What Do Fashion Designers Do At Work?

[@zoehongteaches]

Hey hey party people! This is the last video I made before the Bell’s palsy hit my face. Please give this video a thumbs up if you want more industry real talk videos!

[@bidadari2syurga]

Thank you zoe. Keep on making videos like this.

[@hibiscus_milly]

wishing you a strong recovery right now... I am hopeful you’ll bounce back smoothly. love you Zoe and all the best for you right now

[@lindawatson5090]

Thanks, Zoe, for this video, learned something new ... as usual. 😉 Hope you're all better soon! Take care & peace.💙

[@victoriamaje3879]

Speedy recovery to you. LOL-I was there with DOS programs and the dot matrix printers!

[@bethan013]

Hope you’re ok Zoe! Thinking of you xx

[@dahaemiller4781]

Most ACCURATE information ever. We don't even have a pencil around the office. All done by illustrator flats ALL DAY!!! Sending designers to inspiration trip = Yes yes yes to other stores to buy something knock off.. "Inspiration" = Online shopping images , "Designers design stuff" = change the some details from the ones you shop to copy so company won't get sued. I am sure not all companies are like this, but most fast fashion brands are exactly like your video says. I always make sure I do something creative at the end of the day to remind myself I am a designer.

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes, knock offs are the dirty open secret of the fashion industry. And yes, it's probably really good for your mental health to work on other things.

[@jeandunne]

You are a wealth of information. Thanks for sharing.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@CoffeeattheBeach]

Love your no-holds-barred, total truth synopsis of these things so that people going into the fashion industry know real expectations, real life.

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@bossmen7474]

Drea East Coast can you talk about the main stream fashion

[@Vonniesistah]

I'm an assistant designer for kids, tweens, juniors dresses Everything you said was spot on -Tech packs -FDS forms -emails all day -designing dresses, but communicating which fabric is to be used and how it should flow. Am I using crinoline, horse hair or both? Don't get me started on market week Crazy, but love it 😍

[@zoehongteaches]

EMAILS ALL DAY! I occasionally meet people who tell me they "kinda" want to be a designer and I immediately say, "Don't bother unless you really want it. You have to love it to make up for the other nutty stuff."

[@Vonniesistah]

@@zoehongteaches OMG you commented! This gives me the chance to thank you. I didn't become an assistant designer until after I watched you. I only knew a little stuff and didn't have a portfolio. But watching your videos gave me an extra push to do more and be better. Now I'm better with fabrics, adobe illustrator and finally managed to do my portfolio. Even though I love my job, I'm still learning and striving for better. Thanks so much!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Hello! Thank you for sharing your story with me! I'm so glad my videos could help you somehow! Your hard work and motivation are so impressive. Good luck with your career!

[@kellek098]

i "liked" this video 2 minutes in. I always appreciate how you always get straight to the point on each of your bullets that you mention! you speak very concisely and clearly, thank you for that! it shows you obviously know a lot this industry and can elaborate on topics without mentioning irrelevant information. Also, yes please to the trade show informative video!! grateful for your channel and your work/videos all the time!! keep it up!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@djungelskogjamjam4995]

wow this sounds like hell actually might need to rethink my career path

[@alisa6226]

Congrats for not smoking for 10 years💙💙🎉🎉🎉

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@couturefrance25]

Hi Zoe! You are going to recover thank goodness. I pray that it comes sooner for you rather than later:) I love last weeks video and would love to see more trade show videos. Have a great day!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@yuvan1999]

Loved this video!! And I would definitely love some videos about trade shows! Feels like I'm completely clueless about them!!

[@88TotalKeyz]

Loved this video so much I watched it twice. I'm an architectural designer and it's interesting the crossover perceptions versus realities of the job. Keep up the great work!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

Just read on Insta about your trip to the ER. So glad you didn't have a stroke. Take good care of yourself and be gentle with your body. Heres a great big hug made from Rainbow arms!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you! hugs back!

[@lolac7429]

This is so on point about what a designer actually does! Another great video Zoe, thank you!

[@victoriaandrews4547]

Hi Zoe so glad you are uploaded because I was frustrated on how the Tiana Disney designer Premier series collection doll turned out they made her dress so hideous honestly they could have done it a lot better in my opinion and it just frustrates me so much because she is my favorite Disney princess sorry for the long paragraphs but I just need to get my frustrations out :)

[@zoehongteaches]

TIANA IS THE BEST AND DESERVES ALL THE BEST THINGS!!

[@victoriaandrews4547]

@@zoehongteaches YES THANK YOU

[@KatSNAILS]

What a great explanation in this video. I really wish that I would’ve come across your videos before I went to design school I would’ve had a clearer idea and more experience and knowledge thank you for doing what you’re doing. I really love all your videos.

[@destiniefaulkner4022-dg7vs]

I have a small fashion business, and I do everything ❤

[@PreetiRaut-c6d]

Can you give me some advice about business

[@hooveryuhauchung1270]

Thanks Zoe for keeping it real for us who are figuring things out. This really helps saving time in deciding which path to take in the industry, and I'm so moving to France or Italy to have the whole August off!

[@zoehongteaches]

I know, right? The US notoriously has the least holiday days a year internationally. *cries

[@higherground711]

I don't aim to be a fashion designer. I watch your videos because I like to learn new things. Plus you've always got stories, colorful stories. 😈 😳

[@evanscooper4684]

I thought the Prada example was interesting. I did not know that or think along those lines. Thanks Zoe.

[@monamoopsabear3417]

Could you explain the difference between haute couture designers and regular designers, what haute couture designers do, how they got to the level their at and can you name the ones currently in the world right now? I've tried researching - ain't workin'. Thank you!

[@zoehongteaches]

Couturiers must be certified by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and follow their rules. They must design made-to-order for private clients, with fittings, make most everything by hand, have an atelier in Paris that employs at least 15 people, showcase a collection 2x a year.

[@annaathehobiware882]

@@zoehongteaches u mean like bold and beautiful 🤔

[@ThePukanka]

Get well soon! Fingers crossed for a quick and complete recovery!

[@zoehongteaches]

thanks!

[@giangstr]

100% ACCURATE...! 10 years in the Fashion industry, accurate.

[@avivahcsun9656]

Thank you so much for sharing Zoe! You're a real treasure. And hope you'll get better soon!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@ZoraTheberge]

Omg lugging giant, heavy carts through the LA garment district is honestly a big mood.

[@zoehongteaches]

I had arm muscles back then. hahahahahahaha

[@momocisse3823]

thaaanks zoe its so i,terresting ive been imagine so much academic versus industry tasks what do designer do in those cases but now i know it in my case ive been doing so much in a store i worked at it was too much at the end cuz i didnt know exact what i had to do so instead i was making full colored illustration for a collection up to 25 outfits lol thanks so much

[@blueforever6083]

Can you do video on custome design for movies plz? Love your videos.

[@angeldelgado8583]

I hope you get better. I enjoyed the video. Im glad you’ve been sober this long! Keep up the good work.

[@mioangel1227]

"They're the only one who understands your agravations at work" 😂😂😂 so real! I love you girl! 💚🙏

[@ArtAniStokuv]

Zoe you are way beyond amazing teacher/guide/mentor you are the best virtual simplified academy for Fashion design with honesty and best quality provided ...... I will never be able to thank you enough wish you all of the best.

[@alx81]

Yes trade shows. Any trade show. I like going to them to check out the competition and gage why some pieces sell more than others. Also, is good to keep an eye on the marketing and sales team and help them the best you can.

[@zoehongteaches]

No, sales do not appreciate designers hovering over them while they're working, even if they don't say it to your face. If you want to be helpful, tell them that and leave it in their court and back off. If they are one of the few that really want your help, they will let you know. Checking out the competition is always a good idea.

[@AnandKumar-uf7fo]

Great 👍 I understood everything

[@lolipanda3514]

when you do a collection , you only illustrate the front and then u make front and back flat or you should draw front and back +flats

[@lauraigla6319]

The dot matrix printer!! 😂 I can still feel myself pulling off the perforated sides...

[@zoehongteaches]

🤣🤣 same

[@2LIVCREATE]

Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@allie.joy.designer]

Love you girl, hope you get better soon. Could please do a video about planning collections, and projection etc. All about excel sheet making and maybe provide some excel sheet template downloads. Btw I'm older than you and have some of my first designs on floppy and zip disk. I think I designed Eves first outfit in the garden JK LOL. THX

[@zoehongteaches]

>>Could please do a video about planning collections, and projection etc No, because it would the vaguest, most useless video because of the variables involved. What market, how many seasons a year, how big each collection, what divisions, sales dates, delivery dates, domestic or overseas production, every company is different. P.S. I have zip disks too!

[@odysseusstudio5187]

I love this video. I just graduated and these are the kind of things I want to know

[@zoehongteaches]

Congrats on your graduation!

[@katecham627]

It's like actual class....even better

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

MS Dos printers lol thats a throwback thursday for sure

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

You’re incredible. Please get well soon ❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@cecilieeslund1722]

Hey Zoe! I would really like to see a video where you talk about starting your own business. Good advise, how to start it, what you need to do before starting your own business, how to advertise it, etc. BTW I really like your channel. It has helped me so much with everything

[@zoehongteaches]

I have a lot of stuff I want to share about starting your own business but I have to get it organized. The series is coming!

[@katzeta573]

totally agree that designers should not go to trade shows!! i work for a company that forces designers to go to trade shows :( it is such a waste of time for me. love your videos!!

[@zoehongteaches]

So what do you do? Just walk around? Hang out at the booth?

[@manibidarian]

Amazing video. Lots a of useful information for designer/stylist wannabes! really enjoyed it! 👌🏻

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@saffronaji]

LMAO youre so funny Zoe. And your videos are so informational I have to take a break inbetween sometimes

[@d0wnwithcassidy]

I’d definitely love a video on trade shows! Thanks for this!

[@zoehongteaches]

Ok, it's going in the queue!

[@goldduskart2118]

Thanks alot for you videos Zoe,it's help me alot to understand real fashion field .I'm doing diploma in fashion design.

[@rossellaleonardi2908]

Take care, Zoe. Very useful. Reality vs imagination.

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@lmh4186]

Fabulous. Thank you

[@coreartalex6708]

Dont forget the Coffee & smoking trips for inspiration on average Designers & Illustrators & Comicbook Artist & Painteurs & Sculptors & ... n.n

[@mamatasahu4934]

Thanks for answering most important question 😅😅... And trade show video?.. Yes please 🤗

[@gailford5755]

Thx for sharing your vast knowledge of the Fashion Industry I learn so much from your videos you Inspire me so much .

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@farnazkarimipour2906]

Thank you Zoe You are great

[@AvacadoChan]

That beading job sounds perfect for me tbh 😭

[@naruhodoyabaine]

Happy for your detox :) keep it going Miss Zoe Hong !!

[@djm050]

Love your videos they are so informative and yes would love a trade show video

[@bidadari2syurga]

I love all your videos. Very useful and be my revision. Thank you Zoe for making this video.

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@bibikhadijehsamiezade-yazd7430]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@nooralhaddad381]

Love your videos 💕 I’m learning a lot Keep it up 👍🏽

[@jesusjuice7934]

I’m still thinking about whether or not I should go to college for this

[@yazhnila4389]

I'm a fashion designing student and ..i wanna be a expert in sketching illustration ... particularly in that only ...both in digital and hand sketching ...in this case will I get a good job ...and ..is worth it

[@viejitaaa]

You said to comment if we'd like to see a video on trade shows. I used the search box on your channel page to see if you already have one, but it looks like you don't yet. I'd love to see one!

[@zoehongteaches]

The pandemic put a big fat pause button on videos that require travel and big crowds but I am slowly planning on reincorporating that kind of content to my calendar.

[@rihannaphillips2733]

Hope you have a speedy recovery❤

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@exam-mafia3923]

You are like a pot filled with knowledge to the brim🍯

[@the_bowiekid]

517 years of experience 🙌🏽

[@theartofeyecontact7418]

Thanks for the reality

[@mollyrobs3386]

I am a little bit confused about my own department in a fashion home. Okay I know how to cut, sew, make a dress and almost all wears. I made all my clothes. But you haven’t mentioned anything like that in a fashion home.

[@20К.О.Д20]

Wow !! So much useful info ❤️🍀😘

[@meiketorkelson4437]

Oh - I'm feeling you on the obsolete tech you just dropped. OMG!

[@alyssaaksy8481]

Thank you so much for all these informations,I love to learn stuff from you,you the best❤️❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@Saravana6613]

Thanks for good information very interesting 🥰

[@kimbertsylvester1780]

I love your videos and you truly remind me of a couple of my fashion design teachers and professors. I follow your Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to your KZbin channel. Not sure if you have a Facebook or Twitter but will be checking to see. Thank you for the lessons, advice and amazing tutorials.

[@ageefashioninstitute6217]

I hope you are still posting.

[@Realistempress25]

I'm a fashion designer and I really want to make videos but I don't really know where to start. But I do have some videos on my channel, but I don't want to bore people and not interested in what I'm doing. I guess I'm asking what to do better, and that the thing is I'm not a big talker but I'm trying to do better in that area

[@reysolo3672]

More please! It applies to assistant designers? Entry level.

[@TherealEricaEarl]

Hi Zoe I am self-taught I've been watching your videos for a few years but I've never commented I'm really getting serious now on if I want to break into Couture I am self-taught and creating my own fashion sketches I don't think I'm anywhere near ready but I am getting ready can you paint a picture of what I will need to head down this road what life will be like and how I can get into the industry thanks so much God bless

[@couturefrance25]

Excellent, Excellent!!!!

[@drowzeem9970]

you are so great ... awesome video

[@zoehongteaches]

thanks!

[@liemstephanie7824]

Hi i totally agree with your opinion number 2! But in my company i work ,fashion designer must do pattern and sewing, its so suck! And this is help me to tell them what do fashion designer do , i hope they can open their eyes bout fash designer job desk! Or maybe i should quit, LOL

[@isaacmorales2772]

I live in Rancho hahaha!! Thats crazy

[@shinyqueenofkrass]

As a French girl I confirm...😂😂😂😂😂

[@LRB04]

Dot Matrix???...lol,I was there too.

[@hannahgoodchild5255]

Hi is there a job in fashion that is kinda mix between being a visual merchandisers and a fashion designer. Like i would love to design and make clothes and design the layout of the store to display them. Aswell as decorating the store and designing how the whole shop looks.

[@zoehongteaches]

The closest would be to have your own boutique and design a line on the side. That would require a lot of start up capital.

[@codebrker24]

Could you do an interview with buyers.

[@miraclewhip5672]

I would enjoy a video on how to attend a textile show. It’s such an overwhelming concept to me, and I don’t like crowded convention centers, so how I can get the most out of my time there? Should I buy there or just get cards? And in general would like to hear what attending the LA and Las Vegas ones are like ❤️❤️❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

Go watch the Sourcing Fabrics video from 2 weeks ago. I visit the LA Textile Show in that one.

[@aethelz]

What do you mean by knocking off the collection / styles ?

[@hosannahyonatan6608]

I want to be a fashion designer sooo bad

[@leehaskett2509]

I was the 1k person to like this, it was so satisfying!!

[@aneesafaiz44]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

[@zoehongteaches]

[@Meimoons]

Hi there, I do not work as a fashion designer but as a mere graphic artist for a sportswear company, it is fascinating how similar our fields are but they're still completely different things. While I may work in an off branch of fashion that's more focused in sportswear, I can also agree and see what you're talking about when it comes to producing clothes. And the trading off of emails back and forth are exactly as you said are constant(especially with sales reps and excels). The clear communication, the software, and the duties of a fashion designer are all familiar with what I already work with. @10:29 when you talked about specific jobs, I can see where that applies to the different process at my workplace. For example, I use Ai and have customers wanting arts from templates we already have and my job entails to keep revising the art until the customer is happy with what they're presented. But then brings me to question, I did not originally graduate with a fashion degree of any sort, but is it possible for me to work in fashion design if I had interest in it because I have previous experience in working a similar field?

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes, there's a big overlap in skills. As you develop a portfolio for fashion, you can focus on your abilities in drawing flats in Illustrator, developing art for logos, graphics, embellishments for garments, Photoshop skills to collage mood boards. You can do your entire portfolio digitally if you don't draw by hand. But you definitely need a fashion portfolio for jobhunting.

[@PersonalIzzy]

😮 girl yes leave us with all the nuggets 🎉

[@Kartsie]

I was wondering if you have any knowledge on fashion historians and costume designers that you could share. For example the jobs that are attributed to them and schooling required. I have been having a hard time finding information on these careers (a lot of places online just say that you need to have good connections to become a costume designer). Thank you for your time. I hope you get better soon.

[@zoehongteaches]

No, unfortunately I have no knowledge of that arena. My advice is to look up job listings for your ideal jobs and look at the requirements listed for those jobs and work on those requirements.

[@lockheart619]

All this time I thought most fashion designers sewed, draped, made patterns and all that jazz. Can I be a designer and make clothes at the same time? I love both sewing and designing and was planning on doing both in the future.

[@zoehongteaches]

Consider a career in costume design. They do far more hands on clothesmaking. Check out my interview with costume designer Shirlee Idzakovich.

[@DeSantosEscobar]

hey where could you find jobs like being a assistant for companies, or how did you find jobs in the industry?

[@whathavewebecomestopit]

Such an informative video, thank you. İf it's not disrespectful, can i ask about the money side of it? Do you make a good living? Comfortable would be the better term. İ do want to be a designer but that side of it is sooo unclear.

[@zoehongteaches]

Entry level designers don't make high salaries. Actual numbers depends on size of compnay and where the company is located. Tech designers make more, generally. Pattern makers make the most, as they are the engineers of the fashion industry. You can make a comfortable living if you do well and get promoted etc etc. but entry level, compared to other industries, isn't great.

[@souhailtag4588]

hey Zoe . I have a question . how much so designer brands normally make per garment ? please reply . thank you

[@Jrashadbanks]

oohhhh Can we get a trade show video

[@leonsmalls6275]

I'm a photographer and would like to work more in shooting fashion products any tips on how to network with Fashion designers and stylist?

[@duashahiddua968]

Can you teach how to do Technical Sketching Dress Designing?

[@zoehongteaches]

Check out my Drawing Flats playlist and my Watch Me Design a Fashion Collection playlist.

[@monikasurifashiondesigner]

I want to start my own work in designing please advise

[@ApexPatternStudio]

Dot Matrix...HA HA HA !

[@prettchiofficial6952]

Ioveeeee uuuuuu!