Yes! I’ve learned a lot as a self employed fashion designer. Starting my own brand with a very small bugdet, doing everything myself. I hope it will be a nice experience to add to my resume because I never had a job nor internship and I plan to move to the US, I hope to get a job in the industry.
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Lizzy-u9z
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently studying Fashion Design at University in Adelaide. By far, you are the best teacher I have every had. You are clear and thorough in your teaching and this makes learning so much easier. My drawing has improved so much over the last 2 weeks of watching your channel. With every video, I’ve learned at least one if not more new things. Thank you! You have made matters so much clearer for me in class now. ❤️
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ebukaikebuaku3992
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe ......I live in Nigeria and I have been following your channel for the past three years. I have been working actively in fashion since 2014 and I have worked across various creative capacities but one constant thing I have done across all brands is pattern-cutting. I really really do love to draft patterns and I have been considering going to get an MA in pattern cutting for a while now but I'm so unsure cause overhere in Nigeria, nobody really thinks pattern cutters are important. Our industry is sooo small. I'd love to also teach it. But I also feel that I'd be sooo limited creatively especially with creatively exploring pattern-cutting......I'm not even sure what I'm texting about but I wish I knew how best to pivot
@Iswat_Ajani
Жыл бұрын
Hiii! Ebuka. I'm from Nigeria too! The western part! I love Zoe videos too! Basically, I major on fashion illustration, sewing and about to start writing all I discover in the industry. I don't know what I want to do in the fashion world as yet but I know I want this. I want to be in the industry. Want to go to school and earn my degree. As you said, Nigeria don't think so high of fashion designers. It's so disheartening.
@joybrainanuersymsurvivor
Жыл бұрын
I changed my major almost 7 times to finally commit to fashion design after 10 years of hiatus from this world, I was also in the healthcare field and ive checked out and wanted this career change.
@lucybryant7069
Жыл бұрын
This was the most entertaining podcast EVER. laughed, learned and liiiived
@mashalbatool3148
Жыл бұрын
Ho. Ly. Shit. Zoe, literally NO ONE tells you to move to a fashion capital. I had to figure it out on my own and it felt so uncertain because no one ever talked about it. Thank you thank you so much!!
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
I say a lot of things other people don't like saying hahahaha
@frankydune
Жыл бұрын
Moving to a fashion centre is brilliant advice. Production management is my career, and being in Porto, Portugal, where production management is the heartbeat of this region, is essential for my work.
@Jacqueline-dg3wq
2 ай бұрын
Zoe, you are amazing! Thanks for the fashion information and hilarious way of presenting it!
@swathipriyanka
Жыл бұрын
Dear lord!! Your energy is so contagious Zoe, 😍😍 i could start with my own list of rants right now on various things in life!!😂😂😂
@thinkuthink
Жыл бұрын
These have become an instant notification click through. Don’t matter what I’m doing, I stop 🛑 drop and Lisssen 😅 Thank you for another banger ❤ Congratulations 🎉 to all graduates🎓!!
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@viejitaaa
Жыл бұрын
The hat makes the video about 3x more fun. I'm big on wearing what makes you feel happy (rainbow, sequins, feathers, rhinestones, glitter, etc.). I'm so stoked to see you've been wearing it regularly in videos! This made me wonder - have you also designed and/or made accessories? I'm sure you have, but I'd love to see a video (or several) on that subject if you don't already have some 🙃👒🎩🧢
@soidee
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe! Thank you for this episode packed with so many great advises. Yes, a video about how to become a creator based on your experience will be interesting.
@got2bjosh
Жыл бұрын
Another great episode. I didn't know you used an iPhone. It looks very clear. We were taught in film school that having good sound quality is arguably even more important when it comes to presenting a polished and professional project. Bad sound immediately cheapens the work and makes it read as amateur. Reducing the barrier to entry when creating is key. Use what you have and go from there. Camera tech has improved so much. The audience footage from Beyonce's Renaissance tour is so clear! A video on the tour costumes and original runway looks would be cool.
@alexanderpons9246
Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice Zoe Hong, yes after graduating is when the challenge really starts!
@kaasseyy1
Жыл бұрын
i find your advice in this video of doing your own stuff while working an admin(or something ) job just to survive..... especially being from a working class asian family living in the west. it is hard. but your words made me feel like i can actually do it ! hopefully at some point you can do some videos of explaining of how and what you can do to establish your own label/brand and how to go about marketing it :)
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
You can watch my How to Start a Business playlist.
@deananightingale8197
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Definitely loving the idea of just doing all of the designing and having someone else do the business part. Totally perfect for me.
@evelynprunier5097
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE HER❤❤❤. THIS GIRL IS JUST HERSELF. INSPIRING AND SMART. PLEASE ZOE. NEVER CHANGE. AND THAAAAANNLS FOR SHARING THE BEST OF YOU. Evelyn from France.
@victoriamichele6336
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe!! Praying for you and your husband and his recovery 🤗❤️ God bless you both.
@noeljordanracca723
Жыл бұрын
You nailed it Zoe, Thank you for tackling these issues are real and it happened in different countries.
@paulinha4021
Жыл бұрын
your videos are saving me!! You will be the reason I pass my exam, thank you!!🖤🖤
@lindawatson5090
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE you, the information you share, your personality, intelligence & humor ( I have & still am learning a lot, too). Thank you!
@MichaelGoesZany
Жыл бұрын
again always such great advice…even beyond fashion
@BO_BO7
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe! Maybe you could make one of these episodes talking about what do you think young fashion designers should focus on( like the “future of fashion” thing). You previously mentioned textile technology and sustainability, could you go more in depth with that? Also, thank you so much for this content and for the effort you’re doing for us. You are an incredible resource and we are SO lucky to have you!
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
this is a great idea for a discussion topic!
@rachelkarcher2565
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your rants!!!!
@Rich_and_Holy
Жыл бұрын
Yes please a video on becoming a creator !
@Rich_and_Holy
Жыл бұрын
I’m part of those who just want to enjoy the skills! Practice the art.
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Do the thing!
@lmh4186
Жыл бұрын
Just LOVE your channel ❤
@roshnirana4573
11 ай бұрын
Thank you mam for speaking on that important issue unpaid internships 😢 anyway I got some clearity over making stuff and explore to start my brand in future ❤❤ lots of love
@Vixenette_5923
Жыл бұрын
This is great and currently still studying in fashion school while also learning online . What our reachers mention in F.i.p is take internships with designers learn extra from them and their staff they highly advice if one has a relative whos a designer thats best plus a good resume . In the philippines yes headshots and details with portfolio with experiences, think i got haunted not to do wedding services due to experiencing a Karen mother of the bride, the bride is kind and we felt bad for her how her mom is crazy haha. Discord has amazing fashion communities and irl .
@ccolleyy333
Жыл бұрын
Zoe I love your content! Thank you for doing this! Do you have a video on what to do when peers appear to be taking your ideas and designs? I know a senior in college rn going through this.
@ccolleyy333
Жыл бұрын
Also, I would love a video on content creation. I am a teacher too, a math teacher, and would like to hear your advice and work on the channel I created.
@ladykadiijha
Жыл бұрын
You were using an IPHONE THE WHOLE TIME Wowwww great quality
@gaboreyes9045
Жыл бұрын
I LOVEEEE your humor and your content!! I'm about to start a menswear associate degree at FIT, but I'm already 30, coming from South America I didn't have the opportunity there, now that I'm so close to starting and that I made it into college I'm so freaked out and scared. Of course, I'll still attend, didn't come all the way here to stop, but do you have any advice on how to handle the insecurity and the Imposter syndrome? Thank you so much for all you do for this community. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@giovanicuevasp
Жыл бұрын
I was a market intern at Alexander Wang a few years ago and thankfully it was paid so I could gain experience from a huge brand. That experienced definitely helped me land my first wholesale sales position. It was really fun (this was before the accusations against him were made public)
@halfbow
Жыл бұрын
Zooooooe Girl! Keep ranting about the unpaid internships because the college I went to would offer internships to fashion students to work behind the scenes for fashion shows on the weekend and guess what broke college kid worked on the weekends and 2 other days throughout the week?...Me! Needless to say I was never able to do those internships.
@cap4life1
Ай бұрын
It’s by design… The best people are those who already have the means. Means / wealth = connections = prestige = exclusivity = brand value
@crys-anngayle2546
Жыл бұрын
Really dislike family owned small businesses or small businesses with no formality. They want you to be formal and expect a lot from you without saying or explaining what they want you to do.
@kachnickau
Жыл бұрын
Not kidding you, I went to you discription to check what you are filming on (and if you are mentioning it here) like two minutes before you started talking about what you are filming on :D But I do not normally do that, we just bought camera that is far exceeding our non-apple phones so I am just comparing :D Very eerie :D
@DuchessPinkbunny
Жыл бұрын
I graduated back in 2019 with my Associate's Degree in Fashion (I already have a BA in another field) and never got my start in the fashion industry. I still wish I could get in somehow but will most likely just do small business with pretty dresses 🤷🏻♀️
@patrickfergusondesigns
Жыл бұрын
I would love to know your thoughts on the couture fashion industry and how one gets started on building a Haute Couture fashion house.
@JaciHirschi
Жыл бұрын
Unpaid internships are an issue in every industry not just fashion. I’m not even studying fashion but I am studying entrepreneurship and social media marketing. Companies want you to have experience in order to hire and pay you. So then you look at internships to get you some real world experience, and most are unpaid. It the worst.
@Portiawiapo
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you so much for another insightful podcast :) I live in a very beautiful but small spot in New Zealand, however there is no fashion school here and I am not able to move so I'm on the journey of teaching myself! Would you consider posting a series of mock fashion school assignments? Thank you so much for your time :)
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
You could join my Patreon classes, which are formatted like slower paced fashion school classes. patreon.com/zoehong
@Portiawiapo
Жыл бұрын
@@zoehongteaches Signed up and geeking out over all the info on there. Thank you so much for your response!
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the class!
@StevenQuintana-y1d
18 күн бұрын
32:09 😂 is so you go girl
@rrdcreates
Жыл бұрын
Kent State - 0 help, 0 assistance unless you want to intern at Davids Bridal. I found my internship by finding a designer's outfit I liked in a magazine, finding her email, and ended up in Brooklyn for a summer. It was a cool experience, but I would have preferred leads on bigger fashion companies. Unfortunately, the faculty/staff at Kent at the time simply did not have those connections. They've improved since I was there, so I hope they got better with that for current students.
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Well, David's is going bankrupt so I really hope they have some other contacts!
@Luke-rm1kw
Жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful!! I also cut my own hair and it's probably noticeable...😅 yours looks great though!
@FrankRodriguez-tj8fe
Жыл бұрын
Yes please create a video on how to become a creator
@deananightingale8197
Жыл бұрын
I fucking love you and your awesome rants❤😅
@miguelstarboy5572
Жыл бұрын
love yaaaa
@polyesterbebe
Жыл бұрын
Can I just say I have been walking by this store that has a version of your hat in the window, and everytime I see it I think of you
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
hahahahaha my work here is done
@rachelkarcher2565
Жыл бұрын
Applause!!!!!!!
@littlestitchstudio2622
Жыл бұрын
“They watch a lot of Fox News”😂😂😂😂😂 ❤
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
*bombastic side eye hahaahha
@mollyfashionart
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe.. 🥰
@MinaIvyHoneyblood
7 ай бұрын
i just want to know is it okay to start at a fashion school as a complete beginner ?
@crystalislamee
Жыл бұрын
Omg I got fired from a family business for the exact same reason! Now I will never work for a family business
@quyen3964
Жыл бұрын
can I ask what kind of stress that being Fashion designer of pattern maker is gonna face?
@satnamsattykaur
Жыл бұрын
Where did you get that hat?
@francineknox2426
Жыл бұрын
I love fried Spam, but I like junk too.
@Rich_and_Holy
Жыл бұрын
🎉😊
@11kindpunk11
Жыл бұрын
💙 💙 💙
@Rich_and_Holy
Жыл бұрын
The things we can do with an iphone 😂👌🏾!!
@marshahill562
Жыл бұрын
Love the hat. Offering you a suggestion - resist your constant eye roving. It makes me dizzy 😢. I like to watch you because I find you have wonderful things to share. It feels good to know I have your attention.
@hlovewood5636
Жыл бұрын
No ventilation there, but much veneration (for you) here
@the101connection
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zoe, great channel. I am launching a new online radio station here in Perth, Western Australia, and would love to promote your channel on it and restream some of your audios, with your permission. Regards Michael
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
No, thank you.
@alli_mode
Жыл бұрын
Lol. Wear mouse ears. Instead of a full on hat. 😅 ❤🧡💛💚💙
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
Not trying to get sued by Disney! hahahahaah
@alli_mode
Жыл бұрын
@@zoehongteaches lol. Nah! That hardly ever happens.
@deryang1803
Жыл бұрын
The unpaid internship comments... FOR REALS!
@thefashionalchemist
Жыл бұрын
Don’t get me started on unpaid internships 😭!!! I did two during my placement year at Uni, one reimbursed travel and the other didn’t, totally unpaid. The brands weren’t massive, but they were part of the London and Paris fashion weeks. I remember one time the designer was asking the production employee to make sure she books him a business class flight to Korea 🫣. Internally I felt rage lol like you’re really out here concerned about your business flight and showing us your Dior lip balm 😳 whilst there’s a bunch of us interns here who aren’t paid and we’re worked just like paid employees smh🤦🏻♀️. Looking back now, it is a funny memory lol, but the whole internship experience actually made me realise I don’t want to work in a design studio. The pay is low for the work you do, and the standards for their workers are low too. You’re overworked most of the time and paid less than minimum wage 😳. I was lucky enough to have my parents just about afford to help me out during Uni, but a lot of the interns I met were international and these guys had access to money. I recently discovered in the tv and film industry, the internships or work experience you do have to be paid. I get why, cos the producers of that show/film are liable for any misconduct which fashion doesn’t have. No one is held responsible in fashion especially the production part because almost everything is outsourced. And the regulations just don’t exist 🫢. This is how slave labour exists and it becomes acceptable within the industry. It shouldn’t be, but it is, and if you look there’s still a lot of unpaid internships out here. I know legally in the UK, if you need to do an internship as part of your degree or course, they aren’t obligated to pay you - but this doesn’t mean they shouldn’t. If you’ve ever noticed, fashion internships mostly require you to be a student because they know they can get away without paying you… so trying to do an internship after you graduate isn’t likely and you shouldn’t be doing anything unpaid, unless it’s voluntary work ofc. Other industries will pay these internships anyway, but fashion doesn’t and it angers me tbh. Fashion interns are out here slaving for experience and to top it off, there’s no job security after it. Even if you apply for junior/entry level roles there is still some level of experience you need to be employed 🤷🏻♀️. This was a good podcast, thanks for opening up that topic!
@zoehongteaches
Жыл бұрын
That was an epic rant.
@rareafrican
Жыл бұрын
Sundays are for fashion podcasts with Professor Zoe🫶🏾
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