Identity Theift

The Fashion Designer profession, has

recently emerged as one of the most sort

out careers among the youths . These

youths have their own creative style of

dressing and believe in setting a trend

rather than following a trend set by

others. A career in Fashion Design not

only involves meeting glamorous people

and interracting with rich and famous but

also gives a impetus to the creative flair of

the people who possess a sense of style.

The major functional areas in the industry

are designing garments, cutting the cloth,

sewing the pieces together and finally

merchandising. Popularising and

marketing of the various styles and

products is done through ramp shows and

fashion write-ups.

Fashion is a term commonly used in

relation to clothes, dresses, garments,

textiles, etc. There is an increase in

quality textiles and materials for the

fashion designers to work with. Fashion is

identified today with status, acceptance

and it almost implies social involvement.

India enjoys a prominent place in the

international market with its rich silks,

traditional handloom fabrics, rustic

textures and vibrant dyes. The creation of

a worldmarket for Indian garments is

largely the contribution of Indian fashion

designers. The trend for growth are set for

upcoming fashion entrepreneurs.

Nature of Work

Fashion Designer create designs for

almost anything which is part of the

garment of men, women, and children.

Designers understanding the needs of

their clients create attractive and

functional garments and accessories

according to the latest trends, market

conditions, weather and also keeping a

close watch on the fit, style, colour,

texture, size and material. The process of

making a dress starts with the

sketchingthe original idea on paper. Then

shaping the pattern pieces which make

the garment. The pieces are then drawn in

actual size on paper and cut out on a

rough material. These pieces are stitched

together and fitted on a model. From the

rough model sample garments are made

in the final fabric. Much time of the

designer is spent in exploration and

research. Knowledge about fabric, weave,

draping qualities, material, colour and

design and the changing trend is

important.

Personality

A Fashion designer should be artistic and

creative. They should be able to express

their ideas in sketches. They may not be a

brilliant artists but must be able to

combine colours, shades, and tones.

Designers have the flair for creating with

fabric and know how to use textiles

effectively. Designers need to have visual

imagination and the ability to think in

three-dimension to translate into

garments what they visualise.

A fashion designers must be fashion

conscious and must be aware of market

requirements. In order to have an

International perspective, they must read

more and more of international fashion

journals, books, on history and art. They

must also visit various art gallery and

exhibition and interact with traditional

artists whenever they get a chance. As a

designer one should have knowledge and

experience of basic tailoring skills i.e.

cutting, sewing, draping,etc. Besides this

they should be able to distinguish among

various fabric quality and particular about

choosing a good cloth to work on .

An understanding of the market and

customer lifestyle is required, so that

design are suitable for people they are

made for. Designers must be good

communicator and very clear with their

ideas which is reflected in the

presentation of fashion shows. Top

designers must be highly original and

inventive.