How to Become a Fashion Designer with Alexa Chung | S1, E2 | Future of Fashion | British Vogue

The second episode in our series exploring the future of fashion sees Alexa visit Central St. Martins where she meets students at the beginning of their fashion careers, before visiting the studio of progressive young designer Molly Goddard to take a look at the inner workings of a fledging brand on the rise.
Film correction: Willie Walters students who were interviewed by Alexa in Episode Two of The Fashion Documentary, have recently graduated from the B A Fashion Course at Central Saint Martins, they are not MA students as was stated in the programme
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Episode 5:bit.ly/AlexaSeries5
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Vogue has dispatched contributing editor Alexa Chung to investigate the state of fashion today in her series The Future of Fashion. Alexa Chung will be talking to everyone from current fashion students to the heads of major design houses, via journalists, buyers and all the workers in between. Watch as Alexa Chung try to find out what the future holds for this multi-billion pound fashion industry; how the next generation will get fashion careers using all the tools available to them; and what the fashion landscape looks like in terms of sustainability and technology.
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How to Become a Fashion Designer with Alexa Chung | S1, E2 | Future of Fashion | British Vogue

[@kymeana]

ever since i was 8, i've always wanted to become fashion designer and now I'm 15, have no idea where to start and willing to get any tips

[@adilenem.9957]

playlists i make same!

[@AnnieKonni]

Just practice! Learn to sketch, sew and write!

[@paopudragon6022]

how simple, thank you!

[@M4RZ1Z]

Move to a country where you can produce quality clothing for cheap.

[@rivansundari26]

The most basic thing is to start sewing with basic patterns and clothing after that you could move on to a much higher difficulty such as shirts with modifications, types of sleeves, playing with colors, fabrics, etc

[@mertmeh]

To be honest, studying fashion isn't a obligation. There are so many designer's that did not sutdy fashion and are doing awesome in the fashion industry. Plus big companies care much more about working experience than sutdying. But I think it's still not wrong to study fashion. It's just not necessary :D

[@louisecoleman2420]

american designers are different its harder without experience to gain some these ppl cone from Russia and other countries knowing how to sew and everything already starting they're line with money they have to be a fashion designer u must know ppl and have money or not be from america I know because I'm one with no experience

[@mel.9858]

Cake is Yummy Yes, But studying will get the best result of achieving something. Read books, Search for your answers and STUDY. Ive been studying fashion since 2 years and now im designing clothes.

[@jessicabeltran208]

Thanks for your words....I make stuff and sell it on Etsy but I want to do big things. Sell it on big companies.

[@designbyeide6905]

So true, and I have worked as a professional fashion designer for 15 years and every week I post a new video sharing all of my fashion secrets with you 💖

[@meleni8792]

Thanks for saying this

[@atikah_zn]

This needs to be more than 6 episodes 😭

[@iyomoda2012]

I want to become a fashion designer but I'm scared that I'm not good enough :(

[@5689able]

IYOMODA same ;(

[@moray2854]

Well for starters that type of attitude is NOT gonna get you anywhere. :/ even if one person tells you that you aren't good enough, someone else will tell you that you are. Just practice drawing skills and originality.

[@ItsNavek]

And that’s your downfall

[@linneakarlstedt4727]

Same same same

[@cvhottiebbe]

No one is good enough when they start! It doesn’t matter where you start but where you want to end up. If you love it do it anyway even if no one thinks you’re good

[@officiallydenni]

Soooo blessed to be a fashion designer!! Everyone please follow your passions!

[@Maria89_]

That's amazing! Do you have a steady income from your work?

[@designbyeide6905]

Yesss!! I love being a fashion designer, it’s the best job ever 💖

[@tala8514]

Any tips please please

[@pandaaninja]

from someone who's pursuing fashion in a country where it's pretty hard to do so, this is actually incredible content!

[@designbyeide6905]

Honey, maybe I can help you. I have worked as a professional fashion designer for 15 years and every week I post a new video sharing all of my fashion secrets with you 💖

[@mellonviollet1109]

Pheobe Philo, 1996. Stella McCartney, 1995. John Galliano, 1984. Alexander McQueen, 1992. Talking about how to become a fashion designer today, yet these notable people from CSM all attended from 20 to 30 years ago. CSM is known as being the best school of fashion, but it's coasting on a reputation. Thats not to say very talented people aren't still coming out of it; you don't see them on its list, because theres just too many of them. Almost entirely they are international students paying huge fees, then getting unpaid work for years afterward. Alexa talks to the MA students, which makes sense because the BA students are in hoards and masses, and the foundation students have no access to machines or equipment. In 1980, there were about 80 students in the foundation program; in 2013, there were 400. 70% of the foundation students are international, paying international fees. To go through the whole schooling that CSM recommends (foundation, BA and MA) costs $90,000 (international students). Shouldn't we investigate ways to become a fashion designer that are effective for the future? Ones that don't cost $18,000 a year (international students) just in tuition? We're in a time where there is no pre-determined place for young designers; we need to carve our own path, because this one isn't nearly as real or legitimate as it seems.

[@aspiring...]

There are too many fashion designers that are not needed. The need for the more technical jobs are not being advertised and pushed enough. Universities are a big business and will not admit this.

[@sandeeppal-wr3hl]

100% agreed. Same thing is happening in India. It's a bigger worldwide scam.

[@officialkyrakyra5038]

I'm 11 and my dream is to have my own fashion business and accomplish lots

[@fariajesmin2593]

Are u 14 or 13 now?

[@ryunniesoriginal]

I'm 11 too

[@yusufjumale4645]

No joke she's 14 what is 1+3

[@playboiparty1853]

Good luck

[@snowz529]

@@yusufjumale4645 she is 15 :)

[@akivajohnson1309]

I'm in design school now AND soon opening a online store

[@victoriousive]

Woow! thats so cool, where do u live

[@merve4661]

Can you place a link to your online store

[@nedjmachuman3862]

im planning on opening an online store too do u have any tip?

[@Thaps1.0]

Wow good luck

[@clediabanobre8785]

Can you place the link

[@estrelaconfusa]

I get so much inspiration from this series especially because being a fashion fond and not being able to share my interest with someone around me, makes me feel hopefull to see that there's a huge group of people out there that have the same perception of fashion as me. That's my dream. Belonging in an environment where I feel like I actually fit.

[@amandajchan]

Such an interesting series, and so insightful to the industry. Thank you British Vogue!

[@ssoomee]

this series is great and I can't wait for more, I just wish the episodes were longer !

[@xoxStyleStruck411xox]

I LOVE you for doing this series! So interesting and exactly what I needed right now. THANK YOU!

[@libbieox]

Love this series. So informative and insightful. Plus, Alexa is queen. X

[@annac2699]

I've been wanting to get into the fashion industry from such a young age so this series is great thank you xx

[@xristinadmk5394]

This needs to be more than 6 episodes, can't wait for the next episode.

[@ArinaNossova]

I love how everyone is literly loving fashion here and talking about tips! ( someone had to say it)

[@ib2110]

I'm loving this! This actually has the quality of a documentary. Great job! Keep'em coming.

[@morepatrick1854]

i love this series. it's so fascinating getting insight into this often mysterious industry. plus alexa is a badass host x

[@Modalogista]

Great series! It's really good to see the industry be taken serious. Congratulations Vogue and Alexa!

[@GreerLindsay]

This comes out perfectly timed so that I can watch before I go to sleep! (NZ time)

[@anaabigail5355]

Alexa is such an inspiration, and this series are the bomb

[@shylapollard5165]

I didn't realize my talent for anything with fashion until i picked up crotchet in 3 days and made beautiful doggie sweaters. I'm 22 and never been to college. I would love to go to school for fashion design. this gave my novice eyes a turn. Great insight on what could be to come.

[@goenawankano6885]

Shyla Pollard we all know that life is hard but, you should to worked at H&M/other clothing brands first. #StepByStep

[@melchormodales5828]

Fashion designing indeed makes life more exciting and inspires another level of creativity that further adds to life and productivity! Thanks.

[@holymoly950]

This series is great! Exactly what we need. British vogue your dedication to supporting British designers and showing things of actual interest is wonderful :)

[@TedriaDeniseHunnecook]

I really like her. This are refreshing, knowledgeable, fun, and professional KZbin videos. It is very inspiring. She is excellent at what she does.

[@pamelabranscombdavenport258]

absolutely love everything about this

[@sharontriana1216]

Lovely, I wish there was more than just six episodes!

[@nikkidebillo]

really cool series! good job

[@katecarvalho9294]

Very interesting and insightful but too short! I need more!!!

[@theSarahMerryshow]

I looooove these!! Such an amazing series

[@RelaxCreatorMary]

I was sketching and designing gowns and clothes since very very young,I wanted to be a fashion designer,but growing in a small town with limited funds and people judging too much,I decided i shouldn't try it,but I still do,and I wish I could go to university of fashion even though I fear,they would force me to design ridiculous garments like we usually see in runways plus the money requiered, wish at least work as a fashion designer with the skills I already have.

[@noluthandontuli]

Hope you've started something. You will do exceptionally well just believe in your craft

[@alinyassin3306]

Relax CreatorM same

[@designbyeide6905]

Honey, maybe I can help you. I have worked as a professional fashion designer for 15 years and every week I post a new video sharing all of my fashion secrets with you 💖

[@depr3ssedsoul158]

@@designbyeide6905 where do designers get the fabric from ? Im perfect in ideas,sketching im 18 and never understood where do they get the fabric from ? Do they need to make it by ur own ? If yes then how? And about printing the designs where do yiu get that done ? From a company ?

[@parshvishah9544]

@@depr3ssedsoul158 there are big huge fabric markets if u go around and travel. And If u want your own print there are companies who do that. Printing machines, hand prints etc. U can give your designs and they will be able to do whatever u want. And as for fabrics u have to travel every corner because u can find lots and lots

[@najlamuhammad2099]

First Video I've watched on becoming a fashion designer and i absolutely loved it! Great job Alexa 💟

[@alexringrose8362]

yeah I'm watching this from nz and alexa chung is my favourite person in this earth

[@ginaiommarini2989]

Great Job Alexa...Loving this series!

[@mileyfan402]

This is a really interesting series, I love it

[@mafaldabtr3264]

LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH

[@giocd1237]

I love it love it love it and the insight wow! most people in fashion agree that the bigger part is what's behind the scenes and we never hear of

[@OlenaSketches]

Great series! Enjoyed watching them.

[@emmaphilo4049]

It's nice to have a little look into the london fashion scene!

[@Silverfrost128]

everyone needs to watch this series

[@churpina]

Oh gosh finally, something real!. Im so stuffed about the fashion scene where everyone is wanting to look the best while talking nastily about the person next to them. I don't want to be with such people. I only want to infinitely learn ^_^

[@YuliaSpesivtseva]

Very interesting episode! Thank you

[@TheButterflyFairy]

I love these series so informative

[@pinkie20bags]

I'm loving this! Really interesting and love alexa's presenting style xx

[@GreerLindsay]

I'm currently doing a bachelor in filmmaking (i'm 2nd year) and I've always sort of in the back of my mind wished I'd done the costume degree after working with the costume students on set and seeing what they get to do. Molly Goddard just confirmed that for me! 🙈👏

[@ashleyboruff6037]

Greer Lindsay did you graduate? I’m a costume student graduating this spring❤️

[@KefiKat]

I absolutely adore Alexa!

[@chandalam7151]

really helpful series!so interesting love u.

[@Joanna-pp4xn]

Wow, I loved this! thank you :)

[@LaurenBasamot]

An excellent video . I love this so much .

[@Robert_U]

I binge watch this now

[@nataliapawinska5023]

great episode, very interesting

[@vlastaplacha5443]

I love this! So interesting 💖

[@hayleyaurigemma9203]

This is actually really good

[@toasterbath6997]

I’ve wanted to be a fashion designer since I was young, I’ll update this whenever I pass a milestone :)

[@Ingrid0410]

Great series! Alexa, you are a marvelous inspiration and role model for young gals out there. To just BE themselves. Be bold, don't be slaves to fashion, but rather helping women discover their own "style" . I think you will come into your own even more as you age gracefully,. You remind me of Jacqueline Bisset! Bon Chance!

[@Jazzyjo1996]

love this!!

[@pauagx6182]

I loveeeee this series

[@brodieburrows5370]

Love Molly Goddard's idea! Super cool!

[@cenobiten]

"In Hampshire *giggles*" i relate so hard...

[@tecalikidane4703]

I love this serie and interesting

[@darcybehati2083]

Give us a Series 3! 💁🏼💁🏽💁🏿💁🏾💁🏻

[@kjdempsey]

Do you wanna come over to mine and take it back to the Dawson’s Creek days?

[@fashionstreetstreet367]

Really interesting,n thnks for sharing your experience

[@Robert_U]

Best Chanel ever!

[@karin2bard920]

Love this job

[@Gamer-uk3pd]

I’m a 22 cis male. Straight white and a 6. Fashion has always been a huge deal to me but I didn’t have the self awareness to know what was a deal to me at all. Now that I’m here I’m excited and ready to become one of the best.

[@winromeo]

Excellent!! Is it possible to have a segment of makeup artist?

[@hauntedhouse1418]

PASSION!

[@lucaraimondo5967]

Love her voice and accent...

[@georgiewright23]

This series = triple thumbs up emoji. Also, Alexa is bringing the lolz like Anna Wintour brings sunglasses (often). So thank you, thank you, thank you very much. - Elvis™

[@iamtrisharts7479]

Dream big, get up and get it done, I tell myself everyday 😍

[@domingosmestre1489]

Vogue is amazing 🤩

[@ivannareads4077]

So interesting! x

[@kiraayline9975]

I have like a lot of fashion ideas in mind!

[@aaleeyl]

Alexa is just too adorable 😍😍😍

[@theveganyogi_]

Alexa Chung should have her own youtube channel! Yes? YES!!

[@deliterichard8766]

I love her voice

[@danielhagen109]

Thanks for the share 👌🏻

[@sophabella]

i love her skirt (it's from carven new collection)

[@joybrainanuersymsurvivor]

I used to be a costume designer and its true I learned more in costumes then learning self taught too but gosh I love theater fashion

just need everything Alexa wear!

[@amaniteklehaimanot6533]

She is amazing.

[@agnieszkakoperska1767]

It's really helpful for people who want to be in a fashion industry, i think. I want to study sth like fashion journalism or marketing in UAL but yeah, income, money.. way too much for students (especially if you are not a British)

[@bjjking1000]

Great video!

[@teresacarvalho2719]

God this is awesome! Great job Alexa! I love you!

[@dieselats1]

Very helpful video 👌🏿

[@saralarsson6577]

Amazing!

[@Utkalmail]

Very informative

[@noovernightguests]

Fascinating

[@GoofyChaiLoverGirl]

When I was in school I wanted to become Fashion Designer but my parents forced me to pursue engineering I was dead inside in my first year but I fall in love with computers so its not that bad at the end .. Today you can take your business(be it anything) at the top with the help of technology!!

[@erinnegranza3145]

Good Job i love it.

[@akin622]

Great video

[@alexisevillafc]

Very nice!!

[@smile_girl1500]

Molly Goddard seems like such a sweetheart.

[@sarad.660]

I love this episode but im so sorry about not study fashion, i study law and now its too late. Alexa you are so incredible and i admire you so much.

[@danah3086]

I love these Alexa Chung series! It's cool to see behind the scenes of the fashion world.

[@abdulhakim.rajjo79]

Fantastic video 👍

[@amaniteklehaimanot6533]

I like the fashion!

[@firdowsajama7600]

I want to be a fashion designer... i have so many ideas!!! But im to scared people wont like them... but ill work to be a designer! Maybe a really good one to! Just like people say pratice is perfect❣

[@cherii444]

Honestly, the future of what fashion looks like is moving very fast so I’m sure whatever you make will be appreciated and loved!!

[@tonyperez5360]

Thank you so Tony P Photographer