Chapter 1: Evaluation
To say that the field of fashion design is highly competitive is a tremendous understatement. The fashion centers of New York, Paris, and Milan lead the industry, but are by no means the only places where a designer can pursue a career. Every major city now seems to have a regional pool of style makers, fashion design schools, and local fashion weeks. Do-it-yourself programs, classes, books, and magazines provide just enough of what someone might need to feel like an authentic fashionista. Reality television shows and unlimited access to information on the Internet also add to the mix of aspiring designers.
In the celebrity-driven culture that the fashion industry feeds, any inkling of talent will often be blown out of proportion. ...
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