November 2nd, 2009 by Ahoogirl

Fashion is never out of fashion as everyone wants to look hip and happening. It is one of the most sought after careers people opt for. If you want to be associated with design, glamour and the haute couture then career in fashion design is what you are looking for.

Today’s youth want to be a trendsetter. However, you might be having thoughts whether this is the apt career for you. To help you decide ask yourself these questions-

1. Do you consider your clothing to be a style statement?
2. Are you creative and artistic?
3. Do you notice what others around you wear?
4. Do you possess an eye for detail of color, design and textile?
5. Do you enjoy dressing up people?

If the answers for the above questions are yes, then this is the career for you.

There are plenty of schools and colleges that provide degree in fashion design. Most noted among them are-

· California College of Arts in San Fransisco

· London College of Fashion

· University of Westminster in London

· Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

· Ryerson The School of Fashion in Toronto

· Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Paris and London

Once you have finished your course you become a fashion designer. It is up to you whether you want to be a freelance designer or an in-house designer. Most fashion designers earn between $39,440 and $93,000 yearly.

The main areas you in this industry are garment designing, cutting the cloth, sewing the pieces and finally merchandising.

A career in fashion design requires originality and imagination. You have to be inventive and communicative.