Saturday, November 15, 2014

Fashion Design & The 3 Biggest Missteps To Note

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


In order for men and women to create the best clothing lines imaginable, it's likely that they will go to school for fashion design. This subject is, to many, one of the most striking and I believe that most others would be able to agree. With this in mind, though, it's important to recognize the fact that even the most learned designers will find themselves making mistakes now and then. With this 3-point list in mind, hopefully, fewer mistakes will be made along the way.

To start off, you have to understand that many college graduates neglect to build upon the skills they already possess. Believe it or not, there are other ways for students to learn; this is true for those who are focused on fashion design as well. For example, many campuses require their students to take up internships, which allow for on-the-job experience while they're still in school. If successful, these can lead to broader resumes or even invaluable opportunities later on.

To follow up, many fashion designers might make the mistake of making their efforts too broad. While this may seem like a good idea, on the surface, many novices could lost focus, resulting in work that can best be described as "scattered." In order to understand how fashion can be made better, focus on a particular niche and go from there. Play around with colors and aesthetics as well, since fashion is still a creative medium to get into.

Finally, a potential mistake that a fashion designer can make is to overlook marketing. While you may feel confident in your work, under the belief that it will be able to strike anyone, it will not be recognized unless the proper advertising efforts are set in place. There are many avenues that can be taken, in this regard, with the Internet being perhaps the most accessible in this day and age. Regardless, no should overlook marketing in its broadest sense.

Fashion design can be one of the most rewarding fields, though this can only be done with the proper level of experience set in place. You can be certain that the experience in question can be gained through hard work and, just as importantly, the recognition of certain mistakes. One can make the argument that mistakes are best when they are learned from, but should this always be the case? The mistakes in question can be recognized early on; this can result in stronger learning experiences overall.




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