April 28, 2006
by Laith Hamid
Local Education Columnist
When the world's cameras click and flash on Hollywood stars at the Oscars, the public's gaze is focused just as intensely on the gorgeous fashion creations as on the actors and actresses. The question everyone wants answered is "who designed that gorgeous outfit?" Welcome to a small corner of the world of fashion design.
The Art Institute of New York City offers hands-on learning, small classes, career services, and a creative environment where ideas grow - in an electric, cultural city.
Competition for employment in fashion design is fierce. An associate's or bachelor's degree from fashion design school is needed for most entry-level jobs. Of course, you also need that eye for detail and spark of creativity to succeed.
Fashion design school will nurture your innate fashion sense and creativity. Just as importantly, fashion design school teaches you about the business that is fashion design--from marketing and budgeting to the workings of today's global fashion supply chain.
Real-World Fashion Design
Remember that the vast majority of fashion designers work outside the small number of haute couture fashion houses. Fashion designers can be involved in the design of anything from swimsuits and maternity wear to airline crew uniforms. The work of today's fashion design graduate is more likely to be featured on the racks of your local shopping mall than the New York catwalk.
Fashion Design in New York--Where Else?
Long gone are the days when French design houses led the world in fashion design. New York is now a leading center for fashion design. The city offers wall-to-wall inspiration for the budding fashion designer.
New York Fashion Week is a fashion extravaganza where the world's top fashion designers display their latest fashion creations. New York's acres of retail space brim over with fashion, from ultra-modern to retro classic. Of course, when you need to give those creative juices a rest, New York also has an unlimited supply of other attractions to keep you amused!
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About the Author
Laith Hamid works for a government agency researching and visiting registered charities in the UK to advise on legislative compliance, governance and best practice. His previous experience includes governmental audit work, water engineering consultancy and customer services within the retail banking sector. Laith graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Civil Engineering, with special emphasis on Environmental and Water Engineering.
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