art school is a great resource about fashion, the industry and the history. You will be surrounded by other students who eat, drink and sleep fashion. Art school can provide great sources for internship programs of fashion companies.

Try your best to apply to become an apprenticeship in Paris. This will open your doors to a lot of opportunities and possibilities. After all you are in Paris where fashion is taken seriously. An apprenticeship begins at a lower level while learning the industry to become an assistant to a designer. Someone who wants to become a fashion designer through apprenticeship should plan on years. If becoming an apprentice in Paris isn't for you, you can apply for an internship in New York or Los Angeles. You will learn the business side of fashion, how to keep up with fashion trends and satisfy a lot of important people within the industry.

A great fashion designer will get nowhere without exposure and exposure can be hard to get for people who are not intimately acquainted with the business of fashion. Being a fashion designer does not mean all you do is design beautiful garment. You need to do research of the latest trends in the industry, the origin of the trend and how you can evolve the look. Then you have to learn the manufacturing process in a small and large scale, depending on your own collection.

Say hello to tape measures, thimbles, needles and sewing machines because you're on your way to become a fashion designer. Its better to start with low expectations and accepting the responsibilities that goes along with it, lots of hard work is necessary to be a successful fashion designer. Remember to absorb everything you learned and will learn, be nice to your colleagues, clients and other people you meet. You never know who will sponsor or support your work and collection.




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