What can I start doing as a student if I want to pursue a career as a fashion designer?
I was wondering what types of classes can I start taking. #fashion #design #careers #fashion-design
4 answers
Yuna’s Answer
I wish you the best in your future endeavors!
Judy’s Answer
Hello, what a great career choice !
Congratulations on your decision.
There are many avenues of study you may not equate to fashion at first, it is a rich and complex subject. Aside from the obvious, sewing, for technique ( you may not be a great seamstress, or care for this end of the business, many designers do not sew themselves, they are the idea people, but it would be nice to have a through knowledge of sewing techniques.
Also the companion disciplines ,embroidery, trims , passimentrie etc.
Art and art history, going to museums and seeing retrospective shows. Studying other cultures will broaden your references.
And of course the most overlooked , business, so you can manage your own business at first, and have a good road map to follow in growing your business !!
Good luck on your journey !!!
Judy
Ryan’s Answer
My biggest recommendation would be to meet with your guidance counselor and see if they can connect you with related companies that are looking for interns. Internships are a great opportunity to get a "behind the scenes" look at what the day-to-day is for people who work in the field you are interested it. It is also a great way to start making industry connections that will help once you graduate and start applying for jobs.