| 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 .
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