How to Become a Fashion Designer

Overall, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that growth for fashion designers will be three percent between 2016 and 2026 because apparel is increasingly being produced overseas, and thus the need for fashion designers in the apparel industry will decline during these years. However, one sector of the fashion design field is expected to see growth: the retail trade industry. In retail, the need for fashion designers is expected to grow by 22 percent as companies demand more fashion-inspired clothing to sell in the mass market.