Fashion Designer

Fashion Designer

NYCFashionista

New York, NY

Female, 33

I’m the Creative Director/CEO/Jill-of-all-trades at my very own cold-weather fashion accessory business. I design and market a line of knit-based fashion accessories (scarves, gloves, hats) aimed at the contemporary market. My work can be found in several specialty boutiques in the US and Asia.

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Last Answer on February 19, 2013

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what do companies look for in designers?

Asked by pinkbling over 12 years ago

For a junior designer / design assistant, they look for the right work attitude - wilingness to work hard and do grunt work (fashion is hardly glamorous!), detail orientedness and overall dependability. For more senior designers, brands generally look for a commercial sensibility and merchandising skills.

does your personality help and suit you in your career?

Asked by pinkbling over 12 years ago

Yes - I'm ADD and that's helped fuel design ideas that can come from anywhere.

What types of facilities do you use?

Asked by Armita over 12 years ago

I have equipment that I use for my designs - hand knitting kit (needles and yarn) and flat knit machine. I work from home.

Why do runway models have to be tall?

Asked by shortbutsweet over 12 years ago

Clothes look better on tall, lean silhouettes - this physique sells outfits best!

what advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers?

Asked by pinkbling over 12 years ago

Don't put so much pressure on yourself to develop an original or unique look or perspective as a designer for your line. There are no "originals" in fashion just people really good at referencing and reinterpreting design ideas and trends. That realization has helped me take risks and put more of myself out there with quite good results.

Will a blue decent shirt go with black and white cheetah jeggings ?

Asked by MoohMooh over 12 years ago

You need to talk to a stylist.

what is your favorite thing about being a designer and not your favorite thing?

Asked by pinkbling over 12 years ago

Favorite - the rush I feel when buyers I admire respond well to my designs; hates - handling samples and trying to get rid of them after season.