What does it take to be a fashion designer? Hard work, and the right education


Fashion students are required to create a capsule collection of looks as part of their graduation project. Photo: UiTM

Fashion has always been viewed as a glamorous industry. Yet, a designer will tell you that it is more than just rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous – or receiving applause after a runway show.

It involves lots of hard work and you have to be extremely dedicated to the craft.

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