schools - Fashion Blogs - Fashion Industry Network2024-03-29T08:35:20Zhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/schoolsBenefits of enrolling in a photography schoolhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/benefits-of-enrolling-in-a-photography-school2021-07-27T05:14:08.000Z2021-07-27T05:14:08.000ZEkta Singhhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/EktaSingh<div><p>Any photographer will be sceptical about whether or not photography schools are a good investment. But the right choice can give improved chances to enhance your work in your portfolio. It also provides you with the right tools and gadgets. Canon Edge has a wide array of equipment and accessories available on its website.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9543974077,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9543974077,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9543974077?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Learning about the latest technology</p><p>An accredited photography school provides you with state-of-the-art facilities and top edge equipment. You'll get to learn from the best professionals through classroom teaching, assignments, workshops. Canon Edge has a few mentors in focus who are the EOS ambassadors, namely Amoghavarsha JS , Shivang Mehta(wildlife photography), Raja Jain, Prakash Tilokani, Siddharth Sharma (wedding cinematography), Arjun mark(Beauty and fashion), Jaideep Oberoi(luxury lifestyle), Seshadri Nathan Sukumanan(Sports photography) who take regular workshops to help others with photography.</p><p>Direction</p><p>Photography is not just limited to a perfect capture. It goes beyond that. It is the capturing and giving it the right direction to produce the best version of that as the end result. You need experienced mentors to guide you to achieve that. You can start with a <a href="https://edge.canon.co.in/imagingacademy/index.aspx">photography workshop for beginners</a> and work your way into a photography school.</p><p>Habit of shooting</p><p>Initially, every photographer will have the curiosity to explore and experiment with a new digital tool and lens. But after the honeymoon period is over it comes down to using it and even more in the right way and the best way possible. A photography school keeps you in the habit of regular shooting and editing. </p><p>A professional portfolio</p><p>It is the reflection of a photographer's entire career and his work. It is a gallery of the best version of his work. A photography school helps you perfect that. You can find the best work of a few top photographers on the Canon Edge gallery on their website.</p><p>Professional feedback</p><p>Expert feedback regarding your work can help you improve your work, and it will also give a practical insight as to how to edit and improvise.</p><p>Access to different fields of photography</p><p>You can explore different aspects of photography like wildlife photography, photojournalism, architectural and landscape photography, wedding, and commercial photography, and choose what you like or what you're good at. It also helps in learning technical skills like studio lighting, use of the proper lens, aperture, background scenery placement for the same.</p><p>Job placement and counselling</p><p>A photography school can be a good way to launch your career after completion of a course. Most photography schools have career service departments dedicated to getting you a project or a full-time job. They help you create a resume, perfect your portfolio, prepare for interviews, locate internships and job placements.</p><p>So, while it seems easy to just play around with your favourite gadget being the camera and a lens, a photography school can be the opportunity to open the door to make money both creatively and professionally.</p></div>Reasons to enroll in Photography courseshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/reasons-to-enroll-in-photography-courses2021-04-27T09:46:38.000Z2021-04-27T09:46:38.000ZEkta Singhhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/EktaSingh<div><p>Photography is a mode of expressing yourself and capturing the moments for the future. Some people consider photography as merely taking good photos. It is far beyond that, as you can express those things through photography that you can’t say in words. There are so many self-taught photographers. Then why enroll in a photography course? <br />Self-taught photographers have worked for several years and learned the techniques through trial and errors. If you want to be a good photographer, you shouldn’t waste much time learning through trial and error. All you need to do is to enroll in photography courses and develop the skills. Let’s have a look at a few more reasons to enroll in Photography courses.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8858693656,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8858693656,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8858693656?profile=original" /></a><br /><strong>Practice under mentors</strong></p><p><br />When you enroll in a course, you get chances to work under professionals. The mentors will continuously guide you through the shoots and provide you with all the necessary information. Working with professionals provides you with practical insights, and you gain lots of experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Rigorous assignments</strong></p><p><br />You have to face assignments when you enroll in a course. In the case of photography, you learn the theories, and then the application is practical. These assignments allow you to understand the camera angles and lenses in a better way. It also allows you to enhance your thought process for taking a particular shot.</p><p></p><p><strong>Processing techniques</strong></p><p><br />Once you capture a photograph, the post-processing techniques are equally important. In <a href="https://edge.canon.co.in/" target="_blank">photography schools</a>, you learn post-processing techniques as well. These techniques include advanced compositions that you can’t learn by searching the internet. Even if you pursue photography as a hobby, you must know the techniques to process it in order to get the best results.</p><p></p><p><strong>Identify your style of photography.</strong></p><p><br />Only when you are aware of different styles, then only you can select the style that is suitable for you. Two photographers have two different ways of seeing a particular scene. Even if both blog from the same class, still they capture two various shots as they never perceive the things through similar eyes. A proper photography course allows you to analyze and identify the style and composition meant for you.</p><p></p><p>Undoubtedly, if you want to develop photography skills irrespective of the fact, you want to choose it as your career or hobby, enroll in a photography course. Beyond that, you work under professionals, so you are able to gain knowledge from their experiences. It is essential for identifying your own signature style that will make you different from others.</p></div>Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Moneyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/modeling-schools-are-a-total-waste-of-time-and-money-12011-08-18T20:56:28.000Z2011-08-18T20:56:28.000ZBenjamin Kanarekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BenjaminKanarek<div><div><br /><dl><dt><br /></dt><dt><a href="http://fashionindie.com/?attachment_id=20303"><img src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Online-Modeling-Schools.jpg" height="511" width="550" alt="Online-Modeling-Schools.jpg" /></a></dt><dd><br /></dd><dd><strong>From <a title="Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money" href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/kcl" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek Blog</a></strong></dd><dd><strong><br /></strong></dd></dl></div><p>I am sure you have all seen those adverts saying, "…become a top model…". Or "You can become a model in only 6 weeks…" etc.<img class="mceWPmore" title="More..." src="http://fashionindie.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif" alt="trans.gif" /></p><p>I find it sad and pathetic that so many kids and parents fall for those solicitations. I can only imagine how much money is tossed out the window by so many those hoping to become models via the Modeling Schools offering fame and fortune in the fashion business.</p><p>So for those of you reading this and hoping to become models, let me edify you to the reality of the business.</p><p>There is no school out there that can make you that promise and keep it.</p><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=pretty-link/prli-links.php">http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=pretty-link/prli-links.php</a></p><p><strong>To become a model the reality is the following:</strong></p><p>If you are over 5?-9? or 1m 75 cm around 14-16 years of age or even younger.</p><p>Have a unique look that breaks with convention.</p><p>A classic conventional look that is really commercial.</p><p>Have been discovered by a credible model agency scout or recognized fashion photographer.</p><p>A fashion magazine editor has discovered you and sent you to one of the above agencies or other credible agencies in the major modeling centers.</p><p>Have been to see the credible model agencies around like Elite, Ford, Next, IMG, Marilyn, One Model Management, Folio, Select, Premier, Modelwerk, Viva, etc. and they have accepted you for their roster.</p><p>All modeling agencies worth their weight, will teach the models the necessary talent to survive in the business. They will warn them against certain career pitfalls, who and what to avoid, teach them how to walk for runway work, as well as some of the more important aspects of posing and attitudes needed to approach a photo and video shoot. Of course there are other types of modeling that I have not mentioned, like hand, leg, body, extra work, glamor, erotic, people, lifestyle etc. modeling that falls under a very different category and doesn’t really require the above attributes.</p><p>Perhaps schools wishing to teach poise, posture, social graces, table manners, walking gracefully etc. should just advertise themselves as Charm Schools. At least then those wishing to learn the above would be well informed. If none of the above situations apply, I suggest that you save your money and invest in other aspects of your capabilities and pass GO and save your $200.00. One day you might want to pass this on to those seeking your advice.</p><p><a title="Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money" href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/kcl" target="_blank"><strong>Comments are welcome</strong></a></p></div>Technical schools in Canadahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/technical-schools-in-canada2010-12-21T07:37:49.000Z2010-12-21T07:37:49.000ZSonora Rosehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/SonoraRose<div><p>Have you been dreaming of acquiring higher education abroad. Have you already made your mind for a foreign destination for your higher study? Here is some useful information about a country which is know globally as the best higher education destination, with a wide range of courses. Yes! I am talking about Canada and some technical schools there that can give you the best return on your investment.</p><p>Recently Canada has emerged as the most visited place for higher education, mostly for the quality and quantity of technical schools here. For the diverse communities and culture, courses and better future prospects more and more students are seeking admissions in technical schools in Canada from all parts of the world; special from Asian developing countries like China and India.</p><p>Canada is known globally for its diversity of culture. It is known more for the variety of courses for visiting students. <strong><a href="http://evergreencollege.ca/" target="_blank">Technical schools in Canada</a></strong> are known not only for their affordable fees structure and globally accepted certificates and degrees but also for its natural richness and cultural prosperity.</p><p>The Canadian education is provincial system which is controlled by the Canadian government. There are some differences between the provinces but there are certain common standards among all of them. There are more than 73 universities and 180 community colleges where thousands of students enrol every year for their degree and diploma courses of 2-3 years range.</p><p>Community colleges and Technical schools are popular education centres in Canada. They offer various technical diplomas and training programs from 1 to 3 years of duration. The courses they offer are all job oriented and have high demand in the market. All the technical schools in Canada offer industry oriented courses that emerge from the needs of business, industry and public service sectors. They offer various vocational courses that individuals can choose to adopt as their life long employment. The courses are designed so that the individuals can attend them adjusting with their occupations such as part-time, full-time, residential, non-residential programs, from a wide range of areas such as health, business, academic upgrading, applied arts, social services, technical education, adult literacy, etc.</p><p>The most important feature of Canadian Technical Schools is their uniqueness to provide employer-centred courses within comprehensive learning parameters and responding to national economic policies. These colleges work as dynamic institutions changing their curricula to the need of their local businesses and communities. Most of these Technical schools in Canada have achieved ISO certification for the quality excellence.</p><p><strong><a href="http://evergreencollege.ca/" target="_blank">Evergreen College</a></strong> is one of the top Technical Schools in Canada offering affordable diploma courses. We have campuses in Toronto, Mississauga, and Scarborough while our students are working through out the world; mainly in western countries. Your search ends here if you are searching for good and affordable Technical Schools in Canada.</p></div>Four Must-Dos Studying in Fashion Schoolhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/four-mustdos-studying-in2010-11-26T01:51:30.000Z2010-11-26T01:51:30.000ZDonald Panghttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/DonaldPang<div><div style="text-align:left;">Whether you are a current fashion student or if you are planning to go study fashion design. Here are a few things to look out for during your time in <a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/">fashion design school</a>. Remember how people always say: “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”? It is so true. Only psychics can really see what they will miss out and grab the opportunity before it is gone. So it is a good idea as a normal person to keep your eyes peeled along the way.<br /><br />Before you graduate and start searching for a job, here are a four things to do that will give you an awesome head start even before you join the fashion industry:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #1: Join Competitions</span><br />Participating in competitions let you meet and make friends with people who are already in the fashion industry. You can also learn from many budding fashion designers like yourself when you compete with them. Losing<br />a competition can be scary. Competing with designers stronger than you can seem like a losing battle. But as a student, you have nothing to lose when you join a competition.<br /><br />Read the terms and conditions carefully. Prepare your work and show the world what you got! This will allow you to see where you stand in the professional world. More importantly, you need constant challenge to develop as a creative designer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #2: Build your Portfolio</span><br />These are the main reasons you should be going to school for:<br /><br />1) Achieve your degree.<br /><br />This is crucial to gain entry to jobs and higher salaries.<br /><br />2) Master job-related skills.<br /><br />This will be your meal ticket throughout your career. Every designer worth his salt started out doing his own work.<br /><br />3) Build a decent portfolio.<br /><br />This proves to your future employers what you are capable of. It acts as an important proof of credibility for every designer.<br /><br />While you are in school, your assignments are not only designed to assess skills and give you practice. It builds your portfolio along the way. This is so that you can send it out with your résumé for job applications directly after graduation.<br /><br />Students who did not work on their portfolio before graduation will have to spend precious time making one. This can cause you to miss out on good job opportunities. So always keep your portfolio full of your best works.<br /><br />The process is not necessarily boring. You can even pool your efforts with classmates and stage your own fashion show.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #3: Experiment to Find your Dress Sense</span><br /><a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/">Fashion school</a> may be hard work, but it is not completely about assignments and exams. It is also about fun. Dressing up every day helps you develop personal style. It also gives you good dressing habits. And if you<br />decide to leave fashion for other fields, this is one thing you will not be able to do anymore. So relish your freedom to express your style while you still can.<br /><br />Fashion design school is a place where you are allowed to experiment with your dress sense. You can have pink hair, wear red contacts, or even wear fancy outfits to school. You will definitely get a few stares or the<br />whole street turning their heads to look at you. But hey, it will be a fond memory to have.<br /><br style="font-weight:bold;" /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #4: Map your Future</span><br />Eventually, you will have to decide where you want to go. Have a rough idea of what you want your future career will be like. Whether you plan to take your Masters in Fashion Design, join a couture house or start your own<br />label. Early planning saves time and gives you the ability to recognize opportunities. Keep an idea of your future in your mind and you will spend less time searching for answers after graduation.<br /><br />Want to find out more about fashion design schools? Send an enquiry to one of our <a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx">professional education consultants</a> to find out more about what you will learn in fashion school and how to sign up.<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Jewellery that’s too cool for school!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/jewellery-thats-too-cool-for2010-08-09T09:48:42.000Z2010-08-09T09:48:42.000ZSeasonsonline.co.ukhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Seasonsonlinecouk<div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;line-height:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t you just hate it when no sooner than you’ve broken up for your</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">summer holidays</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, then everyone’s talking about</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">buying</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">things ready for when you’re back again! Well, this should cheer you up – we’re talking</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">jewellery</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Schools</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">all agree that wearing over the top bling is probably not a great thing, particularly if you’re wearing dangly</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">earrings</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">necklaces</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which could become trapped when you’re going about your everyday business and rip off part of your anatomy.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That doesn’t mean you can’t be safe and be bang on trend, too. I’ve put together a little selection which I think schools should be fine with and which you can afford.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/silver-clear-crystal-flower-bud-earrings.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">crystal flower bud earrings</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are set in a silver tone, adding a little bit of sparkle without being too showy. Elegant yet fashionable, they should be ideal for the school yard and your purse, as they’re only</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">£3.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/silver-clear-crystal-flower-bud-earrings.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NLUmtBLI/AAAAAAAABCQ/tJ9WNpQKP9w/s320/flower+bud+studs.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="flower+bud+studs.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ever heard of art deco? It’s an art style that was around in the 1920s and believe me, it’s never gone out of fashion since. These</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/square-glitz-crystal-stud-earrings-8mm.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">square crystal earrings</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are a great example of art-deco type jewellery, having a typical square design and being made of clear crystal.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only £3.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/square-glitz-crystal-stud-earrings-8mm.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NVtFvBiI/AAAAAAAABCo/zGd706EievY/s320/square+stud+earrings.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="square+stud+earrings.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not at all expensive and extremely hard-wearing, this</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/crystal-heart-black-belt-bracelet.html?order=name&page=1&from=cheap-jewellery" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(52,76,42);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">belt bracelet</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">isn’t likely to snap anytime soon! The silver crystal heart set on a black leatherette belt cuff is VERY funky and also comes in pink or red, if you’re more of a Girls Aloud and less of a Twilight fan. And guess what? It’s</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">only £1.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Fabulous!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/crystal-heart-black-belt-bracelet.html?order=name&page=1&from=fashion-bangles-bracelets" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NON4CsCI/AAAAAAAABCY/YPdsZQQbubA/s320/black+belt+%26+heart+bracelet.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="black+belt+%26+heart+bracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, girls – this</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/multi-faceted-pink-crystal-snug-bracelet.html?order=name&page=2" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(52,76,42);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cute pink crystal bracelet</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is stretchy, so there’s no fear of catching it and shedding beads all over the floor or accidentally handcuffing yourself to the art room door. It has a V bar fitting and just enough colour to give your uniform a little fashion fix, whilst being barely noticeable by those who you’d rather not try and impress with your jewellery (ie the teachers). It’s</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">only £4.50</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">too, so won’t take weeks to save up for!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/multi-faceted-pink-crystal-snug-bracelet.html?order=name&page=3" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NQ0h7U9I/AAAAAAAABCg/xL8zDOAgUic/s320/pink+crystal+facet+bracelet.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="pink+crystal+facet+bracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At this rate, you’ll be desperate to get</span> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">back to school</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Ok, well maybe not, but guaranteed, you’ll certainly make an impression when you do! Let everyone know you’re a</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seasonsonline</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">diva and you’ll definitely be setting the</span> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">trend next season</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div></div>Grad Fashion Shows Hit Belgium: Three Designers To Watch From Antwerp Academyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/grad-fashion-shows-hit-belgium2010-06-16T19:00:00.000Z2010-06-16T19:00:00.000ZAfingo Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/AfingoFashion<div><div id="attachment_1889" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width:610px;"><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a.jpg"><img src="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a.jpg" alt="" title="antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a" class="size-full wp-image-1889" height="400" width="600" /></a><p style="text-align:center;" class="wp-caption-text">Nathalie Fordeyn's Collection (Photo via Knotoryus)</p><p class="wp-caption-text"><br /></p></div><p><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/featured/parsons-senior-thesis-runway-show-hunts-for-the-designer-of-the-year/" target="_blank">Parsons kids</a> are taught to attack the market with buyable wears. <a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/uncategorized/indian-princesses-bondage-suits-and-flashdance-it-must-be-grad-fashion-week/" target="_blank">Central Saint Martins</a> students are all moody and esoteric. But for sheer creative frenzy, <a href="http://www.antwerp-fashion.be/about.html" target="_blank">Antwerp Academy</a> has got ‘em beat. Sure, most of the stuff rolled out on its graduate runway this week was unsellable. But if you love the beautiful and bizarre looks that you can actually wear, Antwerp is <em>the</em> grad fashion presentation for you. Here’s our favorite three Antwerp students who we think will be causing trouble on runways for years to come. Click below the jump to see why.</p><p><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/uncategorized/grad-fashion-shows-hit-belgium-three-designers-to-watch-from-antwerp-academy/#more-1886" class="more-link">(more…)</a></p></div>“I went to Pratt basically to be an artist, but what I wanted to do was continue my cheerleading career.”—Designer Betsey Johnsonhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/i-went-to-pratt-basically-to2010-06-17T19:00:00.000Z2010-06-17T19:00:00.000ZAfingo Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/AfingoFashion<div>Wait, <a href="http://www.pratt.edu/" target="_blank">Pratt</a> <em>doesn’t</em> have a cheerleading squad? Someone better get on that right away. [<a href="http://media.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/spot-the-panda-not-spilling-it-nils-bills-3123394?src=rss/recentstories/20100617#/article/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/spot-the-panda-not-spilling-it-nils-bills-3123394?page=6" target="_blank">WWD</a>]<a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/%E2%80%9Ci-went-to-pratt-basically-to-be-an-artist-but-what-i-wanted-to-do-was-continue-my-cheerleading-career-%E2%80%9Ddesigner-betsey-johnson/">http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/%E2%80%9Ci-went-to-pratt-basically-to-be-an-artist-but-what-i-wanted-to-do-was-continue-my-cheerleading-career-%E2%80%9Ddesigner-betsey-johnson/</a></div>What It’s Like Designing Your Own Line. Lara Bly, Designer and Illustrator Explains to PinkyShears.com. Part 2https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-its-like-designing-your2009-11-04T19:25:15.000Z2009-11-04T19:25:15.000ZBrandonhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Brandon<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842694854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" /></p>Her experience working for others as well as starting her own line makes Lara Bly a great resource for beginning designers. Beginning to work on her own line, she remembers, called on skills she hadn’t used in a while. “It was a big change after having patternmakers and machinists working for me at Sacrosanct. It took a while to remember what I knew about sewing. I was rusty, but it came back quickly. It took me a while to transition away from Sacrosanct’s way of doing things,” she remembers. “I would call them up, and ask ‘could you get me in touch with those people who did the beading?’ or try to track down my old favorite machinist. It was like I was teaching myself all over again to do patterns.”She remembers it took her a while to trust her design instinct as well. “I didn’t know who I was anymore as a designer, because I had gotten so used to designing for other people for so long. I didn’t like the first few pieces I was doing. They weren’t bad sewing, it was just that I didn’t like them.But, in drawing and launching her own line, Lara Bly reawakened the instincts and eye for color that inspired her to pursue her career in fashion. “I remember I did one dress, and I thought ‘God, I love this dress. It’s so beautiful, and so me.’ After that, other dresses and designs, just followed naturally.”Lara says she is thriving in the artistic community at the Banana Factory, a studio space run by Arts Quest. “I have a place to show my work and an audience because we have First Fridays so you open your studio up. So, you get people coming in on a regular basis looking at your clothes, looking at other people’s work. The artists and photographers and I are like one big family, helping each other. I’m the only fashion designer there, practically one of the only fashion designers in Lehigh Valley.”She loves the search for the right fabrics and colors. “A lot of the time, I know what I want, what I’m planning when I see it.” Being able to work for herself gives her the freedom, she says, to “sit down and sketch, and see what comes,” and then find fabric to realize that vision.She prefers not to outsource design and manufacture at all, unless she’s crunched for time. “As long as I have time to do it, I do everything myself, I design it, make patterns and sew it. Having some skill as a patternmaker or a machinist, not just a designer, a great way to save money, if you want to start your own business. If you’re doing samples yourself, and something goes wrong, you don’t have to pay for mistakes, the same way. It’s part of your own learning.”Read more of her in depth interview at <a href="http://pinkyshears.com/2009/11/what-its-like-designing-your-own-line-lara-bly-designer-and-illustrator-explains-part-2/" target="_blank">PinkyShears.com</a></div>Special Effects Makeup School in Californiahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/special-effects-makeup-school2009-04-16T08:53:38.000Z2009-04-16T08:53:38.000ZMakeup School LAhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/MakeupSchoolLA<div>Enroll in makeup school Los Angeles and take advantage of makeup classes CA program to build your career as international makeup artist.Hollywood in California is the hub of moviemaking around the world, with over a century old history of producing thousands of artistic, breathtaking and legendary feature films on almost every genre. Known as the cinema center of the world, Hollywood boasts of all major film studios making those big budget, famous movies that are admired all over the world.Since the early 60s, Hollywood has been increasingly producing highly entertaining feature films based on science fiction and fantasy, requiring the heavy use of special effects and prosthetic makeup. This alone has generated a special need for makeup artists and there is often a dearth of qualified makeup artists and <a href=""></a><a href="http://www.ei.edu/page/programs-that-we-offer.html">special effects makeup schools</a> in Hollywood.Today, there are many special effects makeup schools operating in and around Hollywood to fulfill the growing demand of the industry. EI School of Makeup is one such makeup institute offering essential coaching to those seeking <a href="http://www.ei.edu/instructors.html">permanent makeup training</a>.Founded in 1966 and located in the heart of Hollywood, EI School of Makeup is the pioneer makeup school Los Angeles to make its mark in the highly creative and imaginative world of special effects and prosthetic makeup. Fully committed to groom the budding artists, this finest Hollywood makeup institute provides hands-on training in all areas of professional makeup. Its makeup classes CA program is tailored to suit all categories of serious students who wish to develop a career in this area.Film and television makeup depends on the subject of the film and the character to be portrayed. Fantasy, horror and science fiction films make maximum use of special effects makeup and prosthetics. This kind of makeup requires complex process of making plaster molds and rubber and silicon casts. Makeup artists can find full vent to their creativity and skills in this area.Special Effects (SFX) program at this makeup school Los Angeles is an intensive course meant specifically for students who want to build career in special effects makeup. The program has been designed to prepare the novices to become fully trained makeup artist qualified to work in SFX houses, labs and workshops. This program includes: full head life casting, designing, sculpting (mold making), application of prosthetics, foam rubber and silicone casting, drawing and sculpting techniques, head casting, full body casting, multi-piece molding and seaming foam, among others.Visit EI School of Makeup (at ei.edu) and view the makeup gallery on the website, to know more about its <a href="http://www.ei.edu/">makeup classes CA</a> program.</div>Fashion School Firsthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/fashion-school-first2008-12-05T10:30:00.000Z2008-12-05T10:30:00.000ZApparel1 -https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Apparel1<div>Recently I have learned a valuable lesson regarding the demographics of the Fashion Industry Network.. In a blog message, a member listed comments regarding a fun evening out "dancing". I had jumped to the conclusion that the author of the comments was a member of the fashion industry and had enjoyed a night about town. My assumption was that she was a fashionista, checking out the night life and cruising from night club to night club investigating fashion trends.. Boy was I wrong.
After leaving comments regarding her blog post and then receiving her reply, I realized that she was actually a young student. Her blog post was NOT regarding a late night checking out the fashion scene, she was actually attending a "school" dance. And it was not a college dance... (too young for that..)
I was reminded of the fact that the fashion industry network is no longer simply about educating members of the fashion industry. The network is now home to many young people that are not even out of high school. Although this fashion network was originally intended for people that already have a career in fashion, we are actually joined now by the "future" of the fashion industry. It appears that we have members of all ages.
My request to all "grown up" members of the network, when having discussions with younger members, lets try to influence them in the direction of college. Even if they do not attend a fashion school, maybe they can be reminded of the importance of school (most likely they do not listen to their parents, so maybe they will listen to us). Any college would be great... It does not necessarily have to be a fashion school.. As many of you know, becoming a "successful" fashion designer is not as easy as it may first appear. Many young people may believe it is as easy as flipping a light switch and boom... they can become a rich and famous designer over night. Most of us understand that it is WAY more complicated. Anyway, if you notice any high school students (or younger student) asking for advise on how to get into the fashion industry, please consider suggesting to them a list of fashion schools. If they are leaning toward skipping college and becoming a fashion designer directly out of the gate, maybe you can suggest to them to first check out the options of a <a href="http://www.apparelsearch.com/education_schools_fashion.htm">fashion school</a>.
I am not at all saying that young people can not skip school and become a famous fashion designer. However, I do think that their odds of success increase with education. As active members of the fashion industry and as active members of this network, we should all take responsibility to try to assist other members as best we can. In regard to the youth of this network, in my opinion some of the best advice we can give is the advice of education. If you agree, please share your thoughts with the young members. If you do not agree, I guess you can share those thoughts as well.. (but be careful, if you disagree with me, I may ban you from the network..Just kidding.. Maybe kidding..)
If you are thinking about further education, you can find fashion schools in the education section on Apparel Search.
Each day, please try to help other members... What goes around, comes around.. Be helpful and others may help you.
If you are interested, you can read a little article I previously written about <a href="http://www.apparelsearch.com/Terms/F/Fashion_Schools.htm">fashion schools</a>. I would NOT say it was the best thing that I have written, but it is regarding schools..</div>Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Moneyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/modeling-schools-are-a-total-waste-of-time-and-money-12011-08-18T20:56:28.000Z2011-08-18T20:56:28.000ZBenjamin Kanarekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BenjaminKanarek<div><div><br /><dl><dt><br /></dt><dt><a href="http://fashionindie.com/?attachment_id=20303"><img src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Online-Modeling-Schools.jpg" height="511" width="550" alt="Online-Modeling-Schools.jpg" /></a></dt><dd><br /></dd><dd><strong>From <a title="Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money" href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/kcl" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek Blog</a></strong></dd><dd><strong><br /></strong></dd></dl></div><p>I am sure you have all seen those adverts saying, "…become a top model…". Or "You can become a model in only 6 weeks…" etc.<img class="mceWPmore" title="More..." src="http://fashionindie.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif" alt="trans.gif" /></p><p>I find it sad and pathetic that so many kids and parents fall for those solicitations. I can only imagine how much money is tossed out the window by so many those hoping to become models via the Modeling Schools offering fame and fortune in the fashion business.</p><p>So for those of you reading this and hoping to become models, let me edify you to the reality of the business.</p><p>There is no school out there that can make you that promise and keep it.</p><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=pretty-link/prli-links.php">http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=pretty-link/prli-links.php</a></p><p><strong>To become a model the reality is the following:</strong></p><p>If you are over 5?-9? or 1m 75 cm around 14-16 years of age or even younger.</p><p>Have a unique look that breaks with convention.</p><p>A classic conventional look that is really commercial.</p><p>Have been discovered by a credible model agency scout or recognized fashion photographer.</p><p>A fashion magazine editor has discovered you and sent you to one of the above agencies or other credible agencies in the major modeling centers.</p><p>Have been to see the credible model agencies around like Elite, Ford, Next, IMG, Marilyn, One Model Management, Folio, Select, Premier, Modelwerk, Viva, etc. and they have accepted you for their roster.</p><p>All modeling agencies worth their weight, will teach the models the necessary talent to survive in the business. They will warn them against certain career pitfalls, who and what to avoid, teach them how to walk for runway work, as well as some of the more important aspects of posing and attitudes needed to approach a photo and video shoot. Of course there are other types of modeling that I have not mentioned, like hand, leg, body, extra work, glamor, erotic, people, lifestyle etc. modeling that falls under a very different category and doesn’t really require the above attributes.</p><p>Perhaps schools wishing to teach poise, posture, social graces, table manners, walking gracefully etc. should just advertise themselves as Charm Schools. At least then those wishing to learn the above would be well informed. If none of the above situations apply, I suggest that you save your money and invest in other aspects of your capabilities and pass GO and save your $200.00. One day you might want to pass this on to those seeking your advice.</p><p><a title="Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money" href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/kcl" target="_blank"><strong>Comments are welcome</strong></a></p></div>Technical schools in Canadahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/technical-schools-in-canada2010-12-21T07:37:49.000Z2010-12-21T07:37:49.000ZSonora Rosehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/SonoraRose<div><p>Have you been dreaming of acquiring higher education abroad. Have you already made your mind for a foreign destination for your higher study? Here is some useful information about a country which is know globally as the best higher education destination, with a wide range of courses. Yes! I am talking about Canada and some technical schools there that can give you the best return on your investment.</p><p>Recently Canada has emerged as the most visited place for higher education, mostly for the quality and quantity of technical schools here. For the diverse communities and culture, courses and better future prospects more and more students are seeking admissions in technical schools in Canada from all parts of the world; special from Asian developing countries like China and India.</p><p>Canada is known globally for its diversity of culture. It is known more for the variety of courses for visiting students. <strong><a href="http://evergreencollege.ca/" target="_blank">Technical schools in Canada</a></strong> are known not only for their affordable fees structure and globally accepted certificates and degrees but also for its natural richness and cultural prosperity.</p><p>The Canadian education is provincial system which is controlled by the Canadian government. There are some differences between the provinces but there are certain common standards among all of them. There are more than 73 universities and 180 community colleges where thousands of students enrol every year for their degree and diploma courses of 2-3 years range.</p><p>Community colleges and Technical schools are popular education centres in Canada. They offer various technical diplomas and training programs from 1 to 3 years of duration. The courses they offer are all job oriented and have high demand in the market. All the technical schools in Canada offer industry oriented courses that emerge from the needs of business, industry and public service sectors. They offer various vocational courses that individuals can choose to adopt as their life long employment. The courses are designed so that the individuals can attend them adjusting with their occupations such as part-time, full-time, residential, non-residential programs, from a wide range of areas such as health, business, academic upgrading, applied arts, social services, technical education, adult literacy, etc.</p><p>The most important feature of Canadian Technical Schools is their uniqueness to provide employer-centred courses within comprehensive learning parameters and responding to national economic policies. These colleges work as dynamic institutions changing their curricula to the need of their local businesses and communities. Most of these Technical schools in Canada have achieved ISO certification for the quality excellence.</p><p><strong><a href="http://evergreencollege.ca/" target="_blank">Evergreen College</a></strong> is one of the top Technical Schools in Canada offering affordable diploma courses. We have campuses in Toronto, Mississauga, and Scarborough while our students are working through out the world; mainly in western countries. Your search ends here if you are searching for good and affordable Technical Schools in Canada.</p></div>Four Must-Dos Studying in Fashion Schoolhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/four-mustdos-studying-in2010-11-26T01:51:30.000Z2010-11-26T01:51:30.000ZDonald Panghttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/DonaldPang<div><div style="text-align:left;">Whether you are a current fashion student or if you are planning to go study fashion design. Here are a few things to look out for during your time in <a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/">fashion design school</a>. Remember how people always say: “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”? It is so true. Only psychics can really see what they will miss out and grab the opportunity before it is gone. So it is a good idea as a normal person to keep your eyes peeled along the way.<br /><br />Before you graduate and start searching for a job, here are a four things to do that will give you an awesome head start even before you join the fashion industry:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #1: Join Competitions</span><br />Participating in competitions let you meet and make friends with people who are already in the fashion industry. You can also learn from many budding fashion designers like yourself when you compete with them. Losing<br />a competition can be scary. Competing with designers stronger than you can seem like a losing battle. But as a student, you have nothing to lose when you join a competition.<br /><br />Read the terms and conditions carefully. Prepare your work and show the world what you got! This will allow you to see where you stand in the professional world. More importantly, you need constant challenge to develop as a creative designer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #2: Build your Portfolio</span><br />These are the main reasons you should be going to school for:<br /><br />1) Achieve your degree.<br /><br />This is crucial to gain entry to jobs and higher salaries.<br /><br />2) Master job-related skills.<br /><br />This will be your meal ticket throughout your career. Every designer worth his salt started out doing his own work.<br /><br />3) Build a decent portfolio.<br /><br />This proves to your future employers what you are capable of. It acts as an important proof of credibility for every designer.<br /><br />While you are in school, your assignments are not only designed to assess skills and give you practice. It builds your portfolio along the way. This is so that you can send it out with your résumé for job applications directly after graduation.<br /><br />Students who did not work on their portfolio before graduation will have to spend precious time making one. This can cause you to miss out on good job opportunities. So always keep your portfolio full of your best works.<br /><br />The process is not necessarily boring. You can even pool your efforts with classmates and stage your own fashion show.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #3: Experiment to Find your Dress Sense</span><br /><a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/">Fashion school</a> may be hard work, but it is not completely about assignments and exams. It is also about fun. Dressing up every day helps you develop personal style. It also gives you good dressing habits. And if you<br />decide to leave fashion for other fields, this is one thing you will not be able to do anymore. So relish your freedom to express your style while you still can.<br /><br />Fashion design school is a place where you are allowed to experiment with your dress sense. You can have pink hair, wear red contacts, or even wear fancy outfits to school. You will definitely get a few stares or the<br />whole street turning their heads to look at you. But hey, it will be a fond memory to have.<br /><br style="font-weight:bold;" /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To-do #4: Map your Future</span><br />Eventually, you will have to decide where you want to go. Have a rough idea of what you want your future career will be like. Whether you plan to take your Masters in Fashion Design, join a couture house or start your own<br />label. Early planning saves time and gives you the ability to recognize opportunities. Keep an idea of your future in your mind and you will spend less time searching for answers after graduation.<br /><br />Want to find out more about fashion design schools? Send an enquiry to one of our <a href="http://www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx">professional education consultants</a> to find out more about what you will learn in fashion school and how to sign up.<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Jewellery that’s too cool for school!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/jewellery-thats-too-cool-for2010-08-09T09:48:42.000Z2010-08-09T09:48:42.000ZSeasonsonline.co.ukhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Seasonsonlinecouk<div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;line-height:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t you just hate it when no sooner than you’ve broken up for your</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">summer holidays</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, then everyone’s talking about</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">buying</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">things ready for when you’re back again! Well, this should cheer you up – we’re talking</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">jewellery</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Schools</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">all agree that wearing over the top bling is probably not a great thing, particularly if you’re wearing dangly</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">earrings</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">necklaces</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which could become trapped when you’re going about your everyday business and rip off part of your anatomy.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That doesn’t mean you can’t be safe and be bang on trend, too. I’ve put together a little selection which I think schools should be fine with and which you can afford.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/silver-clear-crystal-flower-bud-earrings.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">crystal flower bud earrings</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are set in a silver tone, adding a little bit of sparkle without being too showy. Elegant yet fashionable, they should be ideal for the school yard and your purse, as they’re only</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">£3.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/silver-clear-crystal-flower-bud-earrings.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NLUmtBLI/AAAAAAAABCQ/tJ9WNpQKP9w/s320/flower+bud+studs.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="flower+bud+studs.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ever heard of art deco? It’s an art style that was around in the 1920s and believe me, it’s never gone out of fashion since. These</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/square-glitz-crystal-stud-earrings-8mm.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">square crystal earrings</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are a great example of art-deco type jewellery, having a typical square design and being made of clear crystal.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only £3.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/square-glitz-crystal-stud-earrings-8mm.html?order=name&page=1&from=stud-earrings" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NVtFvBiI/AAAAAAAABCo/zGd706EievY/s320/square+stud+earrings.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="square+stud+earrings.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not at all expensive and extremely hard-wearing, this</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/crystal-heart-black-belt-bracelet.html?order=name&page=1&from=cheap-jewellery" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(52,76,42);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">belt bracelet</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">isn’t likely to snap anytime soon! The silver crystal heart set on a black leatherette belt cuff is VERY funky and also comes in pink or red, if you’re more of a Girls Aloud and less of a Twilight fan. And guess what? It’s</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">only £1.99</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Fabulous!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/crystal-heart-black-belt-bracelet.html?order=name&page=1&from=fashion-bangles-bracelets" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NON4CsCI/AAAAAAAABCY/YPdsZQQbubA/s320/black+belt+%26+heart+bracelet.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="black+belt+%26+heart+bracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, girls – this</span></span> <a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/multi-faceted-pink-crystal-snug-bracelet.html?order=name&page=2" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(52,76,42);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cute pink crystal bracelet</span></b></span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is stretchy, so there’s no fear of catching it and shedding beads all over the floor or accidentally handcuffing yourself to the art room door. It has a V bar fitting and just enough colour to give your uniform a little fashion fix, whilst being barely noticeable by those who you’d rather not try and impress with your jewellery (ie the teachers). It’s</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(102,0,0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">only £4.50</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">too, so won’t take weeks to save up for!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.seasonsonline.co.uk/costume-jewellery/multi-faceted-pink-crystal-snug-bracelet.html?order=name&page=3" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(112,16,16);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cuuxXNMQJLk/TF_NQ0h7U9I/AAAAAAAABCg/xL8zDOAgUic/s320/pink+crystal+facet+bracelet.jpg" style="border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;background-color:rgb(210,223,229);border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;border-top-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-right-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-bottom-color:rgb(238,238,238);border-left-color:rgb(238,238,238);" alt="pink+crystal+facet+bracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At this rate, you’ll be desperate to get</span> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">back to school</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Ok, well maybe not, but guaranteed, you’ll certainly make an impression when you do! Let everyone know you’re a</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seasonsonline</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">diva and you’ll definitely be setting the</span> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">trend next season</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(7,55,99);"><br /></span></div></div>Grad Fashion Shows Hit Belgium: Three Designers To Watch From Antwerp Academyhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/grad-fashion-shows-hit-belgium2010-06-16T19:00:00.000Z2010-06-16T19:00:00.000ZAfingo Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/AfingoFashion<div><div id="attachment_1889" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width:610px;"><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a.jpg"><img src="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a.jpg" alt="" title="antwerp-061510-knotoryus-a" class="size-full wp-image-1889" height="400" width="600" /></a><p style="text-align:center;" class="wp-caption-text">Nathalie Fordeyn's Collection (Photo via Knotoryus)</p><p class="wp-caption-text"><br /></p></div><p><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/featured/parsons-senior-thesis-runway-show-hunts-for-the-designer-of-the-year/" target="_blank">Parsons kids</a> are taught to attack the market with buyable wears. <a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/uncategorized/indian-princesses-bondage-suits-and-flashdance-it-must-be-grad-fashion-week/" target="_blank">Central Saint Martins</a> students are all moody and esoteric. But for sheer creative frenzy, <a href="http://www.antwerp-fashion.be/about.html" target="_blank">Antwerp Academy</a> has got ‘em beat. Sure, most of the stuff rolled out on its graduate runway this week was unsellable. But if you love the beautiful and bizarre looks that you can actually wear, Antwerp is <em>the</em> grad fashion presentation for you. Here’s our favorite three Antwerp students who we think will be causing trouble on runways for years to come. Click below the jump to see why.</p><p><a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/uncategorized/grad-fashion-shows-hit-belgium-three-designers-to-watch-from-antwerp-academy/#more-1886" class="more-link">(more…)</a></p></div>“I went to Pratt basically to be an artist, but what I wanted to do was continue my cheerleading career.”—Designer Betsey Johnsonhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/i-went-to-pratt-basically-to2010-06-17T19:00:00.000Z2010-06-17T19:00:00.000ZAfingo Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/AfingoFashion<div>Wait, <a href="http://www.pratt.edu/" target="_blank">Pratt</a> <em>doesn’t</em> have a cheerleading squad? Someone better get on that right away. [<a href="http://media.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/spot-the-panda-not-spilling-it-nils-bills-3123394?src=rss/recentstories/20100617#/article/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/spot-the-panda-not-spilling-it-nils-bills-3123394?page=6" target="_blank">WWD</a>]<a href="http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/%E2%80%9Ci-went-to-pratt-basically-to-be-an-artist-but-what-i-wanted-to-do-was-continue-my-cheerleading-career-%E2%80%9Ddesigner-betsey-johnson/">http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/%E2%80%9Ci-went-to-pratt-basically-to-be-an-artist-but-what-i-wanted-to-do-was-continue-my-cheerleading-career-%E2%80%9Ddesigner-betsey-johnson/</a></div>What It’s Like Designing Your Own Line. Lara Bly, Designer and Illustrator Explains to PinkyShears.com. Part 2https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-its-like-designing-your2009-11-04T19:25:15.000Z2009-11-04T19:25:15.000ZBrandonhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Brandon<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842694854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" /></p>Her experience working for others as well as starting her own line makes Lara Bly a great resource for beginning designers. Beginning to work on her own line, she remembers, called on skills she hadn’t used in a while. “It was a big change after having patternmakers and machinists working for me at Sacrosanct. It took a while to remember what I knew about sewing. I was rusty, but it came back quickly. It took me a while to transition away from Sacrosanct’s way of doing things,” she remembers. “I would call them up, and ask ‘could you get me in touch with those people who did the beading?’ or try to track down my old favorite machinist. It was like I was teaching myself all over again to do patterns.”She remembers it took her a while to trust her design instinct as well. “I didn’t know who I was anymore as a designer, because I had gotten so used to designing for other people for so long. I didn’t like the first few pieces I was doing. They weren’t bad sewing, it was just that I didn’t like them.But, in drawing and launching her own line, Lara Bly reawakened the instincts and eye for color that inspired her to pursue her career in fashion. “I remember I did one dress, and I thought ‘God, I love this dress. It’s so beautiful, and so me.’ After that, other dresses and designs, just followed naturally.”Lara says she is thriving in the artistic community at the Banana Factory, a studio space run by Arts Quest. “I have a place to show my work and an audience because we have First Fridays so you open your studio up. So, you get people coming in on a regular basis looking at your clothes, looking at other people’s work. The artists and photographers and I are like one big family, helping each other. I’m the only fashion designer there, practically one of the only fashion designers in Lehigh Valley.”She loves the search for the right fabrics and colors. “A lot of the time, I know what I want, what I’m planning when I see it.” Being able to work for herself gives her the freedom, she says, to “sit down and sketch, and see what comes,” and then find fabric to realize that vision.She prefers not to outsource design and manufacture at all, unless she’s crunched for time. “As long as I have time to do it, I do everything myself, I design it, make patterns and sew it. Having some skill as a patternmaker or a machinist, not just a designer, a great way to save money, if you want to start your own business. If you’re doing samples yourself, and something goes wrong, you don’t have to pay for mistakes, the same way. It’s part of your own learning.”Read more of her in depth interview at <a href="http://pinkyshears.com/2009/11/what-its-like-designing-your-own-line-lara-bly-designer-and-illustrator-explains-part-2/" target="_blank">PinkyShears.com</a></div>Special Effects Makeup School in Californiahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/special-effects-makeup-school2009-04-16T08:53:38.000Z2009-04-16T08:53:38.000ZMakeup School LAhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/MakeupSchoolLA<div>Enroll in makeup school Los Angeles and take advantage of makeup classes CA program to build your career as international makeup artist.Hollywood in California is the hub of moviemaking around the world, with over a century old history of producing thousands of artistic, breathtaking and legendary feature films on almost every genre. Known as the cinema center of the world, Hollywood boasts of all major film studios making those big budget, famous movies that are admired all over the world.Since the early 60s, Hollywood has been increasingly producing highly entertaining feature films based on science fiction and fantasy, requiring the heavy use of special effects and prosthetic makeup. This alone has generated a special need for makeup artists and there is often a dearth of qualified makeup artists and <a href=""></a><a href="http://www.ei.edu/page/programs-that-we-offer.html">special effects makeup schools</a> in Hollywood.Today, there are many special effects makeup schools operating in and around Hollywood to fulfill the growing demand of the industry. EI School of Makeup is one such makeup institute offering essential coaching to those seeking <a href="http://www.ei.edu/instructors.html">permanent makeup training</a>.Founded in 1966 and located in the heart of Hollywood, EI School of Makeup is the pioneer makeup school Los Angeles to make its mark in the highly creative and imaginative world of special effects and prosthetic makeup. Fully committed to groom the budding artists, this finest Hollywood makeup institute provides hands-on training in all areas of professional makeup. Its makeup classes CA program is tailored to suit all categories of serious students who wish to develop a career in this area.Film and television makeup depends on the subject of the film and the character to be portrayed. Fantasy, horror and science fiction films make maximum use of special effects makeup and prosthetics. This kind of makeup requires complex process of making plaster molds and rubber and silicon casts. Makeup artists can find full vent to their creativity and skills in this area.Special Effects (SFX) program at this makeup school Los Angeles is an intensive course meant specifically for students who want to build career in special effects makeup. The program has been designed to prepare the novices to become fully trained makeup artist qualified to work in SFX houses, labs and workshops. This program includes: full head life casting, designing, sculpting (mold making), application of prosthetics, foam rubber and silicone casting, drawing and sculpting techniques, head casting, full body casting, multi-piece molding and seaming foam, among others.Visit EI School of Makeup (at ei.edu) and view the makeup gallery on the website, to know more about its <a href="http://www.ei.edu/">makeup classes CA</a> program.</div>Fashion School Firsthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/fashion-school-first2008-12-05T10:30:00.000Z2008-12-05T10:30:00.000ZApparel1 -https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Apparel1<div>Recently I have learned a valuable lesson regarding the demographics of the Fashion Industry Network.. In a blog message, a member listed comments regarding a fun evening out "dancing". I had jumped to the conclusion that the author of the comments was a member of the fashion industry and had enjoyed a night about town. My assumption was that she was a fashionista, checking out the night life and cruising from night club to night club investigating fashion trends.. Boy was I wrong.
After leaving comments regarding her blog post and then receiving her reply, I realized that she was actually a young student. Her blog post was NOT regarding a late night checking out the fashion scene, she was actually attending a "school" dance. And it was not a college dance... (too young for that..)
I was reminded of the fact that the fashion industry network is no longer simply about educating members of the fashion industry. The network is now home to many young people that are not even out of high school. Although this fashion network was originally intended for people that already have a career in fashion, we are actually joined now by the "future" of the fashion industry. It appears that we have members of all ages.
My request to all "grown up" members of the network, when having discussions with younger members, lets try to influence them in the direction of college. Even if they do not attend a fashion school, maybe they can be reminded of the importance of school (most likely they do not listen to their parents, so maybe they will listen to us). Any college would be great... It does not necessarily have to be a fashion school.. As many of you know, becoming a "successful" fashion designer is not as easy as it may first appear. Many young people may believe it is as easy as flipping a light switch and boom... they can become a rich and famous designer over night. Most of us understand that it is WAY more complicated. Anyway, if you notice any high school students (or younger student) asking for advise on how to get into the fashion industry, please consider suggesting to them a list of fashion schools. If they are leaning toward skipping college and becoming a fashion designer directly out of the gate, maybe you can suggest to them to first check out the options of a <a href="http://www.apparelsearch.com/education_schools_fashion.htm">fashion school</a>.
I am not at all saying that young people can not skip school and become a famous fashion designer. However, I do think that their odds of success increase with education. As active members of the fashion industry and as active members of this network, we should all take responsibility to try to assist other members as best we can. In regard to the youth of this network, in my opinion some of the best advice we can give is the advice of education. If you agree, please share your thoughts with the young members. If you do not agree, I guess you can share those thoughts as well.. (but be careful, if you disagree with me, I may ban you from the network..Just kidding.. Maybe kidding..)
If you are thinking about further education, you can find fashion schools in the education section on Apparel Search.
Each day, please try to help other members... What goes around, comes around.. Be helpful and others may help you.
If you are interested, you can read a little article I previously written about <a href="http://www.apparelsearch.com/Terms/F/Fashion_Schools.htm">fashion schools</a>. I would NOT say it was the best thing that I have written, but it is regarding schools..</div>