1. Who do you plan to interview and why?
I plan to interview buyers from stores and boutiques, and also teachers at FIDM who specialize in trend forecasting. I plan on interviewing the buyers because that's exactly what their job is: to see what's in fashion, or what's the newest trend, and to bring it into their store to improve sales. I, myself, do this when designing which is why I am really interested in this being my topic. Also, I plan on interviewing teachers at FIDM because they should be excellent sources. I mean, the name of the school says it all: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. So, I'm very excited to do these interviews. Also, I was considering interviewing my Godmother (if that's okay?) because she is a jewelry designer and she makes very great trendy pieces. So, I would like to find out her technique in choosing what to make. Lastly, I am considering interviewing my Great Aunt who used to design and make all of her clothes. I want to interview her because I remember how she was always very fashionable and yet unique. I would like to find out from her anything and everything she knows about fashion.
2. You've been assigned 5 questions. What more do you plan to ask?
One question that you, Mrs. Ortega, proposed I asked was "Is there anyone you can introduce me to who can also help me?" This one really stood out to me and I plan on asking my interviewee this question because I would like to learn as much as possible about this and I know that networking with people that know a lot about this will help me in my future. Another question I plan on asking is "Where do you get your creativity from?" or some variation of that question (I would probably rephrase it) maybe such as "What kind of things inspire you to see what's next in fashion?" Lastly, I plan on asking something that I have been stuck on for a while now "What is it about certain trends that make them so timeless and significant that they are stuck on repeat in the fashion cycle, always coming back as the big, hot thing?". Things such as lace, bows, etc. always come into fashion as huge trends and I want to know what is it about them that makes them so timeless?
Are you planning to go to FIDM then? I'd like you to talk to David Santillanes before you make any final plans and rule out other possible choices, okay?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have lots of people you want to interview. That's great, and you can always do more interviews than we require, but who do you want to interview for the one due on the 20th? If you haven't scheduled that, please do so right away.
You have some nice questions...you might try "What kinds of things inspire your designs?" for the creativity question. I also like the one about certain trends being timeless.
Well, I just called a few places and requested information about interviewing. So, hopefully they get back to me soon. Also, yes, I am interested in going to FIDM. But who's David?! and thank you for the question suggestion.
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