Getting a Degree in Fashion Design

I graduated from one of the top technical universities in northern India with a degree in Fashion Design. I’ve always been a very creative and artistic person with a passion to create interesting things. So after my 12^th, a degree in Fashion Design seemed like the best option and I decided to go with it.

I specialize in accessories but you can choose apparels, footwear and accessories (jewelry, handbags, belts etc)

It may sound really interesting and fun but this involves a lot of work, time and energy. You need a very sharp mind to generate fashion ideas. But when you’re finally done working on a project and you get yourself a masterpiece, all the hard work pays off.

You can derive inspiration from anything you want as long as you know what you want to do. It could be an ancient form of art, an object, nature or a person.  You must have keen sense of color i.e. combination of shades and tones, visual imagination & knowledge of market trends Let your imagination flow and experiment with different textures, fabrics and colors etc to create something unique.

I remember while pursuing this course we had a competition and my team designed an outfit made entirely of feathers. It took us one week to complete it and the end result was a stunning piece of art. Needless to say, we won the competition. It was quite an exhilarating experience for all of us.

I underwent a rigorous 4 year program learning the fundamentals and the history of fashion. This foundation enabled me to understand the various aspects of fashion management and marketing and prepared me to meet the challenges of the fashion industry globally head on. After the completion of the course, I interned at a designer house. It was one of the most enriching experiences ever. I got a chance to attend fashion shows and meet a lot of renowned designers and that helped me build connections and I learned a great deal from every person I met. Every designer has a unique and distinct style and it’s important for you to have your signature style too. This will separate you from the others.

Also, be open to feedback and keep deriving inspiration from the things and people around you. And keep your creativity flowing because you can’t use up creativity. The more you use it, the more you have it.