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Monica Meng
FASHION DESIGN
Famous Designer
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is definitely one of the most popular and loved fashion designer around the world. As a Fashion Designer and a passionate Photographer, Lagerfeld obtains a brand name of his own and holds positions as the creative director in famous fashion brand companies including Chanel, Chloe, Jean Patou, H&M, Macy`s and Fendi.
Valentino Garavani
Karl Lagerfeld is definitely one of the most popular and loved fashion designer around the world. As a Fashion Designer and a passionate Photographer, Lagerfeld obtains a brand name of his own and holds positions as the creative director in famous fashion brand companies including Chanel, Chloe, Jean Patou, H&M, Macy`s and Fendi.
Giorgio Armani
Giogio Armani is known for his wide range of clothing styles for all occasions ever since his debut in the Fashion world in year 1970. As an Italian Fashion Designer, he has set up the "Armani Exchange" fashion house, where customers from all around the world are able to find elegant and exclusive styles for themselves.
Education
A fashion designer usually obtains a 2-year or 4-year associate or bachelor`s degree in fashion design, where they will become knowledgeable about textiles, fabrics, ornamentation, and fashion trends.
Some of the postsecondary options in Canada include:
Ryerson University
Fashion Design
Degree: Bachelor of Design, BDes
Grade Range: 78%+
Pre-req: ENG4U; one of: MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U; recommended: Visual Art
Practicum or internship option available
Fanshwe College
Fashion Design
3-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program
Pre-req: any Gr 12 English C or U; any Gr 11 or Gr 12 Math C, U, or M
Co-op education Program
Humber College
Fashion Arts
Credential: Diploma
Pre-req: Gr 12 English (C or U); three Gr 11 or Gr 12 C, M or U courses in addition
Two field placement courses in sem 3 and 4
Famous Fashion Shows
London Fashion Week
As one of the top Fashion shows in the world, the London Fashion Week is held bi-annually in London every year in February and September. The show is planned and organized by the British Fashion Council ever since 1984. Every year, top notch fashion houses put together and showcase their work for the media and the world here.
Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week is held bi-annually, like its counterparts, in Milan, Italy (one of the big Four Fashion Capitals around the world). The Spring Summer Collection is scheduled in the months of February-March, while the Autumn Winter Collection is showcased in September-October. The show have been present ever since the year 1958 and each year it showcases the work of famous fashion houses like Dolce & Gabanna, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, and Prada.
Paris Fashion Week
Similar to the Milan Fashion Week, the Paris Fashion Week is also held at one of the four fashion capitals of the world; it is held to showcase Spring-Summer and Autumn-Winter collection but at the respective times of each year. Top Fahsion houses including Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton, Comme des Garcons Homme Plus, Paul Smith and many others come together each year to present their marvelous creations to the world.
Fashion Trends of Fall 2015
The Bling Ring
Sparkly jewelry is back in the fall trend of 2015.
Trademark Design Accents:
-Big Earrings
-Brooches at Prada and Balenciaga
Lady Loafers
The heel that proves a sky high heel is not the only shoe that can make an outfit cool.
Trademark Design Accents:
-Stacked kitten heel
-Comfortable & fashionable
Carwash Pleats
The skirt shape of the season that has been made popular through the New York and Paris Fashion Week.
Trademark Design Accents:
-The new way to show off your legs in the fall season