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Friday 23 February 2018

Fashions Designer Salary

Fashion Designer salary

This section discusses typical earnings and how workers are compensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, piece rates, tips, or bonuses. Within every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area. Earnings data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and, in some cases, from outside sources are included. Data may cover the entire occupation or a specific group within the occupation.

Benefits account for more than a quarter of total compensation costs to employers. Benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance, and sick leave generally are not mentioned because thay are so widespread. Less common benefits include child care, tuition for dependents, housing assistance, summers off, and free or discounted merchandise or services. Though not as common as traditional benefits such as paid vacation, employers increasingly offer flexible hours and profit sharing plans to attract and retain highly qualified workers.

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Fashion Designers earn more than 78% percent of Arts careers. Fashion Designer salaries are in the bottom % of all careers in the United States.

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Fashion Designer Salary	$65k
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Illustrator Salary	$50k
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Costume Designer Salary	$36k
Engraver Salary	$31k
Model Salary	$27k
Motion Picture Projectionist Salary	$22k

Fashion Designer salary comparison

State	Hourly Wage	Annual Salary	Rank
Fashion Designer Salary in Massachusetts	$38.27	$79,600	# 1
Fashion Designer Salary in Georgia	$40.83	$84,930	# 2
Fashion Designer Salary in New York	$34.24	$71,220	# 3
Fashion Designer Salary in Maine	$30.43	$63,300	# 4
Fashion Designer Salary in Washington	$29.71	$61,800	# 5
Fashion Designer Salary in Vermont	$32.12	$66,810	# 6
Fashion Designer Salary in South Carolina	$22.69	$47,190	# 7
Fashion Designer Salary in Oregon	$23.91	$49,720	# 8
Fashion Designer Salary in Wisconsin	$23.80	$49,500	# 9
Fashion Designer Salary in Utah	$31.65	$65,830	# 10
Fashion Designer Salary in New Jersey	$25.90	$53,870	# 11
Fashion Designer Salary in Michigan	$25.16	$52,320	# 12
Fashion Designer Salary in New Mexico	$23.07	$47,990	# 13
Fashion Designer Salary in Idaho	$24.90	$51,790	# 14
Fashion Designer Salary in Missouri	$16.02	$33,320	# 15
Fashion Designer Salary in North Carolina	$25.52	$53,090	# 16
Fashion Designer Salary in Minnesota	$25.37	$52,780	# 17
Fashion Designer Salary in Texas	$23.90	$49,720	# 18
Fashion Designer Salary in Pennsylvania	$25.07	$52,140	# 19
Fashion Designer Salary in Florida	$24.97	$51,930	# 20
Fashion Designer Salary in Kentucky	$25.73	$53,530	# 21
Fashion Designer Salary in Hawaii	$20.45	$42,540	# 22
Fashion Designer Salary in Virginia	$19.84	$41,260	# 23

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

Thursday 22 February 2018

What women should wear? Traditional or Western clothes?

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This debate of what women should wear doesn’t seem to end and many people argue for their opinion without actually concluding anything. Some say that western clothes are more comfortable and one must change their mindset with time, others say that one must not forget his own traditional values. Many also argue that only traditional wear shows modesty and signifies that those women symbolize that they are decent, and others do not. Yet many families allow their girls to wear whatever they wish, many do not, and others have a set of limits that till only certain extent they are allowed.

When we talk about the term ‘traditional’ it covers saree and salwar kameez. We see many foreigners happily wear the colorful Indian attire and Indian follow their pattern of clothing. The reason why Indian women like their dressing is because it represents the modern lifestyle and a sense that they are confident to face the world. This does not mean that traditional clothes have lost their value. Previously the women were confined to home only but now is the time that most of them go to offices and have to serve both workplace and home. Wearing saree practically every day is time consuming. And dupatta that is a part of salwar kameez is no less than a hurdle. There are chances that it might get stuck between the tyre of your or your husband’s two wheeler, creating an accident. This is the reason why formal dresses for women like trousers and shirt are in the current trend. Some would even argue that finely pin-up your dress will lessen your problems, but to what extent? As per the Indian constitution there is no mentioning of any specific type of dress code and so the current trends only decide what is in the norm. Women follow the fashion accordingly and also through mouth-to-mouth publicity.

If a woman wears anything it shows the surroundings where she currently resides, her opinions about the subject, confidence to carry whatever she chooses to wear, and indirectly her way of showing the world that to what extent looking good and be a fashionista matter to them. It is not always the case that they dress up for their husband or boyfriend. They wear for themselves too, to look good, to feel good!

When someone argues about the Indian tradition probably he doesn’t possess much knowledge about the history of India. So, let us put some light on the real facts. Back in the 300 B.C. women used to wear two-piece rectangular clothes that simply hid their crucial body parts, one at the lower region and other at the upper. During the 7^th and 8^thcentury when the Gupta dynasty ruled stitched garments were the norm, that too in the upper and lower region. In the southern part of India, even during the colonial times there were many women who did not cover their upper body part. As per the hot climate it was acceptable back then. People simply followed what they thought was convenient to them. Throughout history, India was influenced with so many different cultures to which the pattern of clothing merged – Greek, Arab, Roman, Chinese and British. Arabs visited India and ruled most part of it during 16^th and 17^th century. Since those people weren’t familiar with the Indian culture and obviously weren’t used to watching partially bare body of women they were the ones that imposed covering up them from head to toe in order to prevent them from getting ‘molested’ – The term which was not familiar by Indians. Parda Pratha then emerged and became a common practice. In this, the body was covered as a whole with a long cloth in which nothing was practically visible, not even a face! This is how saree came into existence.

Then came the Britishers, a.k.a East India Company. Most Indians at present think that the West is ruling the mindset of youngsters

and that the clothes like skirts, blouse, etc. are part of their culture and we must abolish that. On the other hand sarees and salwar kameez must be the norm entirely since these make part of the Indian tradition, which is partially true. Salwar Kameez – the famous Indian attire is believed to have its roots among the Mughals, the muslim rulers in India who came from Arab world. Previously due to religious differences Indian women hesitated wearing this outfit. Also traditionally all women were married around their puberty. So, previously they used to wear what children ought to and once they were settled to a new place, saree was the only option left with them. After a few decades there came a time when they started completing their graduation and weren’t married away during their childhood phase. The time frame in which they were unmarried adults and could not wear what other children did, they were left with wearing salwar kameez only since saree would be way too traditional and mature; and salwar kameez would also fulfil their demand of ‘modesty’.

Don’t you think ‘petticoat’ and ‘choli’ resemble the long skirt and blouse that British women used to wear during the British Raj? Once the wife of Satyendranath Tagore (brother of Rabindranath Tagore – The famous Bengali poet), Jnanadanandini Debi, was not allowed to enter a club because she wore the saree on her bare breasts; the result of which the family supported the idea of wearing the blouse for women. This is where the idea of three piece emerged – a choli, a lehenga or ghaghra, and a dupatta or saree. Every region in India has different names and a wide range of the methods of draping it but the concept is same. Saree rules the country, especially the rural region. The women of urbun area also wear that as per some occasions or festivals.

I don’t think one must debate this topic without knowing the actual facts. As far as I think one must wear as per their own comfort, their level of confidence they carry with every clothing, and as per the occasion and environment. One will look practically awkward if they wear a saree at the beach side or a pair of shorts in a wedding ceremony! It is not that Indian girls do not value or like to follow the traditions. They do follow it occasionally, like during festivals and weddings. There is no denial that saree is the most beautiful outfit and most Indians, NRIs and foreign women embrace it but wearing it every day is difficult. So, let women decide when the time is the most comfortable and what occasion they are likely choosing.

Wednesday 21 February 2018

How to Become a Fashions designer PART-5 "Working Out Which Fashion is Your Passion"

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Assemble a portfolio of your work. Your design portfolio will be vital when applying to design jobs and internships, as it is your chance to market yourself and your work. Your portfolio should display your best work, and highlight your skills and creativity. Use a high-quality binder to show that you take yourself seriously as a designer. Include the following in your portfolio:

Hand-drawn sketches or photographs of these sketches
Computer-drawn designs
Resume
Mood or concept pages
Color or textile presentation pages
Any other pieces that fairly reflect what you're capable of doing and evolving into.

How to Become a Fashion Designer PART-4 Setting Yourself Up for Success

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Get educated about the business side of fashion. Being a successful fashion designer not only requires talent and creativity, it also requires a sound knowledge of the business and marketing aspects of the fashion world. Keep yourself updated on the happenings in the fashion industry by regularly reading trade journals like Women's Wear Daily and Daily News Record.

Many fashion design programs include courses in marketing. Some programs/majors highlight marketing more than others, so be sure to do ample research on the coursework involved in the program you choose. If you've already undertaken a course but missed the marketing/financial side of things, consider doing short courses in these aspects of business.

Learn beyond design. There is an entire supply chain involved in the fashion industry and you need to understand what each person's job is, so that you can see things from their perspective too, in order to make compromises, meet demands and understand where things get held up. Research what others do, such as buyers, merchandisers, pattern cutters, garment and fabric technologists, quality controllers, graders, sample machinists, sales people, PR and marketing people, fashion journalists, retailers, event organizers, fashion stylists and so forth.

Know your customer. This skill is basic and essential and it's one a fashion designer must never lose sight of. Know how much your customers spend, what their lifestyles are, where they like to shop, how they like to shop and what they like and dislike. Know what are absolute needs and what are the things that only get bought when disposable incomes are less tight. If you have done marketing, you should have a solid understanding of how to work out customers' needs.

Know your competitors. Always keep an eye on what other fashion designers in your area of interest are doing. At a minimum, keep up. Better still, surpass them while still meeting your customers' needs.

Trade fairs are an excellent place to develop deeper understanding of how the fashion industry works and what will work for you in terms of meeting customer needs and staying competitive.

Look for fashion design jobs. There are various ways to find work in the fashion industry as a designer and it depends on the type of designing you're interested in. In some cases, being versatile will help you a great deal, just so that you get the experience and then jump across to your real passion later. And in most cases, you'll need to be persistent and apply to many different places to get your foot in the door. For starters, some places to apply to include:

Existing fashion houses and designers - look for internships, entry-level paid positions, assistants to designers, etc.

Costume positions with movie studios, theaters, costume stores, etc.

Online advertisements through various online job agencies

Word of mouth––use your college or fashion industry contacts to get you through the door. In an industry that values what people who already are well positioned have to say, this is a good way to get started.

If running your own design business, be prepared to be financially astute. You may be exceptionally creative but be absolutely certain that if you run your own fashion label, you need to be business savvy. You do need to understand those numbers and the invoices that keep piling up on your table. If you really hate this stuff, there are good options, such as asking your accountant to take care of all things financial but it still pays to keep on top of the whole thing yourself. And if you really, really hate this side of it, look for work as a fashion designer with a fashion house instead of running your own label.

What type of trader will you be? There are many possibilities, including sole trader, partnership, incorporated company, etc. Each has distinct advantages and disadvantages that you should discuss with your legal and financial advisers before proceeding. Be sure that you are covered for liability in all circumstances, especially if you're in a particularly litigious culture.

Be realistic. You may need to be willing to move to match your market but that depends on how you work and sell. Being realistic means recognizing that it's pointless trying to sell a lot of haute couture to people who only want career clothing in a semi-rural town while it's no good trying to sell bikini to the Inuit. You'll need to focus on where your market is most likely to be and either work out whether it's best for you to live and work in that same area or how to get the distribution from your current area to the place where it's most likely to sell.

Take into consideration the influences around you. As a creative person, part of your creative process is being around like people and sparking off their ideas and suggestions too. It's a lot harder to do this alone or working alongside people who aren't into your fashion approaches.

Remember too that seasonality impacts fashion designing and may have an impact on the type of clothing you're producing and where you wish to sell it.

Consider the power of online selling. Provided you use good quality three dimensional images that can be zoomed and turned, selling your fashion online to anywhere in the world is another realistic possibility nowadays. This allows you greater flexibility in where you'll live and design and can reduce the daily commute to zero. This may be ideal if you plan on staying a small fashion label. Even then however, you should still make allowances for traveling to major fashion shows.

Living in a city with a thriving fashion industry makes good sense for many designers. According to the Global Language Monitor (GLM), the following cities were the top fashion capitals of the world in 2012, in descending order

London, England
New York, US
Barcelona, Spain
Paris, France
Mexico City
Madrid, Spain
Rome, Italy
Sao Palo, Brazil
Milan, Italy
Los Angeles, US
Berlin, Germany.
Mumbai, India

How to Become a Fashion Designer Part-3 Deciding if the Fashion Industry is Ready for You

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Assess your skills and personality honestly before pursuing a career in fashion design. You may love clothes but clothing is only part of the story when undertaking fashion design. You'll also need excellent communication skills, a willingness to work very hard (often 24/7), a tough hide when criticized, an ability to cope with stress, openness to having many different clients and/or bosses, an acceptance that there will be loneliness or isolation on occasion (depending on how you set up your design business or career) and an ability to be a self-disciplined self-starter.

Being a fashion designer is probably for you if: You want to devote your life to this career (it's your "vocation"), you don't mind uncertainty or insecurity, you are willing to stand up for what you believe in, you have distinct ideas about what is important in fashion, you listen to clients well, you know the fashion industry inside out and you live, eat and breathe fashion.

Being a fashion designer is probably not for you if: You can't manage stress well, you don't like uncertainty or instability, you want a career without too many highs or lows, you need other people to praise your efforts, you need a lot of guidance, you hate being financially unstable and you have too many other interests in life.

Friday 16 February 2018

How to Become a Fashion Designer Part-2 "Working Out Which Fashion is Your Passion"

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Working Out Which Fashion is Your Passion

1.Decide which designing field is your principal interest. You may need to start at the bottom but you do need to have some goals in mind as to the type of designing you want to undertake lifelong. Are you interested most in haute couture, ready-to-wear, fitness/leisure gear, the mass market or niches such as eco wear? Each has advantages and disadvantages that you'll need to explore before reaching your final decision on which pathway to pursue. Within these major fields, you'll also need to decide on a few sub-set areas for your fashion design. You might wish to straddle a few but to begin with, don't over-extend yourself as it's better to perfect your designing within one area and then experiment when you've already got a good foothold in the industry. For example:

Women's daywear, women's evening wear
Men's daywear, men's evening wear
Boys' wear and/or girls' wear; teenage wear
Sportswear/fitness/leisure wear
Knitwear
Outdoor, adventure, outerwear
Bridal wear
Accessories
casual
Costume design for theaters, movies, the advertising industry and retailers.

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2.Downsize your ego. Think about real needs prior to think about fame. Looking cool is fine, but it won't sell garments by itself. If you are planning to become a fashion designer, you will not only make apparel for yourself or for famous people. You can't making a living out of that: they're not even 1% of the population. Even though you see big names in magazines: it's advertisement, not the reality. It doesn't work that way. Designers are especially needed for people with real, imperfect bodies that still want to look their best. Having a snob attitude will blind you from making money. Reality is: you don't design for yourself, you design for others.

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3.Ask your customers what they need. Be realistic: if you happen to live in a very warm country, you will have a tough time selling ski jackets. Look around you. What do real people need and want. For example, if you plan on designing a complete collection, you will need more tops that bottoms because most people have more tops than bottoms in their wardrobe in general. Tops are great to change your looks while a plain nice fitting pant will match most of your tops. Keep it simple and realistic. Extravagant sketches are nice on paper, but great tops and jeans will sell out in more interesting numbers than evening dresses.

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4.Make concessions. Mass market may not sound as glamour as evening or luxury wear, but it will get you a long way and pay your groceries. If you have to create a style that will be produced more than a hundred times, you need to make it right from the start. It will improve your designing skills as you will have to understand perfectly the garment you are about to sell. Bad styles will get you returns and cost quite a bunch of money to your boss.

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5.Get inspiration from your competitors. Observe and note the fabric they are using; the zipper size they use (for their garments to be strong enough for its usage); fabric quality for its properties such as impermeability, comfort, breathability or care; colors that sells in your country. Starting from your competitors qualities is not copying: it's observation. With taking the best of every pieces and analyzing it, you will understand what makes a "favorite" piece of clothing. They are usually best sellers. Your customers (whether they are buyers for stores or regular people) want something that looks good on them in the first place. Extravagant pieces are worn only a few days a year, they're great, but they may not bring you a salary to live with.

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6.Plan some key pieces. What is your absolute strength in designing? Perhaps you're a whizz at accessories or a genius with yoga pants. Your passion and skill are an important first part of the equation. Of course, the second part is matching this to what the market wants, which in fashion, is part convincing the market and part noticing what the market is demanding.