The world of fashion can seem more like a business

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By admin, May 26, 2010 8:02 am

For an artist, the world of fashion can seem more like a business than a world of creative fashion design. Aspiring fashion designers need to understand that this is all necessary. Business is the life blood of fashion and the fashion itself is only the soul. Fashion simply wouldn’t be able to see mass production if it were any other way. So you may be a ‘creative’ but as a fashion designer you must develop a passion for not only design but manufacturing challenges, the excitement of marketing and overcoming competition.

In the professional world of fashion, you’ll spend less than 10 percent of your time designing your collections and the rest of the time working out money management issues, and executing marketing strategies. These are the only things that will give life to your creative work and allow you to survive as a fashion designer so your garment designs will hit the store shelves and not just remain the beautiful figments of your creative imagination.

You want to become well acquainted with the business aspect of fashion. Don’t even think of starting out on you own. Work for any designer, design house or clothing manufacturer first so you can become well versed in how the fashion industry works on a daily basis and carefully climb up the ladder from there. Study how other fashion designers made their way to the top. Most of the biggest name designers worked under other designers for years before they started their own labels. They often worked for more than one fashion designer or fashion house. Having different positions and seeing different ways of how business was handled, they gained hands on knowledge, experience, confidence and acquired indispensable assets of credibility and reputation at the same time.

So if you’re getting into fashion design you’ve got to plan on being a lifer if you’re going to one day own your own line. Here is a list of characteristics you need to either have already or acquire as you go along in order to become a successful fashion designer:

- A hard edge against negative feedback and rejection.

- You need a very competitive spirit.

- You need the ability to be organized and be able to function under extreme stress of dealing with difficult people, multiple deadlines and responsibilities.

- You need to love or learn to love the marketing, negotiating and networking game in the world of fashion.

- And you need the willingness to keep your mind open to learning new things as a fashion designer.

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Dress up your camisole

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One of the hottest colors today is purple. From lavender to plum, and all the shades in between, it is a trend that is cropping up in both men’s and women’s apparel. It is a color that really compliments most skin tones and will create an air of mystery to what you are wearing. It can also add a touch of serious or a splash of fun to any clothing line. When looking to add to your latest collection, a great piece everyone should have in their closet this year is a purple jacket.

Jackets are so versatile. They can be the focal piece of your outfit or added as an accessory to compliment any style. Men will undoubtedly look professional in a deep purple blazer over a black, button down dress shirt. For the younger male, a purple striped zebra coat pairs smoothly with a pair of “skinny” jeans.

Women have almost endless options to choose from. A denim jacket paired with a “hooded t-shirt” and your favorite pair of jeans shows off your style and your figure. A long plum dress coat will flatter your grey skirt and speak to any business person.

Dress up your camisole and slacks with a purple cropped jacket for a lunch out with friends. For our youngest ladies, purple is always a favorite. A shimmering lavender ski jacket with fur lined trim will look cute with her favorite pair of Uggs. She may also enjoy a bright grape colored rain jacket to keep her dry on a rainy school day.

It is time to take advantage of the latest craze. Color is definitely back in fashion. After many seasons of pale pastels and earthy color choices, brighter is finally better! Whatever your fashion style or favorite trend a purple jacket will add style and depth to any wardrobe.

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Watches are beautiful adornments

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Watches are beautiful adornments which are known for their multiple benefits and exotic appeal. Those who are conscious about their looks and wish to perk up their appearance ought to make use of fashion watches. These accessories come in countless options which allow you to select your favorite watch from a wide array of styles, colors, designs and materials. The designers are coming up with innovative watches which have increased the worth of these accessories even more. The great designs and styles of the watches introduced by the designers has emerged as a blessing for the fashion freaks who can now benefit from these accessories to perfect their looks and quench their fervor for style.

The best place to look for a watch and buy one is the internet. The online stores have great collections of watches. You can find formal, semi-formal, casual, sports watches and watches for kids as well. There are some astounding collections of watches for women and men which endow them with chic and elegance just as they wish. You can find these accessories in several beautiful and fine materials such as leather, stainless steel, plastic etc. The more fine and high quality material is used in a watch, the more costly it is. The adornments used in a watch also determine its price.

Since these accessories have timeless appeal and are replete with benefits, it is certainly worthwhile to buy them no matter how expensive they are. A beautiful and elegant watch helps you to leave a lasting impression on others. It is particularly important to use such an accessory when you go for a job interview or wish to win some person. A chic watch will speak for you and tell of your profound taste and personality. Likewise, it also tells of your great aesthetic sense. For this reason, you must always make use of high quality genuine watches.

Some people opt to go for the low end counterparts of watches as a cost effective solution. However, you should remember that such accessories will spoil your impression instead of doing any good to it. For this reason, you should always opt for the best watch in terms of design and style so that you can get the most of these wonderful accessories.

You can easily find great fashion watches online. Besides providing you with the comfort of research and purchase, online buying also allows you to find some great bargains. Some online stores offer discounts of watches which mean you can save some money and get the watch of your choice.

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Boots are a must have for this seasons fashionable women

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So unless you haven’t left your house or dorm room since late September, the chances are pretty good that you’ve noticed that a number of boot trends are in full swing in preparation for the winter season. Fashion is finicky and trends are forever changing. Here’s a look at three of the trends in boots you should keep an eye on.

Top designers must have been watching old westerns when working this trend into their designs for Fashion Week. This trend is back in full swing, updated with chunky heels and more buckles than any cowboy would find necessary. Frye is always a great brand to look at when looking for premium boots, and they have a great selection of cowboy styles. If you’d rather not spend as much on a trend that might not be here next fall, try Steve Madden for quality boots at a lower price point.

Since you’re not a cowboy who uses a horse for transportation, you can sport your boots with jeans for a good old western look, leggings, or a cute skirt. Even if you have great legs, it’s probably not advisable to show them off with your new boots and a pair of daisy duke shorts, a la Jessica Simpson, as we move into the winter months. That look might just attract a bit too much attention.

Perhaps the most daring trend in fashion so far this year, over the knee boots are perhaps a bit too dramatic for the taste of most women not directly involved in the fashion industry. Even without heels, these boots are attention grabbing, sexy, and one hundred percent fashion-forward. They can be worn, well, however you wish to wear them: with mini skirts, over your favorite pair of skinny jeans, with shorts, or over leggings.

For leggy women with the self-confidence to rock these boots, the effect can be quite stunning, especially when the boots feature heels as well. For shorter women, this is one trend you might wish to steer clear of.

Love them or hate them, Uggs probably aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. They might be looked back on as one of the great fashion mishaps of the 2000s, but for now they’re here to stay. Stay and keep your legs and feet warm throughout the bitter cold winter months. If you live in an area that is frequented by snow, these boots are always a great addition to your winter wardrobe, no matter how ugly you find them.

If you have old Uggs that need a bit more fur, check out the Ugg website for the insole replacements that will keep your old boots just as warm as ever. If you’re an Ugg fan on the market for a new pair, try a pair of the sweater Uggs that are popular on college campuses right now.

If you really just can not bring yourself to purchase a pair of traditional Uggs, try one of the newer styles. The “Highkoo” and the “Kensington” really don’t look much like Uggs at all despite their warmth. The “Knightsbridge” gives you a slightly more streamlined look than the traditional Uggs as well.

All in all, boots are a must have for this seasons fashionable women, no matter if you live in frosty New York, or Sunny L.A. these are a fashion must have.

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