Guide To Choosing A Fashion Design School

by Linda Emerson

A successful future in the fashion design industry depends on the right choice of school to attend. Although fashion design is not one of the more popular careers to pursue, if your talents lie in this field, there is ample opportunity awaiting you. [more]


Fashion, Is It Still Fashionable?

By Frederic Madore

What’s the skinny on fashion these days? And anyway, what really is fashion? Is it what happens to be in style this season? Is it the short skirts, the hip boots, or the funny little hats? [more]


Keys To Starting Your Own Clothing Company

by Bradley Johnson

Ever wanted to start your own clothing company? Its not as difficult as you think. What do you absolutely need? [more]


Designing fashion is her greatest passion:

by Teri Agins

I grew up in Detroit, where my mother and I were always sewing together and making outfits, so by the time I was 16 knew I wanted to be a fashion designer. I studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. [more]


If the career fits … wear it!

by DeAnn Daley Holcomb

Are you on the cutting edge of fashion? Do you have an eye for color and style and a feel for fabric? If that describes you, there are "sew" many career choices for you in the textile and fashion industry. [more]


Is Colour Really Important to Your Business?

By Kelly Molson and Paul Wright

The colours you choose to represent your business can say a lot, so are you sure the ones you’ve used in your designs are saying the right things? [more]


Fashion District sees new design center emerge

by Ira Z. Fishman

New York City's Fashion District, an area stretching from 35th Street to 42nd Street between Fifth and Ninth avenues, continues to undergo a gradual transformation... [more]


Fashion items that speak to us-literally

by Emily Scardino

Some technology-based apparel innovations are, simply put, just plain cool. Nifty high-tech clothing applications are shifting downmarket from specialty stores thanks to decreased production costs and increased consumer interest. [more]


Fashion Design Drawing Course

by Jerome J. Hausman

(2003; $21.95), by Caroline Tatham and Julian Seaman. Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 250 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788.

Secondary-school students are attracted to fashion design activities. After all, it is at this age that students become more consciously aware of their own clothing. [more]


How to Promote Products

by Christopher

Armed with an business idea, the basic questions must be asked. "Is there a market for my product or (service), and can it support me? [more]