Ask a Fashion Designer anything

114 Questions

Last Answer on February 19, 2013

what made you successful in your career and what did not?

Asked by pinkbling almost 12 years ago

Listening to your customers, reflecting on mistakes, and being able to be flexible and willing to deviate from a set strategy have helped me a lot in this business. I try to avoid being overly confident - that attitude's gotten me nowhere in the past. It's getting harder to predict what the market wants.

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Why do runway models have to be tall?

Asked by shortbutsweet almost 12 years ago

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

476 Votes

Why don't runway models smile?

Asked by el789 almost 12 years ago

Fashion models display a neutral "face" so buyers focus on what they're wearing not how they look.

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when did you want to become a fashion designer?

Asked by pinkbling almost 12 years ago

4 years ago, spurred by a crap job and a need to have a more flexible work schedule. Looking back, my decision was more of a lifestyle play vs the culmination of a lifelong goal.

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what advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers?

Asked by pinkbling almost 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.

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