THIS IS MY FIT ESSAY FOR FASHION MERCHANDISING I NEED SOME HELP ON GRAMMAR AND IDEAS.

IM APPLYING FOR FASHION MERCHANDISING AT FIT HERE IS MY ESSAY PLEASE LET ME KNOW ANY SUGGESTIONS OR CHANGES


“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”- Chanel.

This Chanel quote encompasses my personal view of fashion. I see fashion in all parts of life. Fashion has been a crucial component of my life ever since I was a little girl. I remember feeling excitement and a sense of accomplishment the first time I put together an outfit for myself. This positive experience and feeling of achievement made me realize that I might have a natural talent for fashion. Since this epiphany, several key experiences I have had with fashion had led me to realize that this is what I would like to pursue for the rest of my life. These experiences include working in a thrift store, starting my own fashion business, and attending the Pratt Institute for a summer program.

One of the first experiences which emphasized my passion for a career in fashion was when I helped my Grandmother at her thrift store my summer of eighth grade. My responsibilities included dressing the mannequins, organizing the clothes, and working the cash register. This was truly an inspirational experience for me. All the colors, prints, and types of clothing that passed through the store daily electrified me. Along with this, working the cash register and getting a glimpse into the business aspects of the fashion industry intrigued me.

During my sophomore year in high school my friend Ariel, who was interested in fashion design, and I joined forces to form our own fashion business called “Calmly Chaotic”. In this establishment, we collaborated on ideas for progressive trends and created our own clothing and accessories to reflect hem. My responsibilities were to help conceptualize the fashions we created and to manage the business side of things. I had to take into account our merchandise and the market we were selling to, which was mainly my high school. This was a great introduction for me into the world of fashion.

The most significant experience and the learning that ensured that this was the right career path for me, was my summer at Pratt Institute, there I took classes in the fashion design department. These classes gave me hands on experience in fashion design. I would create mood boards, and make my own clothing from scratch. Simultaneously, it made me realize that the business aspect was a crucial part of what I want to pursue. This is when I made my decision to go into fashion merchandising rather than just fashion design. More importantly, the program I attended at Pratt Institute gave me the confidence and independence I need to go on to perform what I really desire to do.

At this juncture in my life, I feel that I am a confident and competent individual who would have a very successful college career at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Throughout my adolescence, I have faced challenges academically and emotionally in the normative struggle for self-identity. However, as I matured, and gained introspective intelligence, I was able to better understand myself, my strengths, and areas needing improvement. As a result of this, my grades have improved tremendously.
I would be sincerely honored to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology. This college offers so many opportunities to enhance my understanding of fashion. Fashion merchandising combines both my creative outlook on styles and trends and my mathematic skills. The business behind fashion is the perfect path for me to follow, and the Fashion Institute of Technology is the perfect place for me to pursue it.