1. Tell us why do you love fashion?
Get creative! Instead of saying something like, “Because I like to experiment and try new things,” focus on some of the other key attributes of fashion such as the fact that working in fashion requires you to be analytical and understand market trends.
2. Explain me what according to you is a favourite part of being a fashion designer?
The interviewer asks the queries to interviewee to know the interest of an individual. This is because if an individual has more interest in a particular part, then there will be more chances of getting a job in an area of interest and specialization.
3. Tell us what is the qualification required for a fashion designer career?
Such type of queries are judged on the basis of the degree the candidate has acquired. This will include the qualification like fine arts with fashion and design. One can also describe the work experience, show work portfolio and so on.
Extraneous items including jewellery, hats, bags etc
Bags come in all shapes and sizes. Made from leather, plastic or fabric; bags can be worn over the shoulder, across the body, on the back or carried in the hand. Although largely practical bags have evolved into a fashion statement all their own - stemming into clutches, totes, satchels, backpacks, purses, shoulder bags, messenger bags and many more. Designer bags are an easy accessible designer item.
Ornamental strip of fabric on the shoulder. Traditionally used on military uniforms as a device to hold shoulder belt and protect shoulder during wartime.
A versatile weaving method that allows a wrap thread to be raised independently of the other wrap threads.
8. Tell us what three adjectives would you use to describe our company?
This is a fun question and one that gives you a chance to show that you understand the brand and can represent it well to others. “Whether you say something like fun or girly or super modern, we want to know that you know our brand. In order to ensure that you come up with a great answer, spend some time on the company's website and social channels and take notes on the key phrases the brand uses to describe itself. Then make a list of 3-5 relevant adjectives so that you have a selection of descriptors to choose from during the interview.
9. Tell us what do you consider the important facets of the fashion industry?
Here the candidate must answer relating the characteristics of the fashion industry.
Androgeny refers to a look that is of indeterminate gender. Most commonly this look features garments and style traits that are commonly associated with the opposite gender to the wearer . i.e. women wearing ties, brogues and oversized dress shirts.
A bell sleeve is a standard sleeve that flares out from the elbow or upper arm to create a bell shape.
A sewn in fold designed to give garments shape. In particular around the bust, waist and hip areas.
A soft thick tweed woven from hand dyed woolen yarns. Popular fabric for coats and suits for both men and women.
The seam in a trouser/pants or short that runs from the crotch to the hem. Leg length is measured based on the inseam. Most often refers to the inside seam of pants. It also refers to the measurement from the pant crotch down to where the pant leg falls on the shoe; the inner seam on the legs of a pair of pant
15. Can you tell us who are our main competitors?
When interviewers ask this question it's because they “want to know that you've done your research. In fact, being able to talk about a brand's competitors is a great way to show that you know both the industry and the brand.
16. Tell us why did you decide to choose fashion designing as a career?
This question is asked to know the interest behind this field. Fashion designing is a type of field where a person has to have in depth knowledge of the field.
The candidate while answering this question must explain the reason clearly so as no doubt is left in the mind of the listener.
17. Tell me how do you stay up to date regarding fashion?
The candidate must answer this question by keeping the points like magazines, browsing internet, attending fashion shows and so on. Studying the history of fashion greatly helps to know the ins and outs of fashion.
18. Explain me how will you contribute the best for the company?
Tell the best qualities and your strengths to the interviewer. This will give you an advantage in the selection process.
Tell all, what best can you do for the company, also relate all your answers to the last job experience. This will also give an impression that you actually have an experience may be of one or two years.
Apparel is a common term used to describe clothing, attire, clothes and/or garments.
A large gusseted pocket that is often featured on jackets, pants and skirts. Often seen on safari inspired garments.
A piece of cloth worn tied around the head or neck.
A necklace that features a large front section that is often decorated, embroidered or beaded.
Any material made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding yarns or threads to form a textile.
A color that refers to an Alloy popular in the 1890's which is a mixture of 90% copper and 10% tin.
This query will describe the interviewers about their inspiration, their role model.
While answering this query, the candidate must know how to reply as sometimes they end up saying they copied the designs. Make sure not to use the word copied, as it will act as a barrier in getting selected.
