Compare & Contrast Fashion

The world of fashion is something that has tremendously evolved through the decades. There has especially been a huge growth in the study field of fashion. Two of the most in demand careers are fashion merchandise and fashion design and although both careers deal with the same subject and have some similarities, they also have many differences. Both occupations have a common background with some minor changes in detail; they also differ in career choices offered by the industry, and most importantly each profession requires a different degree. Fashion merchandise is defined as the point where fashion and business meet. Fashion merchandising involves marketing fashions to various retail stores, boutiques, and wholesalers. The mission of a fashion merchandiser consists of connecting different fashions to consumers and anticipating what your clients will be interested in. Fashion merchandise does not center on fashion alone; it requires a devoted business sense and comprehension of assorted marketing strategies and techniques. On the other hand fashion design is defined as the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social freedom, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories. Some work alone or as part of a team. They must consider who is likely to wear a garment and the situations in which it will be worn. They work with different materials such as; pattern, color, texture, and diverse styles.
Although both professions deal with the fashion industry one is more inclined to business and the other is more inclined to art. It is not necessary to be really artistic and creative to be a fashion merchandiser; however it is necessary to be artistic to be a fashion designer. The amount of careers in the field of fashion has grown immensely within the last few decades and the demand for more