The Difference Between Muse and Customer (and What's Coming Up for 2025)

[@hagfish_]

Pattern-making book YES PLEASE. It would be great for DIY people and for those serious about fashion design, so I think it will have broad appeal. Most I've looked at were too intimidating for me to really dive into (or even just WANT to dive into) as a home sewer, so if you released one I would instantly buy it.

[@hartsarah12]

I think we need both. Please do both. One now and one after.

[@puckpuck88]

Actually of all the patternmaking books in my collection(was trained as a patternmaker in France) really precise instructions was the ones from BUNKA college of fashion - can be found at Kinokuniya or they can order them for you- Ignore Amazon pricing(artificially inflated)

[@alexandratomczyk]

I’m too old to go to fashion school (I’ve got a Masters and a half already, and a full time job) but I love learning - I can’t wait to get your book and all your future books too. Pattern making and colour theory both sound excellent. 👏 pattern making first tho 🙏

[@Mesewingnaw]

new in the house,mum,you are a great teacher, i vote for the pattern making book

[@laurakarr29]

I could see that Asian grandma in my mind. I always call those pants, ahjumma pants, from watching so many kdramas. I hope your podcast goes well, I will definitely be looking for it. I worked in fashion retail for many years, now retired so I guess I'm not your typical audience but a real professional who knows their stuff is always fascinating to listen to.

[@LotsPots_amsterdam]

Great video ❤ Good luck with all the changes and travel & writing plans!

[@alexanderpons9246]

Excellent topic! And the breakdown you gave with the ASIAN GRANDMA PROJECT of yours was spot on, a Muse in one thing and your Customer is something else. Thank you Zoe for all the fantastic Content you make from the perspective of a Designer as well as a Teacher who has worked in the real world on both, we really are so fortunate to have access to content like this!

[@susaneliascouture]

The Muse for a designer can be that model or image that reflects the look and feel of the brand or designers clothing. The Customer is the one that buys the clothing. Muses almost never buy the clothes they just embody it. They most likely are given the clothes by the designer but do not go out of there way to purchase them. I hope that makes sense. A Muse of a BRAND like a famous person is more of a brand partner not necessarily a MUSE. They are not meant to buy the clothing either. They are to lure the customer to buy!

[@Sketchartbymarc1]

Fantastic stream! Sorry I missed it live! Great topics, ideas and direction. Sharing your insights, experience, and perspective through even more writing is an awesome idea! You definitely have what it takes. As always… thank you soo much for what you do. Carry on Zoe!❤️✨

[@aBirdAndHisBoy]

Fashion color theory book PLEASE!!

[@KangMa-Ri]

Fashion Color Theory. I ❤ Color Combinations 🎉.

[@LotsPots_amsterdam]

Both books please! ❤

[@KangMa-Ri]

Rocks and Gems!

[@costcobongwater]

Anecdotally, I know that people have been yearning for a pattern drafting book like the one by Helen Armstrong but with metric units

[@ClaudiaFernandez-xb4ti]

I would love a pattern making book !!! ❤

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Thank you for heads up. I sometimes make several comments on one video as the video goes on instead of waiting for entire video ....guessni should be patient and wait to make one comment.

[@zoehongteaches]

That's not for KZbin comments to videos, but for KZbin livestream chat comments.

[@leefuller8597]

I like both new book ideas to be honest

[@AlMacthomOtinguey]

Hello Zoe, I'm having a hard time developing my design aesthetics cause for me I am so versatile. I can do streetwear, evening wear, day dresses, gowns, sometimes my Designs are more theatrical-dramatic and avant-garde. And I love that about me. I'm just having a hard time combining all of that in a collection. Any tips? And also I'm having a hard time designing separates. Hahaha😂😂 Thanks Zoe!!

[@wildgooseberrytea]

Just suggested your book to San Francisco & San Mateo libraries ❤

[@zoehongteaches]

That's fantastic! Thank you for supporting my work.

[@Jujubbb]

18:07 can someone write down the name of the dress form company ? I’m not sure to understand it right :’)

[@rwansuliman]

It’s Alvanon

[@sweetpadre]

Hello professor.