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What Kind of Education Is Required for a Fashion Assistant?

By Sampson Quain, eHow Contributor | updated July 13, 2011
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Fashion assistants work in a variety of positions in the fashion industry such as sales assistants, assistant designers, production assistants and assistant stylists. Fashion sales assistants work in department stores and interact with customers on a daily basis. Assistant designers and assistant stylists work with fashion designers and fashion stylists to ready collections and select clothing ensembles for clients. Education requirements vary, but include certificate programs and college degrees.

  1. Certificate Programs

    • Fashion design certificates are typically one-year programs and often offer part-time study. They are designed to be less intensive and demanding than two or four-year degrees, but provide basic education in areas such as the fashion business, fashion marketing, fashion and retail management and fashion design. Fashion design certificate programs teach students how to design, sew and select the proper fabric, as well as pattern-making techniques.

    Diplomas

    • Fashion design diplomas are short-course programs of 12 or 18 months that teach students design and sketching skills and offer classes in fashion design history, fashion theory, business management and garment technology. By acquiring sketching and drawing skills as well as business-related acumen, students are prepared for entry-level positions as assistants in a variety of fashion fields such as retail shops and fashion acquisitions.

    Associate's Degree

    • An associate's degree in fashion design is a two-year program that teaches students basic and intermediate techniques in the design process, which includes drawing, draping, tailoring and marketing products. Students often create portfolios of their work as samples for job interviews. They also participate in presentation programs, such as the Line Debut at the Parsons the New School for Design, which lets students showcase their work in front of designers, buyers and industry luminaries.

    Bachelor's Degree

    • Four-year fashion design programs provide a comprehensive education in all aspects of fashion design. Many institutions that offer bachelor's degrees in fashion design provide networking and internship opportunities, and students can tailor programs to provide concentrations in one or two different subject areas, such as merchandising or marketing. Core classes include textiles, fabrics, drawing, graphic design, fabrics, computer design, product line development and illustration. Four-year programs provide the skills necessary for entry-level positions as an assistant in a variety of fashion industries, but also give students the foundational knowledge to someday start their own fashion line.
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Looking for some fashion assistance.

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1/26/12 at 1:31pm
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Hey all,

I was curious to see if I could get some quick recommendations. I've looked around the forums a bit and done a few searchs but I haven't came up with much and my time is somewhat limited.  My situation is that I've recently got back from overseas while serving with the Army and I've received about $200 (gift certifcates) from JCPenny as a result of a drawing with the IAVA. They expire on January 30th and I can use them online.They are limited to shoes and men's clothing.  I'm just looking for some help one what's in. I know JCpenny isn't really in or whatever but I should take advantage of this offer!  I'm about 5'7  150 pounds and I'm planning on going back to school to take advantage of the new GI Bill.  So I'll be leaning towards more of a casual look.

Thank you all for your assistance and I love the forum!

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1/26/12 at 1:35pm
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If I was you I'd get some dress shirts; get your neck size and arm length taken.
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1/26/12 at 1:59pm
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If I were you I would go to an actual store instead of ordering online.

Your goal is to find clothes that fit well and suit your needs. I would stick to shirts, pants, socks, underwear, and maybe even polos. A common error is buying things that are either too big or just ugly.. Try to plan out what you need ahead of time amd search for those items there.
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1/26/12 at 2:35pm
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Agreed! At my local store they have big racks with shirts on sale. I have gotten a lot of Van Heusen and similar brand shirts for $2-$7. Might not be made-to-measure or whatever, but that's a price NO ONE can pass up!
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1/26/12 at 4:06pm
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It really depends on what you already own, but I think most people would agree that without more specifics it's safe and easy to recommend that you pick up some classic and timeless men's staple items. If you want a more casual look then starting from the bottom up you could go for brown boots, blue jeans, brown chinos, brown leather belt, plain white tee, blue check or tattersall shirt, grey wool scarf, and a pea coat. Depending on your personal style and preference you can then add other more quirky or colourful items but these should form a good base for a casual student wardrobe. I'm not familiar with JCPenny but a quick look at their website makes me think you could find all these items.

Good luck at school and thanks for your service!
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1/26/12 at 4:58pm
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i have about a 70% success rate for online.. and im experienced.
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1/26/12 at 6:20pm
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Definitely go to a store, as I read JcP is doing deep discounts. You'll want to get some really good fitting clothes, otherwise most lines there will make you look like you're wearing dad pants. I'd just go for plain white, blue, and light pink dress shirts and maybe a slim fitting pair of chinos and socks.
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Agreed! At my local store they have big racks with shirts on sale. I have gotten a lot of Van Heusen and similar brand shirts for $2-$7. Might not be made-to-measure or whatever, but that's a price NO ONE can pass up!

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1/26/12 at 11:59pm
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Ordering online sometimes can get tricky especially if you're not sure about your fit or style, plus actual stores can personally assist you during fittings.
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1/27/12 at 1:21am
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purchasing online has its advantages as well but you might want to visit the physical stores as well to get great deals.
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I need formal shoe fashion assistance!?

I need formal shoe fashion assistance!?

For my high school's winter formal, I found an adorable white, knee-length, satin strapless dress. It has a cute little white satin rosette right under the bust in the middle and it has upward pleating on the bust as well. So basically it's really cute :) but I am at a loss as to what shoes to wear! I know heels, but not too tall of course since it's a dance. What color though? And what jewelry should I pair with it? I don't really want a necklace, but earrings, rings, bracelets, etc. is great. Also, any other makeup tips and whatnot would be fantastic. I'm a very fair redhead (curly!) with brown eyes. Any help is greatly appreciated!! :)

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brown eyes and red hair? cool!
i love this question <3
red/auburn or skin-tone shoes to tie in with your hair, a single purl on a fine decorative chain with matching dangling earrings. you'll find bracelets drive you nuts when trying to dance! paint your nails to match your shoes, or go with french tips. also, red lips would be very sexy

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green satin shoes with a knot/twist in the middle. double strand necklace with floating jade beads, dangling earrings, green and white sparkly eye-shadow, and pale pink lips/gloss
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Thanks so much!! I really love the green idea. I've been told green looks good with red hair but I've never tried it and it sounds adorable! Thanks :)

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  • Pic of dress would have helped alot but hair curly and simple make up would look cute.
    Wear heels that are near the shorter side and get white or black or ones that make braclets. 'sliver' or clear heels.
    for jewlary wear a nice pretty but not bold braclet and a small yet eye catching necklace! :)
    earrings are your pick.
    wear gold or sliver or black toned. (match dress and skin tone. also what ever your heat is- col or warm)
  • You can do black leather type pumps closed toe, with a lil silver accessories
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