Do you enjoy looking at clothes and envisioning yourself in different outfits? You could have what it takes to be a professional if you're dedicated and persistent. Fashion designers work in a thrilling yet intensely competitive sector. They must be inventive, creative, and tenacious, as well as able to communicate their ideas verbally, in writing, and visually. 

Designers must be open to new ideas and influences, as well as quick to respond to shifting trends. They blend practical fabric and production knowledge with artistic aptitude. Most prospective designers get a two- or four-year degree from a career school or specialised college programme to obtain that knowledge. They could then work for an apparel manufacturer, adapting new fashion trends and traditional styles for mass-market clothing. 

The lucky - and skilled - few eventually establish their own label, catering to specific clientele, niche retailers, or high fashion department stores. 

The designer, whether a novice or a household name, evaluates every aspect of the clothes to be created: what it will be used for, the shape, colour, fabric, convenience of use, and cost. 

Long hours, frantic deadlines, and picky clientele might be expected from an initial draught through the first iteration of the garment. They may also be expected to travel to production sites in the United States or abroad. However, there may be glory and celebrity at the end of the runway.