Making the Best of Fashion School

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[@bushra2179]

The making friends things is so real. If there isnt already a class group chat to join then be the one the makes it. I PROMISE it will be the most useful resource

[@Andi_Tandie]

I'm a 37yr old single mum and I'm finally able to start my first university course next year! I've been wanting this for so long while being a mum and working as a dressmaker all this time. I'm enrolling in a double bachelor for business and fashion design and thankfully the school has been amazing to make sure I have everything I need. I have been taking all of your advice on starting school again and I really appreciate it, thank you!

[@Sashaiordanov]

Zoe 5 seconds in "MAKE FRIENDS" Me: furiously taking notes "okay! >~

[@zoehongteaches]

Do it!!! 😂😂

[@debbietayo907]

this is a sign from the universe because i litterly start fashion design school tomorrow, im from ireland🤣🤣🤣

[@zoehongteaches]

Good luck and have fun! Make friends!

[@themarquis336]

Good luck, Debbie! It’s going to be very hard and disheartening at times, but wonderfully fun as well. Find the usefulness and magic in everything your teachers teach and ask from you.

[@hlovewood5636]

Mrs Hong has my heart

[@hlovewood5636]

I'm almost a Hongarian😊

[@andyynu]

@@hlovewood5636U ARE HILARIOUS 😂

[@zoehongteaches]

@hlovewood5636 😂😂😂

[@soidee]

Mine too😊

[@hlovewood5636]

@@andyynu 🫶🏻

[@nicolegallant9199]

When I was in fashion school in Canada during the Stone Age, accommodations were not a thing. I don't even think we had a counsellor. We went to the bathroom, balled your eyes out, pulled up your socks and returned to class like nothing happened. Eight lives later, I teach at a fashion school in NB and we have counsellors, learning strategists, and accommodations. I also have an autistic student who was refused entry 5 years ago because they thought he could not succeed. He's doing great. Thankfully things are changing. Thanks for letting people know it exists

[@eminem11002299]

I’m considering fashion school at 27, after having done my masters in luxury brand management 3 years ago. I’ve been following your channel since the past 2 years after I discovered my passion for fashion and I couldn’t thank you enough for the work you do! This video yet again comes in at one of the perfect timings 🙏🏼 and at this point I’m just hoping it’s not to late to go #backtoschool Much love 🫶🏼✨

[@jasmina808]

Do it! I’m also 27 and in my first semester of fashion school. Loving it so far! Best of luck to you!!

[@eminem11002299]

@@jasmina808 thanks, g!🤞🏼

[@kellek098]

Zoe! thanks for this video! Could not agree more with your points about going to fashion school and how to get the most out of it. Only wish this video was around when I was in undergrad! Would you also make a video talking about getting a Master's degree/grad school in fashion design? Like if you think it's worth it, who a masters in fashion is for, who can benefit from it vs who wouldn't, etc. It'll be extremely helpful for me as I've been in the design industry in NYC for a handful of years now and have been lightly toying with the idea of going back to school. Thanks!

[@baloguntaymee5056]

Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 . I absolutely love your teaching, its been the best for me so far. Could you do a video on the requirements of a fashion school? I mean what are those things that should be put in place before establishing a fashion school. If possible, a curriculum inclusive. There are a lot of fashion schools in my country but only a few can boast of high standards. Thank you😊

[@joymartinez4552]

I graduated with a bachelor's in video game and animation vis dev and planning on going back for a certificate in fashion design so thank you for the advice!

[@kugumimi]

perfect timing

[@passion_in_progress]

Loved this! Perfect timing as I'm looking at and considering whether or not to go back to school and *officially* switch career fields. I have also noticed that the people who are genuinely interested in and curious about how things are done/made/how it works tend to ask the most detailed questions and in turn learn so so much about the subject. I've also found that study channels and other students on youtube say that tricking yourself into being genuinely curious about something helps you to retain that information much better!

[@aleeza_h]

My first year didn't go how I expected (due to personal reasons, school was great) and I was feeling awful about it just today BUT NOW I"M GOING TO BE POSITIVE this feels like a sign 🥰

[@zoehongteaches]

YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@elononweed7590]

zoe your the best in the game!!!

[@MarioWario-x5c]

She's the best teacher ❤

[@annex6]

The one thing I'm looking forward to, in addition to learning and being in a program, is making friends. I live in Arkansas. It is where cultured worldly people go to die. Believe it or not U of A has a pretty great Fashion Degree in regard to the textile / science / business side, but I'm aiming at ASU. But there aren't really many like minded people here. I'm a dude, and the guys around here aren't exactly blowing their gaskets over Gucci and things like the Met Gala. Bud Light and duck season, that's about it. Will be so great to just to talk to people about design period. Thanks Zoe.

[@zoehongteaches]

I hear that! I grew up in Alaska. I don't anyone from my graduating class going to any kind of art school after high school. Good luck and have fun!

[@GuiPurri]

I love the color design of this framing. Cheerful bookshelf, Mrs Hong!

[@andyynu]

Good Morning to my favorite teacher im so excited everytime you post🫶🏾❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@phindlovu8321]

You're absolutely right, it is important to make friends in school (and to keep them, which can be tricky) & to try get some work experience while you're there (without being taken advantage of). It's wild that the student who never spoke to you was the one who had a gripe (&made it racial!), it goes to show that communication is key even if it might be unpleasant. I think I was guilty of being the reverse ass-kisser and I may have traumatised some the lecturers who were reading my essays 😅 But I really wanted to immerse myself in the experience & throwing myself into it was the best way I could do it at the time. Although I was a "mature" student, had a load of personal issues & only spent a short time studying fashion fulltime, I wouldn't exchange the experience for anything in the world 🥰 If anyone is thinking about studying & doing fashion - please just do it!

[@PommedesVieillesRues]

I went to what appears to be a vocational school. Which set clear rules and guidelines to design garments. I say vocational because I didn’t encounter passion/creativity project as what a gown would take to make. That question you tackled was perfect because that’s the question I should have asked. But I’m also sure that through fashion education and entering the industry. You can just not feel it right. Like it is not matching. That is why I’ve withdrawn myself. But I love fashion design and kept creating at home. It now seems that each garment I create is designed as an insult to the industry or shade if you may. And the more it is well made the more it achieved its goal. (I’m not feeling it better since then). I’m not a terrorist. But also why would I turn back around for a chance or validation. It’s almost like getting to a job interview expecting to hear « Do you regret having made the garments you previously made ? ». « No ? Then what are you doing here ». Finding myself at a job interview I’m not sure I’d say no. I did do a lot of what you said while I was there though. That’s gonna look ugly on your comment section I bet. Sorry haha. I did think about taking an appointment but it’s mostly my feelings my cards are dealt and somewhat clear. I’m not much of a stuntman.

[@kendracozier7478]

8:57 THIS PART! I Just Switched My Concentration To Fashion Design From Digital Media… Thankfully My School Treats All Non Fine Arts As Essentially The Same Thing

[@SNEHAKUMARI-oo2ch]

Infinite love and respect from India 🇮🇳

[@zoehongteaches]

💜💜

[@MaiseySu]

You’re underrated.

[@AlMacthomOtinguey]

Hello Zoe ! Thank you again. Do you have a video about how to determine if a color belongs to a spring summer or winter collection? Because I find it confusing , sometimes i watch a summer collection and watch a fall collection sometimes the colors are exactly the same.

[@zoehongteaches]

A single color doesn't necessarily belong to a season. It's more about a story of colors being light and fresh or soft and cozy. Texture (fabrication) plays a big role too. A soft coral gauze is summery and a fuzzy coral mohair makes a great fall sweater.

[@AlMacthomOtinguey]

@@zoehongteaches how the saturation of a color? Because some people says bright and warm for summer and for winter it's more toned downed colors? Thank you again Zoe.🙂

[@zoehongteaches]

@AlMacthomOtinguey saturation depends on the brands color usage. Some brands are known for using mainly neutrals, etc

[@AlMacthomOtinguey]

@@zoehongteaches Thank you so much zoe.

[@polyesterbebe]

Thank you so much

[@MartaCapdevilaTugues]

Zoe would you make a video about grading process please. There’s not much information about it, and books have bad reviews and high prices

[@hassansabzehali8003]

❤

[@Julie-8]

making friends in some fashion schools can be hard

[@eleftheriakozanidou5751]

❤ hello from Greece

[@zoehongteaches]

Hello to Greece!

[@pathao9719]

When you’re quick to pull the racist card because things didn’t go your way and getting smacked in the head by your grandma. 🥴😂

[@zoehongteaches]

Emojis on point.