As a fashion designer, you will have an imaginative and thrilling career that many people only dream about. Fashion designing is a dream job for many but it is one of the hardest and competitive professions to get in. Hard work is the only way to success in this field.  There are different types of Fashion Designers, a few works for themselves, others work at average sized companies, and some of them work for international businesses. Fashion Designing industry is a most important universal business. It is also a part of day to day lives of people around the world. Fashion design is the creation outfits and accessories that represent cultural and social influences. The ever-changing world of fashion requires fresh and bright ideas to keep up with the fast changes in trends. This is the major job of a fashion designer.

Qualifying Course

There are so many institutes offering certificate courses, Degree, diploma, and Post Graduate courses in Fashion Design. Following are some courses and certifications requires for a person to become a Fashion Designer.

Under Graduate Courses

• Bachelor of Fashion Design
• Bachelor Degree in Fashion Technology
• Advanced Fashion Designing
• Computer Aided Fashion Designing
• Fashion Merchandising
• Textile Designing

Post Graduate Courses

• P.G Diploma in Fashion Retail Management
• P.G Diploma Apparel Production & Merchandising Mgmt.
• P.G Diploma Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
• P.G Diploma Computer Aided Textile Design

Who is eligible to apply?

There are a number of colleges in India offering different in Fashion Design. Candidates with 10+2 are eligible for Diploma or Degree courses in Fashion Designing. To study Postgraduate in Fashion Designing, one needs to complete a Bachelor’s Degree from any stream. Some of the institutes also conduct entrance exams for admitting candidates in various Fashion Design courses.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Fashion Designers are born with dress making talent. A candidate must be imaginative and must have his own style for drawing and designing. An intelligence of color combinations and an eye for detail are also essential Good communication skills computer knowledge, interest in latest fashion and awareness of international fashion trends etc is necessary to be a part of this industry.