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Creative Jobs in Mumbai Attract Talented Individuals

December 13th, 2011

Mumbai is not just India’s financial capital; it is also India’s art capital. Mumbai is where the creative people flock to when they want to take their art to another level and get recognition from the world.

Delhi could be seen as a close contender, but its politically heavy atmosphere does not let spirits soar as high as Mumbai’s causal bubbly spirit does.

Mumbai is the city of dreams; some get shattered while some transform into reality. The ‘Maximum City’ provides platform for writers, designers, painters, actors, dancers, singers, and other creative individuals to earn using their natural talent. They do not mind the cramped travelling conditions and they are not deterred by the high rents for small rooms. A life of struggle awaits them, but it is also an opportunity for a promising future.

Bollywood is the greatest attraction to actors, singers, musicians and other creative people. There are also many creative jobs in Mumbai for photographers, choreographers, and creative writers who play an important role in creating the films that are loved by a billion Indians. A number of talented people from all over India dream of working in Bollywood and see the ‘stars’ from close by and maybe to gain fame and fortune too.

The smaller screen too is a steady source of income for a number of creative people aspiring to use their skills to earn. New channels provide a number of jobs to writers, actors, cameraman and other creative people who pour their creative energies into generating news. Television soaps are another huge source of work to fashion designers, artists, actors, singers and writers. » Read more: Creative Jobs in Mumbai Attract Talented Individuals

Are the Abilities to Sew and Draw Critical to Being a Fashion Designer?

December 13th, 2011

Famous Fashion Designers that can’t draw or sew.

After receiving rave reviews for her first collection, pop singer-turned-fashion designer, Victoria Beckham, found herself being quizzed about her technical ability in fashion. “Do I draw? No,” she said, “Then again, nor do lots of designers.” I wouldn’t say this is the fashion industry’s ‘dirty little secret’, but Victoria is right. Fewer top designers can either sew or draw that you might imagine. And very few are good at both but the area where all fashion designers must excel is creativity.

A lot of top designers came from other professions. Hip Hop artist Sean John Combs founded the multi-million dollar Sean John fashion label. Former model Kimora Lee is currently the CEO of Phat Fashions (and was previously the Creative Director of Baby Phat). Socialite Nicky Hilton is the founder of Chick. And actress Rachel Bilson has even designed for DKNY. Other fashion moguls that aren’t experts in drawing and sewing include Mark Ecko of Marc Ecko Enterprises and Ecko Unlimited, Jay Z, Justine Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Russell Simmons, and designer for Byron Bay Swimwear, Colin Heaney. The list goes on. In fact, once a clothing label reaches a certain level of success it will be hard for the head designer to still find time to sew anyway with so many other functions to perform.

Recently, too, Kate Moss began designing for the British fashion company, Top Shop, which has just launched in the US. In an interview with Fashion Week News, Moss acknowledged, “I’ve never been to school or been trained. I can’t draw a dress, really. But I know what I like.”

Knowing what you like – and what you don’t like – is probably the most important aspect of fashion design. Understanding style, knowing how a garment could be improved, and styling a fashion collection, doesn’t require skill in drawing or sewing, contrary to what some people might think. » Read more: Are the Abilities to Sew and Draw Critical to Being a Fashion Designer?