Career in Fashion Design?
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hey, i wanted to do exactly the same thing, so i wen to my careers advisor, she saw the designs id draw from little up to gcse (km at uni now) and she said id do very well, if i was picked. she told me that to work in the fashion industry is extremely competitive and i must be able to push my way past thers and walk all over them... which i didnt like. she also said that it takes alot of money to go forward into a career like that as you have to provide your own labour, your own material and your own machines to work on. that was were i stopped as i couldnt afford all the material or machinery at the time. however if you are extremely determined about the place you want to be and you let noone stand in your way then you will do brilliantly and get where you want to be, as long as you have that determinati it shouldnt matter what people think.\n\nif you get that job then the rewards will be limitless, but youve got to work your way up there first which will be hard\n\nim doing psychology with criminology at uni a the moment and im regretting not taking fashion, so if your seriously thinking about it go for it, you may, like me, regret not doing it in the future\n\ngood luck with what ever you choose.\n\nx
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The best schools for fashion design in the US are the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and Parson's School of Design (part of the New School for Social Research), also in NYC. \n\nThere are some other good fashion design colleges out there, but if you got into one of these two, you'll be amazed at the doors that are opened for you, once you graduate.\n\nThe thing is, fashion design is an extremely competitive field. Not only do you need one heck of a fabulous portfolio, but you should also come out of school with relevant work experience and contacts. FIT and Parsons will give you all that. \n\nIf you go to a secondary school, if you have an extremely strong portfolio, you will probably get a job - it will just be easier if you're coming out of FIT or Parsons.
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I just answered a question similar to this one, You can find a plenty of sources on line however, if you have considered on line business or catalogers that sells clothes and lingerie you might be a step close to reach your goal in success, I had a job once as an intern with the top selling catalogs company in Germany (Otto). It was a great experience to me as I was responsible for that area sales and marketing.I have learned so many important things including selling and buying techniques and how it is important for a person to understand the consumer requirements.\nThere are two key needs here:\n\nThe first is to build up a detailed profile of your client -their personality, what they do and don't like, the social circle in which they mix and the sort of clothes in which they feel comfortable.\n\nThe other is a detailed knowledge of fashion. Buy all the magazines and keep in touch with what is in and what is out for each season.\n\nBy combining these two and appearing knowledgeable, then offer some free consultations to friends and family. Ask them to recommend you and by word of mouth you should start to get some paid business.
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Yes, there is.  Just study hard and pay attention to detail.  It's not just designs you make, it's who you impress.  Always be professional, no matter what the situation.  Good luck!  Sounds like a fun adventure!
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The clothing industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck.  As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nThere's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nAlso, here are some book titles that may interest you:\n\n* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,\n* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns\n* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder\n* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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It actually depends on your product more than your education.  Even the best in the fashion world can have terrible years.
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that depends entirely on what type of career you are looking for. In any pursuit, dress to impress but not to a point where you are overdressed. i.e. Put you best foot forward and make sure it isn't sweating it up under all that clothes.\n\nShow people that you respect yourself and take yourself seriously, and they are bound to respond in kind.\n\np.s. suits.... yawn.... unless you want to be in finance, law, or taxidermy... (are those all the same)
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You've got two issues here; let's tackle them one at a time.\n\nRe: Trademarks\n\nPrior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nResearch is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!\n\nTo register a trademark, contact either your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark. \n\nIf you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.\n\nI posted some handy links for you below.\n\nRe: Clothing Line\n\nThe clothing industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck.  As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nThere's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nAlso, here are some book titles that may interest you:\n\n* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,\n* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns\n* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder\n* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar\n\nLaunching a Product book titles:\n* New Product Launch: 10 Proven Strategies by Joan Schneider, Jeanne Yocum\n* Winning at New Products: Accelerating the Process from Idea to Launch by Robert G. Cooper\n* Launch It!: How to Turn Good Ideas Into Great Products That Sell by Molly Miller-Davidson\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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I once interned with a major teen mag, Cosmogirl.  I interned in beauty, but I learned a lot about the fashion aspect of it also.\n\nFrom what I learned, it's helpful to get in touch with the PR companies that handle the representation for certain clothing/fashion lines.  How you do this?  I haven't the foggiest. Sorry.\n\nContacting the fashion houses directly is a major waste of time.  Promotions and marketing, which you are offering, is mainly handled on the corporate level.  Showrooms are just that; they're retail.  They can't give you any free clothes or models.  \n\nContacting the PR companies is the best way to make the contact.  After you reach an agreement with the PR/Marketing companies, you'll strike an agreement about how to return the clothes.  Most mags set up an account with a courier service to handle the mass amount of clothes leaving and entering.  You'll need to keep a database of whose samples you have.  Most showrooms give you an invoice and you'll need a system of keeping track of the invoices.\n\nHere's an idea!  Why don't you help discover some unknown fashion talent?  There are three major fashion design schools in NYC.  Contact the counseling center at each and see if it's possible to highlight a student.  It's free.  It's helping your magazine and another fellow artist at the same time.\n\nI would love to speak to you about this.  One day, I hope to start my own magazine.  I would love to hear your about your experience.\n\nPlease drop me a line if you have any questions or any need clarifications.\n\nThe best of luck to you.
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Fashion Institute of Technology\nNYC\n\nhttp://www.fitnyc.edu
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Salary Range:$14,400 to $200,000 and Entry level pay may range from $14,500 to over $17,000.Experienced pay may range from $20,000 to over$40,000.Top level pay may range from $75,000 to over $100,000. Earnings of Fashion Designers depend on ability.
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To Becoming a Fashion Buyer- is to CONTINUE your Education *(more PREFERRABLY- Business Administration)*\n\nand continue working in the RETAIL Industry to gain *(WORK EXPERIENCE)*\n\nand after another 8 years of Working- CHECK OUT:::  \n\nFashion World- \n\nLocated in San Dusky, CALIFORNIA- \n\nTelephone Number::  (303)  334-5432\n\n*(They HIRE Retail Workers of 6 to 8 Years of Work Experinece)*\n\nto begin to WORK and BE TRAINED as a FASHION BUYER\n\n\nContinue your PRESERVATION-\nand look to become a FASHION BUYER\n\n\nGOOD LUCK-
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Check the website for the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (www.fidm.com). They are one of the top fashion design schools in the country and I would suggest spending some time writing out a Letter of Request for Information to email to an instructor of the school (emails should be available on the site.)  Make sure that your letter is Professional and well written without typos or errors and explain your school project to them. A good educator will be happy to help you.
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I think you should minor in jewelery design becuase it sound like it would be interesting and it kinda sounds fun! I think you should give it a try. (I posted a question kinda like yours today Esthetician or Manicuring please check it out and give me your answer.)\n\nThanks & good luck on finding a minor!
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If it was me I would contact the Fashion Institute of Technology and Design in New York City.  Better know as FIT.  They have great resources for new designers and clothing stores.  They will be able to tell you who to contact.  Also look for a list of all wholesalers in the New York area.  This is where you can get some great ideas.  If that fails send a message to the following e-mail address to get more info. stkbizguy2004@yahoo.com.  You will be able to get a more personalized service and some good advice that way.
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I can only give you information about where you can do fashion designing in Mumbai.One of the best fashion designing colleges is NIFT(National Institute of Fashion Technology).Best of luck for your future.
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i hope you have a lot of desire to be one because its is a cut-throat profession.don't give up on you dream,make sure you fight real hard to make it a reality...and don't let the sky be the limit but just the start!!all the best gal.\ndo your homework on finding a good fashion college or university,plus think of location...where you are likely to thrive the most.in regards to professional growth as well as exposure.\navatar looks good