Becoming a Fashion Designer

By: Lindsay Peoples Wagner

Narrated by: Machelle Williams

An illuminating guide to a career as a fashion designer written by the Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue Lindsay Peoples Wagner, based on the real-life experiences of three acclaimed designers—required reading for anyone considering this competitive profession.

Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a fashion designer.Lindsay Peoples Wagner profiles three influential New York designers—Christopher John Rogers, Becca McCharen-Tran of Chromat, and Rosie Assoulin—to reveal how this dream job becomes reality. Today’s designers must operate as innovative brands and businesses as well as inspired creatives. The designers in this book have built new models of success while addressing issues of identity, race, and inclusivity. Peoples Wagner showcases their paths to prominence, from early days and school to investment rounds and scaling. Becoming a Fashion Designer shows that this profession is about far more than clothes.

Straight to the point information

This book is exactly what I need inspiring and informative ! All new designers should listen.

Excellent Read!

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. It was truly real and inspiring. Love how the writer showcased various designers, recognizing all the triumphs as well as struggles they go through to fulfill their creative urge for fashion. Will definitely listen to it again.

TAKE NOTES!!!!

Listening to this the first time literally had my eyes crossed. So many notes, mental and digital and actual pen to paper (apple pencil to ipad lol). There is a gnawing feeling that even if you do everything as taught, the unknowns await to greet you lol! Nevertheless, it feels so sincere and selfies to put together this body of work for the sheer purpose of making the path of designers a little less rugged. The highlighted designers paths were so important to me, how they differed and were still carrying the same gumption was thrilling to see! I’m sure to read this several more times and create a checklist from the information given so I can build this fashion house on solid foundation with a shingled and secure roof!!! Nevertheless, I know the storms will come... bring it on!!!

Instant classic

Insightful, well-written, engaging and authentic. Several designer names were mispronounced, which was surprising and also slightly cringy but overall excellent. I may buy the actual book to keep it on hand and add to my library.

Inspiring

Loved this quick read! It was very inspiring, touched on some key points and really challenged me to dig deep to find my unique voice from within.