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HOW TO BECOME A SOUTH ASIAN FASHION ENTREPRENEUR IN THE WEST?

HOW TO BECOME A SOUTH ASIAN FASHION ENTREPRENEUR IN THE WEST?

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If you are an aspiring fashion entrepreneur in the West with a South-Asian heritage, you’re in luck!

It’s not the 1950’s anymore – the world has shrunk, and an intermingling of different cultures mean that there is also an appreciation when someone brings something new to the table.

Indian American Naeem Khan will tell you it’s possible. And so would London-based Malaysian designer Hon Chong. They have gone on to make some of the biggest impacts with their fashion collection, and you could too.

As a fashion entrepreneur, you could have plenty up your sleeves!

The Top Steps to Become a South Asian Fashion Entrepreneur

Here are some of the tips to start your journey to become a South-Asian fashion entrepreneur in the West.

Have A Passion for Fashion

Have a passion for your work – it’s that one thing that will separate you from others in the longer run. The fashion industry can be both fun and a challenge at the same time, and you need to be up for it.

You may want to rethink and understand your true calling before you take the plunge. Once you are sure about your passion for fashion and know that you can live your life doing it, you are ready to start.

Understand Both Eastern and Western Culture

You need to look to bring more to the table, and mingling in the East with the West is a great way to start.

It’s what will help you understand the basics of the industry as well. Easily come up with unique blends that can work well and bring more recognition, also helping you understand what the Western audience may be looking for.

Work on fashion ideas that symbolize something more – and the spiritual culture of the East can offer you plenty to think about.

Have Faith! Dream Big!

No great feat was ever achieved by dreaming small.

Don’t hesitate in dreaming big as long as you are pursuing your passion. Learn the skills, and have faith in your craft. Know that you are striving to work toward something you love. Before you know it, you could start to be counted among the top designers and fashion entrepreneurs.

Focusing on the Right Things

 

The fashion industry is huge, and there is always space for something unique and fresh.

  • Focus on your basics
  • Attend fashion weeks and keep an eye out for every minute detail
  • Intern, collaborate and learn before you try to start your own label
  • Work and build on new ideas to make a mark
  • Most importantly, never let go of your passion!

With knowledge, networking abilities and fashion skills, you may even be invited by Giorgio Armani to show your collection. If you don’t believe us, ask China’s Xuzhi Chen, who was invited by Giorgio Armani right to the Armani theatre to show his label. Xuzhi, at that time, was just a graduate of London’s Central Saint Martins.

So, yes, it’s possible. The question is, do you have it in you to not give up?

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