Seeking a Quality Fashion Education

Fashion designing is one of most artistic fields and has witnessed a steady growth in recent times. One of the reasons for this is globalization. A lot of international labels have established themselves in the country and a lot of Indian designers have made big on the global scene. But to reach those heights, your fundamentals need to be strong and for that you need a quality education.

Education is the first step towards starting your career, be it the typical nine to five job or a job with unrestricted hours. As far as fashion designing is concerned you may have the artistic skills to become a fashion designer, but you need the backing of a formal education to learn the very essence of designing. A formal education is necessary for anyone for any career in the fashion industry, from designing to managing.

Rocky S

Rocky S, one of the most influential designers in India, has made a niche in the fashion industry. He has successfully established his brand ‘Rocky S’ on both national and international levels. His initial education was in commerce, but his passion was fashion. He had the knack for picking up the right clothes and would be the fashion advisor for his friends. Coming from a conventional family, breaking away was a little challenging. But he did emerge victorious and joined J. D. Institute for Fashion Designing. He had an eye for fashion and the hands of an artist but these skills need to be developed and enhanced which is what a formal education did. Working for Roopam was his first break and a couple of years he entered the world glamour by designing for Akshay Kumar.

Neeta Lulla

Another prestigious personality in the world of fashion that reaped benefits from a formal education is Neeta Lulla. With her classic elegance and enormous amount of knowledge, she has been among the selected few to earn numerous awards. She has been on top for nearly two decades, but she started with a Degree in Dressmaking and Apparel Construction from SNDT University. Each of her works has been vibrant and unique, right from Chandni to Devdas. Now the Dean of Whistling Woods Neeta Lulla School of Fashion, Lulla is a firm believer in formal education.

Often young aspirants have a lot of questions regarding the need of education pertaining to careers in creative fields. Even with the internet making things easier, there is still a certain hesitancy among students. The Whistling Woods Neeta Lulla School of Fashion is dedicating an evening to aspirants, a little A & Q time with Subhash Ghai and Neeta Lulla. So make sure you’re ready with your questions on 5^th July 2014!

A Guide to the World of Fashion

The Fashion Industry is a constantly changing, yet stimulating world to belong to. A large number of people have tried but few have succeeded in cracking this glamorous business. The Fashion Industry is a tough industry to survive in. The first step is to know what you want; half the battle is won once you have chosen a path. The second thing that an aspirant should possess is passion, for you to accomplish your goals a burning desire to achieve them should be present. After realizing these two goals it is time to act on them, hence here are some pointers that may help you.

Education: We live in a very competitive world today; everyone is busy running the race. In order to keep up with this fast paced race, knowing the rules of this race is essential, therefore a quality education is of paramount importance. Fashion designing is a highly creative field so you should possess that artistic sensibility, which a formal education will polish and enhance further. Schools and Institutes that are wholly dedicated to fashion are rapidly growing in India and students keen on establishing a career in fashion should enroll themselves in a fashion school of their choice. Now there are multiple career options in this field of fashion, like styling or fashion marketing, so research and read a lot before picking up a career line.

Internship: Education is only theoretical knowledge, which won’t be enough outside the walls of an institute. The remedy to this problem is to undertake as many internships as possible. An internship will give you a glimpse of how things work outside a textbook while providing you a safety net. No matter which line of career you pick in the fashion field, an internship will prove nothing but beneficial in the long run.

Portfolio: In most creative fields a portfolio is mandatory, including the fashion industry. A portfolio should be a compilation of your best and most innovative works. This portfolio will represent your creativity, so choose wisely.

Other than the above points, do a lot of research; this will give you a better idea about the different genres of fashion and help you decide which one you prefer the most. Lastly, after every point is ticked and done with, have faith and confidence in yourself because that is the one quality that will get you through anything!