How to Prepare for Fashion Design School
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2019
- I get a lot of questions like "Do I need to do X before fashion school?" "Do I need to study X in high school to be a fashion designer?" So I made a massive checklist of subjects in school to pay attention to, what classes to take if you don't have fashion classes at your school, and what other things you can do to prepare outside of school.
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"Patternmaking is basically geometry"
That def explains why geometry was my favroite class in hs.
Anyway I cannot agree more about needing math. It pisses me off when my classmates are sooooo annoyed they have to do math.
I always wanted to become a fashion designer but my family doesn't see this as a promising career back then so I became a laboratory scientist. Now at 29, I still hold this dream in me so I watched some FS related YT videos and came across your page. You have no idea how you helped me plucked-up some courage to apply to fashion colleges. I worked my ass off with the prerequisites and just last week I got my acceptance letters. I also got an internship as a Technical Designer which will start tomorrow. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart
Congratulations!!! Wonderful! Good luck with everything!
CIci_02 Lay hey, I have a similar story m 26 year old dentist from India, couldn’t pursue fashion at my early years. I want to take that chance now. Can u please help me with the process and how to go about it, I mean where and how to start.
JSM ARENAA not yet
how’s it going?
i'm still 22 yo, and currently at my final year in engineering. I plan on taking fashion design after i graduate. Is 22 yo a bit too late to start?
"when exactly men's clothes *got so boring* " thank you !!
The answer is Beau Brummell! During the Regency period in England, Brummell was known as an exquisite dresser who often hung around the elite upper classes. But he would be very out of place because he was much more middle class and could not afford the luxurious decorative fabrics most people wore. So Instead, he focused on dressing with incredible precision. He is said to have spent 3 hours tying his cravat. Because of all this, he is the preeminent example of the “dandy”
@@ZoraTheberge Beau Brummell was a symptom of a much bigger disease imho. you could argue that he is one of history's first male fashion influencers, and that's very historically significant for sure.
but just like "fashion influencers" don't revolutionize our wardrobes, one very stylish individual hasn't turned the tides of men's fashion all by himself.
a whole mythology has been spunned around him after his death (and up to this day, as your comment shows), but again that's only symptomatic of a deeper, wider and more durable social change wrt/ menswear.
This was so timely! As a nurse, I have decided to change my career course. Although I know you were talking to HS students, I took this as a sign to stay focused. Thank you for your wisdom ❤
Good luck!
I watched Bc I’m in art school now and wanted to see if her advice was good. It is. 👍 also helped me think of what I need to line up for graduate school in industrial design.
OMG im literally in the same position i was studying nursing , i was in my first year and i decided to change my career choice in march this year . My school started yesterday i didn't go. I'm planning on starting fashion school next year. Its the best decision ever i was just not happy doing nirsing. I'm so excited to finally start my dream, good luck. God blees and keep you Jesus loves you
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Arghhh omg... I'm a nurse too and about to change my career
I'm someone who doesn't have a background in art/sewing with no money at home and just leaping on faith thinking I might make it somewhere in this small city. I'm saying that whether or not i "succeed" in this industry, i won't regret that i once pursue my "passion". i actually forget where i'm going with this but i applied for art school without any knowledge and being at the bottom of the class because of it, be courageous and believe in yourself. ALSO, ZOE! I've watched your video since way before i start my studies in fashion and i thank you for your insights every time.
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Good luck with everything!
how's everything going?
hey its been a year, i hope things are going great for u xx
the thing about not needing to know how to sew:
If you are applying for uni in the UK most will expect you to know how to sew. 4 out of 5 of my uni interviews wanted to see something I had already made and one of them wanted to watch me make something there and then to show my skills
Ty for pointing this out
@@cchandra4507 just go to 6th form, it's what I am doing
You are my fashion school 😎so proud thanks 🙏🏾
Zoe Hong Fashion Academy!!
Nadia Lewis yeeeaaaah 😁😁🙌🏾she thought me everything I know and I just researched things that weren't so Clear
You are both ridiculous. hahahahahahha
I think this was such a great video. But some of us don’t have the money to afford Fashion School. I would really apreciate if you could do a video about how to be autoddidact and study fashion on your own.
OMG! I too didn't learn sewing until learning at college! And i also cried my first "test" cuz i couldn't get this tiny itty bitty (baby doll sized) dart perfect! I passed out of sympathy from my prof. But I've grown since then lol
Most fashion schools require a portfolio just to apply, so sewing skills are required 💀
i was checking out CSM's portfolio and yeah...sewing is necessary.
That’s what I thought so! But i got into it without portfolio or sewing!
Masa what did you have to show?
your dad i had to pass an entering exam and i did an interview to get in
@@boom1481 if you dont mind me asking, where did u apply?
I am going into high school this year, I’ve always wanted to be in the fashion industry and I’m starting to study and work towards my dreams! I love your videos and they are extremely helpful! Thank you ❤️
Hi Zoe. Wanted to tell you, that you are a marvelous teacher, and it's great listening to you. I'm a fairly recent subscriber and have yet to catch up with your previous classes. Love whatever I have seen as yet. I wished to request you to do a class on hi fashion accessories, like hand embroidered bags, jackets, shawls and stoles. I also wanted to ask if there is a good market for these items. Thanks.
Your videos are such a blessing! Fashion is my true passion, and I've always wanted to go to school for it, but I've always hesitated because I live in the middle of nowhere. You've motivated me so much.
Im 9 classes away of finishing architecture school, and Im considering embarking into fashion design. This video was of great help! 💖💖💖
"patterning is basically geometry" my hs have sewing classes & we sew clothing(we make things from scratch & clone current fitting clothes) I can basically eyeball measurements at this point but I hate math.. I despise anything with calculations but pattern making doesn't feel like I'm calculating maybe because I don't use any "formulas" I can eyeball darts & curves almost easily but solving problems in math class, I could never.
Man, doing something you love can make you "good" with things you hated..
I’m so happy to find your channel! Your advice is so helpful and gives me a hope. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and valuable info!❤❤❤
What if you really can’t draw designs but can see them in your head and produce them well?
Learn to draw
I was in the same situation. I'm currently learning how to draw. It's both easier and harder than you think. But you have to transfer your designs somewhere
mines the opposite T-T
Yea same it’s pretty hard to draw for me but I’m learning a lot. I recommend templates and references first to get an idea! It’ll help you a lot in the end! But maybe you’re probably able to draw rn lol
I’m going to start college next month, and I can’t draw design too.
Zoe, I really like all your videos, and my favourite thing is to watch you draw! I absolutely LOVE it! You are sooooo talented! It is so inspiring! A video on how to draw clothes on silhouettes depending on the fabrics would be great! Thank you for sharing your work, you are awesome! ❤❤❤
Hahahaha omg Zoe i was crying thinking i must go to fashion school to know things and all these classes you talk about I've known it thanks to you 😁🤗omg Zoe it will never ever be enough to thank you you've been gold to me from the bottom of my heart ❤️ thank you for these skills and knowledges you gave me today I'm one of the best illustrator in my country and the wisest God will pay you love you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊😊😊
Thank you for this video! I’m 25 and I took art classes in high school and as an undergraduate studying English and creative writing in college, but I’m a beginner when it comes to sewing. It’s a huge relief to know that it’s normal for people to have a different path to fashion design school than starting directly after high school. My hope is to practice fashion drawing and sewing like crazy as I earn a degree in cybersecurity using tuition benefits while I’m currently working as a student finance counselor and then use that degree to secure a job that pays well enough for me to support myself while pursuing a fashion design program, or to land a job at a fashion design school w/tuition benefits
Thank you for the
Great video, My Daughter and I love them. It would be awesome if you could do a video for freshman fashion design students like my daughter. How to deal with stress, workload, and critics. Getting out of your head and understand when something is done and learn from projects. Being too much of a perfectionist. Again Thank you
Definitely agree with you about men’s clothes being boring at the moment Zoe
I am doing my textiles and art GCSE now and next year my btec in fashion next year so this is very useful.
Thank you for this, I’m attending a fashion high school in nyc since I’ve lived here all my life. this video was super helpful
Reading these comments and listening to the video, I learned that I’m very grateful for the time in which I was born ( obviously no one has control over that ) not just with more advanced everything, but with creativity being as important in this day and age vs back then where parents weren’t keen on art based careers is crzy. Someone said they’re 29 and just NOW getting into Fashion bc their parents were unsupportive. I’m truly blessed that my parents taught me to go wherever I’m most happy ✨🙏🏾
I’m very happy right now that Markers are the first medium I tought myself and the one I would say I’m the best at. Watercolour was the second one. AND I’ve been taking sewing classes for 7 god damn years and I still don’t know how to make patterns.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I was a top fashion student in highschool but ended up doing something different in University and so after coming to an end after 5 years, I finally am starting fashion school in September. I don't know if I'll be as good as I once was because learning an unfamiliar major took its toll and impacted my practice but I can't wait to start again. It finally feels like I'm doing something for me again and your video was very reflexive. I absolutely love and appreciate your content!
Thank you and good luck with everything!
first time i watched through a whole educational video without skipping...
this video helped me so much on deciding which classes i need to take to plan ahead for my future as my schedule for junior year is due very very soon! :)
Thank you so much. You're the best teacher ever.
I LOVE YOU ZOE!! THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING AN INSPIRATION AND TRANSPARENT WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS💓💓💓💓
You're welcome!
Thank you for this video💕. This was very helpful and inspirational. 😊💯
I decided to take human anatomy as my senior science class next year with the hopes of getting something out of it for figure drawing! Even though I study design at my high school, I find that additionally studying fine arts is great for developing a good observational eye and filling in any gaps needed to complete the fine arts portfolio many design schools ask for.
People think studying stuff that's not directly fashion is a waste of time but building a foundation is so important!
Thanks for every detail
Love your videos 💕
I’m learning a lot
Keep it up 👍🏽
Thank you so much for this video! It’s so helpful
I really liked this video, she's drawing and talking at the same time. It's like being at a lunch meeting. She's dropping a lot of nuggets. Golden nuggets.
I should’ve seen this two years ago ! 😭😭😭 better late than never thank you so much for sharing all you do 💕
in the netherlands we have 3 main schools, elementary(4-11/12, middle(11/12-15/16) and high(15/16-18/20) in high school here you choose a course to learn, i decided to pick junior stylist, so this video is really handy to learn more about fashion designing, so thanks for this video! it really helpfull!
i am relatively young for starting thinking of what school to do after high school.Here in italy you choose a type of high and u take the same classes every year depending on the type u choose.Compulsory subjects are the same for every adress,and then there are the adress subjects.The class is the same for every year.Pretty different but even if i want to be a fashion designer,idk why i choose languages.So now i am trying to study as much as i can to imorove myself and your videos are a bless.💞💞💞
fashion school is kicking my ass and its the first month, i loved this video
How is school going!
Thank you teacher ♥️♥️♥️
Omg thank you so much for this video. I feel x10 less anxious
Good! That was my primary goal!
This advice i awesome!
I was so touched in this video. Because I really want to learn design, but there are no resources around my college. I was so upset. More hearty thanks to you. I also want to know how can I learn about garment construction? It's very hard for me....
Great video zoe!
Thanks!
Watching you drawing is hypnotic :)
I do agree with you, Zoe!
I've been working as a technical designer/patternmaker with many fashion designers from different countries. I can tell the difference between those who know how to sew and those who don't. Of course, they don't need to master it, but having that knowledge helps a lot in order to be more creative.
PD: did you break the sewing machine when studying?! lol
I self through myself from O and become a top fashion designer, I spoil some dresses into style. I end up with my own label, have a few fashion boutique stores, work with the big film industry, dress actors, take part in the biggest bridal show every year for over 10 years. I do so much in fashion, now I want to share my experience with the world.
i literally watched this video to wach he draw it was so satisfying
Great information!
I actually would recommend studying hard in sciences during highschool even if planning to go to fashion school. During my freshman year in my fashion major, I found a passion with textile design. It really helps to have a strong background of chemistry and/or bio engineering. Extra skills like these not only help with personal success, but also helping find solutions to common problems in the fashion industry.
ooh could you give examples on how it helped you in fashion?
Zoe love your videos!! can your please do a video about textile design? and the textile design industry?
Great questions!
this was super helpful for what to expect ect. (im 15 and going into sophmore year this fall)
I'm like 5 but I wanna start early. I have a style that I can't describe and I don't see often, so I wanna make the clothes I'd like to see.
Hey! I just turned 14 and recently have been thinking of having my career in the fashion industry. I'm from London and I'm in year 9, so here we can choose 3 additional subjects to do along with Maths, PE, English. One of the subjects I chose was Fashion Textiles. I've been considering studying at a college after finishing my final exams later on in year 11-12, and so far I've been having a tonne of questions haha. I hope you'll see this and help me if possible.
Is it too early for me to start building up my portfolio now?
Does going to an Art College differ from a Fashion Textiles College? If so, is there a better one?
Are the basics of a portfolio for college pretty much similar to/the same as the portfolio needed for university or fashion design school?
Thanks so much, I recently discovered your channel and love your videos! They have really helped.
xx
Hey! I'm in the UK as well, I'm 15 and about to be in year 11 and I am trying to get into fashion as well! For now, it is too early to be building a portfolio. For university, you usually start building your porfolio in year 13, or the summer just before year 13 as you will also need to prepare your personal statement. In the UK, art school (so uni) usually have the major creative subjects such as fashion, art, performing arts, gaming and tech etc etc. For fashion, going to a specific uni dedicated to fashion is really good, some of the best are: Central Saint Martins(UAL), London College of Fashion (UAL) but other unis like London Met and Kingston University are not fashion dedicated universities but their fashion courses are known to be very good.
For college or sixth form, depending on if your doing a btec extended diploma or a levels, they will usually ask for fashion, art or textile work. I am making a portfolio for college right now and the tutor of the college I want to apply for said the portfolio should consist of at least 10 fashion illustrations and work. However, other schools may ask you to include textile or art work so make sure you check the requirements on the schools.
The portfolio to get into a fashion/art course at college or sixth form is COMPLETELY different to the one for university. Again, the unis always have portfolio advice on their websites on exactly what they want in their portfolio. Some universities ask for garments that students have sewn, fashion illustrations, photoshoots etc, depending on what course you are applying for. Usually unis can ask from anywhere from 15-30 pages of work. Research the universities requirements when it's time to start applying. Good luck!
I’m in ks3, but I think if u start building ur portfolio now then u will have years of experience. U may not have a professional portfolio but u will have things to show how u have improved
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I'm super happy, Zoe. After leaving my term in Fashion in the UK, I've been asked to return as this dreadful Covid-19 virus is somewhat easing, so are certain colleges and uni. Your vids have been helping throughtout my jurney in Fashion school. You've probably get many commemts like this but... I wanted to say, thank you!💙
Besides from my fashion teachers, YOU were MY first teacher in Fashion. Only through home studying 😅♨️
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That is awesome
OMG W H A T a TIMEING! I will be moveing to new city for my fashion school but first I have to save up for it! And I’m considering IT job coz it’s in my circle of intrests, I feel comfortable and it’s basicly creative problem solving or more so creative problem finding, 'coz I want to be a tester. But this made me think what can I do b4 I will have enough money to not „loose” that time. And here you are with perfect video ILY
almost out of school, but still useful!
Congratulations!
The way you talk is so fun to listen
I’m in my last year of medical school and I’m not even that into fashion (I’m thankful for scrubs and not having to decide what to wear 😂), so I’m not close to thinking about going to fashion school, but I just really enjoy your videos. They’re so interesting!
Thanks!
Happy Easter! May the Easter Bunny god smile upon you and yours and leave you lots of colorful eggs and chocolate idols carved in his image. 😉 🐰
Same to you!
Plis costume history, love you Zoe from Mexico 💗
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Hello. Awsome tus videos!!💜
Hi Zoe! I absolutely love your channel, it has helped tons! I was actually curious to get your advice/opinion on what art schools are best for fashion design? I watched your last video on that; however, I am conflicted as I am transferring into a school. I am looking into attending SAIC in chicago, but I'm nervous that I won't get the same experience as I would if I went somewhere in New York? I just see lots of great designers come out of there, such as Parsons, and it makes me nervous! Any advice?
I really love the video because this video is a payment about my business I really appreciate from coordinator of this video I really think of you
I’m a engineer student and want to change my path. Being a fashion designer is my real dream! I hope i can review geometry.
I love this video! also, I love how the girl in pink is thick-like me. :)
Hola!! Eres genial💜
You just gave me two languages to learn. Spanish and Chinese
Omgg am currently doing Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Add Maths/Calculus and Fashion, Clothing and Textile in Secondary/High School.
Yay math is my favorite subject so it’s perfect
Wouldn’t have thought history!! I love history tho :))
Mandarin would be so good to learn
Hey im doing study abroad to London to become a fashion designer i just graduated high school do you think I should practice my skills to be ahead cause i want to have my own fashion house and everything
I already speak a language, I am already Bi lingual. I was born in Warsaw, Poland, then my family and I moved to NYC, when I was just 2 years of age, my family and I lived in NYC, in 1969, we then moved to Phoenix, Az. So, I speak Polish Fluently, and English Fluently. I know, adobe. I received a B. I also, took a multitude of other creative courses. I love history of any kind, I actually already have a Bachelor Of Fine Arts, major: Photography, Associate in Arts, Arcadia High School, and the old elementary school. I would love to take, more sculpting, though. I only took one course of that,..! What I want to complete now is: 2 levels of costume design and production, and add this to my Associate in arts. I need to do an extension of my portfolio.
School in Australia is so different to America and there's no virtually no fashion industry. No hope of working at an alterations shop without experience or anything else. There's no colleges offering courses. There's tafe that has a couple workshops that run for just two Sunday afternoons long and cost $500-$1.500
I have to ask- do i have to sew/make clothing to be a fashion deaigner? My ideal job would be to draw out and design a sketch for the outfit, studying whats new and whats in rn, then I would send the sketch over to someone and they will turn it into a real outfit.
After watching your video, i just figured out i wont be able to study fashion. I know nothing about geometry, have zero knowledge of using colours and i dont know how to draw. I almost can't do anything you have mentioned.im only good at sewing or atleast i try... I cant attend a college cause im an international student and I'm likely not going to get a visa to study in a college and i cant afford the cost. I was hoping to apply for scholarship but that wont cover all the cost. Thank you for this video.
Broke the machine😅. Zoe please tell me i can stitch everything but i do stitching on simple machine it will help me in college or not? i have great experience
wow i didn't know you were in california. I wanted to ask if you knew of any good fashion/design colleges here in california or should I go out of state?
I'm hoping to Take Up Fashion design As An Additional Hobby that Could contribute to some Small Financial Gain. I'm an Artist But I've always Wanted to develops More Interesting clothing for My characters and draw it better, Not Only that, But I want to go into graphic design and Advertisement, And what Better Industry to Use Graphic Design in Than FASHION design? I'm going into Freshman Year and Preumptively Going to Be "pre-studying" as in, Essentially watching Videos that Aline with my schedule and the subjects I can Research. (I know I'm going into Algebra in Freshman, But I'm Decently good At geometry) I'd suggest, Since it's very close to the end of the school year for you, You should all Do some fun pre-studying! Trust me, It's worth it!
Ive never been able to take a highschool art class, will i still be able to perform well in fashion school as a self taught arist?
Hi I am 14 and I am very interested in Fashion Designing my Dad is very supportive and I can draw well but still I lack in some places and I don't really
have much designs or either my designs are already done by many people also I can't do sewing which I will learn soon
Hello Zoe, I'm 21, and currently in the process for finishing my bachelor degree in engineering. At first, I was very anxious that many fashion schools won't accept undergraduate applicants who have already earned a bachelor degree in different major. So, it's allowed, right?
can I study science and fashion at the same time
Hi Zoe! I was thinking of studying fashion and I am overwhelmed just by thinking about it cause what I only know is drawing clothes with my own ideas, knowing my style in clothing, what looks good in the eyes, without sewing backgrounds....Do you think I have a chance in becoming a good designer??? I would really appreciate ur response.. and I love ur vids❤️
I’m in High school in Norway. I love designing clothes and everything. I’ve looked at different fashion schools around the world and I really wanna go to FIT. The thing is my mental health has been very bad lately and fashion is the only thing that makes me happy and motivates me, so my grades are pretty bad. I’m not sure how to get further at this moment or if anything would help...
I love fashion and making outfits and inspired outfits by different things but design school seems way to hard for me I just do it for fun I don’t really wanna follow any rules idk why I’m telling you this but you have it now I do hope you get I to your school tho!
Idk what to do now because I want to be a fashion designer, and I dropped maths in school because I was in the lowest class and I hate maths with a passion.
I want to become a designer, I am happy with how my sketches turn out but lets just say I dont have a fashion taking class in collage/high school. The only other class is art, I am not every good at drawing things...not in general (I can draw my models and designs) but I cant draw for example....shaded apples, or portraits...would I have to be good at that stuff to pass/take the classes?
Look up the schools you want to attend and look up their portfolio requirements.
what was that used at last which was like parchement aper
Can I do community college classes that have courses for that
I love you Zoe ❤have amazing videos. Please, where can you download the character with his arms outstretched?❤❤❤❤❤❤
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So I've always wanted to pursue fashion design as a career, and I was wondering. Is the geometry you have to learn about pattern making difficult or simple? Because I really struggle with understanding math, but really want to become a fashion designer so...
Basic geometry about shapes, nothing advanced like writing proofs.
Which pencils and markers are you using?
Also any of the schools I look into want you to have finished garments for your portfolio so we have to know how to sew.
Should i really should be perfect in coloring to be fashion designer
What kinds of exams are required to be expected to fashion designing university. (Is TOEFL or SAT ?) Thanks beforehand ☺️
Hi zoe, what school do you recommend for fashion students and best for scholarship for foreign students
Santa Fe Community College has a great fashion design program.