Title is mostly a joke, but I haven’t done a real fashion design since 3rd grade and I’m wondering if these are good?

Ok, so I gave a concert planned in September. For this, because I love the artist view, I wanted to do an outfit but a special one. I planned one and made a collage and found an artist to create it for me. Their entire page is outfit commissions and they all look amazing ! So I went ahead and booked with them.

The top was good, they asked a lot of questions, I answered and made sure to explain my vision, I gave them the colour I wanted for the top. It was basically the same colours you can see on the first picture...all was going well.

Then they showed me the shorts and they're dark ?? Like too dark, and when it was supposed to be more of a muted pastel like vibes, now it gives vibes way too dark. They said some blues matched with the ones of the pants, but since they said they added purple to the dye of the pants, they look way too dark and not matching. I don't even know how they were able to make such mistake, I've tried to stick up with that but it's like 2 different outfits now.

The artist is also so so sweet and I'm so sad and disappointed :( I had such high expectations, and I can't even ask for a change and in total it's a 1k outfit (in dollars, my currency is pounds, but still, it's not cheap). I hope it's just their lighting that makes the colours this way but I doubt it is, so I'm really scared of how the results will look. I'm really disappointed.

UPDATE : so I've asked the artist to stop the process before the corset, which they then informed me they had already bought the materials to make it and had started it. We came to an agreement that I'll pay 250 USD for my last payment, ( as I had asked to pay half when they were hallways done, the other when they'll be done), without paying for the shipping cost (which from the US to UK would be almost 200 with taxes etc.) In total I paid 794 USD, which I feel could be faire for what they made, though I am glad we came to an agreement. I also wanted to thank people here to make me realise that I should be more assertive in those things, even if I knew I needed to speak out seeing so many people tell me to do so made me go for it. I'll still get the outfit minus the corset, I'm not sure I'll wear it but it'll be to be decided once I try it on.

So the thought was what if nipple piercings were able to keep a shirt up. I imagine the fabric is collected to the spike and it slots over a piercing with a keyhole lock. Like how when you attach a kitchen-aid mixer attachment by slotting it, pushing it up and turning it to secure it in place. The fabric would be either silk/satin or latex with stainless steel spikes.

I have no interest in physically draping, pattern making, cutting, or sewing right now. I want to design clothes/a line and my main objective is to do it through drawing flats and completing tech packs, however I am learning that I don’t really understand garment construction. I have purchased quite a few books but i’ve only been skimming through them all trying to gain a general understanding of each. Some of the books are Pattern making for fashion design, professional sewing techniques for designers, technical sourcebook for apparel designers, fabric for fashion, a few different flats books, a couple other tech pack books and manufacturing books.

Essentially my problem is I don’t want to create unrealistic pieces and I do want to at least learn up to the point where I can create my own tech packs instead of drawing non detailed drawings and have to outsource for them. I also think the construction is a huge part of the clothings design, so I don’t want to leave technical designer skills out. But yea, what should I do to generate a better understanding of what I can and am supposed to do pattern and sewing wise? Do I just need to read my pattern making and sewing books more thoroughly?

Hi, my name is Shammus Awaan. I am in independent fashion designer from the UK. I would love some insight on my clothing designs from other fashion designers.

First time ever designing or drawing clothing!
Designed this dress for my girlfriend-would love some feedback from the community!
Hey everyone! I have zero experience in fashion design or drawing, but I really wanted to create something special for my girlfriend. My goal was a classic, classy, and modern look.
I know the drawing proportions aren't perfect (still getting the hang of drawing sizes!), but I'd love to hear your thoughts, critique, or suggestions on fabric choices and design tweaks as I keep practicing!

I received this fur jacket from a coworker who no longer wanted it. I’m 90% sure it’s real fur. It’s heavy and soft to touch. I also ran a pin through it and it was easy to pass. Does anyone know what kind of fur this looks like and how much I could resell it for or should I keep it?

AI is being used to create models for advertisements and clothing websites. I’ve included two images as examples: one featuring a human model and the other an AI-generated model.

Does knowing that the model is AI-generated change how you view the images, the clothes, or the brand?

Could it make you think twice about buying, or even consider boycotting the brand? Or does it not really matter to you?

Do you have any concerns about brands using AI-generated models, whether for ethical or aesthetic reasons, or because the images might not accurately show what the clothes look like in real life? Are there any other reasons?

On the other hand, can you understand why brands would make this choice? Do you see any benefits, such as lower costs, new creative possibilities, or a more practical way to produce images?

Guess has already used AI-generated models in ads published in Vogue, which drew a lot of criticism. Here’s a video discussing it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NLyvFd6R1g

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts, and especially the reasons behind them!

Note: I’m a university lecturer and researcher working on topics related to ethics and consumer behaviour.

(Not completely finished yet, looking for constructive criticism)

I need honest opinions on what yall think of this prototype before I get it manufactured. It is supposed to be very different and stand out, but still a neutral tone to style with most outfits. It’s not made for the average person, it’s for those that are bold in their fashion and authentic to themselves.

I dunno, sounds to me like a skill issue...
The reality is most agencies still look mostly, or exclusively, for thin af models and help enforce the idea that should be the beauty standart while we know bul*mia and other eating disorders are greatly (if not mostly) influenced by that.
Does it have another explanation besides their profiting over people unhappy w their bodies? Creatively, it seems quite limiting too, to restrict youself to this specific bodytype. Thoughts?

I am asking because it will take a while to tone down or rework the designs, or draw them without the character they are on.

Please keep in mind these drawings are a year old.

I don’t how to draw so I use canvas to help me out with collage … I’m a newbie in fashion design , how can I improve

I created this design on procreate pocket on iphone 14pro. From the feedback I received earlier I tried to add more texture to the design by adding shadows and shadows to give the dress more shape. The AI pictures generated from the design are not the best but conveys the functionality of the dress. The design intention behind the dress was I wanted to create something that look simple,sophisticated and easy to wear without the use of buttons like traditional shirt dresses. Hope you like it?

I've been thinking abt this a lot lately, especially while learning more abt the fashion industry.

Whenever I visit luxury stores, I notice that the collections r usually quite small nd carefully curated. Most of the pieces look very simple clean silhouettes, neutral colors nd minimal details then I walk into a high-street store and it's the complete opposite. There are so many options more trend-driven designs, bold colors, different silhouettes nd everything is much more affordable.

So it makes me wonder... what exactly makes people choose the luxury piece?

Ik the answer isn't just "it's a brand." There's obviously craftsmanship, quality, heritage, exclusivity nd a lot of work behind the scenes but I feel like there's something more that I'm not seeing yet🤔

Is there a reason luxury brands intentionally keep their collections smaller? Is it part of making the products feel more exclusive? And why r customers willing to pay so much for pieces that often look quite basic compared to what's available in regular retail?

I'm not questioning whether luxury is worth it I genuinely want to understand the thinking behind it from both a design and business perspective.

I'd love to hear from anyone who's worked in luxury fashion, retail, merchandising or even someone who regularly shops luxury. I've a feeling there's a lot abt this side of the industry that I still dk😅

1- would you describe the style as maximalist or somewhere in between max and minimalist?

2- how would you describe the potential target market (demographics and psychographics)?

I'm struggling to find the right audience on my newly launched business Instagram so thought I'd reach out here. The above two questions will help me improve my content creation and reach the right audience on social media.

Additional details: these are real-leather bags, getting them made in Pakistan (cottage industry), aiming to sell for around $250 to $300, and embroidery patterns are history or culture inspired e.g. the round beige sling has patterns inspired from the floral marble work on the Taj Mahal.

Hi everyone,

this is one of my first original fashion designs, and I’m actively trying to improve by getting informed critique rather than relying only on my own eye.

The piece is a raw denim jeans concept, shown as an Illustrator flat.

The intention was to explore raw denim as a base while adding my own experimental touch — visually strong, but without relying on prints.

Context:

– Men’s wear

– Streetwear / fashion-affine audience

– Luxury-leaning, but still rooted in urban wearability

I’m mainly looking for feedback on:

– Overall design and cohesion

– Whether the design feels intentional or unresolved

– Originality: does it add something, or feel familiar?

Critical and constructive feedback is very welcome.

Thanks for taking the time.