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11 Books to Read If You Want to Become a Fashion Designer
Whether you're a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, an intern or writer at a fashion magazine, a high school student with big dreams, or someone who has decided they want to try their hand at becoming a fashion designer later in life, there are many ways to hone in on your craft. One of these ways is consistent practice, something that works once you have theory and design already mapped out in your head. What if, like many though, you don't exactly have those ideas in mind? Luckily for you, a number of books exist that can give you the best chance at stepping into the fashion arena with a firm understanding of its history, inner workings, and skills upon which the entire industry is built.
By Wendy Knight7 years ago in Styled
Reason First: Diversity as Destruction
Diversity for the sake of diversity is evil. It is nothing but high tech tribalism. To consider race, sex, gender, or any other non-essential over merit should be banished from any rational businessman’s mind. With fashion designer Virgil Abloh’s latest foray into the world of wearable design, accusations have arisen claiming that Abloh’s company, Off-White, possesses a dearth of diverse faces.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Styled
The History of the Bomber Jacket
Bomber jackets have an extremely rich history that goes back over one hundred years. Today, they’re rooted in our day-to-day fashion, but they didn’t start off that way. Before they were worn as streetwear, the bomber jacket was used as a functional, heavy-duty garment for pilots.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Styled
Counterfeit Merchandise Is Ruining Clothing Culture
Counterfeited items are slowly becoming more prominent in society, and scamming people out of money. Highly counterfeited brands such as Chanel, Gucci, or Supreme are trying to flush out these fakes, but these replicas are only becoming more sophisticated and realistic.
By Jackson Ryan7 years ago in Styled
Fashion Illustration Art
For some of us it is about design and flowing but, then it isn't. A lot of us quit before we can get started. First and foremost you have to have the desire to want to do it. If you want it bad enough it will happen! But, it's really easy to get rattled. Fashion illustration has and always will be linked to fashion design. There is an awfully big scope to this industry and it can be terrifying!
By Pamela k Conoly7 years ago in Styled
How to Select Wardrobe for a Shoot
If you are looking to do editorial shoots, portraiture, or any sort of fashion photoshoot, then you already know how important the style elements will be in the overall outcome of your work. It makes sense; these kinds of shoots are more about the clothing and model than anything else.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Styled
Why Firenze?
When walking down the timeless streets of Florence, Italy, it is unavoidable to see fashion bouncing between buildings. From hundreds of different dazzling stores, one of a kind boutiques, and glamorous luxury designers, to trendy locals that dress to impress, Florence acts as a fashion hub. The world is beginning to identify Florence as the new “It Place” for fashion. In their e-newsletter, the Telegraph reported that Florence is giving world famous fashion districts like New York City, Milan, and Paris “a run for their money,” as the article went on to describe the streets as “heavenly,” for lack of better words.
By Francesca Gabriel7 years ago in Styled
My T-Shirt Business
I have three sample shirts, “Denial is not Just a River in Africa,” “Don’t Give Me Shit About My Meds,” and “Sober!!” I’m debating what shirts to make next. I need to get the “Sin Vergüenza” T-shirt going, or perhaps “Bill Wilson Sent Me.” I’m interested in making t-shirts to sell on my Etsy store but my bank is going to shut down my business account on January 30 if I don’t make extra money to put in that account. I’m looking for a steady paying job, and to publish my writing somewhere, as well as write articles. This is one way I have to generate funds. My t-shirt business is supposed to make sales on the Etsy store. I’m going to try to do this when I make extra income from a part-time work from home online job.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Styled
