Be special and dedicated to become a designer

Anna Wintour thinks it’s too hard to become a designer now.

The US Vogue editor feels sorry to those plenty of young designers who strive to get into the fashion industry as the current fashion market is already swamped with lots of impressive talents.

She commented:

Now is not an easy time to start as a young designer – unless you are very special and dedicated, and not afraid of hard work.”

One of the most influential persons in the fashion world says upcoming designers must think twice and question their determination and longevity before making a step to start their fashion career.

She explained to Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper:

Talent is obviously important. But you need someone with personality, too, someone who is willing to listen. A designer really needs to spend five or 10 years learning the craft, learning the business. Sometimes you can get someone who has become a huge star overnight, but it is so rare that it works. Sometimes a lack of understanding, a certain naivety about the business can be refreshing, but it so often doesn’t work. People can get carried away with what is new and young and different, but unless you are someone like Marc Jacobs, you should think long and hard. So many are struggling.”

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