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How do I go about fashion and designing , because it is a good career opportunity ?
Have something unique is woo, it if a very unique skill, it gives one self confidence to have something different from the public, and have new Ideas and creative insights
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Hellena’s Answer
1. **Create Your Portfolio:** Make a collection of your designs and drawings that show off your fashion ideas.
2. **Talk to Experts:** Chat with teachers, career advisors, and fashion pros to learn all you can about the industry.
3. **Improve Your Portfolio:** Take their advice to make your portfolio even better.
4. **Apply Everywhere:** Send your portfolio to lots of fashion companies to increase your chances of getting noticed.
2. **Talk to Experts:** Chat with teachers, career advisors, and fashion pros to learn all you can about the industry.
3. **Improve Your Portfolio:** Take their advice to make your portfolio even better.
4. **Apply Everywhere:** Send your portfolio to lots of fashion companies to increase your chances of getting noticed.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello again, Juliet !
I am really happy that you are asking more questions and being specific as to what career you are interested in for your future ! Continuing with what I suggested in your other post, I stand by my suggestion to attend job fairs and I have left a link for you to become familiar with fashion connected events. Also explore some entry level positions at the link I've left for you below.
Start thinking about where you'll attend fashion school after you graduate high school. You live right among all the very best schools for fashion. I've left a link below of the schools for fashion and the best way to start is to go for orientations and tours of all the schools you can. This will boost your motivation and inspire you by getting a first hand glimpse of the schools and asking detailed questions while there. Going this route will give you enough information to make a decision as to which school to choose.
In the meantime, before fashion school, keep designing, sewing, styling and take photos of your fashions and begin a portfolio now. This is something that you can do on your own and it will be fulfilling to look back and see all of your creations. Fashion schools also will want to see a portfolio, too. You can start this now.
You are right about letting your creativity take shape. Your career in the fashion world will be a process and I believe that going to fashion school will provide you knowledge, contacts, event opportunities, exposure for your fashions and the ability to meet positive, fun, supportive people. Try not to let anything hold you back. Do a lot of reading about the industry as well as watch videos about the career and you will progress. I have left a link for you below for trade magazines (most of them have websites) and that can explain some of the questions you may have. But your first step should be start creating now. Than graduate high school and enroll in fashion school.
I hope that this has been helpful and I wish you all the best !
CAREER FAIRS AND WEBINARS FOR FASHION INDUSTRY AND EVENTS https://stylecareers.com/career-fair
2024 FASHION ENTRY LEVEL JOBS IN NYC https://www.wayup.com/s/entry-level-jobs/fashion/new-york-ny/
FASHION SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY AND NY STATE https://www.fashionschoolsusa.com/states/new-york
MAGAZINES ABOUT THE FASHION INDUSTRY https://guides.loc.gov/fashion-industry/magazines
I am really happy that you are asking more questions and being specific as to what career you are interested in for your future ! Continuing with what I suggested in your other post, I stand by my suggestion to attend job fairs and I have left a link for you to become familiar with fashion connected events. Also explore some entry level positions at the link I've left for you below.
Start thinking about where you'll attend fashion school after you graduate high school. You live right among all the very best schools for fashion. I've left a link below of the schools for fashion and the best way to start is to go for orientations and tours of all the schools you can. This will boost your motivation and inspire you by getting a first hand glimpse of the schools and asking detailed questions while there. Going this route will give you enough information to make a decision as to which school to choose.
In the meantime, before fashion school, keep designing, sewing, styling and take photos of your fashions and begin a portfolio now. This is something that you can do on your own and it will be fulfilling to look back and see all of your creations. Fashion schools also will want to see a portfolio, too. You can start this now.
You are right about letting your creativity take shape. Your career in the fashion world will be a process and I believe that going to fashion school will provide you knowledge, contacts, event opportunities, exposure for your fashions and the ability to meet positive, fun, supportive people. Try not to let anything hold you back. Do a lot of reading about the industry as well as watch videos about the career and you will progress. I have left a link for you below for trade magazines (most of them have websites) and that can explain some of the questions you may have. But your first step should be start creating now. Than graduate high school and enroll in fashion school.
I hope that this has been helpful and I wish you all the best !
Michelle recommends the following next steps:
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Irene’s Answer
Hi Juliet!
You are absolutely right about fashion designer being a great career choice.
I agree with other people answering your question that being in New York is in itself a great help to you trying to establish your career in fashion.
There are many locally located companies that design and manufacture clothing right there in the city.
I would like to recommend that you start by researching specifically what kind of jobs people do to support garment manufacturing.
A designer is only one job that is needed in the process. There are different positions available for people with different skill sets: sourcing and ordering the materials and trims, supervising sewers and cutters, scheduling and communication, dealing with factories, just to name a few. All of these professions contribute to the creation of clothing.
Try to figure out what is of the most interest to you. If you can’t stop coming up with new ideas for clothing, then go ahead and learn to sketch , plus developing some sewing skills is necessary.
If, on the other hand, creativity is not your main strength, look into other opportunities that exist within the garment manufacturing process. There are plenty.
You are absolutely right about fashion designer being a great career choice.
I agree with other people answering your question that being in New York is in itself a great help to you trying to establish your career in fashion.
There are many locally located companies that design and manufacture clothing right there in the city.
I would like to recommend that you start by researching specifically what kind of jobs people do to support garment manufacturing.
A designer is only one job that is needed in the process. There are different positions available for people with different skill sets: sourcing and ordering the materials and trims, supervising sewers and cutters, scheduling and communication, dealing with factories, just to name a few. All of these professions contribute to the creation of clothing.
Try to figure out what is of the most interest to you. If you can’t stop coming up with new ideas for clothing, then go ahead and learn to sketch , plus developing some sewing skills is necessary.
If, on the other hand, creativity is not your main strength, look into other opportunities that exist within the garment manufacturing process. There are plenty.
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Hollise’s Answer
Hello Juliet!
You're in an incredible city that offers a myriad of opportunities, especially in the fashion industry! I recommend you begin by delving into the internet to discover more about the specific areas in the fashion world that pique your interest. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to explore the various university programs available in your vicinity. Consider scheduling a visit to these institutions to gain a deeper understanding of their offerings. Lastly, remember to dedicate some time to unleash your creativity. This journey is not only about learning but also about expressing your unique style and ideas.
Access Your Potential is an ecosystem of learning, support and connections for Black and Latino/Hispanic college students, across all fields of study, as they explore their future careers. You will have access to mentorship with PwC professionals, paid consulting externships and free curriculums to help you grow and discover what you want for your career. For more information: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
Explore on Access Your Potential’s site potential career opportunities like internships and paid consulting externships for nonprofits. To learn more: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
Whether you’re starting college or finishing up your studies, Access Your Potential Career Readiness and Digital Skills curricula are available to help you grow and discover what you want for your career. For more information: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
You're in an incredible city that offers a myriad of opportunities, especially in the fashion industry! I recommend you begin by delving into the internet to discover more about the specific areas in the fashion world that pique your interest. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to explore the various university programs available in your vicinity. Consider scheduling a visit to these institutions to gain a deeper understanding of their offerings. Lastly, remember to dedicate some time to unleash your creativity. This journey is not only about learning but also about expressing your unique style and ideas.
Access Your Potential is an ecosystem of learning, support and connections for Black and Latino/Hispanic college students, across all fields of study, as they explore their future careers. You will have access to mentorship with PwC professionals, paid consulting externships and free curriculums to help you grow and discover what you want for your career. For more information: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
Explore on Access Your Potential’s site potential career opportunities like internships and paid consulting externships for nonprofits. To learn more: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
Whether you’re starting college or finishing up your studies, Access Your Potential Career Readiness and Digital Skills curricula are available to help you grow and discover what you want for your career. For more information: http://accessyourpotential.pwc.com/.
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Zoey’s Answer
Start by doing something simple
Get like a sewing machine or an app
Then bring it to life
Zoey recommends the following next steps: