Category: Fashion Designers

September 20, 2016

How to Find a Job in Fashion-Tips from FashionUnited

How to find a job in fashion

To work in fashion is a dream many people share. But besides the glamorous and creative side of the industry, it is also hard work. Here are some tips for how to find a job in fashion and how to succeed.

1. Know what you want
First it is important that you know what you want and define your goal. Think about your strengths and which position you want to achieve. Talk to people already working in the industry, read articles, stay in the loop to find the fashion profession that suits you. There are various job offers in fashion, so it might be good to regularly check the job portals. To simplify your job search look for platforms that focus on careers in fashion. You will be able to find more vacancies that are relevant for your search.

2. Make sure you are up to date
Whatever career path in the fashion industry you wish to follow, make sure you know what is happening within the industry at all times. This starts by being up to date with the latest fashion news around the globe. FashionUnited offers you the latest fashion news worldwide, for free! In this dynamic industry it is a good idea to subscribe to a newsletter to receive the information regularly and directly in your email account.

3. Know how to sell yourself
It is all about experience and know-how. Even though having attended an educational institution in fashion is really important, it is in no way a guarantee to finding a job. Most companies require hands on experience through internships or volunteering. On our career page you can also find various internships and junior positions to get first experiences in the
fashion industry.

If you already have experience, try to highlight it in your job application. Prepare yourself wisely and know your selling argument.

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September 5, 2016

C. Lysias Designs by Stephanie Gamble Set to Shine at Couture Fashion Week

Designer Stephanie Gamble will make her first appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York with the showing of her latest collection for her C. Lysias Designs label. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City.

A resident of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, designer Stephanie Gamble is a Canadian Aboriginal woman from the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation. She hails from a creative family, and expresses her own creativity through fashion as a self-taught fashion designer.

In 2015 Ms. Gamble launched C. Lysias Designs. (C. Lis-see-us Designs). C. Lysias Designs is a Canadian and Aboriginal owned fashion brand with a vision to expand globally. Every piece of clothing is one-of-a-kind and authentic. It features a design aesthetic ranging from high-end to comfort casual, often changing it up to give customers a variety of design options to choose from.

Stephanie Gable is also an active youth advocate, and has dedicated her C. Lysias Designs line to raising awareness of social issues facing our youth today. She recently co-created a youth empowerment photo-shoot called, “Storytelling by Design: A Story Shoot of Empowerment”. It gave youth a chance to share their stories of overcoming adversity in hopes of inspiring others through fashion.

C. Lysias Designs has been showcased locally and internationally at important events including Indigenous International Fashion Week in Regina, Sask., Canada, Montana Fashion Week, Toronto Business Boot Camp, and World Indigenous Business Forum Fashion Show in Saskatoon, among others.

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September 1, 2016

Isabel Zapardiez Returns to Couture Fashion Week with Latest Sublime Collection

Renowned Spanish designer Isabel Zapardiez will show her latest breathtaking collection at Couture Fashion Week New York. Part of the prestigious event’s 24th season, the fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. A selection of Ms. Zapardiez’s designs will also be part of the “Best of Couture Fashion Week” fashion show at 8:00 pm on Sunday September 11, 2016.

Creativity and innovation define Isabel Zapardiez’s career and her experience in various design disciplines, although bridal design is her main hallmark. Ms. Zapardiez’s passion for dressmaking is in her DNA, and she showed a very early interest in sewing and pattern design. She earned a degree in Dressmaking and Pattern Design at Basque Country University, and went on to study fashion design in Madrid and Barcelona. She began her fashion career in the world of pret-a-porter, with her own brand as well as collaborating with other fashion brands on various projects. In 2002 she entered the world of Haute Couture and opened her first studio in San Sebastian, designing wedding dresses and clothing for special occasions. Her design approach is to address the “total look” of women in key moments of their lives, be it a wedding or other memorable events.

Isabel Zapardiez’s work is framed within the universe of couture, due to the delicacy of fabrics, the exclusivity of designs and the detailed tailoring carried out at her workshop in San Sebastian. Her creations are elegant and subtle, but also avant-garde and highly original. Ms. Zapardiez’s inspiration comes from contrasts and fusions, concepts and life experiences, the result of her professional experience from all the women she has dressed, as well as the aesthetics for which she is passionate. Isabel Zapardiez’s studios are inspired by the feminine universe, full of sensations and details. They are places to experience the world of haute couture first hand, in an exquisite and delicate way.

Isabel Zapardiez has shown her designs on many important international catwalks, including the Gaudí fashion shows, Barcelona Bridal Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and the London World Bridal Show, among others.

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August 27, 2016

Glamour Rush by Andres Aquino at Couture Fashion Week New York

Photo: Ron Carr. Makeup: Aimee Carr. Model: Farah Zulaikha.

ZEE TV Presents Couture Fashion Week New York

The rush is on! Designer Andres Aquino will present his latest collection entitled “Glamour Rush” during the upcoming 24th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The highly anticipated fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016, at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple. A dinner gala party will follow the show.

“Glamour Rush” is a fantastical place where time and fashion collide, and where music, art and fashion exist in harmony. It is a nostalgic look at the future, where the colors and shapes of the past take center stage.

The stunning luxury handbags which will accessorize the fashion collection are by VITVITY, inspired by the ancient Chinese arts, this is the first hand carved Chinoiserie style bespoke leather handbag collection ever introduced to the global market. The intricate carving process, along with the delicate painting of the three dimensional leather and the embedding of exquisite natural pearls combine to produce the finest leather accessories in the world.

The dramatic hair creations to be seen on the models for this inspired show will be done by Tocco Magico of Italy and its team of master artists, bringing hair color and styling to another level.

A lineup of world-class performers is also set to delight the audience, including Romeo and Julia Saleno, the world’s first pop opera couple; award-winning soprano and a favorite with CFW audiences, Elisabetta Russo; soprano Victoria Miningham, who will also walk the runway in an Andres Aquino gown; acclaimed jazz songstress Candace Woodson, soprano Raquel Suarez Groen, who recently made her debut with Opera Carolina; rising pop star Magdalena G; and soprano Veronica Iovan, who has been delighting CFW audiences for many seasons.

Andres Aquino is known for his theatrical productions combining multiple creative elements such as singing, dancing, visual art, and dramatic hair and makeup, but always presenting wearable couture designs. His work has been featured in major publications and programs worldwide, and he has shown his designs at prestigious fashion events in Dubai, India, France, Mexico, the Caribbean, Romania, and Nepal, among others. Mr. Aquino is the founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week as well as the founder and director of the Global Short Film Awards Festival (New York-Cannes). Mr. Aquino recently partnered with the ZEE TV network to bring content from his show and highlights of other Couture Fashion Week shows to one billion viewers in over 170 countries.

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August 26, 2016

Tishynah Buffalo Blends the Modern and Traditional at Couture Fashion Week NY

Canadian First Nation fashion designer Tishynah Buffalo will make her debut at Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of her latest collection at 6:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016. Part of the 24th season of the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

A member of the George Gordon First Nation, Tishynah Buffalo has had a love of fashion design since a young age, and a special talent for beading and hand sewing garments and accessories. Her design career began with beading for her children and creating Pow-wow regalia. She soon expanded her designs which are a distinctive and elegant blend of the modern with the traditional. The vibrant Chief Joseph print is the trademark of her fabrics.

Within the past year, Ms. Buffalo has shown her designs at a number of high profile Canadian fashion events including Western Canada Fashion Week, International Indigenous Fashion Week, and Fashion Speaks Regina, among others. She is now poised to expand her fashion business and brand on an international level. She is looking to showcase her indigenous creativity to the world, with the message that First Nation designs are beautiful, classy, and original and cannot be replicated.

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August 25, 2016

Dare to Be Gold Collection by Vanny Tousignant at Couture Fashion Week

Rising design star Vanny Tousignant will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 24th season. The runway show will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday September 11, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

A native of Indonesia, residing in New York City for over 20 years, Vanny Tousignant began designing clothing at age 12. She launched her own fashion line in 2013, utilizing rich traditional Indonesian fabrics in her designs.

Vanny Tousignant’s latest collection is entitled “Dare to Be Gold” and features a color palette of gold and red in the distinctive songket fabrics from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Ms. Tousignant believes that all women should not be shy about wearing whatever they like to highlight their unique personalities and characters.

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August 24, 2016

Becki Bitternose Brings Exquisitely Crafted Designs to Couture Fashion Week NY

In her debut at Couture Fashion Week New York, Canadian designer Becki Bitternose will present the latest collection for her PlayBuffalo label on the runway at 6:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016. The fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway in New York City.

PlayBuffalo designs are outerwear created from the Pendleton Mills Wool Blanket line. Each pattern is created free hand by Becki Bitternose without the use of patterns. Her design inspiration is her “kokums” (grandmothers) Joan and Lillian, whom she watched as a child, making beautiful hand sewn quilts. PlayBuffalo is the traditional name of Ms. Bitternose’s family, and she pays homage to her roots as she pursues her fashion career.

Becki Bitternose is from The George Gordon First Nation, Saskatchewan Canada. She started her fashion career in 2013 with no sewing experience or knowledge of using a pattern, setting out to create winter wear for her children out of Pendleton blankets they were gifted as newborns. Four hours later she had her first jacket assembled and ready for her child to wear. Over the past three years, Ms. Bitternose’s Pendleton outerwear has grown from being garments purchased solely by First Nation clientele to being a popular design across Canada, with orders pouring in from British Columbia to the east coast.

Becki Bitternose has shown her designs at many important fashion events in Canada, including National Aboriginal Fashion Week, Saskatchewan Fashion Week and International Indigenous Fashion Week. She was a selected candidate competing for the Emerging Designer Award through the Saskatchewan Fashion Week organization.

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August 21, 2016

New Miuz “Sunspring” Collection Set to Shine at Couture Fashion Week NY

In his debut showing at Couture Fashion Week New York, designer Pawan Seewooruttun will present the latest collection for his New Miuz label at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016. The highly anticipated runway show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

Entitled “Sunspring,” New Miuz’s classic and elegant collection for Spring/Summer 2017 is inspired by the peaceful and beautiful island of Mauritius. It conveys the story of the first sunset of summer from a delightful flower garden, focusing on the sun’s transition between dawn and dusk. The primary palette is light peach, coral and ivory, reflective of the stunning tangerine and coral lights and shades that paint the sunset clouds. The collection is made of the finest silk, chiffon and tulle, among other fabrics, and is complemented with hand made embellishments such as embroidery, appliques, and Swarovski crystals.

Born and bred in Mauritius, designer Pawan Seewooruttun holds a degree in Textile and Fashion Design from the University of Mauritius. He has experience in both fashion and graphic design, with a specialization in high-end fashion and couture. His clientele is mainly based in Europe, South Africa, Reunion and Mauritius. His New Miuz brand includes wedding and evening gowns, resort wear, uniforms and accessories such as handbags, clutches, shoes and jewelry. In addition to running his own business, Mr. Seewooruttun also works as an international consultant for laser and nanotechnology finishing in Spain and Los Angeles. He has shown his designs at numerous prestigious fashion events worldwide, and has been featured in prominent publications such as Lifestyle Magazine, Scope, 5-Plus, Le Matinal and Le Defi, among others. Accolades include the Best Fashion Designer of the Year Award by Runway Dubai (2015), the Most Creative and Talented Fashion and Design Graduate by RT Knits (2011-2012), Best Designer’s Dress for Miss Mauritius (2012), and being named as a finalist in the Origin of Africa Fashion Competition. Mr. Seewooruttun has designed gowns for beauty queens including Miss Jamaica UK 2014.

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August 20, 2016

UpScales Fashions 43 Brings Passionate Fashion Vision to Couture Fashion Week

Texas-based designer Evelyn Suzette (Scales) Johnson will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of the latest collection for her UpScales Fashions 43 label. Part of the 24th season of the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

UpScales Fashions 43 is a fashion brand driven by the goal to design beautifully fitted clothing that makes the wearer comfortable and happy, reflecting each client’s unique personality. It especially strives to create a new dimension on the use of denim. Many designs are inspired by “retro” silhouettes and styles, especially from the 1960’s.

Designer Evelyn Johnson holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Networking Engineering and has worked in the electronics field for more than 30 years. She currently works at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. Her true passion has always been fashion, however, and she is now making that dream a reality with her own clothing line, UpScales Fashions 43. Ms. Johnson’s love for fashion began with a needle and thread at the age of 7, and she soon learned to use her mother’s sewing machine. After high school she worked at Levis Strauss & Co. for 10 years, where she gained experience making professional jeans as well as discovering her love for denim fabrics. This valuable knowledge and experience led to the launch of her own company.

“The smile and joy that clothing a person brings, makes me want to do this more and more every day —I find that this is my true calling.” says Evelyn Johnson. “My dream is to one day clothe America — all sizes, shapes, and ages.”

For more information visit www.upscalesfashions43.net

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August 12, 2016

Designer Narine Tovmasyan Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Russian design star Narine Tovmasyan will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 24th season. Marking the designer’s second appearance at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

Narine Tovmasyan is known for creating unique clothes for real fashion lovers. With the theme “Live for Beauty”, her creations strive to connect Renaissance styles with the modern age. Her distinctive evening gowns embody the stylish elegance and greatness of spirit of previous eras juxtaposed with the dynamics and rhythm of today.

Ms. Tovmasyan made her USA debut with the showing of her stunning collection at Couture Fashion Week New York to enthusiastic reviews. See the video of the show. She recently showed her latest collection at Cannes Fashion Festival in Cannes, France.

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