The Myth of the Starving Fashion Designer
By Stanley Rubenti
stanley.rubenti@collegedegreereview.com
College Degree Review Columnist
Fashion has always been an important part of modern culture, but when award shows like the Oscars, the Grammy's, and Miss America pageants became televised, fashion quickly became an unstoppable industry with tremendous business potential. So much so that in order to be a fashion designer in today's global economy, not only must you have a strong creative flair, but you also must have tremendous business acumen if you want to be successful. Fortunately, fashion design school can provide you with a strong foundation in both of these areas.
Is Becoming a Fashion Designer a Wise Career Decision?
During the early days of the Oscars, there were only a handful of noteworthy fashion designers to whom the celebrities could turn. In addition, celebrities were often the only ones who could afford to dress like a million bucks. Nowadays, well-paid stars are not the only ones who want to look good. Professionals, teenagers, and even infants sport expensive clothing that all began as runway exhibitions in hotspots all over the world. Even in the developing world, fashion can spell big bucks. Recently, Bangalore, India celebrated the end of its 2006 Men's Fashion Fair where up-and-coming designers eagerly displayed their snappy ensembles. And even in the tech world, gadgets like iPods, cell phones, and even notebook computers have started marrying aesthetic design with functional capability.
The Importance of Fashion Design School
Quite clearly, there is (and might always be) demand for more fashion. All over the world, consumers want stunning apparel, beautiful gadgets, gorgeous homes, sexy cars, and anything else that tantalizes their visual senses. But in order to capitalize on this seemingly endless demand, you'll need to master the fashion and business essentials that only a solid fashion design school can provide.
Not only will you learn everything necessary in order to become a fashion designer, but your school will also provide opportunities to work and interact with alumni who have already made waves in the larger fashion world. That is to say, knowing people who know people can do wonders for your professional career in this strange, exciting, and competitive industry.
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About the Author
A freelance writer, Stanley Rubenti currently lives in Bangkok where he provides admissions consultation for college-bound students. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.
Posted on: October 17, 2006
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