interviews!
Filed under Uncategorized by chel_bee on 18-11-2009
Shelby Postma November 13 at 9:27pm
thanks so much for doing this, I basically just want to know how did you get started with fashion, like what made you want to pursue that field. Also, if you have any influences like someone you know that kinda got you into it. If you would have any tips or inspiring stories for someone trying to do the same thing. And then just where are you now with it, are you still working toward a line, or in the business.
thanks again
thanks again
Natalie Crummer November 17 at 1:01pm
umm well ive always been into art and had a certain personal style that i guess people pointed out in me? was addicted to watching fashion television from a young age.. no real influences but the art of fashion itself.. just always been creative and loved that it was wearable art.. i always loved wearing stuff that created a lot of attention whether it was good or bad.. i guess something to start a conversation.. inspiring stories? i guess start early, know what your doing, and work really really hard cuz its a tough world in that industry.. i was originally going to t.o for fashion art but then chickened out.. which was a good thing because then i found my real passion which is helping people and now i work in social work. so no im not still working on a line or business.. but stil an avid fashion television watcher and fashion admirer.
hope this helps!!
xoxo
hope this helps!!
xoxo
Shelby Postma November 14 at 4:15pm
thanks again,
basically just what exactly do you do, your employement history in this field, what type of education did how
basically just what exactly do you do, your employement history in this field, what type of education did how
have to take, had you always known this is what you wanted to do, and what inspired you to go into fashion
(like a specific designer or something like that). And any tips you have for someone trying to pursue a career in fashion.
Anna Michalska November 17 at 6:55pm
Hi Shelby,
Here’s a quick run-down of what I hope you’re looking for.
I’m a technical designer for Joe Fresh, for the toddler boy and big boy size ranges, encompassing all commodities.
A technical designer is someone who puts together the fit/construction/design of the garment. I work on a web based
program creating tech packs and sketches. I review fit samples and see garments into production while communicating
daily with overseas vendors.
I went to Ryerson for fashion design and have a degree in design after completing 4 years. My first job out of Ryerson was
I went to Ryerson for fashion design and have a degree in design after completing 4 years. My first job out of Ryerson was
a technical design position for Abercrombie & Fitch in Ohio at their head office. Same type of job as I currently have, except
I worked on women’s knit product. My second job is my Joe Fresh position.
I have wanted to work in fashion since I was a little kid. I knew that Karl was head design at Chanel when I was 8. I guess you
I have wanted to work in fashion since I was a little kid. I knew that Karl was head design at Chanel when I was 8. I guess you
could say, it’s a job and an obsession 
I have always been inspired by the classic designers. The Balenciagas, the Chanels and
I have always been inspired by the classic designers. The Balenciagas, the Chanels andmost recently Lanvin. I was going to go into architecture, but I figured I liked fashion so much, I might as well get paid to do
something I enjoy.
As for tips on pursuing a career in fashion, I would say to learn the basics. Take art-based courses in school, learn about
As for tips on pursuing a career in fashion, I would say to learn the basics. Take art-based courses in school, learn about
textiles, learn how to sew, and figure out if it’s something you really want to do. It’s not an easy industry to be in, especially
in Canada. Try to get as much practical experience as early on as you can. Make contacts wherever you go, even if they’re
based in retail or at small design firms. Everything will help you along the way.
anna
anna
