Episode 2: so ur yoda and i'm like a jedi, right?

So... I went to see Mrs. Brenda and Mr. Malhotra last summer and It. Was. AMAZING!!!!!! I have learned so much from that trip (as you can clearly tell from the title). So, let me put on my Jedi outfit (yeah, crappy theme I know.. but i'm excited!) and share some of my newly learned knowledge with you; straight from the mouth of Mrs. Brenda (a licensed designer, pattern maker, and seamstress for some big name designers) and Mr. Malhotra (part time designer who has had shows in Dubai, India, and China). Ready?

1. You must take a business class in college- Really I was already planning too, but thinking about it, and I mean REALLY thinking about it, it's true. If you want to be a fashion designer, YOU are going to be running YOUR own business. As far as finding people to assist you in making clothes (ur employees), setting up a place to work (ur place of work), and figuring out what to do should you wish to expand, and overseeing all of your garments. That is a BUSINESS. So it's important you know what you are doing!


2. Grow a Backbone- You are going into a growing and expanding industry, there are MANY people who want to go exactly where You are going, and when it comes to either Them or YOU, who you gonna pick? I'm sorry, but I know where I'M trying to get to, and I will Not let someone I don't know sidetrack me from getting there. And if I do know you... my humblest apologies but I'm thinking about me and my career. I'm not trying to be mean, but think about it, would They pick You over them?


3. Be a Bitch- Ok, that was straight from Mrs. Brenda's mouth (that woman is Gold). Yoda told me (Mrs. Brenda) that some of the designers she has worked for, and some of the people she has worked with, can be TOTAL B*TCHES. So you need to be a b*%$ at times as well. Be respectful (i mean, ur not trying to make Enemies), but know when to stick up for yourself! And KNOW when to turn that b!tchy attitude On and Off.


4. This Business, will wear you out!!!- The fashion business can be... haha who am I kidding??? Scratch that... The fashion World IS a competitive place!!! Not only are you working with a variety of people who will either try to make you or break you (most likely try to break you), but there is a LOT of running around, late hours, and a long hard schedule that WILL wear you out at times... a lot of the time. Remember, this industry is for people who are Serious. If you don't have your head on straight you will get trampled on.

Ok... reading through this, I know to most it sounds a little... harsh? and I'm not trying to scare you. But it's true! It is a rough business with TONS of people! It can be intimidating.... but it's not impossible.

You know, with all this compitition, I'm not sure if I should share a this information with you. Ya know? With all I said about 'be a bitch' and 'I'm not gonna let some fool I don't know step over me' stuff. Buuutttt~~~ I guess since you made time to read this, I should! And I have. So your welcome!!! :D

Well, this is one of my first few steps in becoming a designer. Glad I could share it! (and should I become rrreeeaaalllyyy famous in the future, this blog would make for a Great interview!!!) !!!

Wish me Luck!

Lauren~

Episode 1: Pilot

Ok! so right now I am in Newark, New Jersy (which is super close to New York, our main destination!) with my mom for summer vacation! One of the reasons why we are here is because my Auntie Anita (from my dad's side) knows two (2) people who work in the fashion industry in New York!!(O.o) Their names are Rajnish (who recently had a fashion show in Dubai) and Brenda (who has worked for some really well known designers as a pattern maker and such). My Aunt is good friends with them and has helped me to get a chance to meet them.........AHHHHHHH!!!!! sorry~~ I'm still kinda freaking out! I talked to them on the phone (like a month or so ago) And kept on stuttering because I was soooooooo neeeerrrrvvvooouuusss (nervous)!!!!!! But hopefully they didn't think I was a crazy person.... or something. That would be horrible...

Anyways, I'm going to see Rajnish on Sunday (he's in Connecticut right now) and Brenda is still pending... but hopefully I'll see her tomorrow (Saturday) or on Sunday as well...

New Jersy is pretty interesting for me right now. Of course I knew that it would be MUCH different than Georgia (No, I don't have a Southern accent.. sorry to disappoint). But, then again, I haven't seen too much of it yet; and somehow i feel as though I have 'OUT OF TOWNER' stamped on my forehead....? I know, weird right?

Well, Wish Me Luck!

-Lauren

Introduction

My name is Lauren Griffith and I am FINALLY starting my Fashion Blog Adventure!!!:D

I started this blog because I thought it would be interesting to other aspiring Fashion Designers (or just people who are a little nosey) to see the "adventures" of someone working towards the same dream.

I think that it takes a LOT of guts to pursue this business... I mean, not only is it a growing industry (which means TONS of competitors), but it's also not promised that you will ever make it 'Big' so to speak.... So, that's why I'm here; For your entertainment, to see if I crash and burn, or make it to the top!

But not only that, I guess...also because, where ever this road takes me... I want to be able to look back and see how far I've come. I want to remember all the challenges I've faced and hopefully have overcome! So, I guess you could say that when the chips are down (for me anyways) I want to be able to look back and say "I can't give up now." (or something corny like that.)

Well, I'm done rambling! I just hope that whoever reads this blog will give me their Full Support!!!

Thanks for Reading

-Lauren