Feb 24th, 2015 
By: Fashion designing is an interesting career option, which gives students the opportunity to excel in creative fields. If you’ve got an eye for detail, have a good understanding of colors, texture and fabric quality and most of all are creative then this is the right career for you. But you do not become a star designer overnight – the road to success in this career definitely starts with studying the craft thoroughly and then unleashing your creative self into your work.
Coco Chanel once said that ‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening” So creativity is not something limited to books or magazines, it is inspiration, which could be gathered even from ordinary day to day experiences. Observation is key in fashion designing field.
The industry has definitely become more competitive with brands like Zara, Forever 21 and Dorothy Perkins entering the market, so in order to carve a niche for yourself you must have a degree in fashion designing. Start by getting in depth knowledge about your work and then jump in to the professional market. The fashion industry is expected to grow exponentially given the vibrant Indian market. A detail oriented understanding and greater knowledge of various aspects of worldwide fashion trends – will only help you perform well and make a mark for yourself. Most designers started with fashion designing education and now have made a name for them.
Interesting in pursuing a career filled with gorgeous outfits, glamour and designing? You must know about what fashion designing courses you should pursue. Choose a right place to educate yourself, where an experienced faculty trains you at par with the standards of global fashion industry.
The major areas covered under a fashion designing course are-
- Fashion
- Art and design
- Textiles
- Graphic design
- Fashion marketing and buying
- Clothing technology
And the various designing fields out of which one can choose are-
- Women’s daywear, women’s evening wear
- Men’s daywear, men’s evening wear
- Boys’ wear and/or girls’ wear; teenage wear
- Sportswear/fitness/leisure wear
- Knitwear
- Outdoor, adventure, outerwear
- Bridal wear
- Accessories and jewelry design
- Casual
- Footwear
You could choose to do a BSc in Fashion design or a diploma for starters and then later on add on to it by doing a Master’s degree, specialization or an advance diploma in fashion. BSc in Fashion design is a 3 year course with emphasis on the fundamentals in the first year and then specialization in the following two years. You can choose to work at design/fashion houses, as a fashion journalist, stylist, or even as an independent designer. The three years of hands-on education cum training will make you the designer you want to be.
Apart from all this Fashion designers have to be aware of the fashion market requirements. They have to be very interested in learning new things – read magazines, journals and books on fashion design. Make yourself aware of all the history and new trends. Believe in yourself and learn to accept advice and criticism helps one to go a long way in this fast paced career. Fashion designing courses are a way to prove your mettle and earn yourself a solid foundation.
So if you believe you have it in you to reach the top and be on the front cover of Vogue someday then what are you waiting for? Start right away!