Fashion with Passion: A Guide to Succeeding in the World of Design

Many new or young designers dream of having their own label but most may not know how to make their dreams a reality and become successful in a competitive marketplace. In her practical guidebook an experienced fashion designer and entrepreneur provides insight on how to break into the fashion industry overcome obstacles create a business market a brand and launch a fashion show. Nila Palacios owner of Nila Palacios Latin Fashion begins with introspective questions directed at aspiring fashion designers to help identify strengths weaknesses a motto and specific goals. While encouraging designers to stay true to their individuality passions and objectives Palacios provides step-by-step guidance that teaches specifically how to: - Find inspiration and bring it to life through designs; - Look for trends and colors and incorporate them into a collection; - Design sketches make a pattern and select and cut fabrics; - Match fabrics with specific styles; - Conduct market research identify a target market and find a niche; and - Compile a collection market a product choose models and organize a show. Fashion with Passion provides clear focused guidance for anyone interested in breaking into the fashion industry and achieving their dreams.