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jhaime · 17-10-2005

who's third...CSM by any chance? lol...

Mutterlein · 18-10-2005

*ahem*

I think the Antwerp is second to one school you all are overlooking...

Chambre Syndicale De La Couture Parisienne.

flauxhemian · 18-10-2005

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Originally Posted by VICTIM

y, if you have enough experience like time in the industry or a btec in a related subject (doesnt have to be fashion)

i was thinking about doing a btec in fashion, do the fashion schools like csm like it though, meaning is it worth doing and they dont think your thick because you took no other subjects?? or would it be better to do textiles and art in the alevels ( heavy work load with both) and two other subjects to have a broad palette and start fresh into the fashion system.

**Scott** · 18-10-2005

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Originally Posted by i_<3_chanel

antwerp. is blatantly the best !
you only have to compare their 1st yrs work w/other schools final yr work !

That of course,is very true indeed. I think they're the only school who actually treats all courses of design seriously. That's why it's so difficult for alot of people to finish. Going there is no cake-walk compared to other school's who treat the first years as mere "beginning" courses. They're just as substantial as the final year,really.

darkintragedy · 18-10-2005

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Originally Posted by boheme

do you need a one year art foundtation course for parsons?

Unless you're transferring in with enough credits that it doesn't require you to take foundations, every incoming freshmen has to take it, I believe.

panda · 18-10-2005

i go parsons.

the drop out rate of parsons is almost 50%, and the acceptance rate is 4X%... u get in, does not mean u will able to get your degree... it's seemingly most universities in the states are "easy to get in, and easy to drop out".
well, zac prosen and donna karen are the best examples tht did not made it.

i've heard that FIT is good for fashion business, but i doubt about it. some friends from my department are transfered from other top business schools like stern, wharton; and i transfered from kelley. why would we prefer parsons instead of FIT? because it's popular enough, even people not in the fashion field know about it.

over-rated(i doubt about the usage of this word) school helps alot when u apply for job, imo. when u apply for fashion school, u should also look into their famous alumnis, because most of my school alumnis look for intern every semester. getting a intern. with Marc jacobs, anna sui are seemingly easy in my school.(depends on your luck, of course)

mishahoi · 19-10-2005

i can only speak for bunka... its an amazing school for design and creation...and ive never seen such hard workers in my life.. but i mean, we practically live in the school. and their creations are amazing (i'm not in design so i'm always in wonder) it's like they are trying to reinvent the wheel every time..

indie_fairy · 23-10-2005

its a while away until i need to decide but i was thinkin of applying for fashion management or promotion at LCF... but i aint sure now lol!

Is there any other types of courses in other unis/colleges that focus mainly on these areas as opposed to design ect?!

xoxox

Miss Hanna · 24-10-2005

And what about Arnhem? The fashion department there is very good. http://www.modearnhem.nl/mode-en.html At least I like it there ;-) They have a very nice study environment. For those who are interessted the next openday is at 19th of november.

uberQuirkiness · 29-10-2005

what about schools in paris?

uberQuirkiness · 29-10-2005

or France, really.

rarahls · 01-11-2005

Istituto Marangoni

Someday · 01-11-2005

I agree with all the posters who mentioned that school is mostly what you choose to get out of it.

Parson, FIT, Central StMartins and Chambre Syndicale all have a prestigious alumni, but for all the famous alumni there are probably 1000 alumni who work a dull, anonymous job for a pathetically low wage, and many who never find work (or, at least, work they will accept) in the Fashion Industry.

In Canada, Colleges and Universities are required, by law, to post their graduate success rates (how many % are working in the industry post-program). Check and see if any interesting schools do that.

sugarbabefairy · 01-11-2005

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Originally Posted by indie_fairy

its a while away until i need to decide but i was thinkin of applying for fashion management or promotion at LCF... but i aint sure now lol!

Is there any other types of courses in other unis/colleges that focus mainly on these areas as opposed to design ect?!

xoxox

well... I can speak from experience now, yay! Fashion promotion at LCF is so great at the moment although its alot of work. You do mostly writing; reviews, radio scripts, essays but also really interesting stuff like undergroung music scenes and the history of seduction! The lecturers all know what they re talking about as they are in the industry and the people on the course are fab! Honestly, I was expecting shrieking fashionistas and I got a bunch of lovelies instead. Its really cool to be in London too; so very much happening!

VICTIM · 02-11-2005

^ in answer to the question about btecs i did a btec and got into st martins with acid (who btw hated mariangomi or howvever you spell it - i think i'm the youngest one here) but i can say grom experience that i cant imagine going anywhere else

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panda windowshopping Join Date: Jan 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 20	i go parsons. the drop out rate of parsons is almost 50%, and the acceptance rate is 4X%... u get in, does not mean u will able to get your degree... it's seemingly most universities in the states are "easy to get in, and easy to drop out". well, zac prosen and donna karen are the best examples tht did not made it. i've heard that FIT is good for fashion business, but i doubt about it. some friends from my department are transfered from other top business schools like stern, wharton; and i transfered from kelley. why would we prefer parsons instead of FIT? because it's popular enough, even people not in the fashion field know about it. over-rated(i doubt about the usage of this word) school helps alot when u apply for job, imo. when u apply for fashion school, u should also look into their famous alumnis, because most of my school alumnis look for intern every semester. getting a intern. with Marc jacobs, anna sui are seemingly easy in my school.(depends on your luck, of course) Last edited by panda; 18-10-2005 at 08:53 PM.

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Someday rising star Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 99	I agree with all the posters who mentioned that school is mostly what you choose to get out of it. Parson, FIT, Central StMartins and Chambre Syndicale all have a prestigious alumni, but for all the famous alumni there are probably 1000 alumni who work a dull, anonymous job for a pathetically low wage, and many who never find work (or, at least, work they will accept) in the Fashion Industry. In Canada, Colleges and Universities are required, by law, to post their graduate success rates (how many % are working in the industry post-program). Check and see if any interesting schools do that. __________________ "You can't have fashion by playing it safe." Gianni Versace, 1981.

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jhaime backstage pass Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London. Gender: homme Posts: 954	who's third...CSM by any chance? lol...

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Mutterlein fashion icon Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 3,274	ahem I think the Antwerp is second to one school you all are overlooking... Chambre Syndicale De La Couture Parisienne.

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mishahoi loaded and locked Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: T-o-k-y-o Gender: femme Posts: 1,138	i can only speak for bunka... its an amazing school for design and creation...and ive never seen such hard workers in my life.. but i mean, we practically live in the school. and their creations are amazing (i'm not in design so i'm always in wonder) it's like they are trying to reinvent the wheel every time..

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indie_fairy scenester Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Gender: femme Posts: 91	its a while away until i need to decide but i was thinkin of applying for fashion management or promotion at LCF... but i aint sure now lol! Is there any other types of courses in other unis/colleges that focus mainly on these areas as opposed to design ect?! xoxox

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Miss Hanna windowshopping Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, U.K. Gender: femme Posts: 17	And what about Arnhem? The fashion department there is very good. http://www.modearnhem.nl/mode-en.html At least I like it there ;-) They have a very nice study environment. For those who are interessted the next openday is at 19th of november.

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uberQuirkiness front row Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 416	what about schools in paris?

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rarahls windowshopping Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London & Shanghai Gender: homme Posts: 22	Istituto Marangoni

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VICTIM trendsetter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Gender: homme Posts: 1,147	^ in answer to the question about btecs i did a btec and got into st martins with acid (who btw hated mariangomi or howvever you spell it - i think i'm the youngest one here) but i can say grom experience that i cant imagine going anywhere else