SIM.O.W.N INTIJAZ's Blog
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Fashion Design as a Career
Fashion is not a superficial thing.
People work hard on their designs.
Designers consider their work art, and it is taken very seriously.
So, what does it take to become a fashion designer?Let's find out...
Doctors! Scientists! Engineers! These are three common career choices of most African families. But with such a huge generations clash we notice significant changes occurring in African lifestyles. One change in particular is having the independence to decide what to do with one’s life.Everyone knows how African parents are very restrictive when it comes to career choices. To them any career option outside the field of medicine or science is considered completely “unacceptable.” Today, African teens are breaking their barriers and pursuing careers of their choice.
YaQur had the opportunity to get some insight about a career that has caught the attention of many – Fashion Design. Fashion design is the applied art that is dedicated to clothing and accessories that are created within a cultural or social influence of a specific time.
I want to be a fashion designer but how do I get started? Do I go to school? Or should I drop out and find a job at a local boutique? Should I start my own company? Does this sound like you?
Forget your worries and concentrate on the big picture. The first important thing you must do is find out what you want to do in fashion design. Get involved with the industry! Contact someone that’s involved in Fashion Show production and Fashion promotion. Book an appointment with them and ask if you can help out with the next project. This way, you are one step closer.
One important key aspect of the fashion industry is building contacts. Although many people believe that money is the only way to get into the industry. Despite what they say, money really isn’t everything. Anyone can work their way in to the fashion industry, all they need is to be passionate and talented.
Thus, building contacts is very important. Meeting people at fashion shows, or other fashion related events are a great way to introduce you to other people in the fashion industry. Sometimes having contacts will benefit you because they can help make your big break in the fashion industry.