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i have to disagree there.bringbackshred said:Interesting... I put it in the same category as music really... You don't need it to be successful at your job.
You might not realise but fashion is an EXTREMELY competitive industry. There was a time when you may not ncessarily need any training to be one eg: Ralph Lauren.
But not in 21st century...
Trust me, ive done lots of research into this field and it is far different from becoming a musician.
Even the fact that the selections are based purely on UAI unlike a B Music degree also says alot.
Also designers are a business profession, not just artists. its a cross over of art and business.
here are some links from career related institutions/ DIA to prove my point.
http://www.iseek.org/sv/13020.jsp?id=100078
"To work as a fashion designer, you must:
complete a bachelor's degree"
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_types_of_jobs/Types_of_Job/p!eipaL?state=showocc&idno=413&pageno=3
'Although this area of work is open to all graduates and Diplomates, a degree in the following subjects will increase your chances'
'Diplomates face increased competition from graduates.'
Design Institute of Australia , the governing body of professional designers.
http://www.dia.org.au/content.cfm?id=112
"In keeping with professional training currently available the DIA recommends four years of tertiary design training to degree level."