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Don't let anyone dim your light
"Don't let anyone dim your light."
A few blog posts back I started discussing style bullies, which in my opinion is one of the top reasons why we don't see people wearing what they really want and/or love every day. Style bullies are everywhere... some of their comments can be more passive than aggressive, but nonetheless , it's still bullying. For instance, have you ever heard something like this: "Where are you going all dressed up like that?"
When you speak fashion, you do not only become fluent in a new language (which as with any language, expands your brain capacity); you realize its communication superpower. We could go even further and make an argument around compassion. But we will discuss that another day.
Why do people bully? They might feel powerless, they might feel insecure, they might be surrounded by bullies, etc... When you wear what you love, you not only show #confidence and #self-esteem, you show intention and effort to be your true self. When you are legitimate and real, you invite and encourage others to do the same. I don't know about you, but I want everyone to shine their own light and live their best life.
My dream for #Columbus is that our #community feels the power of fashion and experiences the freedom that comes from it!
#FashionColumbus #ColumbusFashion
#ExperienceColumbus #614fashion #614leadership #WednesdayWisdom
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Talking Fashion Education
Fashion is an industry that is always changing, always evolving. As the industry continues to grow, so does its need for qualified individuals who know what they're doing.There is such a demand for qualified individuals within the industry, that schools like FIT have seen a huge spike in enrollment numbers over the past few years. With over 90% of graduates finding jobs within one year of graduation, it is safe to say that there is enough demand within the industry to sustain itself.Fashion careers are diverse and interesting; what they share in common is creativity and communication skills. Whatever your creative medium may be - you'll find that as long as you know what you're doing - it doesn't matter if you're designing clothes or you're marketing them - Fashion has always been an exciting field where one could truly find their passion! -
The Power of Fashion written by Nancy Smeltzer
The Power of Fashion
The final two hours before the fashion show was a frenzy of activity. The room was a cacophony of color and sound.
Twenty-three novice designers had spent the past six weeks visioning, drawing, designing and creating wearable fashions that they would model before moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents and others.