Fashion designing seems like a glamorous profession – the beautiful clothes, gorgeous boutiques, alluring fashion shows and creative satisfaction. But beyond the glitter and glamour, there is also hard work, grit of running a business, occasional creative rut and need for patience. If you have a desire for a career in fashion designing, you may want to look at the pros and cons of this profession to make the right choice for you. Perhaps it is your kid who is interested in fashion and wants to explore her career options in this field.

There are some qualities necessary for becoming a fashion designer such as creativity, keen eye for detail and a sense of colour and fabric textures. One can learn the technical aspects of fashion designing through a professional course. But one can’t learn artistic creativity. According to mastersportal.eu, ‘As you will be designing clothes, one quality you just cannot do without is creativity and artistic sense. You need to turn raw materials into beautiful costumes and accessories. This requires a lot of detailing and creativity.’

There are myriad options to choose from in the field of fashion designing. You can specialize in traditional Indian wear or design active wear. You can make embroidery your niche and establish your fashion design practice based on it. But it is important to know before you invest time and money in fashion designing that it is a very competitive profession.