what is a fashion design process

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Fashion designing is a creative process of taking a single fashion idea and turning it into a successful fashion collection. Fashion designing akin to any form of design, it aims at creation of masterpieces that become a trendsetter, a fad and a style statement.
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Design process is a long process which includes a lot of trends research, sketching, 
sourcing and selecting material, trims and colours,
 patternmaking and production. 

Designing is a blend of the following processes which involves the following:

• Finding inspiration 
• Data mining and theme conceptualizing - gathering material and details about the idea, target market, season, current trends
• Creating a mood board and a story board
• Sourcing fabrics and colours
• Range planning or communicating design ideas through sketching and illustration
• Technical development-pattern making process for fashion design
• Sourcing manufacturers or producing the collection yourself
• Sample production-sampling the designs and modifying patterns if needed
• Garment production-manufacturing, fabric printing, beading or decorating
• Photo shoot for a website, catalogue or look book
• Promoting
• Marketing