Fashion Business School Is Just Plain Smart

Fashion is big business, and is a multi-billion dollar industry.
Over the years, more and more fashion students are considering entering fashion business school. At first glance, possibly fashion school seems a frivolous course of studies, but when you think that some haute couture designer dresses go for $20,000.00 dollars and more, you realize that there is a lot of money in fashion, and if you are dealing with any amount of money, a business course seems only reasonable.
Another excellent reason to go to business fashion school is if you are interested not just in working for another designer, but if you are interested in designing your own line. In this case, you have to know how to run your business in a business-like way. You can't think that Gucci or Lauren went into fashion with no idea how to manage money, are have any business skills, even if they now use others to do the business end of fashion for them. It should be obvious to you that any students out there who are serious about their success should think about taking some fashion business courses.
When you are looking for a fashion business school, there are a few criteria that you should be looking for. You will want a school that has courses that not only teach the business end of the business, but one that teaches current fashion trends, and the history of fashion. A truism is that you can never know what is going to happen with fashion in the future until you know what went on in the past. Where fashion came from is just as important as where it is going. The evolution of fashion is an important trend that has great bearing upon the business of fashion today. You can see this in the repeating of styles, and the retro look that occurs nearly every year in at least one collection.
The fashion business schools should offer courses that cover all the aspects of fashion, from project to production. The commercialization and distribution of garments should be covered, as well as all aspects of retail. The product of fashion will be studied; including how long the trend is speculated to last, and what the next trend will be. Market trends and customs are also important aspects to know, and of course, market demands must be met.
The Business school should also teach about fabrics, quality control, collections and how to control costs. Communication and promotion are also important subjects for an all rounded study.
At the completion of the course, you should know not only how to take your projects from start to finish but how to collaborate with others on the various aspects of all stages of fashion and design.
So if you are considering a career in fashion, you should be aware that it is not only the designing aspect of fashion that is important, and any school that you are considering should also teach the business end. You will need to learn all aspect of the fashion industry, from the design to the clothing, the marketing, retailing and promotion. If you know all of these things you will be able and confident to handle all aspects of the fashion industry. This will help not only your career with the company you work for, but for yourself when and if you decide to head out on your own with your own designs and collections.
So a fashion business and design school is and excellent idea for any student that who is interested in getting into the industry. If you love designing, but don't know anything about fashion design or fashion business, then you should definitely consider going to a Fashion Business School.
Georgina Grant has business experience and has first hand knowledge of starting up a successful business. Visit her at her website at: http://www.best-business-schools.infobiznet.com
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5 Most Popular Handbag Styles

5 most popular handbag styles include:

* Clutches
* Hobos
* Satchels
* Backpacks
* Messenger Bags

Clutches
The clutch is a small and usually long rectangular narrow shape evening bag that is designed to be carried in the hand. This type of a bag does not have a handle or strap.

Hobos
The hobo bag is a style of handbag or purse that is typically large and characterized by a crescent shape, a slouchy posture and a long strap designed to wear over the shoulder. Hobo bags are made out of soft, flexible materials and tend to slump, or slouch, when set down.

Satchels
Satchel is a large handbag with a small handle. It closes at the top and usually has a metal frame at the top opening that snaps shut. Satchels are worn on the arm instead of the shoulder.

Backpacks
A backpack also called  knapsack, rucksack, packsack is a cloth or leather sack that is carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders. Sometimes a knapsack can be mounted on to a light frame but it's always supported by straps and worn on person's back

Messenger Bags
The messenger bag usually comes with a large flap. It is shapped to allow the courriers to carry documents and they have a cross body strap.

Fashion Trends in Summer Dresses

Daily, evening, cocktail, trendy dresses 2010. Photo collection for you!
Fashionable dress - white dress a variety of models. Luxurious evening gowns and dresses democratic-shirts, pastoral and seductive lace embroidery.
White summer dresses is something that everyone enjoys wearing as it delivers a feeling of lightness and coolness. Nothing beats the charm and appeal of white dresses during the season, delivering a romantic and innocent femininity. These are classic summer staple that gives a fresh airy feel and can never go out of style. The only thing that changes over a period of time is the fabric, design, shape, and style of dresses. These blend beautifully with all skin tones and also hold the power to make any woman stand out.

Bottega Veneta Dresses, evening and everyday.

Stunning, feminine Pamella Roland Dresses.

Playful and feminine dresses by Betsey Johnson.

Chiffon dresses sophisticated cutting, pleating and draping, corset mini dresses, cropped dress in Greek style and delicate palette by Sophia Kokosalaki.

Super sexy  Donatella Versace dresses. Caramel palette, deep necklines, corsets and shiny stones in Versace dresses .

Glamorous dresses collection by John Galliano.

Dress in the style of pop-art 60 years by Luella.

A lot of black, lots of lace, a lot of the atlas. Corsets and floral prints by Dolce & Gabbana.

A colorful palette, classic silhouettes, cocktail by Andrew Gn.

Simple and original dresses by Stella McCartney.

Photo: © Marcio Madeira

Power-dressing 2010

Fashionable Clothing Business
Most of the business centers also demand conservative dressing for their employees. For women it typically includes pant suits, skirt suits or skirt and blouse combo, blazers, dress pants, sheath dresses in neutral colors. Basically this means no sleeveless, no low cuts, no backless or halter dresses and of course no mini dresses.
Let's look at the latest fashion trends in the business-style clothing. Ultra fashion trends for ultra-confident professional. Such images are ideal for those who engage in creative activities and for those who are not required to wear formal suits in the office.

Photos from the collections of the spring-summer 2010.
The main trend year: pants, bananas, olive-shaped silhouette pants, trousers close to the trousers, as well as very wide or very narrow trousers. Most often shortened, with folds (drapes) in the thigh area.

Trousers and trouser suits

Shirt, top, blouse and turtleneck office

Business clothes: dresses.

Business accents

Shoes and Handbags

Watches & Accessories

Stylish skirts 2010 (photo)

Your skirts represent your personality not only through the pattern selected, but also in the array of colors used.
Through the fashion trends, skirts are constantly changing in patterns and the colors get either bolder or brighter, which gives women the opportunity to show their style. Having a skirt that flatters your body is a huge plus for any woman as well.

Mini-skirts trapeze silhouette.

Mini-skirts with a print. Usually, this floral, graphic or funny prints. Embroidery, rivets, fringe, lace and voluminous application actively used as decoration.

Mini Tulips.

Campanula is very large, length - above knee.

Transparent skirt.

Leather and suede skirts.

Denim skirts.

Ladies' Shoe Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2010

Classic pump will hardly ever go out of style. Shoes with an open toe, a hidden platform, painted gloss and bright color are inherent to spring-summer 2010. Pump is ideal for office and social events. Lace is big for 2010 and it's so pretty on pumps.

Platform and high-heeled sandals are perfect for emphasizing women's sexy feet.

Fashionable platform sole is often cork or wood, and a heel is low, but there are other options.

Covered ankle or a wide strap on the ankle is a true sign of fashionable shoes!

Transparent shoes

Denim Fashion Trends Spring-Summer 2010

Many spring-summer 2010 fashion shows were carried out under the motto "militarism and craziness" and customized denim fashion revealed these tendencies as well. The most stylish jeans of the season spring-summer 2010 are skinny, torn, of dirty khaki, gray, blue or black colors. They are best of all combined with long sweaters or tops in military style. Other trends are the 1990s and a sexy look.


Dyed jeans are still in, this spring they come in skinny, straight, torn, short and long variants. Another reminder of the 1990s' fashion are custom jeans in grunge style which look as if they have been worn for several seasons. Boyfriend jeans are still popular too.
For example, such jeans can be found in the latest collections of Ralph Lauren, Jean Paul Gaultier, Getwear or Versace. The latter fashion house presented its variation of boyfriend jeans wide on the thighs and tight on the ankles. Unique brand presented their vision of boyfriend style grunge jeans fitting women's figure, however they are also very relaxed and extremely worn.

Extraordinarily embellished subculture jeans will also be fashionable in the coming season. Trussardi presents its extravagant jeans model 1911 with pockets worn and torn.

Just Cavalli denim collection is built on the combination of denim fabric with flower ornaments. Jeans decorated with zippers, rivets, chains and prints are also a trend of spring-summer 2010.

Classical jeans are timeless and in the new season they are certainly worn as well. Worn straight-cut classical jeans can be found in the newest collections of D&G, Getwear, William Rast and Alexander McQueen.

Elegant skinny black jeans are a hit of the coming season, as well as cuts, jeggings and gray jeans. Banana Republic brand also presents denim trench coats and worn denim shirts combined with cotton cardigans and linen dresses. Another novelty of spring-summer 2010 is the use of denim patch pockets.

Denim shorts are of immediate interest during hot summer days. They are comfortable and practical. Spring-summer 2010 season presents ultrashort denim shorts of black and red colors. Torn shorts and shorts with cuts are also in. The best shoes to combine them with are ballerinas and shoes with high heels. The best accessories are massive colliers and bracelets, belt-bracelets and massive sunglasses as well as aviator sunglasses.

Jeans with corsage popular during the season autumn-winter 2009/2010 stay for spring and summer, too. Made to measure jeans with corsage are embellished with buttons and lacing and look exquisite especially in dark colors. Such jeans make your waist look slimmer and your legs visually longer, their importance can not be overstated. The best way is to combine jeans with corsage with a white blouse, short bolero or a jeans jacket. All the more so, double denim stays popular during the coming season, too. And don't forget about high heels! Stay tuned!

Just Cavalli

Trussardi Jeans Spring-Summer 2010

Stella Tornton fashion journalist

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