tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476653553436842901.post583212482268713628..comments2024-01-12T13:54:25.592-05:00Comments on SugarRockCatwalk.com: Fashion Star Celebration at H&MSugar Rock Catwalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128436989619858521noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476653553436842901.post-67859230005341807882012-05-14T14:54:40.588-04:002012-05-14T14:54:40.588-04:00I agree that in some ways Fashion Star does allow ...I agree that in some ways Fashion Star does allow designers that may not be as skilled technically to participate but designers still have to deal with fit / construction issues and work closely with pattern makers and sewers. In this industry though, I do see that while the vast majority of people are technically trained, there are many famous designers who have no training except for what they learned on the job field. I absolutely agree though that the show should give more specifics on what the exact numbers mean. My guess is that a $50000 order would translate to wholesale value (production + raw materials etc).Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903907410626131028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476653553436842901.post-29237215346986464472012-05-11T15:28:25.514-04:002012-05-11T15:28:25.514-04:00The print mini dress looks like quite a steal! Sup...The print mini dress looks like quite a steal! Super cute and affordable too. <br />Personally I am surprised that Fashion Star is still running, b/c while the show does give a good idea of what designers actually do, it seemingly lowers the level of design talent showcased. The amazing part about Project Runway is that it features designers working with the actual difficulties of garment construction. On Fashion Star, anyone can draw a picture that looks good without strong technical knowledge on how to make a garment. Even if the designers are technically trained, there is no way to really know.<br />Additionally the designs that are shown "on the runway" most often are reiterations of classic garment styles found consistently in stores. (Nothing against classic styles!) But basically the buyers want items that have proven sale-ability and ironically that doesn't make for exciting creative fashion-forward designs. <br />Also the show doesn't give disclosure on what exactly the dollar bid amounts mean. Is it for production costs, raw material costs, marketing, etc? Who knows? Wish they would share b/c otherwise it sounds really bogus. This is spoken from the viewpoint of one who works in the fashion industry too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com