Copyright For Fashion? The Discussion
By Gaurav Doshi

The copying of fashion design originals - “knocking off” or “affordable interpretation,” depending on your point of view - is a practice that designers may have grudgingly accepted in the past, when less expensive copies took some time to reach stores and only those consumers who could afford the designer-label originals could be the first to follow a trend. This practice is costing designers greatly as more advanced technology makes it possible to see high-quality copies appear in stores before the original has even hit the market. While it has long been the practice of the American fashion industry to knock off European designs, American designers did not copy one another. They registered their original sketches with a trade group called the Fashion Originators Guild, an organization that urged retailers to prohibit styles known to be knockoffs.

Guide to Choosing A Fashion Design School
By John Morris

A successful future in the fashion design industry depends on right choice of school to attend. Although fashion design is not one of the more popular careers to pursue, if your talents lie in this field, there is ample opportunity awaiting you. However, the first thing to hurdle is your choice of school.

When choosing a fashion design school, consider the following factors.

Area of Focus

Look into the nature of the school. Is it solely a fashion design school or does it offer other courses. Is this school well-known for its emphasis on fashion design?

Fashion Concepts and Design
By Sarah Freeland

Fashion design has always been an industry that has both reflected and created pop culture trends. Fashion designers have been able to take the trends and social philosophies of an era and translate that into a piece of wearable art. In addition to pieces that are created as an artistic statement, the fashion industry has also excelled in creating fashion pieces that are functional and practical for every day use.

The three types of fashion design that a designer can specialize in are haute couture pieces, ready-to-wear pieces, and mass market pieces. Most people are familiar with the mass market pieces. These pieces are geared towards a specific demographic and they are intended for everyday use. You typically find mass market pieces in retail stores and outlets. Ready-to-wear fashion is created on a limited basis and it involves more tailoring and needlework. These pieces are typically displayed in specialty boutiques and high end clothing shops. If you are looking for a fashion design that has a lot of needlework and originality then you are probably looking for a haute couture piece. These pieces are high end garments that are made in extremely limited quantities and they are marketed through high end clothing stores and designer boutiques.

Whether beauty is on the inside or skin deep is left up for debate. There is no doubt that the clothes you wear can have a huge impact on your self image. Wearing a great outfit can make you walk taller and smile brighter. However, great clothes tend to come with a hefty price tag, and if you are on a modest budget, this can be frustrating for a fashionista. With the right shopping tips, you don't have to be rolling in dough to look like you have it. There are several ways to find a great fashion bargain online without looking cheap or sacrificing quality.