- there are as many diffrent ways to embark upon a fashion career as there are styles of desing .
- ralph lauren's polo empire was founded on a small tie collection that he sold to bloomingdale's.
- helmut lang decided to open his own clothing store when he couldn't find a t-shirt that he liked .
- michael kors built up a network of coustomers by selling clothes in a trendy nyc boutipue .
- however, most people find that the best foundation for a desing career is to get a fine arts degree in fashion at a prestigious school .
- besides teaching you the craft, a good school will also add credibility to your resume.
- "we live in a brandname society, and having the name of a good school behind you really does help, "says carol mongo, director of the fashion department at parsons school of design in paris.