How to become a fashion designer?

Fashion – the world thrives on it. Well groomed people, wearing subtly stylish
clothes with matching accessories are able to carry themselves with élan. Now a
days, people believe in creating a personal style for themselves that reflects
their personality and mood. Shoes, accessories, make up, hair styles, the
combination of styles and materials are all crucial factors that create that
stunning impact on the ramp.

Is fashion designing the ideal career for me?

• If you have a creative bent of mind, love experimenting with different styles, fabrics, colours and know the latest trends in the market – it is an ideal career for you. You must have a flair for creativity and a talent for doing off beat/ unique things.

Is it a full time course?

• Students seeking admission to leading fashion designing schools can do so after they clear grade 12.
• Subjects like drawing; sketching, painting, fabrics, embroidery, tailoring
  and pattern making are a part of the curriculum. Computer graphics, home science, small scale and large scale production and marketing are other
  key aspects of this field.
• Students who are keen on pursuing fashion designing as a career option
  can do so even after they complete their graduation. Short term or part
  time certificate courses are offered by leading fashion institutes where
  all the creative, technical and marketing skills are taught by experts who specialize in their own fields.

What are the job prospects of a fashion designer?

• Entrepreneurship is the most attractive element of a fashion designer.
  You can set up your boutique and create your own designer label/brand.
  There is a great demand for exclusive clothes in most metropolitan cities.
• There is a constant demand for the latest and trendiest designs in export
  houses, textile mills, garment houses, jewellery outlets, leather
  companies, media houses etc.

What is the scope of fashion designing in the future?

• India is a land of diverse cultural trends. There is a global demand for Indian styles and clothes.
• On the other hand, Indians too are becoming increasingly fashion conscious thanks to global awareness.
• Instead of blindly aping the western styles, people are now more interested in a ‘desi, chic’ look.
• There is no dearth of opportunities for talented, enthusiastic, hard working creative minds in this field.
• The fashion trends keep changing over a period of time, so they need to remain updated.
• For creative talented people – the sky is the only limiting factor in this field.
• The world of fashion is full of glamour and is ideal for people who are passionate
  about clothes. After all, it is rightly said – ‘the first impression is the best
  impression’ and the way we dress up speaks volumes about our personality.
  Fashion designers know this and the clothes that they design have a personality
  of their own.