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What is Fashion Design?

Fashion design is the creative process that is applied to the creation of clothing and accessories. A fashion designer conceives a garment combining line, proportion, color and texture. A fashion designer should always consider the person or consumer who will wear the garment. There are three main fashion markets; First Haute Couture is made to specific measurements for a client. Haute Couture clothing has more hand stitching, higher quality of fabric and is more expensive. Secondly, Ready to wear clothes is not created for individuals or the mass market. They are exclusive made in small quantities and they can be expensive also. Thirdly, the largest group catering to a wide range of clients is the mass market. These garments are made from less expansive materials, and sewing machines. In this group is where you find your trendier garments.

Fashion designers design for women’s day and evening wear, men’s day and evening wear, children’s and kid’s wear, outerwear, resort and bridal wear. Fashion design is influenced by culture and society. During the 1960’s there was a youth explosion that was followed by the mod and hippie look. During the 1970’s the disco and punk looks were in style. The 1980’s was the era categorized by extravagance and over indulgence. Blouses, shirts and blazers had shoulder pads sewn in for boldness. Hair and jewelry was big. Make-up colors and application was bold. Classics are styles that never go out of style. Classics are styles that never go out of style. The little black dress is a classic evening dress that is very versatile. It became popular by the fashion designer Co Co Chanel in the 1920’s. It is a must have for a complete wardrobe.

The fashion industry is worldwide. Major countries that influence the fashion industry span the globe. Some major manufacturing centers are in the following countries; Philippines, China, Bangladesh, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Brazil and India. Five countries have established an international reputation in Fashion; France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. Twice a year, autumn and spring, fashion designers and fashion houses come together to display their latest collection on the runways. These fashion shows allow the media from all over the world to view the latest trends. These events let industry insiders know what is in or out of style for the coming season. Fashion weeks are held in four fashion capitals of the world, which are New York City, London, Milan and Paris. Some other fashion weeks are held in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Toronto.

The fashion industry depends on many fashion occupations. Here are a few examples:

1) Tailors – custom design made to a clients specific measurement.


2) Pattern maker – drafts patterns.


3) Textile designer – design fabric weaves and prints for clothes.


4) Fashion designer – conceives garment combinations of line, color, 

and texture.


5) Dress maker – specialize in custom made women’s clothes.

6) Seamstress – sews ready to wear or mass produce clothes by hand or sewing machine.


7) Models – wears or displays clothes at fashion shows and in photographs


8) Fashion Forecaster – predicts what colors, styles and shapes will be popular before the garments are on sale in

the stores.

9) Image Consultant or fashion advisor – recommends styles and colors that are flattering to the client.


10) Fashion journalist – writes fashion articles describing the garments for magazines and newspapers.

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