Nearly all fashion students will be familiar with the term fashion
portfolio. There is really no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ model
for defining a portfolio: they come in a variety of sizes and formats
and contain individual presentations and statements of work that
reflect achievement, growth and ambition.
Accepting that fashion portfolios do vary, we might also conclude
that they serve a variety of functions. A portfolio is an important
visual self-promotion and sales tool for any designer, fashion student
or creative individual. There are areas of good practice that we shall
consider in relation to preparing and editing a portfolio; as an
underlying principle the portfolio should be a key indicator of your
creative abilities, strengths and subject interests. In this way it
should demonstrate what you do best.
A portfolio should evolve and remain relevant to your experiences
and interests. For students they represent a record of learning and
achievement that will support career planning and preparation. It is
probably fair to say that without a portfolio, a fashion design student
Nearly all fashion students will be familiar with the term fashion
portfolio. There is really no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ model
for defining a portfolio: they come in a variety of sizes and formats
and contain individual presentations and statements of work that
reflect achievement, growth and ambition.
Accepting that fashion portfolios do vary, we might also conclude
that they serve a variety of functions. A portfolio is an important
visual self-promotion and sales tool for any designer, fashion student
or creative individual. There are areas of good practice that we shall
consider in relation to preparing and editing a portfolio; as an
underlying principle the portfolio should be a key indicator of your
creative abilities, strengths and subject interests. In this way it
should demonstrate what you do best.
A portfolio should evolve and remain relevant to your experiences
and interests. For students they represent a record of learning and
achievement that will support career planning and preparation. It is
probably fair to say that without a portfolio, a fashion design student