The Fashion Designer Profession

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.