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An Eye for Fashion: Your Career in Fashion Design School

An Eye for Fashion: Your Career in Fashion Design School By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
December 07, 2004

You can use your creativity and eye for fashion to create the next exciting new clothing design. People will spend millions of dollars every year on the designs that you create. All you need is fashion design school training in the popular aesthetics and textiles your customers will want to wear.

So you have decided that a career in fashion design is something you would like to consider. You have the creativity and desire to be one of the cutting designers that the fashion world relies on for contemporary clothing designs. You first step is to select a fashion design school that meets your needs. Let's examine some fashion design school characteristics that will help you in your journey.

The Topics of Study that a Fashion Design School Offers
  • Textiles. Your fashion design school will instruct you in the proper use of the variety of textiles that are available. Choosing the right textiles is one of your most important responsibilities.
  • Colors. Knowing the colors that spark the imagination is another important skill that your fashion design school will teach you. Colors are everything!
  • Seasonal clothes. Everybody knows that you never wear white after Labor Day, but your fashion design school will give you the ins and outs on total seasonal dress.
  • Form and Function. Knowing what type of clothes match the occasion is paramount. Your fashion design school will teach you to make clothes that are specific to the type of job your clients will need.

Choosing the Right Fashion Design School

When deciding on the fashion design school you should attend, look for schools that offer options like financial aid, hands-on learning opportunities, and position placement when you graduate. A fashion design school with these characteristics will ensure that your school fits your needs.

About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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