Every second girl dreams of understanding fashion. Some plan to build a stunning career in the industry, while others just want to dress stylishly and be able to combine wardrobe items no worse than fashion bloggers. Although the goals are completely different, the path to achieving them is often the same. And which one – we will figure it out in our material today.
In the meantime, we’ll figure this out together with industry experts like stylists, fashion influencers, and buyers who know absolutely everything about fashion and even more.
Here are seven simple tips to help you create a plan for self-education in fashion. Of course, there are many more ways to achieve the cherished goal, but we decided to focus on the most basic points that will form the necessary basis for further development.
Fashion phenomenon Katya Maslova
Katya Maslova
Tip 1: Work history
To begin to understand fashion, you need three things: knowledge of history, analysis and observation. Understanding the fashion world starts with knowing which brands are on the market and what they produce. It is necessary to study the history of both fashion houses and the creative directors behind the development of the collections over different decades and seasons. This will allow you to understand why this or that style, cut, material or color is in fashion now, what products and from which brands you can buy it on its basis, what you can “invest in” and what high-profile new products you can buy. It will quickly move beyond trends.
Tip number 2. Improve observation skills
I recommend you to get acquainted with documentaries about designers and fashion houses, about fashion history. Also follow fashion bloggers to improve your sense of style and see who wears what and how. Read public thematic pages about the fashion industry to stay informed about all events, latest shows and new products. And of course, analyze what you see and read. If you are interested and interested, you will finally get a complete picture of what is happening in the fashion world and understand why dirty Balenciaga sneakers can cost a thousand dollars or why so many people want vintage Kelly. and Birkin bags.
Fashion phenomenon Alina Kovaleva
Alina Kovaleva
Tip 3. Follow the latest cinema releases
Cinema plays an important role in the fashion community and often influences the industry as a whole. For example, while the TV series Wednesday immersed us in the Gothcore aesthetic, the Greta Gerwig movie Barbie dragged us into the pink craze with the code name Barbiecore. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with all the new movies because they set the trends. There are many movies coming out now that have a nostalgic effect. The same “Mirage” and “Combination” groups still apply. All new trends return from the past, largely thanks to cinema. And fashion bloggers are putting it in a new way.
Stylist and buyer Victoria Strebkova
Victoria Strebkova
Tip 4: Decide on a direction
Before listening to the advice of experts, it is important to understand that fashion is a reflection of the times. It cannot exist apart from world events. Therefore, fashion in South Korea and Europe will be different. And of course, the fashion industry includes a variety of professions, from buyer and stylist to editor and photographer. Therefore, I recommend that you first find out exactly what you want from fashion. Why do you need this? Fashion is versatile, you should not undertake everything at once. It is best to develop a clear action plan.
Famous stylist and fashion influencer Elvira Yankovskaya
Elvira Yankovskaya
Tip 5: Stay current
To understand fashion 100%, knowing history alone is not enough. It is important to stay on the agenda almost 24/7. Subscribe to accounts of authoritative glossy publications, Telegram channels and mailing lists of fashion influencers. Don’t just browse the news, read and analyze everything you see. Read current books, listen to podcasts, and also try to notice details in influencers’ images. This will make it easier for you to catch future trends.
The Fashion Vibes Senior Fashion Editor Christina Constantinou
Christina Constantinou
Tip 6: Make it a rule to watch one show a day.
As we have learned before, there is no point in trying to learn everything at once. You need to move slowly so as not to overload your brain and really absorb the information. Make it a habit to watch one show a day. Choose the brand that interests you the most and start watching all the programs from the beginning. Many of the archived collections are available on YouTube as well as the Vogue Runway app. By the way, another useful thing is to read the reviews written in a separate tab of the application we mentioned above. All this will take about half an hour and the results will be very beneficial.
The Fashion Vibes Teen Fashion Editor Leah Cooperman
Leah Cooperman
Tip 7: Take a fashion course
If you understand that self-education is not for you and you do not have enough time for research and analysis, try enrolling in fashion courses. This activity has many advantages. First, teachers and speakers deliver knowledge competently and, most importantly, consistently so that it is absorbed. Secondly, homework is often given in such courses. And this consolidates knowledge if you do everything carefully. Thirdly, you find yourself in the so-called fashion convergence crowd. Thus, the amount of information will double.
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Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
