Gender equality is still a dream goal for many industries and fashion is no exception, with men acquiring top roles across all areas of business. It is hard to believe for an industry where women make the majority consumer base. The industry is still dominated by men in all the major roles.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.
As a child, I always dreamt of being fashionable. Pursuing a career in fashion was not an easy journey for me as I come from a small city. I’ve been born and brought up in Lucknow. In 2014, I decided to move to Delhi to pursue my dream. It was tough to convince my parents that this is the right career path for me because I was myself not much aware of what the future has in store for me.
My passion and desire to be in fashion made me go against all the people who were not in support of my dream. People around me judged my choice and looked down upon me but my firing attitude towards my dream never let it hinder my goal. I’m glad my parents supported me throughout this process and believed in my vision when everyone else backed out.
2. Fashion industry is often considered women-centric and stereotypes men? What's your opinion?
According to my opinion, it’s vice versa. The industry is more male-centric and is thought to be female-centric as a career option. Gender equality is still a dream goal for many industries and fashion is no exception, with men acquiring top roles across all areas of business. It is hard to believe for an industry where women make the majority consumer base. The industry is still dominated by men in all the major roles.
Despite the recent trend for gender neutrality on the catwalk, behind the scenes female talent is still outnumbered. To me, there are more male designers designing for female than there are female in the industry
3. How can one become a successful fashion designer according to you?
1. Get qualified.
2. Build your skillset.
3. Intern as much as possible.
4. Work under a Designer or a Firm.
5. Study your market.
6. Think out of the box.
7. Create a niche product.
8. Pay Attention to detail.
9. Market your product.
10. Gain financial knowledge.
11. Have short and long-term goals.
12. Never stop believing in your work
4. What are some of the top colleges for studying fashion in India and the world?
INDIA
1. Pearl Academy Delhi
2. National Institute Of Fashion & Technology Delhi
3. National Institute Of Fashion & Technology Bombay
4. National Institute of Design, Ahemdabad.
ABROAD
1. Parsons, The New School for Design New York
2. The Fashion Institute of Technology New York
3. Central Saint Martins, London
4. London College of Fashion, London
5. Royal College of Art London
6. Istituto Marangoni, London
5. Who is your favorite fashion designer and why?
I love designers who are edgy, unique, and are always pushing boundaries. Some of my favorite fashion designers are those who create something truly unique and their creations are no less than museum quality.
Here’s a list of my favorite fashion designers:
1. Olivier Rousteing for balmain
2. Virgil abloh for Louis Vuitton
3. Comme de Garcons
4. Manish Malhotra
5. Siddartha Tytler
6. Dhruv Kapoor
7. Jacquemus
8. Mark Jcobs
6. Do you have any tips for people who want to join this field?
1. Think Like An Entrepreneur
2. Know Who Your Clients Are
3. Start Small With One Product
4. Set Right Prices
5. Build an e-commerce
6. Have A Vision For Brand Identity
7. Promote Your Brand On Social Media
8. Socialize
9. Meet Challenges Of Production
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne was a life-changing experience for me “I read the book back in class 12. It changed my life completely. Because it was so inspiring and relatable. I was able to connect with every line in the book. I feel it is something every human can relate to. The book brought a lot of positive aspects to my life.
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Interviewed By: Nishad Kinhikar
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