Fashion Designer 101
The Road to Success
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in art, design, fashion merchandising, or fashion design
- Post-secondary institution accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Skills
- strong background in basic visual art and design
- study textiles and fabrics
- detailed understanding of how apparel production and distribution works
- cultural and psychological roles of fashion in society
- fashion advertising, merchandising and even costume design
- using computer-aided fashion design programs
- innate creativity and artistic ability
- strong communication skills
- an eye for detail
- the ability to predict or anticipate consumer trends
Money
Entry- $33,580
Top- $127,190
Average- $73,570Some Top Fashion Designers
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Scott, Gaelyn. "Fashion Licensing: Three Cases Involving Fashion and Trademarks." Licensing Journal Jan. 2015: 32. Academic OneFile. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.