Do You Need To Go To College To Be A Fashion Stylist?
Here are the top 5 things to consider when thinking about getting a degree in the fashion industry.
Earn Education & Experience Together
In college, you will be able to gain hands-on experience and a concentrated education at the same time, which is super important. During the summers while you're in college you can do internships to give you experience in certain fields.
Tip: Assisting a professional stylist will help you build your portfolio BEFORE you graduate.
Get Equipped for Any Fashion Career
Earning a degree will equip you to work in any area in the fashion industry. Most fashion degree programs will give you an understanding of all major areas within the fashion industry.
Tip: When choosing a degree program, choose one that offers a mix of design and business.
Earn Credibility in the Industry Before You Enter the Industry
The fashion industry is a very competitive field and going in with years of education and internships will help you a lot.
Tuition
College can be expensive, especially at fashion institutions. It is not required that you go to a fashion school to be successful in the industry.
Gain Experience While Sustaining Yourself
If you decide not to attend college then chances are you will have to work and try to gain experience at the same time.
What Are Some Alternatives?
Certificate programs and Associate degrees at a local community college are very helpful alternatives. Although many associates degree programs do not have a fashion degree option they do offer business degrees. Fashion is very creative and is very business-oriented.
ONLINE FASHION CERTIFICATE OPTIONS:
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)- http://www.fitnyc.edu/ccps/certificat...
PARSON’S FASHION BUSINESS ONLINE: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/fas...
TEEN VOGUE & PARSON’S CERTIFICATE: https://www.yellowbrick.co/fashion/
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