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Break it Down

Fashion Industry Career Specializations
How to Become Fashion Designer ( Part 2 )
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oming straight from fashion school, you might be thinking that as a fashion designer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with all types of apparel. But what you may not know is that generally, the fashion industry is split into categories, and then categories within categories. Basically, the apparel industry is very specialized. The breakdown begins with price (which usually corresponds with quality). The lowest apparel classification is Discount, and at the height of fashion is Haute Couture: … read more »

How to Become Fashion Designer

Creating a Competitive Edge in the Fashion Industry
How to Become Fashion Designer ( Part 1 )
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ere you are, about to enter the real world with your fashion portfolio full of stunning design illustrations and a head full of hopes. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that glamorous perception of the apparel industry is a myth, and that vision of yourself as a famous fashion designer with your own clothing line is almost close to impossible to reach. The actual chances of that are probably the same as becoming a movie star. This doesn’t mean you won’t become a successful apparel designer working for a company – it means that your chances of becoming the glamorous clichè portrayal of a fashion designer are quite slim. Not only do you have to compete with the already established professional apparel designers, but nowadays throw pop singers, celebrities, and TV stars into the mix. … read more »

Something for Everyone

Careers in Fashion Industry
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o you want a career in fashion, but with so many different fashion careers to choose from, how will you know which path is right for you? Do you see yourself designing apparel for people to wear? Maybe you enjoy sewing and love making clothing that fits beautifully, or perhaps you’re always the first to try new fashion styles and set new fashion trends. Whatever your passion is, chances are, there’s a career in the fashion industry that’s a perfect fit for you! … read more »

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