Why do so many people study fashion design?
As a fashion designer, I can tell you that being involved in a fashion related career is the greatest platform for expressing your creative self. Fashion design is about self expression, bucking the system one stitch at a time. I did not go to school for fashion design, though I did enroll in a program connected to UNLV in Las Vegas. I was so bored, because I already knew everything they were teaching in the beginner sewing class; unfortunately, I was not able to skip classes...so I opted out rather than die of boredom, pulling my hair out...feeling put in a box. I taught myself the finer details of design sketching, pattern making and drafting, draping and garment construction. It's fulfilling! True, most fashion designers are starving artists until they're ready to submit their portfolios and rub elbows with other established designers who could help them break into the industry. You just have to decide what you want to design, for whom, and be passionate about it. There really isn't a reason behind it, but if you're creative and you enjoy giving birth to new ideas, then fashion may just be for you. There is more to fashion design than clothing as well. You can design jewelry, hand bags, shoes, hats, hair accessories...the sky is only the limit for those too afraid to reach beyond it...
You can study fashion design pretty much anywhere. If you can afford to choose, take into consideration the focus of the schools. Research the obvious such as tuition, lodging, cost of living, language, but do you have a passion for couture? Then Paris is a good place. Leather? Go to Italy. Ready to wear? New York is a good bet. I hope you get the idea. Start with the schools others mentioned in their answers, but don't beat yourself up if you end not attending those schools. You can still do great things in local schools, you just have to work hard.
Fashion Design degrees abroadFashion Design is a creative and broad field, offering a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Studying fashion design abroad is a fun-filled adventure, and depending on which institute and program of your choice, you are very likely to get the chance to develop your own fashion collection through the duration of your studies. Browse and compare fashion design degrees below.Fashion Design is a visual expression of art through clothing and accessories. It is based on the personal preferences of a group of people, resulting in a study which not only focuses on style, but also includes social behaviors of populations. Fashion designers create billions of clothing items for consumers each year. There are three main categories of fashion:Haute coutureHaute couture is French for high-sewing. Haute couture garments are made to measure, i.e. made for individual clients. They tend to be quite pricey, with large amounts of attention and detail going into the creation and fabrics of the items.Ready-to-wear (pret-a-porter)Ready-to-wear, or pret-a-porter, falls in between the haute couture and mass market categories. It is indeed referring to high-quality clothing, but the garments are bought off the rack and ready to wear and not made to measure.Mass marketMass-market garments are ready-to-wear clothes, and made based on the current trends set by the large fashion brands. They are made from cheaper fabrics and produced by machine, as opposed to hand made, and considerably more inexpensive.Studying fashion design abroadThere are an array of study possibilities within fashion design out there, all you have to do is find the best option for you - here are some options to consider:Diploma in fashion designBachelor's degree in fashion designMaster’s degree in fashion designStudents wanting to study fashion design abroad can choose from many countries; however, two of the most popular places to study fashion design are Italy and the United Kingdom. Both countries have world-renowned fashion capitals (Milan and London). Each city hosts Fashion Weeks during which designers can display their new clothing to fashion-influencing audiences.
The History of Fashion Design?
That's an extremely vague question, there are so many different evolutions in the history of fashion design that you may have trouble discussing them all in any concise way. For examples of the history of fashion design, Google that exact phrase, and you'll get sites like the one below. Remember to cite your sources!
Akiko Fukai's Book ListA fashion designer should first of all understand the power of authentic clothing. The real clothes that real people wear demonstrate the richness and diversity of human thought. The Kyoto Costume Institute’s historical collection of examples of Western fashion, along with the institution’s exhibitions and related books and catalogues, reflect this belief in clothing and the act of dressing as manifestations of our very being.Claire Wilcox's Book ListAlthough I don’t have a good memory, the essence of every book I’ve read remains in me somewhere, inspiring connections or reflections when I least expect it. I’m sure it’s the same with fashion designers. Ideas and visual references are stored away; no gallery or museum visit is ever forgotten. I’d argue that no time is wasted when you are reading either, even if the sky turns dark and the day seems to have nearly gone.
What does it take to be a fashion designer?
You're going to want to read up on textiles, the general design process, and even learn how to draw some decent fashion illustrations (sketches of your clothes on a model). Then, the next step would be to obtain a bachelor's degree at a good university, whether it's an all-out fashion school or not, in a major city, where you might be able to snag some great internships. Internships are everything for a career of this nature, since having connections factors into your success so much. While you're at it, stay on your toes: read fashion blogs and magazines like there's no tomorrow, watch fashion shows streaming online, and-- if it's something you feel would work out for you, because not all are cut out to do this-- create an online presence for yourself as a fashion blogger or vlogger. This could help you, like I said, make those valuable connections that wind up getting you into the industry. It would also be helpful if you work on your manners and stuff. I know that sounds slightly retarded, but impeccable manners and social skills are what take you from an average well-paid worker to a success story, especially when you're going to be hanging out with some really important people like the ones you find in fashion. Bonne chance! ^.^;
I think I can answer this question. I am currently doing mbbs and one of my relative is a student at NIFT . We both are as busy as hell. My college is not far from her college but still we hardly get time to met.My advice don't .. just don't. If you are doing MBBS you can do look at fashion as a hobby(May be someone from designing can tell if it's a good idea). But if you are doing fashion designing just don't take medicine as a hobby.Kudos.
I’d say India offers worthy education in fashion designing stream. It Offers great foundation.This is regardless the country’s advancement in fashion market and the acceptance of the fast fashion that is going on in the west. Well talking about education, Institutes like NIFT, NID, offer a detailed and equally competitive and qualitative knowledge, with which one can go abroad and still make it a success or stay back in India aiming to rule the market. . I’d Suggest one to prefer doing their UG in India as it is definitely feasible than going abroad. One can definitely opt to go abroad for their masters cause there is vast branching and specializations in this field. Not only the variety out there attracts, but the opportunities available are huge. One can also see India as a growing market with less competitors when compared to abroad.