Hi Heidi! I am an international apparel production major in California. I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for these videos, especially ones like this! In my first couple of years at university, I watched a ton of your videos to gain as much knowledge about this industry as I could so that I would be able to land internships/jobs moving forward. I am in my last semester at university and your advice has shaped my career so much. I've had two design and merchandising internships, one in London doing modular apparel and, recently, one at a major international activewear brand based in California. I love your videos and look forward to seeing what you are doing next!
First to like and first to comment 😬! I am a seasoned ( nice term for old) fashion designer and I wish I had known this stuff when I was young. I attended a famous Italian school and I’ve been wanting my money back ever since. Were talking graduated in 1994 😱. So in fashion years I am now officially a Dinosaur. When I started working I realized I knew nothing. Years forward I now find myself too old to be an assistant but with a resume that sucks to apply for a Director position. Even though I worked for a few internationally famous high end brands, holding a position as design director in one of them, I am only now learning Ai and PS. After I lost my last job in 2007 I decided to go back and study all those things I found out I didn’t learn in fashion school. As I mentioned earlier I am in the process of learning Ai and PS with the purpose of creating a whole new portfolio and hopefully land a job. I want to thank you Heidi for sharing your knowledge and giving those free tutorials. What you do is amazing and I really hope that younger designers appreciate the value of what you are sharing. Even “Dinosaurs” like me can learn a lot from you. I just hope it’s not too late for me ☹️. Bless you! 💖
Hi Markus - wow, so awesome to hear from you and hear your story!!! Really glad you're digging in and taking every opportunity to learn this stuff, your determination and dedication is clear, I am sure you will go far!! Keep me posted on your journey and keep kicking major a$$!! You got this!!!👊
I can't believe that someone can actuallllllly be this helpful ....this supportive and telling all the secrets out there !!!!!!! THANK U SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heidi!!!!! I'm totally new to the fashion space . . . design is my hobby, but computers/AI/etc is my main skillset & job target. Turns out that your video was super helpful in conceptually putting together a "data/AI" portfolio for apparel industry [don't worry, AI is NOT going to replace designers, it'll just be a tool in their toolkit]. Everything you mentioned was spot-on and very relevant. THANKS for your well-explained overview of the designer hiring mgr POV. Loved it!! I hope your design student subscribers are successful!! Cheers!
Such great advise! I have been super stuck with what to put in my professional portfolio after being made redundant from my designer position and now I have so many ideas going around in my head! Thank you!
@@SewHeidi Actually, i m creating my student portfolio and confused about what i should include in it, and after watching this video, it is clear for me.
Hi Heidi, thank you for making a video on this topic. It is really very helpful. Can you please explain about what you actually mean by self driven projects? Many thanks.
Of course! A self directed or self driven project is one that you do on your own. So, you come up with a color palette, the designs, and maybe even some sample tech packs for a "self directed" collection. You don't have to manufacture or produce it, but creating a "mock" collection for a brand you admire (or want to work for!) is a great way to show them that you are a good match. Hope that helps :)
Hi Heidi , You actually suggest the right things at right time. After doing masters in textiles and clothing and having very few years of work experience in manufacturing industry I had a break in my career bcoz of personal reasons. After coming to the USA I started going to a fashion school to revive my knowledge and experience. Almost in my last semester and want to make the best portfolio. This tutorial is amazing, you have cleared all those doubts I wanted to discuss with my preffessor after the semester opens 😍. I can’t thank you for all your wonderful help. The best take away is designing stuff that’s commercial and not (always) conceptual and creating self driven projects 👍 I love you for your best suggestions 😍
I have tons of great tips and advice for portfolios on my website! Check out this guide for a fashion portfolio checklist: successfulfashiondesigner.com/fashion-portfolio/fashion-portfolio-checklist/
Glad you enjoyed! While I appreciate your questions, I don't have the capacity to answer all the ones I get ;( Which is why I created www.FashionIndustryFriends.com (check it out to get help in your fashion career)!
I actually just moved my studio and meant to check! I’m not sure as I’d have to pull it out of the frame, husband got it as a gift for the paper anniversary off eBay 🥰
hii.. plz plzzz add subtitles in this videos.. my English is not too good specially when you English people speak.. you speaks too fast..as i feel😂.. some things i don't understand what you speak .. plzzzz add subtitles of this video plzz don't mind
Hi Heidi! I am an international apparel production major in California. I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for these videos, especially ones like this! In my first couple of years at university, I watched a ton of your videos to gain as much knowledge about this industry as I could so that I would be able to land internships/jobs moving forward. I am in my last semester at university and your advice has shaped my career so much. I've had two design and merchandising internships, one in London doing modular apparel and, recently, one at a major international activewear brand based in California. I love your videos and look forward to seeing what you are doing next!
First to like and first to comment 😬! I am a seasoned ( nice term for old) fashion designer and I wish I had known this stuff when I was young. I attended a famous Italian school and I’ve been wanting my money back ever since. Were talking graduated in 1994 😱. So in fashion years I am now officially a Dinosaur. When I started working I realized I knew nothing. Years forward I now find myself too old to be an assistant but with a resume that sucks to apply for a Director position. Even though I worked for a few internationally famous high end brands, holding a position as design director in one of them, I am only now learning Ai and PS. After I lost my last job in 2007 I decided to go back and study all those things I found out I didn’t learn in fashion school. As I mentioned earlier I am in the process of learning Ai and PS with the purpose of creating a whole new portfolio and hopefully land a job. I want to thank you Heidi for sharing your knowledge and giving those free tutorials. What you do is amazing and I really hope that younger designers appreciate the value of what you are sharing. Even “Dinosaurs” like me can learn a lot from you. I just hope it’s not too late for me ☹️. Bless you! 💖
Hi Markus - wow, so awesome to hear from you and hear your story!!! Really glad you're digging in and taking every opportunity to learn this stuff, your determination and dedication is clear, I am sure you will go far!! Keep me posted on your journey and keep kicking major a$$!! You got this!!!👊
Sew Heidi Thank you Heidi, you are really sweet.
Can you show how a “material” portfolio should look like?
What if I do everything on the computer?
Thank you so much for this video!! So helpful and fun to watch!!
wow !! that was so informative ...thanks :)
I can't believe that someone can actuallllllly be this helpful ....this supportive and telling all the secrets out there !!!!!!! THANK U SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Heidi!
I'm sooooo glad that I found your videos. They are very informative!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 😊😍❤
Aww you’re so welcome! 🧡
Thanks Dear Heidi !
You are the best!
Heidi!!!!! I'm totally new to the fashion space . . . design is my hobby, but computers/AI/etc is my main skillset & job target. Turns out that your video was super helpful in conceptually putting together a "data/AI" portfolio for apparel industry [don't worry, AI is NOT going to replace designers, it'll just be a tool in their toolkit]. Everything you mentioned was spot-on and very relevant. THANKS for your well-explained overview of the designer hiring mgr POV. Loved it!! I hope your design student subscribers are successful!! Cheers!
Thank you for your information! You were clear and concise. I can follow the advise.
Glad it was helpful!
Such great advise! I have been super stuck with what to put in my professional portfolio after being made redundant from my designer position and now I have so many ideas going around in my head! Thank you!
Aww that’s so cool to hear! Glad it’s helpful for your portfolio :)
Massive THANK YOU for your videos, which are very helpful. Also, thanks for your books!
You are so welcome...and not the first time I've heard that :)
Always get what I need to hear from you, Thank you. 😊
Aw, thank you so much! What did you learn most from the video?!
@@SewHeidi Actually, i m creating my student portfolio and confused about what i should include in it, and after watching this video, it is clear for me.
A speach full of good healthy common sense and also practicality.
A lot of times that's what it comes down to ;)
You are so amazing I can’t believe you actually gave out free recourses 👏🏾👏🏾
Trying to help the industry where I can! :)
thank you!
You’re so welcome!
thank you so much
You are so welcome! I would love to know, what was your favorite part of the video!?
good to see this video
Can u upload video lik what are the content should be include in fashion portfolio
Very smart information. I love the way you "cut through all the fat" and present raw advice that, when followed leads to, success.
Woot! No small talk, let's just get to the meat of it!
@@SewHeidi yes, I love it that way... straightforward
@SewHeidi we need a portfolio review from you, please ❤
Thanks
You're welcome Chand - I'd love to know what was your favorite part? What did you learn!? Please share!
Hi Heidi, thank you for making a video on this topic. It is really very helpful. Can you please explain about what you actually mean by self driven projects? Many thanks.
Of course! A self directed or self driven project is one that you do on your own. So, you come up with a color palette, the designs, and maybe even some sample tech packs for a "self directed" collection. You don't have to manufacture or produce it, but creating a "mock" collection for a brand you admire (or want to work for!) is a great way to show them that you are a good match. Hope that helps :)
Thank you. Thank you very much Heidi. Very helpful for me as I am trying to get back to work after a career break. Have a great weekend!
Hi Heidi ,
You actually suggest the right things at right time. After doing masters in textiles and clothing and having very few years of work experience in manufacturing industry I had a break in my career bcoz of personal reasons. After coming to the USA I started going to a fashion school to revive my knowledge and experience. Almost in my last semester and want to make the best portfolio. This tutorial is amazing, you have cleared all those doubts I wanted to discuss with my preffessor after the semester opens 😍. I can’t thank you for all your wonderful help.
The best take away is designing stuff that’s commercial and not (always) conceptual and creating self driven projects 👍 I love you for your best suggestions 😍
So glad this is helpful for you Uma! And commercial projects will really SHOW the brand you get them!! You got this!
How much one should charge for making fashion portfolio for students or job seekers??
Really helpful loved your advises 💓but as a 6 years experienced professional designer, I need some advices about portfolio, pls help
I have tons of great tips and advice for portfolios on my website! Check out this guide for a fashion portfolio checklist: successfulfashiondesigner.com/fashion-portfolio/fashion-portfolio-checklist/
Hi Heidi! Thanks for this video!
Glad you enjoyed! While I appreciate your questions, I don't have the capacity to answer all the ones I get ;( Which is why I created www.FashionIndustryFriends.com (check it out to get help in your fashion career)!
@@SewHeidi Thank you
Okay, question: how can you design a commercial brand without copying the brand you would like to work for?
But what if you want to work for a high-end/luxery brand? In an assistant design position. Shouldnt your portfolio include more artistic sketches?
What do you think?
hi . I want some help . Iam a fashion designer based in egypt but i want to working abroud soo much can u help me
Is that a Jeanne Lanvin drawing back there ?
I actually just moved my studio and meant to check! I’m not sure as I’d have to pull it out of the frame, husband got it as a gift for the paper anniversary off eBay 🥰
How to make digital fashion portfolio?
Read my free book on portfolios.
hii.. plz plzzz add subtitles in this videos.. my English is not too good specially when you English people speak.. you speaks too fast..as i feel😂.. some things i don't understand what you speak .. plzzzz add subtitles of this video
plzz don't mind
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