how can i become a fashion designer?

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Hi Saraswathi,
Thank you for your question .
Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is 10+2 with 50% marks and for Post Graduate courses graduation. In the prominent institutes, admission is strictly on merit- through written test, situation test, group discussion and interview. These courses are aimed at understanding concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar products where fashion matters. The courses include Graduate, Post graduate, Certificate and Diploma in the following areas: • Accessory designing and fashion designing • Garment Manufacturing Technology • Apparel marketing and Merchandising • Leather and Garment Design and Technology • Knitwear Design and Technology • Textile Design and Development • Fashion Journalism and Presentation
While 10+2 is sufficient for Accessory designing and Fashion Designing, Graduates are preferred for other courses. The training also includes internship in an organization which gives the students industry functions. Training is usually imparted keeping in mind the demands of the international market. Most training institutes have the latest technologies including laboratories, workshops, design and research centers, libraries, computers and information about the latest development in the industry. Prominent institutes in Fashion Technology are National institute of Fashion technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), International Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi (IIFT); IEC School of Art and Fashion, New Delhi; Indian Institute of Art and Fashion Technology (IIAFT), Mumbai; Pearl Academy of fashion, New Delhi; J.D Institute of fashion Technology, New Delhi.
All the best .

Hi!

Do you currently design clothing? You might already be practicing the following but I woulds say the best start would be:
* Sewing and construction courses
* Art courses - learn to sketch your designs
* Business courses - Business law, marketing and fashion merchandising. It's important to have an understanding of how the business works

Best of luck!

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I would encourage to get an internship with a company in the same industry and also purse a degree in fashion, There are great schools like Parsons School of Design in New York where you can get a degree. I'm sure it would lead to great opportunities. Good luck!