Know How to Become a Fashion Designer

Are you dying to find out how to become a fashion designer? Want to become the next Giorgio Armani or Coco Channel? Well, you'd better get started now, and you'd better know people - the chances that you'll reach the levels of success that those famous names did are slim to none. The good news is that if you have talent and are willing to work hard, you can have a fashion career that gives you a comfortable and fulfilling life, even if you don't become a household name.

The first step to becoming a fashion designer is to assess your abilities. You must be able to sketch and sew, and you must have an eye for colors, patterns, designs and details. You'll also need an inner drive and a strong will to succeed even when things look bleak and people are critical of your work, because the competition is fierce in this industry. If you still think you have what it takes, the next step is to get at least a two-year degree in fashion design, if not a bachelor's degree. Business courses will be very helpful in addition to the designing and design-software courses because they will teach you how to market yourself and get ahead. Internships are also very helpful for you to gain experience.

Make sure to keep all your sketches and take photographs of your completed work to put together a portfolio. Once you're done with school, training programs and/or internships, then you can begin showing the world how creative you are by applying for jobs with fashion houses, and you can begin marketing your own creations to local shops with your portfolio in hand. If you completed an internship, you may also be able to get hired on as an employee when your internship is completed. If anything, use your internship as a place to make connections-this is what you need more than anything to get ahead as a fashion designer.

The median expected salary for fashion designers is just under $50,000, but if you are one of the lucky ones you can make millions. It is important to be realistic, however, because there are only so many Versaces in the world.