Becoming a Fashion Designer (ePub)

The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews
with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of
fashion design

Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career
knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly
prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly
guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. Becoming a
Fashion Designer provides all the information, resources, and
tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and
successfully launch a career in fashion design.

Of the various job opportunities available in the fashion
industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks
as the most popular position in the field, making the competition
even greater. The book pays special attention to this and
demonstrates several ways in which an aspiring fashion designer can
stand out from the competition. A dynamic and comprehensive career
guide, this book imparts insider tips from top fashion designers
and executives based around the world. Expert advice includes an
introduction to a career in fashion design, educational
requirements, career opportunities, the design process, portfolio
creation, preparation for getting hired, steps to start and run
one's own fashion design business, as well as a forecast of the
future of the fashion industry.

* Features original interviews from top designers and
high-profile fashion executives, including Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra,
Peter Som, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Kay Unger, Stuart Weitzman,
Dennis Basso, Randolph Duke, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Robert Verdi
and Daymond John

* Includes cases in point and insider tips throughout

* Includes illustrations, drawings, sketches, and photographs
demonstrating various aspects of working in fashion design, with
special contributions from renowned illustrator, Izak Zenou and
legendary fashion photographer, Nigel Barker

* Offers in-depth resources to assist you on your journey to
becoming a fashion designer

Whether a student, recent college graduate, industry
professional or career changer, you'll learn everything you need to
know to successfully develop a fashion design career.