High exposure, intensity, and big opportunities are what New York fashion is all about.
Studying Fashion Design in New York, the Center of it All
by Joe Cooper
World famous fashion shows, the country's largest fashion district, and some of the most incredible retail opportunities are what New York has to offer the new fashion designer. Going to fashion design school in New York can mean a whole lot more than getting a degree.
The Center of Fashion
If you are interested in becoming a fashion designer, chances are that you will cross paths with New York at some point during your career.
But why not take this one step further? Going to fashion design school and beginning your career in New York is a surefire way to expose yourself to some of the most high-profile, wide-ranging fashion shows, events, shops, schools, districts, and designs in the industry.
New York's Fashion Prominence
New York is the single most prominent center of fashion in the U.S., and one of the biggest in the world. Two-thirds of salaried fashion designers live either in New York or California, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over half of them live in New York. And New York is the highest-paying market for fashion designers, too.
New York is known in fashion for its fabulous shopping districts. A retail fashion shop in New York is an emblem of success, and fashion design school students have plenty of successful examples to use as models for their own careers.
Fashion Career Paths
Studying and working in fashion in New York means keeping your finger on the pulse of the industry. New trends are popping up constantly, and staying in close touch with them can mean discovering new opportunities.
Being exposed to different fields within fashion is another benefit. For instance, the bridal industry is a huge field with plenty of opportunity for fashion designers, and the New York City Bridal Week is one of the largest events in the industry. Fashion designer Kirstie Kelly is taking her fashion career to new heights in the bridal industry, after partnering with Disney to debut a line of "Princess" wedding dresses. Her success in New York at Bridal Week will help determine the future of her new line.
Being exposed to all of this fashion industry action is one of the best things about being in fashion in New York.
Sources
Houston Chronicle
O-Meon
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
About the Author
Joe Cooper writes fashion and design articles and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor’s in American Literature from UCLA.